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Endocrinology & Metabolism
An-ran Ma, Fang Liu, Runnan Wang, Lanmei Lin, Yilun Wang, Qunyi Li, Xiaonian Lu, Juan Du
Summary: This study found a higher prevalence of MetS and its components in patients with EP, with factors such as MetS, abdominal obesity, hypertension, smoking, and alcohol use being positive independent predictors of EP. Early intervention for correcting these cardiovascular risk factors is encouraged for managing EP.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Michella Abi Zeid Daou, Alan Shihadeh, Yasmine Hashem, Hala Bitar, Alaa Kassir, Mohammad El-Harakeh, Nareg Karaoghlanian, Assaad A. Eid, Marwan El-Sabban, Ghazi Zaatari, Ahmad Husari
Summary: The study found that exposure to ECIG, HTP, and CS increased lung edema and inflammatory cells in diabetic mice, with a more significant expression of inflammatory mediators, increased reactive oxygen species, and enhanced cellular apoptosis. Additionally, significant albumin leakage was observed in both diabetic and non-diabetic mice exposed to HTP. CS exposure exacerbated lung injury in diabetic mice compared to non-diabetic mice.
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Dermatology
Meron Teklu, Wunan Zhou, Promita Kapoor, Nidhi Patel, Amit K. Dey, Alexander V. Sorokin, Grigory A. Manyak, Heather L. Teague, Julie A. Erb-Alvarez, Aparna Sajja, Khaled M. Abdelrahman, Aarthi S. Reddy, Domingo E. Uceda, Sundus S. Lateef, Sujata M. Shanbhag, Colin Scott, Nina Prakash, Maryia Svirydava, Philip Parel, Justin A. Rodante, Andrew Keel, Evan L. Siegel, Marcus Y. Chen, David A. Bluemke, Martin P. Playford, Joel M. Gelfand, Nehal N. Mehta
Summary: The study revealed a significant association between metabolic syndrome and its factors with noncalcified coronary burden in patients with psoriasis. Individuals with metabolic syndrome had higher cardiovascular disease risk factors and systemic inflammation, highlighting the importance of increasing awareness and addressing metabolic syndrome in psoriasis patients to reduce cardiovascular risk.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Stefano Piaserico, Gloria Orlando, Francesco Messina
Summary: Severe psoriasis is strongly linked to cardiovascular diseases, and shared pathophysiological mechanisms are likely the reason behind this association. Future research should focus on unraveling the molecular pathways connecting psoriasis and cardiovascular diseases.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
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Dermatology
Berna Solak, Busra Aydin, Gulcan Yuksekal, Mahizer Yaldiz
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the association between psoriasis and restless legs syndrome (RLS) due to their close relationship with metabolic disorders. The study found that RLS was more common in psoriasis patients compared to the control group, and its presence was associated with more severe psoriasis, systemic inflammation, lower hemoglobin levels, and worse quality of life and sleep quality.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bashar Saad
Summary: Obesity is a chronic condition caused by an imbalance between energy consumption and expenditure. It is associated with premature mortality and contributes to a significant portion of chronic diseases worldwide. Lifestyle changes and dietary adjustments are the main strategies for managing obesity, but medication may be necessary in some cases. However, drug options are limited due to potential side effects, highlighting the need for safe and effective alternative treatments.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Jacob V. Stidsen, Anders Green, Louise Rosengaard, Kurt Hojlund
Summary: COVID-19 increases the risk of hospitalization and death in patients with diabetes and diabetes-related conditions. This study examined the trends in COVID-19-related hospitalization and mortality in the Danish population. The risk of hospitalization increased more in patients with diabetes compared to those without diabetes. However, the overall mortality rate did not change significantly due to reduced mortality among hospitalized patients with diabetes.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Yingshan Liu, Xiaocong Liu, Haixia Guan, Shuting Zhang, Qibo Zhu, Xiaoying Fu, Hongmei Chen, Songtao Tang, Yingqing Feng, Jian Kuang
Summary: In hypertensive patients, weight, waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, waist-to-height ratio, body adiposity index, body roundness index, and waist-hip-height ratio were identified as independent risk factors for diabetes, with the body roundness index being the most superior predictor among the anthropometric indices.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Jacob Bar-Tana
Summary: 'Glucolipotoxicity' and 'insulin resistance' are believed to drive type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, but recent treatments show that alleviating non-glycemic and cardio-renal diseases is possible regardless of glucose lowering and insulin resistance. This opinion article proposes replacing the current paradigm with an 'mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) syndrome' (TorS) paradigm, which includes various diseases and may generate novel treatments.
