Gryczynski J, Schwartz RP, O’Grady KE, Restivo L, Mitchell SG, Jaffe JH. Understanding patterns of High-Cost health care use across different substance user groups. Health Aff (Millwood). 2016;35(1):12–9. PubMed Google Scholar Lewer D, Jones NR, Hickman M, Nielsen S, Degenhardt L. Life expectancy of people who are dependent on opioids: A cohort study in new … Read more
In this study, we found that elevated RFM was significantly associated with an increased odds of both MASLD and SHS after adjusting for potential confounders. Moreover, there was a nonlinear relationship between RFM and the prevalence of MASLD and SHS, with a threshold of 41.96 for MASLD risk and 40.42 for SHS risk. In addition, … Read more
This study offers valuable insights into the multifactorial nature of respiratory infection severity, highlighting the significant roles of bacterial co-infections, pre-existing conditions, and clinical symptoms in determining disease outcomes. Age emerged as a critical determinant of disease severity, with patients aged ≥ 60 years accounting for 28.2% of severe cases. This finding aligns with previous studies demonstrating … Read more
This study provides powerful evidence indicating the complicated relationship between smoking behaviors and obesity among Taiwanese males. Our findings reveal that smoking is significantly related to the risk of overall and abdominal obesity. Light- and moderate-intensity smokers are at particularly high risks of exhibiting increased BMI and waist circumference. This comprehensive study of smoking behaviors … Read more