Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Jong Han Choi, Yoon Jeong Cho, Hyun-Jin Kim, Seung-Hyun Ko, Suk Chon, Jee-Hyun Kang, Kyoung-Kon Kim, Eun Mi Kim, Hyun Jung Kim, Kee-Ho Song, Ga Eun Nam, Kwang Il Kim
Summary: Carbohydrate-restricted diets and intermittent fasting have gained interest among the general population and patients with cardiometabolic disease. This study evaluated the scientific evidence and made responsible recommendations, suggesting moderately-low carbohydrate or low carbohydrate diet for weight reduction and improving glycemic control in overweight or obese adults and adults with type 2 diabetes, while recommending against very-low carbohydrate diet and intermittent fasting in patients with diabetes.
DIABETES & METABOLISM JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Eleni Vrigkou, Evangeline Vassilatou, Effrosyni Dima, David Langleben, Anastasia Kotanidou, Marinella Tzanela
Summary: This review summarizes the current knowledge on the role of concomitant thyroid disorders, obesity, diabetes mellitus, and estrogen exposure as potential modifiers for PH. It also discusses possible pathogenetic routes linking them with PH, which could be valuable for practicing clinicians.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Gokhan Gokalp, Nail Burak Ozbeyaz
Summary: Resistant hypertension (RHT) is more common in people living with diabetes, and the new obesity parameter visceral adipose index (VAI) is associated with hypertension and diabetes. This study analyzed the relationship between VAI and RHT in people with diabetes and found that higher VAI is an independent risk factor for RHT.
POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sang Woo Oh, Kyoung-Kon Kim, Sung Soo Kim, Su Kyung Park, Sangshin Park
Summary: This pilot study evaluated the effects of an integrative mHealth approach on obesity, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. The results showed that mHealth apps had an impact on body fat and blood glucose levels, but did not demonstrate clinical improvement.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Ezekiel Musa, Esteban Salazar-Petres, Afolake Arowolo, Naomi Levitt, Mushi Matjila, Amanda N. Sferruzzi-Perri
Summary: This study examined the effects of maternal obesity and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) on placental morphology, hormone and cytokine expression, and circulating inflammatory cytokine concentrations. The results showed that both obesity and GDM had specific impacts on placental morphometry and endocrine and inflammatory states, which may be related to pregnancy outcomes.
JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LONDON
(2023)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Katherine Holder, P. Hemachandra Reddy
Summary: COVID-19 is a pandemic disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, with elderly patients and those with age-related diseases like cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and obesity being more susceptible to severe respiratory illnesses.
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Diane Girard, Claire Vandiedonck
Summary: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder that leads to persistent high blood sugar levels and increases the risk of cardiovascular complications. Inflammation and immune cell dysregulation play vital roles in the development and progression of both diabetes and its complications.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Xuan Chen, Alison H. Affinati, Yungchun Lee, Adina F. Turcu, Norah Lynn Henry, Elena Schiopu, Angel Qin, Megan Othus, Dan Clauw, Nithya Ramnath, Lili Zhao
Summary: This study found that the risk of developing ICI-T1DM is associated with the type of ICI therapy, patient age, and preexisting non-T1DM diabetes. The development of ICI-T1DM does not seem to significantly impact patient survival.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Farhad Moradpour, Satar Rezaei, Bakhtiar Piroozi, Ghobad Moradi, Yousef Moradi, Negar Piri, Azad Shokri
Summary: The study aimed to estimate the prevalence of prediabetes and diabetes mellitus (DM), and its association with socioeconomic inequality. The study found high prevalence of prediabetes and DM, and low levels of glycemic control. Age, body mass index (BMI), smoking, family history of diabetes, and comorbidity were identified as independent risk factors for DM. Age group, family history of diabetes, and education level were associated with diabetes awareness and glycemic control. Lower socioeconomic status was associated with higher prevalence of prediabetes and DM. The findings highlight the importance of awareness, treatment, and glycemic control strategies in diabetes prevention and management.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Lingwen Ying, Yong Zhang, Jun Yin, Yufei Wang, Wei Lu, Wei Zhu, Yuqian Bao, Jian Zhou
Summary: This study aimed to explore the immunological characteristics and cytokine profiles in the early stage of type 1 diabetes. The results showed that patients with fulminant type 1 diabetes mellitus (FT1DM) had significantly higher levels of inflammation markers and leukocytes, with an increase in neutrophil% and a decrease in lymphocyte%, indicating that FT1DM may have a more abrupt and serious onset compared to classic type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1ADM).
DIABETES METABOLIC SYNDROME AND OBESITY-TARGETS AND THERAPY
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Ting Yin, Jia-Xing Zhang, Fa-Xuan Wang, Jian-Hua Zhao, Yu Zhao, Lan Liu, Xiu-Ying Liu, Yu-Hong Zhang, Yi Zhao
Summary: Sarcopenic obesity is prevalent in Chinese adults, with a high occurrence rate of 65.1%. It is associated with hypertension, diabetes, and abnormal lipid metabolism. Body mass index, waist circumference, and waist-hip ratio may serve as predictive indicators for sarcopenic obesity.
