Construction of a nomogram for predicting the risk of all-cause mortality in patients with diabetic retinopathy
Wenwei Zuo,
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Xuelian Yang
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Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Feb. 21, 2025
Diabetic
retinopathy
(DR)
not
only
leads
to
visual
impairment
but
also
increases
the
risk
of
death
in
type
2
diabetes
patients.
This
study
aimed
construct
a
nomogram
assess
all-cause
mortality
patients
with
DR.
cross-sectional
included
1004
from
National
Health
and
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
database
(NHANES)
between
1999-2018.
Participants
were
randomized
7:3
ratio
into
training
set
test
set.
We
selected
predictors
by
LASSO
regression
multifactorial
Cox
proportional
analysis
constructed
nomograms,
guided
established
clinical
guidelines
expert
consensus
as
gold
standard.
used
concordance
index
(C-index),
receiver
operating
characteristic
curve
(ROC),
calibration
curve,
decision
(DCA)
evaluate
nomogram's
discriminative
power,
quality,
use.
The
sets
consisted
703
301
participants
median
age
64
63
years,
respectively.
identified
seven
predictors,
including
age,
marital
status,
congestive
heart
failure
(CHF),
coronary
disease
(CHD),
stroke,
creatinine
level,
taking
insulin.
C-index
model
was
0.738
(95%
CI:
0.704-0.771),
while
0.716
0.663-0.768).
In
set,
model's
AUC
values
for
predicting
at
3
5
10
years
0.739,
0.765,
0.808,
these
0.737,
0.717,
0.732,
ROC
DCA
all
demonstrated
excellent
predictive
performance,
confirming
effectiveness
reliability
applications.
Our
demonstrates
high
accuracy,
enabling
clinicians
effectively
predict
overall
DR,
thereby
significantly
improving
their
prognosis.
Language: Английский
Association of serum selenium levels with diabetic retinopathy: NHANES 2011–2016
Xi Chen,
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Miao‐Kun Sun,
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Zhenzhen Gu
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et al.
Frontiers in Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: April 4, 2025
Background
Several
studies
have
established
a
clear
link
between
serum
selenium
levels
and
various
health
outcomes.
However,
to
date,
only
few
found
an
association
diabetic
retinopathy
(DR).
The
exact
them
is
unclear.
We
collected
data
from
different
patient
populations.
Methods
Data
645
adults,
through
the
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
2011
2016,
were
analyzed.
incidence
of
DR
was
assessed
using
binary
logistic
regression.
Subgroup
analysis,
smoothed
curve-fitting
propensity
score
weighting
used
investigate
further.
Results
According
multivariate
there
no
statistically
significant
linear
probability
developing
(
p
>
0.05).
Segmented
regression
however,
showed
that
chance
considerably
lower
when
reached
threshold
106.8
μg/L
(OR
=
0.88,
0.0107).
Conclusion
A
U-shaped
curve
represents
DR.
elevated
in
individuals
with
are
either
higher
or
than
optimal
range.
Language: Английский
Exploring the relationship between heavy metals and diabetic retinopathy: a machine learning modeling approach
Yanchao Gui,
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Si-Yu Gui,
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Xinchen Wang
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et al.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: June 6, 2024
Abstract
Diabetic
retinopathy
(DR)
is
one
of
the
leading
causes
adult
blindness
in
United
States.
Although
studies
applying
traditional
statistical
methods
have
revealed
that
heavy
metals
may
be
essential
environmental
risk
factors
for
diabetic
retinopathy,
there
a
lack
analyses
based
on
machine
learning
(ML)
to
adequately
explain
complex
relationship
between
and
DR
interactions
variables.
Based
characteristic
variables
participants
with
without
metal
exposure
data
obtained
from
NHANES
database
(2003–2010),
ML
model
was
developed
effective
prediction
DR.
The
best
predictive
selected
11
models
by
receiver
operating
curve
(ROC)
analysis.
Further
permutation
feature
importance
(PFI)
analysis,
partial
dependence
plots
(PDP)
SHapley
Additive
exPlanations
(SHAP)
analysis
were
used
assess
capability
key
influencing
factors.
A
total
1042
eligible
individuals
randomly
assigned
two
groups
training
testing
set
model.
ROC
showed
k-nearest
neighbour
(KNN)
had
highest
performance,
achieving
close
100%
accuracy
set.
Urinary
Sb
level
identified
as
critical
affecting
predicted
DR,
contribution
weight
1.730632
±
1.791722,
which
much
higher
than
other
baseline
results
PDP
SHAP
also
indicated
antimony
(Sb)
more
significant
effect
interaction
age
compared
pairs.
We
found
could
serve
potential
predictor
influence
development
mediating
cellular
systemic
senescence.
study
monitoring
urinary
levels
can
useful
early
non-invasive
screening
intervention
development,
highlighted
important
role
constructed
explaining
effects
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Associations of heavy metal exposure with diabetic retinopathy in the U.S. diabetic population: a cross-sectional study
Chunren Meng,
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Chufeng Gu,
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Chunyang Cai
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et al.
