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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Miao Dai, Quhong Song, Jirong Yue, Taiping Lin, Wei Jie, Xiang Wang, Ning Ge
Summary: This study investigated the association between waist-calf circumference ratio (WCR) and frailty risk in older adults. The study found a positive association between WCR and frailty risk, as well as a negative association between calf circumference (CC) and frailty risk. The results suggest that a combination of high central fat and low lean body mass may increase the risk of developing frailty.
Editorial Material
Oncology
Smith Giri, Grant R. Williams
Summary: This article discusses the importance of quantifying skeletal muscle and adipose tissue compartments using CT images in cancer patients and demonstrates an application of body composition measurement in oncology by identifying the risk of glucose intolerance after transplantation.
CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY BIOMARKERS & PREVENTION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mengyi Liu, Panpan He, Chun Zhou, Zhuxian Zhang, Yuanyuan Zhang, Huan Li, Ziliang Ye, Qimeng Wu, Sisi Yang, Yanjun Zhang, Chengzhang Liu, Xianhui Qin
Summary: This study found that higher waist circumference and lower calf circumference were significantly associated with the incidence of cognitive impairment in older adults. The waist-calf circumference ratio had a relatively stronger association with cognitive impairment. Maintaining higher muscle mass and lower central fat can prevent cognitive impairment.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Miao Dai, Bin Xia, Jiangqi Xu, Weiyun Zhao, Dongdong Chen, Xiang Wang
Summary: This study explores the relationship between waist-calf circumference ratio (WCR), waist circumference (WC), calf circumference (CC), body mass index (BMI), and mortality in older adults. The findings suggest that higher WCR and lower CC increase the risk of all-cause, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and other-cause mortality. Lower BMI is associated with higher all-cause and respiratory disease mortality risk, while WC only predicts cancer mortality.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Xinyu Xiao, Xinyi Yu, Huiping Zhu, Xiaobing Zhai, Shiyang Li, Wenzhi Ma, Meishou Ouyang, Keyang Liu, Ehab S. Eshak, Jinhong Cao
Summary: This study investigated the associations between anthropometric parameters and cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality among diabetic patients. The results showed that arm circumference (AC) and arm-to-waist ratio (AC/WC) were inversely associated with CVD and all-cause mortality among individuals with diabetes. These anthropometric parameters are important for diabetic patients.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Felix Teufel, Jacqueline A. Seiglie, Pascal Geldsetzer, Michaela Theilmann, Maja E. Marcus, Cara Ebert, William Andres Lopez Arboleda, Kokou Agoudavi, Glennis Andall-Brereton, Krishna K. Aryal, Brice Wilfried Bicaba, Garry Brian, Pascal Bovet, Maria Dorobantu, Mongal Singh Gurung, David Guwatudde, Corine Houehanou, Dismand Houinato, Jutta M. Adelin Jorgensen, Gibson B. Kagaruki, Khem B. Karki, Demetre Labadarios, Joao S. Martins, Mary T. Mayige, Roy Wong McClure, Joseph Kibachio Mwangi, Omar Mwalim, Bolormaa Norov, Sarah Crooks, Farshad Farzadfar, Sahar Saeedi Moghaddam, Bahendeka K. Silver, Lela Sturua, Chea Stanford Wesseh, Andrew C. Stokes, Utibe R. Essien, Jan-Walter De Neve, Rifat Atun, Justine I. Davies, Sebastian Vollmer, Till W. Barnighausen, Mohammed K. Ali, James B. Meigs, Deborah J. Wexler, Jennifer Manne-Goehler
Summary: The prevalence of overweight, obesity, and diabetes is increasing rapidly in low-income and middle-income countries, with BMI affecting the risk of diabetes, but there are significant regional variations in this association.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Derya Tepe, Songul Yilmaz
Summary: The prevalence of masked hypertension in obese adolescents has been found to be quite high, especially in those with severe obesity and high waist circumference/height ratio. Regular ABPM monitoring is recommended in adolescents with these conditions, even if their office blood pressure measurements are normal.
DIABETES METABOLIC SYNDROME AND OBESITY-TARGETS AND THERAPY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marta Borges-Canha, Joao Sergio Neves, Maria Manuel Silva, Fernando Mendonca, Telma Moreno, Sara Ribeiro, Joao Correa, Catarina Vale, Juliana Goncalves, Helena Urbano Ferreira, Sara Gil-Santos, Vanessa Guerreiro, Ana Sande, Selma B. Souto, Jorge Pedro, Paula Freitas, Davide Carvalho
Summary: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is associated with other metabolic disorders and inflammation. Body fat content, especially abdominal fat, is linked to negative cardiometabolic outcomes.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Noushin Sadat Ahanchi, Seyed Saeed Tamehri Zadeh, Davood Khalili, Fereidoun Azizi, Farzad Hadaegh
Summary: Different trajectories were observed in waist circumference and triglyceride levels between genders. High stable and high-increasing waist circumference trajectories were significantly associated with incident hypertension. For triglyceride levels, decreasing and inverse U-shape trajectories among women were significantly associated with hypertension risk.
