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Newest firstBackgroundHypertension remains one of the most challenging healthcare problems in the community. It is a common, measurable, and treatable condition that is nonetheless responsible for millions of preventable deaths each year. Hypertension affects approximately 1.28 billion adults worldwide, yet fewer than half (46%) are aware of their condition. Undiagnosed hypertension is a critical public health gap, contributi…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundChronic kidney disease (CKD) affects approximately 850 million individuals worldwide and remains a leading cause of morbidity, premature mortality, and escalating healthcare costs. Despite the availability of clinical biomarkers, CKD progression to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is frequently identified late, limiting opportunities for preventive intervention. Conventional predictive models have relied p…
Open article record in new tab ↗The link between sedentary behavior and substance use is drawing increased attention, especially as marijuana use becomes more prevalent in the U.S. studies suggest that excessive sedentary behavior negatively impacts health, and this research aims to explore its relationship with marijuana use to better understand its potential health implications. This cross-sectional study analyzed data from 7122 participants i…
IntroductionChlamydia trachomatis infection, the most prevalent sexually transmitted bacterial infection worldwide, is a significant cause of infertility. Many countries have introduced the widespread use of serologic assays for IgG seropositivity to chlamydial plasmid gene product 3 (Pgp3). However, data on the association between the level of Pgp3-IgG in the multiplex bead array assay (Pgp3AbMBA) and female infe…
Open article record in new tab ↗Taste and smell dysfunction are suspected to be associated with substance use. However, representative epidemiological studies remain insufficient. This cross-sectional study explored the relationship between drug use (including cannabis or hashish, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine) and olfactory/gustatory dysfunction using data from the 2013-2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. In this study…
Open article record in new tab ↗Objective With the increasing prevalence of cannabis use, there is a growing concern about its association with depression and suicidality. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between recent cannabis use and suicidal ideation using a nationally representative data set. Methods A cross-sectional analysis of adults was undertaken using National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data from 2005…
Open article record in new tab ↗BACKGROUND: Elevated white blood cell (WBC) count in tobacco cigarette smokers compared to non-smokers has been well documented, but little is known on circulating WBC counts and cannabis use. METHODS: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2005-2016) is designed to be nationally representative of United States non-institutionalized population. The current study includes adult participants 20-59 yea…
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