Prevalence and contributing factors of anemia in patients with gynecological cancer: a retrospective cohort study.

This retrospective cohort study aimed to determine the prevalence of anemia among patients with gynecological cancer prior to any treatment and to identify contributing factors associated with anemia in this group. We retrospectively analyzed data from female patients aged 18 and above, diagnosed with various forms of gynecological cancer at The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University between February 2016 and March 2021. Anemia was assessed based on the most recent CBC results before any cancer treatment. Eligibility was based on a definitive histopathological diagnosis. Key variables included demographic details, clinical characteristics, and blood counts, focusing on hemoglobin levels. Statistical analysis was conducted using logistic regression models, and anemia was defined as hemoglobin levels below 12 g/dL for women, according to WHO criteria. Of the 320 participants, a significant prevalence of anemia was found. Correlations between anemia and factors like age, educational level, and biological markers (iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12 levels) were identified. In our study, we found that the prevalence of anemia among patients with gynecological cancer prior to any treatment was 59.06%, indicating a significant health concern within this population. The study highlights a significant prevalence of anemia in patients with gynecological cancer, emphasizing the need for regular hemoglobin screening and individualized management. These findings suggest the importance of considering various characteristics and clinical variables in anemia management among this patient group. Further studies are needed to explore the long-term effects of these factors on patient outcomes and to develop targeted interventions.

Physical exercise and hypertension: A retrospective study in southern Sichuan.

This study aimed to scrutinize the relationship between physical exercise and hypertension, taking into account multiple variables such as age, body mass index (BMI), family history, smoking, and alcohol consumption in the Southern Sichuan population, China, using a retrospective approach based on hospital record data. This retrospective study analyzed data from 946 participants obtained from a hospital electronic medical record system. The data included information regarding participants' lifestyle factors, family history, and a clinical diagnosis of hypertension. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models were employed to identify the association between lifestyle factors and hypertension. The study found a hypertension prevalence of 38.5% in the analyzed population. Multivariate analyses identified significant factors associated with hypertension as age (odds ratio [OR]: 1.045, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.036-1.054), BMI (OR: 1.107, 95% CI: 1.084-1.132), smoking (OR: 2.299, 95% CI: 1.674-3.157), alcohol consumption (OR: 0.644, 95% CI: 0.478-0.867), and physical exercise (OR: 0.682, 95% CI: 0.506-0.920). Findings from this hospital record-based retrospective study reinforce the multifactorial nature of hypertension. They highlight the significance of physical exercise, along with maintaining optimal BMI and encouraging healthy habits like nonsmoking and moderate alcohol consumption in hypertension prevention. Our findings also underscore the need for future prospective studies to establish causality and explore the generalizability of these results beyond the Southern Sichuan population.