JOURNAL OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Carol Maher, Ty Ferguson, Rachel Curtis, Wendy Brown, Dorothea Dumuid, Francois Fraysse, Gilly A. Hendrie, Ben Singh, Adrian Esterman, Timothy Olds
Summary: This study investigated the changes in weight among Australian adults over a year and found that weight gain was more prominent during Christmas/New Year, weekends, and winter seasons. This suggests the need for targeted interventions to prevent weight gain during these high-risk periods.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kyoung-Yun Kim, Ha-Rin Moon, Jung-Mi Yun
Summary: Metabolic syndrome is a complex disorder associated with high risks of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. This study utilized KNHANES data to investigate neck circumference as a predictor for MetS risk, with findings demonstrating a significant association between neck circumference and MetS risk, suggesting the need for further research for validation.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kadari Cisse, Delwende Rene Severin Samadoulougou, Joel Dofinissery Bognini, Tiga David Kangoye, Fati Kirakoya-Samadoulougou
Summary: This study in Burkina Faso aimed to determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its determinants among the adult population. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome varied according to different definitions, with higher rates among those living in urban areas and older individuals.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Wan-Yu Lin
Summary: Regular physical exercise, particularly jogging and yoga, is highly effective in reducing obesity indices such as body mass index, body fat percentage, waist circumference, hip circumference, and waist-hip ratio. Jogging engages multiple body parts, while yoga targets the muscles around the hips and pelvis.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yechiam Ostchega, Guangyu Zhang, Qiuping Gu, Neda Sarafrazi Isfahani, Jeffery P. Hughes, Joan Schall
Summary: The study aimed to compare WC measurements obtained by different methods and developed prediction models for NHLBI-WC. The results showed that predicted NHLBI-WC had higher sensitivity and specificity, contributing to improved consistency in waist circumference estimates.
ANNALS OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Xiaoqing Chen, Haifeng Tang, Jinding Lin, Rongdong Zeng
Summary: There is a causal relationship between obesity and musculoskeletal chronic pain, with body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) and hip circumference (HC) being positively associated, while waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) is not related to musculoskeletal chronic pain.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Marelise Badenhorst, Evert Verhagen, Mike Lambert, Willem van Mechelen, James Brown
Summary: The study found that long-term, accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare and rehabilitation services are crucial for individuals with rugby-related spinal cord injuries in South Africa. However, barriers such as healthcare quality, availability of rehabilitation services, and affordability and accessibility of adequate transport continue to hinder lower socio-economic groups. Efforts should be made to create equitable access to healthcare and rehabilitation for persons with spinal cord injuries in South Africa.
PHYSIOTHERAPY THEORY AND PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Surgery
A. C. M. Geraedts, S. Mulay, C. B. Terwee, A. C. Vahl, H. J. M. Verhagen, C. Unlu, D. T. Ubbink, M. J. W. Koelemay, R. Balm
Summary: This study investigated the anxiety levels of patients after endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) before receiving imaging surveillance results and compared them with the general 65+ Dutch population. The results showed that patients did not experience a significant increase in anxiety levels just before receiving the imaging results compared to standard anxiety levels. However, compared to the general 65+ Dutch population, patients experienced more anxiety and worse physical outcomes.
ANNALS OF VASCULAR SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Michiel A. J. Luijten, Lotte Haverman, Raphaele R. L. van Litsenburg, Leo D. Roorda, Martha A. Grootenhuis, Caroline B. Terwee
Summary: This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate the reliability, validity, and efficiency of the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Pediatric Global Health scale (PGH-7). The study found that PGH-7 demonstrated sufficient validity and reliability in the general Dutch pediatric population and measured more efficiently than the commonly used legacy instrument PedsQL.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mariska de Wit, Bedra Horreh, Carel T. J. Hulshof, Haije Wind, Angela G. E. M. de Boer
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of a training program for occupational health professionals (OHPs) on their ability to identify the cognitions and perceptions of workers with chronic diseases, as well as recommend evidence-based interventions. The results showed a significant improvement in the ability of OHPs who received the training to identify these cognitions and perceptions, as well as recommend appropriate interventions.
