The systemic immune-inflammation index is significantly associated with the severity of silicosis: a 9-year retrospective study in Beijing
Han-Yu-Jie Kang,
Si-Yu Cao,
Shuai Shao
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundSilicosis shows an increasing trend with the development of new industries. However, the potential biomarkers for predicting the disease severity are lacking. A novel inflammatory marker, the systemic immune-inflammation Index (SII), has not been studied in silicosis.MethodsIn this retrospective study, we used data from a big database platform of a tertiary general hospital in Beijing, which was established based on the electronic medical records of the hospital. The clinical data of adult patients d… Show more
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