Month: December 2023

How to Prevent a Holiday Sugar Hangover

Cookies, candies, chocolates and pie. That’s a formula for a “sugar high” this holiday season. But add festive cocktails and other alcoholic beverages to the mix and you’ve got the makings of what some experts call a “sugar hangover. “According to USA Today, while you might… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on December 21, 2023

Establishing a nomogram to predict refracture after percutaneous kyphoplasty by logistic regression

IntroductionSeveral studies have examined the risk factors for post-percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) refractures and developed many clinical prognostic models. However, no prior research exists using the Random Forest (RF) model, a favored tool for model development, to predict the occurrence of new vertebral compression fractures (NVCFs). Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the risk factors for […]

Published on December 21, 2023

A multidimensional model of memory complaints in older individuals and the associated hub regions

Memory complaints are highly prevalent among middle-aged and older adults, and they are frequently reported in individuals experiencing subjective cognitive decline (SCD). SCD has received increasing attention due to its implications for the early detection of dementia. This study aims to advance our comprehension of individuals with SCD by elucidating potential cognitive/psychologic-contributing factors and characterizing […]

Published on December 21, 2023