So, MFA researchers look for risk and protective factors that are modifiable (able to be changed) and linked to outcomes in autistic persons in order to find ways to improve the lives of persons on ...

Permanent and non-modifiable risk factors cannot be changed and may alert others to the heightened risk of suicide during periods of the recurrence of a mental or substance abuse disorder or following ...

Hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and smoking are strongly associated with an increased risk for severe vs nonsevere stroke.

The causes and risk factors for stroke are well understood ... Reduction in the blood supply to the brain can lead to a stroke. In bleeding disorders, such as hemophilia, the inability to form ...

“This study looked at the association between modifiable risk factors with severe and mild-moderate stroke. Three risk factors — high blood pressure, smoking and atrial fibrillation (which is ...

UAB researchers reveal how managing cardiovascular risk factors can mitigate heart failure risk in Black individuals carrying ...

Achievement of risk-reduction targets for standard factors, however, was associated with a 32% decrease in likelihood of atherosclerotic plaque progression (IRR 0.68, 95% CI 0.53-0.89, P=0.004 ...

Background and Aims Diabetic patients reportedly have a higher incidence of peptic ulcer disease. The aim of this study was to investigate if type II diabetic patients have higher risk of ...

Other risk factors for overt ischemic stroke include ... we should explore the modifiable effects of poor nutrition, chronic infection, hemolysis and oxyhemoglobin desaturation on stroke risk.