Murad A.A. Almekhlafi¹, Lamia Osman Widaa², Fahd N. Al-Wesabi^3,*, Mohammad Alamgeer⁴, Anwer Mustafa Hilal⁵, Manar Ahmed Hamza⁵, Abu Sarwar Zamani⁵, Mohammed Rizwanullah⁵

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.70, No.3, pp. 5421-5435, 2022, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2022.019823 - 11 October 2021

Abstract The rapid technological developments in the modern era have led to increased electrical equipment in our daily lives, work, and homes. From this standpoint, the main objective of this study is to evaluate the potential relationship between the intensity of electromagnetic radiation and the total energy of household appliances in the living environment within the building by measuring and analyzing the strength of the electric field and the entire electromagnetic radiation flux density of electrical devices operating at frequencies (5 Hz to 1 kHz). The living room was chosen as a center for measurement at… More >

Anoud Bani-Hani^1,*, Anaïs Lavorel², Newel Bessadet³

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.68, No.3, pp. 3895-3913, 2021, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2021.015355 - 06 May 2021

Abstract Since December 2019, a new pandemic has appeared causing a considerable negative global impact. The SARS-CoV-2 first emerged from China and transformed to a global pandemic within a short time. The virus was further observed to be spreading rapidly and mutating at a fast pace, with over 5,775 distinct variations of the virus observed globally (at the time of submitting this paper). Extensive research has been ongoing worldwide in order to get a better understanding of its behaviour, influence and more importantly, ways for reducing its impact. Data analytics has been playing a pivotal role… More >

Muhammad Farman¹, Aqeel Ahmad¹, Ali Akgül^2,*, Muhammad Umer Saleem³, Muhammad Naeem⁴, Dumitru Baleanu^5,6,7

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.67, No.3, pp. 3215-3227, 2021, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2021.014006 - 01 March 2021

Abstract Today, coronavirus appears as a serious challenge to the whole world. Epidemiological data of coronavirus is collected through media and web sources for the purpose of analysis. New data on COVID-19 are available daily, yet information about the biological aspects of SARS-CoV-2 and epidemiological characteristics of COVID-19 remains limited, and uncertainty remains around nearly all its parameters’ values. This research provides the scientific and public health communities better resources, knowledge, and tools to improve their ability to control the infectious diseases. Using the publicly available data on the ongoing pandemic, the present study investigates the… More >

Adrian Brezulianu¹, Oana Geman^2,*, Muhammad Arif³, Iuliana Chiuchisan², Octavian Postolache², Guojun Wang³

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.67, No.2, pp. 1645-1663, 2021, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2021.014225 - 05 February 2021

Abstract At the international level, a major effort is being made to optimize the flow of data and information for health systems management. The studies show that medical and economic efficiency is strongly influenced by the level of development and complexity of implementing an integrated system of epidemiological monitoring and modeling. The solution proposed and described in this paper is addressed to all public and private institutions involved in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, using recognized methods and standards in this field. The Green-Epidemio is a platform adaptable to the specific features of any public… More >

Kinan Bachour¹, Michael E. Rezaee², Amanda R. Swanton², Vernon M. Pais, Jr.^1,2

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.27, No.3, pp. 10238-10243, 2020

Abstract Introduction: To investigate the relationship between socioeconomic factors, specifically insurance status, and kidney stones using a nationally representative cohort.
Materials and methods: A retrospective secondary data analysis of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data from 2007 to 2014 was performed. Using univariate statistics and multiple logistic regressions, we examined the relationship between socioeconomic factors and kidney stone history.
Results: The weighted national prevalence of nephrolithiasis between ages 20 and 64 was 7.7% of a population of over 95.3 million. Fifty-three percent of the total population was female. The mean age was 42 years and the mean… More >

Christina Shaw¹, Jacky Cahill², Adrian Wagg^1,2

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.27, No.4, pp. 10300-10305, 2020

Abstract Introduction: Data on the prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and urinary incontinence (UI) in Canada are dated. This study aims to describe the current prevalence of LUTS and UI, to assess the state of knowledge of these conditions, the treatment for them and the treatment experience of symptomatic persons.
Materials and methods: A nationally representative adult (≥ 18 years) sample was surveyed using a questionnaire based on the EPIC study. The margin of error associated with this probability-based sample was +/-3.1%, 19 times out of 20.
Results: Of the 1000 people contacted (52% female, 48% male),… More >

Gustaf Tanghöj^1,*, Anna Lindam², Petru Liuba^3,4, Gunnar Sjöberg⁵, Estelle Naumburg¹

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.15, No.5, pp. 287-299, 2020, DOI:10.32604/CHD.2020.011977 - 23 September 2020

Abstract Objective: Secundum atrial septal defect (ASD II) is a common congenital heart defect, and interatrial communications among preterm children is even more common. The objective of this study was to calculate the incidence of ASD II in children, with assessment to gestational age at birth. Further, to assess maternal, prenatal and postnatal risk factors associated with ASD II among children of different gestational age at birth. Design: This national registry based retrospective incidence study was supplemented with a national case-control study, using the Swedish Register of Congenial Heart Disease, Swedish Medical Birth Register and Statistics Sweden.… More >

Jeremy M. Steele^1,2, Tamar J. Preminger⁴, Francine G. Erenberg², Lu Wang³, Katherine Dell², Tarek Alsaied¹, Kenneth G. Zahka²

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.14, No.4, pp. 517-524, 2019, DOI:10.1111/chd.12754

Abstract Objectives: To determine the prevalence, age of onset, and risk factors for overweight and obesity in children with congenital heart disease (CHD).
Study Design: Children with CHD who were seen at our institution from 1996 to 2017 were studied. Patients were full-time residents of the United States and were receiving all cardiac care at our institution. Patients were categorized by age and CHD diagnosis. The date of last normal weight for age and the date of first recorded weight in the range of overweight and obese were documented.
Results: Nine hundred sixty-eight patients with CHD were included. The More >

Sebastian Udholm¹, Camilla Nyboe¹, Thomas Meinertz Dantoft², Torben Jørgensen^2,3,4, Charlotte U. Rask⁵, Vibeke E. Hjortdal¹

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.14, No.5, pp. 803-810, 2019, DOI:10.1111/chd.12808

Abstract Objective: For the first time, we wish to assess the psychiatric burden in adult patients living with small, unrepaired atrial septal defects (ASD) using register‐based data, com‐ bined with self‐reported measures on levels emotional distress and educational status.
Design: A descriptive study using both the unique Danish registries and validated psychiatric questionnaires and scales, including: The Symptom Checklist, Whiteley‐7, and Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire.
Patients: Adult patients with small, unrepairedASD, diagnosed between 1953 and 2011.
Outcome Measures: Number of register‐based psychiatric diagnoses. Additionally, symptoms of anxiety, depression, somatization, health anxiety, illness perception, and levels of educational attainment compared to… More >

David E. Dawe^1,2, Salaheddin Mahmud^3,4

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.24, No.6, pp. 9081-9088, 2017

Abstract Introduction: During their lives, 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Several drugs have been shown to decrease prostate cancer risk, but have not been widely used in prostate cancer prevention because of concerns about side-effects and cost-effectiveness. Statins are indicated for prevention of cardiovascular disease, have an excellent benefit to risk profile, and some studies suggest that statins may reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
Materials and methods: We performed a systematic search of Medline (Ovid), EMBASE (Ovid), and PubMed. This search informed a narrative review of the biological rationale for why statins… More >