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Age-dependent and sex-dependent differences in mortality from influenza-associated cardiovascular diseases among older adults in Shanghai, China: a population-based study
Conclusions Excess mortality rates for CVDs associated with influenza increased with age in older adults. The risk for influenza-associated IHD mortality was significantly higher in older women than men. Our findings will help implement targeted health strategies, including the promotion of influenza vaccination and early therapeutic intervention for the older population with CVD, to curb the influenza burden effectively.
Source: BMJ Open - September 19, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Jin, S., Jiang, C., Xia, T., Gu, Z., Yu, H., Li, J., Zheng, Y., Pan, H., Qiao, J., Cai, R., Wu, H., Wang, C. Tags: Open access, Epidemiology Source Type: research

Status of hyperhomocysteinemia in China: results from the China Stroke High-risk Population Screening Program, 2018
AbstractA nationwide survey was conducted from October 2018 to September 2019 to assess the prevalence of hyperhomocysteinemia (Hhcy) and its influencing factors in China. A standardized questionnaire was used to collect information. Hhcy was defined as the level of serum homocysteine (HCY) ⩾ 15.0µmol/L. The H-type hypertension (HHYP) was defined as hypertension with an elevated serum HCY 15.0µmol/L). Finally, 110 551 residents ⩾ 40 years of age from 31 provinces in the mainland of China were included. Overall, the median serum HCY level was 10.9µmol/L (interquartile range 7.9– 15.1). A total of 28 633 participant...
Source: Frontiers of Medicine - December 10, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Stroke Systems of Care during the COVID-19 Epidemic in Kobe City
The novel coronavirus disease 2019  (COVID-19), first reported in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, spread worldwide in 2020. As of June 1, 2020, the estimated number of global cases and deaths has exceeded 6 million and 370,000, respectively.1 In Japan, the number of reported cases increased sharply in March 2020, with community tran smission presenting at the highest rate in urban areas, leading to a state of emergency being declared by the Japanese government on April 7. Subsequently, on April 9, the Japan Stroke Society and the Japanese Circulation Society issued a joint statement on the importance of maintaining high-q...
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - September 29, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Nobuyuki Ohara, Hirotoshi Imamura, Hidemitsu Adachi, Yoshie Hara, Kohkichi Hosoda, Hidehito Kimura, Kazuyuki Kuwayama, Takashi Mizowaki, Yasuhiko Motooka, Kazuya Nakashima, Narihide Shinoda, Takeshi Takamoto, Yasushi Ueno, Ikuya Yamaura, Chie Yanagihara, Source Type: research

Characteristics of Acute Stroke in Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 and Challenges in Stroke Management during an Epidemic.
Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an ongoing pandemic infection associated with high morbidity and mortality. The Korean city of Daegu endured the first large COVID-19 outbreak outside of China. Since the report of the first confirmed case in Daegu on February 18, 2020, a total of 6,880 patients have been reported until May 29, 2020. We experienced five patients with ischemic stroke and COVID-19 during this period in four tertiary hospitals in Daegu. The D-dimer levels were high in all three patients in whom D-dimer blood testing was performed. Multiple embolic infarctions were observed in three pati...
Source: J Korean Med Sci - September 6, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: Kwon DH, Do Y, Eun MY, Lee J, Park H, Sohn SI, Hong JH Tags: J Korean Med Sci Source Type: research

The epidemiological characteristics of 2019 novel coronavirus diseases (COVID-19) in Jingmen, Hubei, China
In conclusion, all people are susceptible to COVID-19, and older males and those with comorbid conditions are more likely to become severe cases. Even though COVID-19 is highly contagious, control measures have proven to be very effective, particularly wearing masks, which could prevent most infections.
Source: Medicine - June 5, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research

Coronavirus Disease 2019 and Stroke: Clinical Manifestations and Pathophysiological Insights
An outbreak of an acute respiratory illness of unknown cause started in Wuhan, Hubei province, China on December 12, 2019.1,2 A new strain of coronavirus, named severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was identified in these patients. Subsequently, the identified acute respiratory illness was named coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Soon thereafter, the COVID-19 epidemic in China became a pandemic with a significant burden on healthcare and the world-wide economy. SARS-CoV-2 has been shown to be a distinct class of the beta coronaviruses (Beta-CoVs) with a 79.5% gene sequence homology to the severe ...
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - May 10, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Afshin A. Divani, Sasan Andalib, Mario Di Napoli, Simona Lattanzi, M. Shazam Hussain, Jos é Biller, Louise D. McCullough, M. Reza Azarpazhooh, Alina Seletska, Stephan A. Mayer, Michel Torbey Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Application of Chinese Medicine in Acute and Critical Medical Conditions.
Abstract Western medicine is routinely used in developed nations as well as in Eastern countries, where traditional medicine is frequently used by a selection of patients or family member as a complement to mainstream Western medicine. Chinese medicine plays an important role in the treatment of chronic diseases, especially when Western medicine is not very effective. Many published reports have shown that Chinese medicine could also be successfully used in the management of acute and critical illnesses. Chinese medicine has a holistic view of the human body, and emphasizes individualization based on body balance ...
Source: The American Journal of Chinese Medicine - September 9, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Luo Y, Wang CZ, Hesse-Fong J, Lin JG, Yuan CS Tags: Am J Chin Med Source Type: research

Metabolic syndrome increases cardiovascular risk in a population with prediabetes: A prospective study in a cohort of Chinese adults
ConclusionsAmong the Chinese population with prediabetes, the risk for major CV events was significantly higher in those with MS than those without.
Source: Journal of Diabetes Investigation - November 7, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Zekai Chen, Shouling Wu, Jianhuan Huang, Jinhuan Yuan, Haojia Chen, Youren Chen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Characterisation of bone and joint infections due to Group B Streptococcus serotype III sequence type 283
This study adds to growing evidence of a distinct clinical presentation associated with ST283 GBS, involving predominantly healthier patients without significant comorbidities, and with distinct clinical manifestations with regard to bone and joint disease.
Source: European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases - April 18, 2018 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Associations between Greenness, Impervious Surface Area, and Nighttime Lights on Biomarkers of Vascular Aging in Chennai, India
Conclusion: Greenness, ISA, and NTL were associated with increased SBP, DBP, and cPP, and with reduced FMD, suggesting a possible additional EVA pathway for the relationship between urbanization and increased CVD prevalence in urban India. https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP541 Received: 20 May 2016 Revised: 03 January 2017 Accepted: 23 January 2017 Published: 02 August 2017 Address correspondence to K.J. Lane, Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, 195 Prospect Street, New Haven, CT 06511 USA. Telephone: (781) 696-4537; Email: kevin.lane@yale.edu Supplemental Material is available online (https://doi.org/10.1289...
Source: EHP Research - August 2, 2017 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Daniil Lyalko Tags: Research Source Type: research

Influence of dietary patterns on the risk of acute myocardial infarction in China population: the INTERHEART China study.
CONCLUSIONS: Unhealthy dietary intake can increase the AMI risk. Improving intake of vegetables, fruits and tofu have the potential to partially prevent the rising epidemic of cardiovascular disease in China. PMID: 23422108 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Chinese Medical Journal - February 1, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Guo J, Li W, Wang Y, Chen T, Teo K, Liu LS, Yusuf S, INTERHEART China study investigators Tags: Chin Med J (Engl) Source Type: research