Frontiers in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Background
Mounting
evidence
suggests
a
correlation
between
heavy
metals
exposure
and
diabetes.
Diabetic
retinopathy
(DR)
is
prevalent
irreversible
complication
of
diabetes
that
can
result
in
blindness.
However,
studies
focusing
on
the
effects
to
DR
remain
scarce.
Thus,
this
study
aimed
investigate
potential
DR.
Methods
A
total
1,146
diabetics
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
2005
2018
were
included
study.
Heavy
metal
levels
measured
via
urine
testing.
Weighted
logistic
regression,
Bayesian
kernel
machine
regression
(BKMR),
weighted
quantile
sum
(WQS)
restricted
cubic
spline
(RCS)
utilized
relationships
10
Finally,
subgroup
analysis
was
conducted
based
glycemic
control
status.
Results
Among
participants,
239
(20.86%)
diagnosed
with
Those
had
worse
higher
prevalence
chronic
kidney
disease
compared
those
without
Moreover,
both
WQS
BKMR
models
demonstrated
positive
relationship
mixed
risk
The
results
revealed
cobalt
(Co)
antimony
(Sb)
(OR
=
1.489,
95%CI:
1.064–2.082,
p
0.021;
OR
1.475,
95%
CI:
1.084–2.008,
0.014),
while
mercury
(Hg)
found
promote
exclusively
group
good
1.509,
1.157–1.967,
0.003).
These
findings
corroborated
by
RCS
analysis.
Conclusion
associated
an
increased
DR,
especially
Sb,
Co,
Hg
exposure.
Nevertheless,
well-designed
prospective
are
warranted
validate
these
findings.
Language: Английский
Association between blood heavy metals and diabetic kidney disease among type 2 diabetic patients: a cross-sectional study
Hongling Zhao,
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Ruili Yin,
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Yan Wang
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et al.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Nov. 5, 2024
Studies
on
the
correlation
of
exposure
to
metals
with
diabetic
kidney
disease
(DKD)
is
scarce,
especially
concerning
impact
mixed
DKD.
This
study
aimed
explore
association
blood
heavy
DKD
risk
among
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM)
patients.
cross-sectional
enrolled
patients
T2DM
in
NHANES
2011–2020.
ICP‒MS
was
applied
detect
five
metals,
namely,
Pb,
Cd,
Hg,
Se
and
Mn,
blood.
At
same
time,
impacts
single
were
assessed
using
multivariable
logistic
regression,
WQS,
BKMR
models.
The
relationship
examined
based
age,
sex,
BMI,
hypertension,
smoking
status
PIR.
Totally
2362
participants
for
final
analysis.
Among
them,
634
(26.84%)
undergoing
had
Logistic
regression
indicated
that,
Pb
(Q4:
OR
[95%
CI]:
1.557
[1.175,
2.064])
related
when
all
covariates
adjusted.
WQS
analysis,
which
set
a
positive
directional
mode,
suggested
that
correlated
positively
higher
incidence
In
linear
dose‒response
curves
generated
fixing
other
50th
percentile.
addition,
significantly
Subgroup
analysis
during
demonstrated
females,
over
50
years,
those
25
kg/m2,
no
under
Serum
albumin
(ALB)
did
not
regulate
indirect
risk.
results
showed
increased
metal
concentration
may
lead
an
T2DM.
Blood
patients,
especially,
PIR
According
our
observations,
absorption
at
least
slightly
influences
occurrence
progression.
More
studies
are
needed
validate
this
work
illustrate
relevant
biological
mechanism.
Language: Английский
TraceEyeDisease: a web-based database for investigating trace elements and their imbalances in eye diseases
BMC Research Notes,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: Nov. 12, 2024
Eye
diseases
remain
a
significant
global
health
concern,
with
trace
elements
crucial
in
maintaining
ocular
and
preventing
disorders.
In
health,
have
been
recognized
as
critical
factors
influencing
the
development
progression
of
multiple
eye
diseases.
this
study,
we
conducted
thorough
literature
search
through
PubMed
to
acquire
data
concerning
different
associated
elements.
These
are
essential
element
imbalances
or
deficiencies
their
progression.
Our
approach
included
meticulous
compilation
information
from
various
databases,
systematically
integrated
into
carefully
curated
database.
total,
identified
178
distinct
genes
that
encode
proteins
linked
fourteen
comprehensive
list.
A
web-based
database
designed
formulate
evidence-based
hypotheses
regarding
impact
deficiency
imbalance
on
was
presented
using
Shiny
R.
This
study
underscores
vital
role
preserving
health.
The
R
application
facilitates
subsequent
investigations,
fostering
enhanced
insights
public
clinical
practices,
disease
research.
URL
TraceEyeDiseas
is
https://tredis.shinyapps.io/TraceEyeDisease/
.
Language: Английский