INTERNATIONAL ARCHIVES OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Yuting Wang, Tahira Devji, Anila Qasim, Qiukui Hao, Vanessa Wong, Meha Bhatt, Manya Prasad, Ying Wang, Atefeh Noori, Yingqi Xiao, Maryam Ghadimi, Luis Enrique Colunga Lozano, Mark R. Phillips, Alonso Carrasco-Labra, Madeleine King, Berend Terluin, Caroline B. Terwee, Michael Walsh, Toshi A. Furukawa, Gordon H. Guyatt
Summary: The systematic survey identified key information related to reporting studies estimating anchor-based minimal important differences (MIDs) and choice of optimal MIDs. This provides a conceptual framework for informing the design of future studies related to MIDs and serves as a basis for developing reporting standards and selection approaches for MIDs.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Letter
Hematology
M. R. Heesterbeek, M. A. J. Luijten, S. C. Gouw, P. F. Limperg, K. Fijnvandraat, M. Coppens, M. J. H. A. Kruip, J. Eikenboom, M. A. Grootenhuis, G. Flens, C. B. Terwee, M. Peters, L. Haverman
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Berend Terluin, Philip Griffiths, Andrew Trigg, Caroline B. Terwee, Jakob B. Bjorner
Summary: This study examines the impact of present state bias (PSB) on transition ratings and proposes a new criterion based on confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) for accurate assessment of PSB in transition ratings.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Wouter Schuller, Caroline B. Terwee, Berend Terluin, Daphne C. Rohrich, Raymond W. J. G. Ostelo, Henrica C. W. de Vet
Summary: The responsiveness of the Patient Reported Outcome Information System Pain Interference item bank was evaluated in patients with musculoskeletal pain. The study supported the use of the PROMIS-PI item bank in this patient population and estimated a minimal important change of 3.2 T-score points.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Caroline B. Terwee, Raphaele R. L. van Litsenburg, Ellen B. M. Elsman, Leo D. Roorda
Summary: This study assessed the psychometric properties of the PROMIS® sleep disturbance and sleep-related impairment item banks, as well as their short forms and computerised adaptive test. The full item banks showed sufficient structural validity, reliability, and cross-cultural validity, while the four-item short forms were not reliable enough for clinical practice.
JOURNAL OF SLEEP RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Caroline B. Terwee, Leo D. Roorda
Summary: This study calculated and compared Dutch reference values for PROMIS domains with US reference values, and found that Dutch values were close to US values in some domains but not all. The study highlights the importance of obtaining country-specific reference values to facilitate the use of PROMIS worldwide.
ANNALS OF MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Richard Weiler, Osman Hassan Ahmed, Willem van Mechelen, Evert Verhagen, Caroline Bolling
Summary: This qualitative study explores the perceptions of concussion, concussion risks, and prevention among English blind 5-a-side footballers in order to improve para concussion care. The study found that blind footballers lacked understanding of their own concussion experiences and believed that the diagnosis and experience of a concussion differed for individuals without vision. The severity of perceived concussions and previous concussion experiences influenced their reporting behaviors. Factors such as spatial orientation and sleep, which are important for daily functioning, were affected by concussions but are not adequately addressed in current assessment tools or clinical guidance for sports-related concussions.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Caroline B. Terwee, Petra J. M. Elders, Marieke T. Blom, Joline W. Beulens, Olaf Rolandsson, Alize A. Rogge, Matthias Rose, Nicola Harman, Paula R. Williamson, Frans Pouwer, Lidwine B. Mokkink, Femke Rutters
Summary: Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are important for shared decision making and research, but there is a lack of consensus on which PROs and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) to use in diabetes. This narrative review provides recommendations for relevant PROs to measure, such as disease-specific symptoms and general symptoms, and suggests the use of generic PROMs supplemented with disease-specific PROMs. However, further validation studies are needed for diabetes-specific PROMs. Standardization and use of psychometrically sound PROMs can improve healthcare for people with diabetes.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Yuting Wang, Tahir Devji, Alonso Carrasco-Labra, Anila Qasim, Qiukui Hao, Elena Kum, Niveditha Devasenapathy, Madeleine T. King, Berend Terluin, Caroline B. Terwee, Michae Walsh, Toshi A. Furukawa, Yasushi Tsujimoto, Gordon H. Guyatt
Summary: The minimal important difference (MID) is the smallest change or difference that patients perceive as important to interpret patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) scores. A credibility instrument for anchor-based MID assessment typically includes a core item evaluating the correlation between the PROM and the anchor. However, many MID studies do not report this correlation. To address this, we developed an alternative construct proximity item to assess credibility when the correlation is lacking.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Caroline B. Terwee, Esmee M. van der Willik, Fenna van Breda, Brigit C. van Jaarsveld, Marlon van de Putte, Isabelle W. Jetten, Friedo W. Dekker, Yvette Meuleman, Frans J. van Ittersum
Summary: This study evaluated the responsiveness and minimal important change of seven PROMIS CATs in Dutch patients. The results showed that PROMIS CATs had high responsiveness in physical function, fatigue, sleep disturbance, and depression domains, but did not perform as expected in anxiety and ability to participate in social roles and activities.
JOURNAL OF PATIENT-REPORTED OUTCOMES
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mariska de Wit, Bedra Horreh, Carel T. J. Hulshof, Haije Wind, Angela G. E. M. de Boer
SAFETY AND HEALTH AT WORK
(2022)
