Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jong Seo Yoon, Young Suk Shim, Hae Sang Lee, Il Tae Hwang, Jin Soon Hwang
Summary: The study presents age- and sex-specific distributions of the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index in children and adolescents, showing its correlation with cardiometabolic risk factors. The TyG index is found to be associated with various metabolic health indicators, suggesting its potential as an indicator for predicting future cardiovascular disease in young individuals.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Abeer Ali Aljahdali, Karen E. Peterson, Alejandra Cantoral, Edward Ruiz-Narvaez, Martha M. Tellez-Rojo, Hyungjin Myra Kim, James R. Hebert, Michael D. Wirth, Libni A. Torres-Olascoaga, Nitin Shivappa, Ana Baylin
Summary: Higher diet quality is associated with better cardiometabolic profiles among Mexican youth.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Linnea Johansson, Resthie R. Putri, Pernilla Danielsson, Maria Hagstromer, Claude Marcus
Summary: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the associations between cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and cardiometabolic risk factors in children with obesity. The results showed that CRF was inversely associated with high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), an inflammation marker, independent of body mass index standard deviation score (BMI SDS). However, the association between CRF and diastolic blood pressure was not significant after adjusting for BMI SDS. This study highlights the importance of regularly assessing CRF in children with obesity and its potential impact on inflammation.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Anthropology
Magdalena Zeglen, Lukasz Kryst, Malgorzata Kowal, Agnieszka Woronkowicz
Summary: This study analyzed the correlation between anthropometric cardiometabolic risk factors and calf adiposity in 4-16-year-olds from Poland. The results suggest that individuals with higher calf adiposity may have a lower cardiometabolic risk.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN BIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Pediatrics
Maria E. Marketou, Natalia Simantiraki Buechler, Kostantinos Fragkiadakis, Anthoula Plevritaki, Stelios Zervakis, Spyros Maragkoudakis, Alexandros Tsiavos, Emmanouel Simantirakis, George Kochiadakis
Summary: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a process that starts very early in life. Visceral adipose tissue (VAT) is important in the development of CVD and is not solely related to body mass index (BMI). More attention should be given to assessing VAT in young people and developing methods beyond BMI measurement to identify individuals with excess visceral adiposity and monitor its changes.
PEDIATRIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Li Ding, Yuxin Fan, Jing He, Ruodan Wang, Qing He, Jingqiu Cui, Zhongshu Ma, Fangqiu Zheng, Hua Gao, Chenlin Dai, Hongyan Wei, Jun Li, Yuming Cao, Gang Hu, Ming Liu
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of adiposity and fat distribution on cardiovascular risk factors in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It found that increased leg fat mass was associated with better glycemic control, while increased android fat mass was linked to higher risks of hypertension. Increasing BMI, trunk-to-leg fat ratio, and android-to-gynoid fat ratio were all significantly associated with elevated risks of cardiovascular risk factors.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Mingming Wang, Claudia Flexeder, Carla P. Harris, Elisabeth Thiering, Sibylle Koletzko, Carl-Peter Bauer, Gerd Schulte-Koerne, Andrea von Berg, Dietrich Berdel, Joachim Heinrich, Holger Schulz, Tamara Schikowski, Annette Peters, Marie Standl
Summary: This study used objective sleep characteristics to identify sleep clusters in adolescents and examined their associations with cardiometabolic health. Five sleep clusters were identified, and the study found that the prolonged sleep latency cluster was associated with higher fat mass index (FMI), while the sleep irregularity and variability cluster was specifically linked to elevated triglycerides in male individuals.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Sara E. Stinson, Anna E. Jonsson, Morten A. Lund, Christine Frithioff-Bojsoe, Louise Aas Holm, Oluf Pedersen, Lars Angquist, Thorkild I. A. Sorensen, Jens J. Holst, Michael Christiansen, Jens-Christian Holm, Bolette Hartmann, Torben Hansen
Summary: Fasting plasma total GLP-1 concentrations are higher in children and adolescents with overweight/obesity, and are predictive of higher CMR factors.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Ruizhi Zheng, Mian Li, Min Xu, Jieli Lu, Tiange Wang, Meng Dai, Di Zhang, Yuhong Chen, Zhiyun Zhao, Shuangyuan Wang, Hong Lin, Weiqing Wang, Yufang Bi, Yu Xu, Guang Ning
