Application of data mining techniques and logistic regression to model drug use transition to injection: a case study in drug use treatment centers in Kermanshah Province, Iran

Abstract Background Drug injection has been increasing over the past decades all over the world.Hepatitis B and C viruses (HBV and HCV) are two common infections among people who inject drugs (PWID) and more than 60% of new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases are PWID.Thus, investigating risk factors associated with drug use transition to inje

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Diabetes outbreak during COVID19 lock-down in a prediabetic patient with cystic fibrosis long treated with glargine

Abstract Background Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes (CFRD) is a frequent comorbidity of patients with Cystic Fibrosis (CF).A worsening of clinical conditions appears before CFRD.It has been demonstrated a decline in pulmonary function and nutritional status also in patients with prediabetes.Few trials show that insulin may be beneficial in prediab

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