DIABETES METABOLIC SYNDROME AND OBESITY-TARGETS AND THERAPY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Jorge Escobedo-de la Pena, Ramon Alberto Rasc, Ivan de Jesus Ascencio-Montiel, Evangelina Gonz, Jose Esteban Fern, Oswaldo Sinoe Medina-G, Patricia Borja-Bustamante, Juan Anwar Santill, Victor Hugo Borja-Aburto
Summary: The study investigated the main clinical characteristics of COVID-19 in a major social security institution in Mexico, finding that major cardiovascular risk factors and other comorbidities increased the risk of mortality in patients with COVID-19. Factors such as age, sex, obesity, hypertension, and diabetes were associated with an increased case fatality rate.
ARCHIVES OF MEDICAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Chia-Chien Hsieh, Yen-Fang Wang, Pin-Yu Lin, Shih-Han Peng, Mei-Jia Chou
Summary: The study revealed that lunasin can reduce inflammation levels in obese mice, decrease macrophage infiltration in adipose tissue, and regulate spleen size and cell numbers. Additionally, lunasin promotes the production of interferon gamma and interleukin-2 in splenocytes, thus modulating immune responses.
FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
(2021)
Editorial Material
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Lucia La Sala, Antonio E. Pontiroli
Summary: The study reveals a clear association between diabetes and heart diseases, but fails to mention the role of body mass index and hypertension. Future research should focus on assessing the impact of obesity and hypertension on heart disease incidence.
CARDIOVASCULAR DIABETOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Han Rim Lee, Jungeun Shin, Kyungdo Han, Jiwon Chang, Su-Min Jeong, Seung Joo Chon, Soo Jung Choi, Dong Wook Shin
Summary: The association between obesity and diabetes mellitus was found to be stronger in premenopausal women than in postmenopausal women, especially in cases where BMI exceeded 30, indicating a higher risk of diabetes in obese premenopausal women.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Arash Rafeeinia, Gholamreza Asadikaram, Vahid Moazed, Mehrnaz Karimi Darabi
Summary: Epigenetic changes induced by pesticides were investigated in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The study found that CDKN2B and MGMT promoters were hypermethylated in ALL patients, accompanied by a decrease in the relative expression of H4K16ac and H3K4me3. Furthermore, OCP levels were significantly higher in ALL patients and were associated with increased promoter methylation of CDKN2B and MGMT, as well as a decrease in the relative expression of H4K16ac and H3K4me3.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Mohammad Amin Momeni-Moghaddam, Gholamreza Asadikaram, Mohammad Masoumi, Erfan Sadeghi, Hamed Akbari, Moslem Abolhassani, Alireza Farsinejad, Morteza Khaleghi, Mohammad Hadi Nematollahi, Shahriar Dabiri, Mohammad Kazemi Arababadi
Summary: Opium addiction may not have a significant effect on the expression of scavenger receptors CD36, CD68, and CD9 at gene and protein levels. However, opium could potentially contribute to the development of coronary artery disease through other mechanisms such as inducing inflammation.
JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Arash Rafeeinia, Gholamreza Asadikaram, Mehrnaz Karimi Darabi, Moslem Abolhassani, Vahid Moazed, Mojtaba Abbasi-Jorjandi
Summary: This study aimed to assess the relationship between organochlorine (OC) pesticides and biomarkers of oxidative stress in leukemia patients. The findings revealed higher concentrations of OCs and lower activities of key antioxidants in leukemia patients. Moreover, a negative correlation was observed between OC levels and antioxidant activities. These findings suggest a potential role of OC pesticides in disrupting the oxidant/antioxidant balance in leukemia development.
JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zahra Nazari, Mohammad Hadi Nematollahi, Fatemeh Zareh, Behjat Pouramiri, Mehrnaz Mehrabani
Summary: In this research, a novel electrochemical sensor based on a carbon paste electrode (CPE) modified with ionic liquid (IL) and carbon quantum dots (CQDs) was developed for measuring dopamine (DA) in biological fluids. The modified electrode exhibited great electrocatalytic activity for DA oxidation and successfully determined DA in real samples. This electrochemical sensor could be a significant step forward in the detection of dopamine and the diagnosis of neurological illnesses.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kobra Bahrampour Juybari, Komal Rizwan, Sanaz Faramarz, Asie Sadeghi, Arian Amirkhosravi, Mohammad Hadi Nematollahi, Mehrnaz Mehrabani
Summary: Nanotechnology provides a suitable solution for addressing issues in stem cell therapy, such as obscure fate and low survival rate. Carbon quantum dots (CQDs), with their optical properties and good biocompatibility, can serve as multi-purpose compounds in stem cell labeling and modulating their biological functions. This review aims to summarize the advancements in the synthesis and application of CQDs, discuss stem cell categories, and evaluate the impact of CQDs on stem cell therapy.
CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY
(2023)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Sepideh Ganjalikhan-Hakemi, Majid Asadi-Shekaari, Fahimeh Pourjafari, Gholamreza Asadikaram, Masoumeh Nozari
Summary: This study investigated the effects of oral administration of agmatine on motor and cognitive deficits induced by bile duct ligation in an animal model of hepatic encephalopathy. The results showed that agmatine effectively reduced liver damage, balance deficits, and neuronal damage caused by the encephalopathy.
BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Saba Fooladi, Mohammad Hadi Nematollahi, Navid Rabiee, Siavash Iravani
Summary: A variety of bio-and nanomaterials have been used in cardiovascular tissue engineering, but challenges still exist regarding their biocompatibility and risk factors. Natural polysaccharide-and protein-based structures have been explored in this field, offering advantages in terms of biocompatibility and environmental aspects. Bacterial cellulose (BC) shows promise as a candidate for cardiovascular TE, but challenges such as absence of antimicrobial factors and low production yield still need to be addressed.
ACS BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Saba Fooladi, Mohammad Hadi Nematollahi, Siavash Iravani
Summary: Photocatalysis is a green technology that uses light radiation as the primary energy source and shows promising applications in biomedicine such as drug delivery, biosensing, tissue engineering, and cancer therapeutics.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Seyedeh Mahdieh Khoshnazar, Hamid Najafipour, Lida SoltaniNejad, Sara Pezeshki, Gholamreza Yousefzadeh
Summary: This study assessed the value of different risk factors for diabetes mellitus in a community in Kerman, Iran, and aimed to design a predictive model for diabetes in this region. It found that advanced age, history of gestational diabetes, family history of diabetes mellitus, history of hypertension, low physical activity, and higher body mass index were the main determinants of diabetes mellitus.
ITALIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Ahmad Beik, Hamid Najafipour, Siyavash Joukar, Soodeh Rajabi, Yaser Masoumi-Ardakani, Shahriar Dabiri, Mahsa Ziasistani
Summary: This study assessed the effects of an herbal compound called berberine on pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in rats and its related mechanisms. The findings showed that berberine can alleviate inflammation and oxidative stress, promote apoptosis and restore the antioxidant/oxidant balance, thus improving pulmonary vascular remodeling. Therefore, this herbal derivative may be considered a potential therapeutic target for PAH.
PULMONARY CIRCULATION
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nima Farshidfar, Saba Fooladi, Mohammad Hadi Nematollahi, Siavash Iravani
Summary: Carbon dots (CDs) have unique physicochemical features that make them suitable for applications in nano- and biomedicine. They have exceptional biocompatibility, low cost, eco-friendliness, abundant functional groups, high stability, and electron mobility. CDs also have tunable fluorescence and high water solubility, making them promising candidates for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. However, there are still challenges in scaffold inconsistency, non-biodegradability, and the lack of non-invasive monitoring methods. In addition, eco-friendly synthesis techniques offer advantages such as low cost and simplicity compared to conventional methods.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
M. Mirhosseini, M. Afzali, S. Qasemabadi Ghotbuddini
Summary: Nanochitosan composite film containing Nisin was synthesized and characterized. The average size of chitosan nanoparticles was found to be 84.8 nm. The NCH-N solution showed significant antimicrobial activity against pathogenic bacteria. Coating peaches with the film-forming NCH-N solution resulted in reduced microorganism growth and increased shelf life of the peaches. The addition of Nisin improved the uniformity and homogeneity of the nanochitosan film.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fouzieh Salimi, Gholamreza Asadikaram, Moslem Abolhassani, Yasin Pourfarjam, Hamid Zeynali Nejad, Mojtaba Abbasi-Jorjandi, Mojgan Sanjari
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the role of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) in oxidative stress (OS) and the development of thyroid tumors. The results showed decreased enzyme activities and total antioxidant capacity, as well as increased levels of oxidative stress biomarkers in patients with thyroid tumors. Therefore, OCPs may contribute to the development of thyroid tumors through the generation of oxidative stress.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Atefeh Zarepour, Cimen Karasu, Yousof Mir, Mohammad Hadi Nematollahi, Siavash Iravani, Ali Zarrabi
Summary: MXenes and graphene have gained attention in neuroscience for their potential applications in sensing, theranostics, and biomedical engineering. They have been used to develop advanced nanosystems for diagnosis and therapy, and have shown promise in treating neurological disorders. However, there are challenges and limitations to their use, and further research is needed to optimize their properties and understand their potential in neuroscience.
BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE
(2023)