Summary: The study found that residual waist circumference was significantly associated with all cardiometabolic risk factors in mainland Chinese adults, but not necessarily for other racial/ethnic populations. Furthermore, Chinese adults are more susceptible to the effects of overall obesity and fat distribution on cardiometabolic risk factors compared to other racial/ethnic groups.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hye Jin Lee, Young Suk Shim, Jong Seo Yoon, Hwal Rim Jeong, Min Jae Kang, Il Tae Hwang
Summary: The study demonstrated that waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) is influenced by gender and age, and can be used as a simple clinical measurement to assess cardiometabolic risk.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Abeer A. Aljahdali, Ana Baylin, Edward A. Ruiz-Narvaez, Hyungjin Myra Kim, Alejandra Cantoral, Martha M. Tellez-Rojo, Margaret Banker, Karen E. Peterson
Summary: This study examined the associations between sedentary activity patterns and cardiometabolic risk factors among Mexican youth. The results showed that sedentary time was positively associated with diastolic blood pressure and blood glucose levels, while replacing sedentary time with higher intensities of activity was associated with improvements in waist circumference, blood lipid levels, and insulin levels.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Erica G. Soltero, Anna N. Solovey, Robert P. Hebbel, Elise F. Palzer, Justin R. Ryder, Gabriel Q. Shaibi, Micah Olson, Claudia K. Fox, Kyle D. Rudser, Donald R. Dengel, Nicholas G. Evanoff, Aaron S. Kelly
Summary: The study revealed that there was no difference in CEC number among different BMI categories, but youth with severe obesity had higher CEC activation levels. Higher CEC number was associated with greater body fat percentage and higher systolic blood pressure percentile, while higher degree of CEC activation was associated with greater visceral adipose tissue and non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Marcus D. R. Klarqvist, Saaket Agrawal, Nathaniel Diamant, Patrick T. Ellinor, Anthony Philippakis, Kenney Ng, Puneet Batra, Amit Khera
Summary: Inter-individual variation in fat distribution is clinically important but not routinely assessed. This study introduces a deep learning model trained on body silhouette images to accurately estimate specific fat volumes and ratios. The silhouette-based model outperforms traditional models and shows associations between VAT/ASAT ratio and disease risk independent of BMI and waist circumference. This research lays the foundation for scalable population-based assessment of fat distribution.
NPJ DIGITAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Jennifer Linge, Bertrand Cariou, Ian J. Neeland, Mikael Petersson, Angel Rodriguez, Olof Dahlqvist Leinhard
Summary: The study evaluated the association between the balance/imbalance of VAT, aSAT, and LF and the risk of T2D and CVD. The findings suggest that the balance between VAT and LF (VAT > 0, LF > 0) is strongly associated with the incidence of T2D and CVD.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Lara Gomes Suhett, Helen Hermana Miranda Hermsdorff, Bruna Clemente Cota, Sarah Aparecida Vieira Ribeiro, Nitin Shivappa, James R. Hebert, Sylvia do Carmo Castro Franceschini, Juliana Farias de Novaes
Summary: The study analyzed the association between the Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) or the children's C-DII and cardiometabolic risk and inflammatory biomarkers in children and adolescents. All papers found a positive association, indicating that a proinflammatory diet is linked to a higher risk of early development of cardiometabolic and inflammatory changes during childhood.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Peter T. Katzmarzyk, Emily F. J. Mire, Corby K. A. Martin, Robert L. K. Newton, John W. Apolzan, Kara D. B. Denstel, William D. F. Johnson, PROPEL Res Grp
Summary: The purpose of this study was to determine the association between changes in physical activity and changes in body weight in a cluster-randomized weight loss trial conducted in an underserved population in Louisiana. This study reports analyses conducted in the intervention group only, which was a 24-month multi-component weight loss program delivered by health coaches embedded in primary care clinics. The results showed that greater increases in physical activity over the intervention period were associated with greater percent reductions in body weight.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBESITY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Chelsea L. Kracht, Sai S. Pochana, Amanda E. Staiano
