Tag: cohort study
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Upsizing, Downsizing, and Workplace Behaviors: Links to Sickness Absence from Mental Disorders
Introduction Organizational restructuring—whether expanding teams (upsizing) or reducing staff (downsizing)—is a constant feature of modern work life. Beyond the operational and financial implications, changes in organizational size and structure can influence employee well-being. This article examines how upsizing, downsizing, and workplace offensive behaviors relate to sickness absence due to common mental disorders (CMDs) over time,…
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Upsizing, Downsizing, and Mental Health Absence: Long-term
Introduction Organizational restructuring, including upsizing and downsizing, is a common feature of modern work life. Researchers have long debated how such changes affect employee well-being and attendance, particularly when it comes to sickness absence due to common mental disorders (CMDs) such as anxiety and depression. This longitudinal cohort study examines how shifts in workforce size…
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Air Pollution and Parkinson’s: Age Signals in a 292k Cohort
Overview Ambience matters when it comes to neurological health. A large Northern Ireland cohort study, published in npj Parkinson’s Disease, explored whether chronic exposure to ambient air pollutants is linked to the onset of Parkinson’s disease (PD). While researchers found no clear increase in PD across the entire study population, they identified intriguing hints of…
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Does Serum Uric Acid Predict Cardiovascular Events in Older Adults? Insights from a Berlin Cohort
Overview: What the BIS study examined Recent findings from a population-based prospective cohort in Berlin raise important questions about serum uric acid (SUA) and its role in cardiovascular risk among older adults. Using data from the Berlin Initiative Study (BIS), researchers followed 2,058 community-dwelling seniors (average age about 80) to explore whether SUA levels predict…
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Serum Uric Acid and the Risk of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events and Death in Older Adults: Insights from a Berlin Population Study
Overview Understanding how serum uric acid (SUA) relates to cardiovascular outcomes in older adults is crucial given the high prevalence of hyperuricemia in this population. A population-based prospective analysis using the Berlin Initiative Study (BIS) cohort provides new insights. The study followed community-dwelling adults aged 70 and older to examine whether baseline and time-updated SUA…
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Serum Uric Acid and Cardiovascular Risk in Older Adults: Insights from the Berlin Initiative Study
Background and purpose Serum uric acid (SUA) is a biomarker that has drawn attention for potential links to cardiovascular disease and mortality. A population-based prospective cohort study using data from the Berlin Initiative Study (BIS) examined whether SUA levels in community-dwelling older adults influence the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and death. The…
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Prolonged Air Pollution and Urogenital Infections: Insights from a Large UK Biobank Study
Introduction: A Growing Wake-Up Call for Urogenital Health Air pollution is widely recognized for its respiratory and cardiovascular impacts, but recent research signals broader health implications for the urinary tract and male reproductive system. A large-scale prospective cohort study using UK Biobank data examines whether long-term exposure to common ambient pollutants is tied to higher…
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Prolonged Air Pollution and the Rise of UTI and Male Reproductive Infections: Insights from a Large UK Biobank Study
Overview: Air pollution’s hidden reach into urogenital health Air pollution is widely known for its respiratory and cardiovascular effects, yet emerging research is expanding its reach to the urogenital system. A comprehensive prospective cohort study using the UK Biobank data set explored whether long-term exposure to common ambient pollutants—PM2.5, PMcoarse, PM10, NO2, and NOx—affects the…
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Sex Differences in Dementia Risk: The Role of Underlying Medical Conditions
Understanding sex differences in dementia risk Dementia is a global health priority, characterized by progressive memory loss and cognitive decline that disrupt daily living. While many studies report higher dementia incidence in women, especially in older ages, crude comparisons can be misleading. A key question is whether sex itself increases dementia risk once we account…
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Smoking and Hypertension: UM Study Links Risk
New UM Study Confirms Link Between Smoking and Hypertension A recent study from the University of Manitoba (UM) provides fresh evidence that tobacco smoking is associated with an increased risk of hypertension, or high blood pressure. The research, led by cardiovascular epidemiologist Dr. Setor Kunutsor, highlights the value of using urine cotinine tests to verify…