TRENDS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM
(2023)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Jiangluyi Cai, Lian Cui, Yu Wang, Ying Li, Xilin Zhang, Yuling Shi
Summary: Psoriasis is associated with cardiometabolic comorbidities such as cardiovascular diseases, obesity, diabetes mellitus, and metabolic syndrome, with risk increasing with psoriasis severity. Biologic therapy improves life quality of patients and reduces incidences of cardiometabolic comorbidities, but caution is needed considering the pathogenic mechanisms and prevention strategies of these comorbidities.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
K. Hilden, A. Magnuson, S. Montgomery, E. Schwarcz, U. Hanson, D. Simmons, H. Backman
Summary: This study investigates the associations between pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), and cardiovascular disease (CVD). The results show that both pre-eclampsia and GDM are independent risk factors for later CVD. The association between pre-eclampsia and CVD is not modified by body mass index (BMI). Effective CVD preventive programs for high-risk women are urgently needed.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2023)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Rachana D. Shah, Barbara H. Braffett, Jeanie B. Tryggestad, Kara S. Hughan, Ruban Dhaliwal, Kristen J. Nadeau, Lorraine E. Levitt Katz, Samuel S. Gidding
Summary: The incidence and prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in young adults with youth-onset type 2 diabetes (T2D) were found to be high over a decade of follow-up. Factors such as male sex, non-Hispanic white race/ethnicity, obesity, poor glycemic control, lower insulin sensitivity, and reduced beta-cell function were significantly associated with an unfavorable risk profile. It is crucial to control glucose levels and manage cardiovascular risk factors in youth with T2D to prevent cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
JOURNAL OF DIABETES AND ITS COMPLICATIONS
(2022)
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Su-Min Jeong, Jung Eun Yoo, Junhee Park, Wonyoung Jung, Kyu Na Lee, Kyungdo Han, Cheol Min Lee, Ki-Woong Nam, Seung-Pyo Lee, Dong Wook Shin
Summary: This study examined the association between smoking behavior change and the risk of cardiovascular disease incidence and mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The results showed that quitting smoking was associated with a significantly decreased risk of myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke, whereas reducing smoking was not significantly associated with these risks.
CARDIOVASCULAR DIABETOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Shinjeong Song, Hye Ah Lee, Yeji Kim, Bo Kyung Jeon, Chang Mo Moon, Junbeom Park
Summary: This study aimed to examine the association between dynamic smoking habit change and cardiovascular risk in a population newly diagnosed with hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia. The results showed that worsening of smoking habits was associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events and death.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Karina-Alexandra Cojocaru, Ionut Luchian, Ancuta Goriuc, Lucian-Mihai Antoci, Cristian-Gabriel Ciobanu, Roxana Popescu, Cristiana-Elena Vlad, Mihaela Blaj, Liliana Georgeta Foia
Summary: Mitochondria play crucial roles in cellular functions, including calcium regulation, apoptosis, and reactive oxygen species production. They are involved in important biochemical pathways and are responsible for the majority of cellular ATP production. Mitochondrial dysfunction is associated with various metabolic disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, aging, and cancer. This article discusses the pathophysiological changes and mitochondrial involvement in metabolic disorders, highlighting genetic changes at the mtDNA level and summarizing progress in therapeutic strategies.