Summary: This study used a longitudinal approach to examine the bidirectional relationship between moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA), sedentary behavior (SB), and depressive symptomatology in adolescents. The results showed that adolescents with less time spent in SB had lower depressive symptomatology at follow-up. Therefore, limiting time spent in SB in adolescence may improve future mental health.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Anthropology
Peter T. Katzmarzyk, Candice A. Myers, Michelle R. Nelson, Kara D. Denstel, Emily F. Mire, Robert L. Newton Jr, Stephanie T. Broyles, John P. Kirwan
Summary: The objective of this study was to collect qualitative data on approaches that can potentially reduce barriers to increasing SARS-CoV-2 testing uptake in underserved Black communities in Louisiana. A series of eight focus groups were conducted, and common barriers to testing were identified, such as lack of transportation, misinformation/lack of information, fear of testing, and cost. Effective strategies to increase testing uptake included providing testing within the local communities, testing in heavily traveled areas, providing incentives, engaging local celebrities, and providing information through health fairs, churches, and schools.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Kimberly A. Clevenger, Genevieve F. Dunton, Peter T. Katzmarzyk, Karin A. Pfeiffer, David Berrigan
Summary: A study in the United States found that approximately 65-80% of elementary school students receive the recommended 20+ minutes of daily recess, but adherence declines by sixth grade, and there is limited data for middle/high school students. School policy and practice should align with CDC recommendations to ensure equitable provision of recess to all K-12th grade students. Comprehensive national surveillance is needed to inform policy and ensure the quality of recess.
JOURNAL OF SCHOOL HEALTH
(2023)
Biographical-Item
Anthropology
Peter T. Katzmarzyk, Claude Bouchard
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Anthropology
Sara Pereira, Peter T. Katzmarzyk, Donald Hedeker, Tiago V. Barreira, Rui Garganta, Claudio Farias, Fernando Garbeloto, Go Tani, Jean-Philippe Chaput, David F. Stodden, Jose Maia
Summary: The REACT project aims to assess children's growth and motor development after the COVID-19 pandemic and track their fundamental movement skills' developmental trajectories using a novel technological device. The study involves 1000 children aged 6-10 from primary schools in Matosinhos, Portugal, and examines variables related to the child, family, school, and home environment. The results will provide valuable information for school administrators, teachers, and parents regarding children's growth, motor development, and health.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN BIOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Peter T. Katzmarzyk, John M. Jakicic, Russell R. Pate, Katrina L. Piercy, Laurie P. Whitsel
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
E. Kipling Webster, Maura M. Kepper, Sanjoy Saha, Robbie A. Beyl, Chelsea L. Kracht, Jessica St. Romain, Amanda E. Staiano
Summary: Preschool children lack recommended levels of physical activity and fundamental motor skills. This study examined the effects of an intervention on children's motor skills, physical activity, and sedentary behavior, and evaluated feasibility.
Editorial Material
Sport Sciences
Emmanuel Stamatakis, Matthew Ahmadi, Marie H. Murphy, Timothy James Chico, Karen Milton, Borja Del Pozo Cruz, Peter T. Katzmarzyk, I-Min Lee, Jason Gill
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Sport Sciences
Jason M. R. Gill, Timothy J. Chico, Aiden Doherty, Jessilyn Dunn, Ulf Ekelund, Peter T. Katzmarzyk, Karen Milton, Marie H. Murphy, Emmanuel Stamatakis
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Clarice Martins, Vicente Romo-Perez, E. Kipling Webster, Michael Duncan, Luis Filipe Lemos, Amanda E. Staiano, Anthony Okely, Daniele Magistro, Fabio Carlevaro, Farid Bardid, Francesca Magno, Glauber Nobre, Isaac Estevan, Jorge Mota, Ke Ning, Leah E. Robinson, Matthieu Lenoir, Minghui Quan, Nadia C. Valentini, Penny Cross, Rachel Jones, Rafael Henrique, Si-Tong Chen, Yucui Diao, Paulo R. Bandeira, Lisa M. Barnett
Summary: This study examined the association between motor skill competence and BMI in a multi-country sample of preschoolers. The results showed a negative correlation between motor skill competence and BMI percentiles, which was more significant in children with higher BMI. Each raw score point increase in motor skill competence was associated with a reduction in BMI of 8.9%, 6.8%, and 5.1% for those preschoolers at the 97th BMI percentile onwards.
Article
Pediatrics
Daniel P. Hatfield, Aviva Must, Winston Kennedy, Amanda E. Staiano, James Slavet, Rachael A. Sabelli, Carol Curtin, Linda G. Bandini, Phillip Nauta, Christopher Stuetzle, April B. Bowling
Summary: The study aimed to adapt an evidence-based telehealth coaching and exergaming intervention for autistic youth aged 10-15, which showed good feasibility, accessibility, and engagement in beta testing.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Amanda E. Staiano, Sanjoy Saha, Robbie A. Beyl, Chelsea L. Kracht, Robert L. Newton Jr, E. Kipling Webster
Summary: This study examines the relationship between parental engagement and children's motor skill improvements in a motor skills intervention program. The results showed that parental engagement did not affect the intervention effect, as children's motor skills improved regardless of the level of parental engagement.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT PEDAGOGY
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Courtney M. Monroe, Arlen C. Moller, Amanda E. Staiano, Caio Sousa
ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Michele L. Patel, Christina M. Hopkins, Kara L. Gavin, Amanda E. Staiano
ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Tarun Aurora, Audrey Cole, Parul Rai, Paul Lavoie, Carrie Mcivor, Lisa M. Klesges, Guolian Kang, Janaka S. S. Liyanage, Heather M. Brandt, Jane S. Hankins
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of a vaccine strategy bundle in increasing HPV vaccine initiation and completion rates in a specialty clinic setting. By implementing the bundle, which included staff education, provider incentives, offering vaccines in clinics, and verifying vaccine completion, the clinic successfully improved HPV vaccine initiation and completion rates among sickle cell disease patients.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Nienke M. Halbmeijer, Wes Onland, Jeroen Dudink, Filip Cools, Anne Debeer, Anton H. van Kaam, Manon J. N. L. Benders, Niek E. van der Aa
Summary: In ventilated infants born preterm, high dose systemic hydrocortisone initiated between 7 and 14 days after birth did not have a significant impact on brain development.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Katherine Melton, Jianfang Liu, Hossein Sadeghi, Maureen George, Arlene Smaldone
Summary: This study aims to identify predictors of change in lung function and body weight during health care transition in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. The study findings highlight the importance of CF RISE program engagement and reducing gaps in care for improving the transition of adolescents and young adults with CF.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Laura A. Duckworth, Kimberly A. Sutton, Nurmohammad Shaikh, Jinli Wang, Carla Hall-Moore, Lori R. Holtz, Phillip I. Tarr, Ronald C. Rubenstein
Summary: The study tested the usefulness of various biomarkers as indicators of gut dysfunction in cystic fibrosis (CF) and investigated the repeatability of these measures in individuals over short periods and their correlation with clinical outcomes. The results showed that elevated levels of fLcn2 in individuals with CF may predict worsened pulmonary function.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Lindsey Haack, Nikkan Das, Arvind Hoskoppal, Mark Debrunner, Tarek Alsaied, Gaurav Arora
Summary: RAE on ECG has a low positive predictive value for RAE on echocardiogram in previously healthy young patients. The highest yield for RAE on echocardiogram was observed in patients who were <1 year of age, had RAE in the anterior precordial leads, or displayed right ventricular hypertrophy on ECG.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Michael A. Padula, Khatija Naing, Tara L. Wenger, Irfan Ahmad, Carl H. Coghill, K. Taylor Wild, S. Alex Rottgers, Cory M. Resnick, Jeffrey Goldstein, Zarmina Ehsan, Donna Watkins, Nicole Deptula, Kuan-Chi Lai, Janet Lioy, Semsa Gogcu, Christopher M. Cielo
Summary: This study describes the spectrum of disease and burden of care in infants with congenital micrognathia. The results show that these infants commonly require surgical intervention and tube feedings, and disparities based on race and among centers were identified.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Michael P. Fundora, Manvitha Kalicheti, Guantao Zhao, Kevin O. Maher, Nicoleta Serban
Summary: This study investigated the variation of outpatient opioid prescribing in postoperative pediatric cardiac patients across the US. The results showed that there were significant differences in opioid prescribing by race, ethnicity, sex, and region.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Jia Guo, Brooklyn J. Fraser, Leigh Blizzard, Michael D. Schmidt, Terence Dwyer, Alison J. Venn, Costan G. Magnussen
Summary: There is a correlation between childhood and adulthood cardiorespiratory fitness.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Nianzhou Xiao, Michelle Starr, Adrienne Stolfi, Gilad Hamdani, Shireen Hashmat, Stefan G. Kiessling, Christina Sethna, Mahmoud Kallash, Robyn Matloff, Robert Woroniecki, Keia Sanderson, Ikuyo Yamaguchi, Stephen D. Cha, Michael G. Semanik, Rahul Chanchlani, Joseph T. Flynn, Mark Mitsnefes
Summary: This multicenter study reports that most infants diagnosed with idiopathic hypertension in the NICU will discontinue antihypertensive treatment within 2 years of discharge. Antenatal steroid treatment is associated with a decreased likelihood of needing antihypertensive therapy for more than 1 year.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Editorial Material
Pediatrics
Kanwaljit Singh, John Concato, Jonathan M. Davis
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Yaxing Meng, Harri Niinikoski, Suvi P. Rovio, Brooklyn J. Fraser, Feitong Wu, Antti Jula, Tapani Ronnemaa, Jorma S. A. Viikari, Olli T. Raitakari, Katja Pahkala, Costan G. Magnussen
Summary: This 26-year study shows a correlation between early-life non-HDL-C levels and future levels. Early dietary counseling can reduce the risk of high pediatric non-HDL-C, emphasizing the importance of early interventions in preventing cardiovascular risks.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Kelsey A. B. Gastineau, Rebecca Bell, Allison Hanes, Sandra Mckay, Eric Sigel, Filoteia Popescu, Evan C. Sommer, Shari Barkin
Summary: This study aimed to assess the self-reported counseling outcomes for a firearm safe storage counseling training program provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The results demonstrated significant improvement in counseling self-efficacy and frequency one month after the training.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Kathryn E. K. Berlin, William Scott, Sara Dawson, David Brousseau, Joanne M. Lagatta
Summary: This prospective cohort study aimed to investigate the impact of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) on the health-related quality of life (HRQL) of infants from NICU hospitalization to one year post-discharge. The study found that lower HRQL during NICU stay was associated with earlier gestational age, postnatal corticosteroid usage, outborn status, and gastrostomy tube placement. Lower HRQL at 3 and 12 months post-discharge was associated with readmissions, home oxygen use, parent-reported difficulty breathing, lower developmental scores, and not playing with other children. Most parents reported similar or improved HRQL after discharge, but parents of infants with respiratory symptoms experienced less improvement. Efforts to improve parent HRQL should focus on respiratory symptoms and social isolation.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Garett J. Griffith, Alan P. Wang, Robert I. Liem, Michael R. Carr, Tyler Corson, Kendra Ward
Summary: This study developed reference values for cardiorespiratory fitness in children aged 6-18 years without underlying heart disease, measured by peak oxygen uptake and treadmill time. Fitness levels increased with age in males but not females. Males generally exhibited higher fitness levels compared to females in the same age groups.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
David S. Liu, Patricia Miller, Anna Rothenberg, Carley Vuillermin, Peter M. Waters, Andrea S. Bauer
Summary: This study aims to determine if children with elbow flexion contracture (EFC) caused by brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI) are more likely to develop shoulder contracture and undergo surgical treatment. A retrospective review was conducted on children under 2 years old with BPBI who presented to a single children's hospital. The results showed that patients with EFC had reduced shoulder range of motion and higher odds of shoulder contracture and surgical treatment. Prompt referral to a BPBI specialty clinic is recommended for evaluation and potential surgery.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)