Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Liaqat Hussain, Noor Aamir, Musaddique Hussain, Muhammad Asif, Zunera Chauhdary, Faiza Manzoor, Rida Siddique, Muhammad Riaz
Summary: This study validates the potential of bitter melon as an insulin sensitizer and ovulation enhancer, and demonstrates its effectiveness in managing polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) through animal experiments.
EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Emma Oberg, Liselotte Blomberg, Torbjorn Akerstedt, Angelica Linden Hirschberg
Summary: This study compared sleep variables in women with PCOS and controls, and assessed the impact of behavioral modification intervention on sleep. The results showed that women with PCOS had shorter sleep duration and worse sleep efficiency, but their total sleep time at night was within the normal range. Behavioral modification intervention reduced daytime sleep duration and improved sleep behavior.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Penny M. Kris-Etherton, Kristina S. Petersen, Jean-Pierre Despres, Cheryl A. M. Anderson, Prakash Deedwania, Karen L. Furie, Scott Lear, Alice H. Lichtenstein, Felipe Lobelo, Pamela B. Morris, Frank M. Sacks, Jun Ma
Summary: Engagement in healthy lifestyle behaviors is not sufficient, promotion in clinical settings can be challenging, but greater promotion of heathy lifestyle practices in clinical settings effectively motivates and initiates patient behavior change.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Luigi Barrea, Ludovica Verde, Claudia Vetrani, Silvia Savastano, Annamaria Colao, Giovanna Muscogiuri
Summary: The study found that evening chronotype is associated with more severe insulin resistance and unhealthy eating habits in women with PCOS.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Saman Khalesi, Edwina Williams, Christopher Irwin, David W. Johnson, Jacqui Webster, Danielle McCartney, Arash Jamshidi, Corneel Vandelanotte
Summary: Behavior change interventions are effective in improving salt consumption practices and appear to reduce salt intake by more than 1 g per day.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Li Li, Ruichen Liu, Mengfan Niu, Tongxi Zhou
Summary: This study observed the improvement effect of aerobic exercise on liver tissue of rats with NAFLD and found that aerobic exercise can reduce NAFLD symptoms without drug dependence. This study provides certain data support for the relief of NAFLD by aerobic exercise.
BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Chelsea E. Mauch, Rachel A. Laws, Ivanka Prichard, Anthony J. Maeder, Thomas P. Wycherley, Rebecca K. Golley
Summary: This study aims to determine the feasibility of existing commercially available apps for supporting the healthy food provision practices of working parents. Findings suggest that meal planning apps and features promoting organization present feasible, time-saving solutions to support healthy food provision practices.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mohamed S. Zaghloul, Santiago Elizondo-Benedetto, Mohamed A. Zayed
Summary: This review examines the potential therapeutic and management roles of ketogenic diet (KD) for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and concludes that further multidisciplinary studies are needed to determine its true clinical benefit.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Caterina Meneghini, Claudia Bianco, Francesco Galanti, Valentina Tamburelli, Alessandro Dal Lago, Emanuele Licata, Mariagrazia Gallo, Cristina Fabiani, Roberta Corno, Donatella Miriello, Rocco Rago
Summary: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) patients can improve weight, hormonal, and metabolic parameters by adopting a very-low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD) or Mediterranean diet (MD). VLCKD has better effects on BMI, body circumference, and hormone index compared to MD, and can reduce the risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Seung Hoon Kim, Yong-Moon Park, Kyungdo Han, Seung Hyun Ko, Shin Young Kim, So Hyang Song, Chi Hong Kim, Kyu Yeon Hur, Sung Kyoung Kim
Summary: This study finds that smoking is a risk factor for tuberculosis (TB), and maintaining weight after quitting smoking may reduce the risk of TB development. However, individuals who lose weight after quitting smoking still have a higher risk of developing TB.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Vasiliki Pavlou, Sofia Cienfuegos, Shuhao Lin, Mark Ezpeleta, Kathleen Ready, Sarah Corapi, Jackie Wu, Jason Lopez, Kelsey Gabel, Lisa Tussing-Humphreys, Vanessa M. Oddo, Shaina J. Alexandria, Julienne Sanchez, Terry Unterman, Lisa S. Chow, Alaina P. Vidmar, Krista A. Varady
Summary: This randomized clinical trial found that time-restricted eating (TRE) was more effective than daily calorie restriction (CR) in reducing body weight and lowering HbA1c levels in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Larger and longer-term randomized clinical trials are needed to confirm these findings.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Nerys M. Astbury, Rhiannon M. Edwards, Fitsum Ghebretinsea, Milensu Shanyinde, Jill Mollison, Paul Aveyard, Susan A. Jebb
Summary: This study showed that using a total diet replacement programme for treating obesity leads to greater weight loss compared to support from a practice nurse, which persists for at least 3 years. However, sustained improvements were only seen in blood pressure and not in other aspects of cardiometabolic risk.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBESITY
(2021)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Anam Younas, Liaqat Hussain, Arham Shabbir, Muhammad Asif, Musaddique Hussain, Faiza Manzoor
Summary: This study validates the potential of Fagonia indica in ameliorating metabolic and hormonal disturbances in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). The ethanolic extract of Fagonia indica showed beneficial effects in restoring hormonal balance, improving lipid profile, and enhancing liver functioning. Additionally, it reduced body weight, resolved ovarian cysts, and promoted follicular growth. The extract also increased the levels of antioxidant enzymes.
EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
Tim J. A. Dekker
Summary: The study by Jastreboff et al. highlights the significant weight reduction in patients with obesity who received tirzepatide in the SURMOUNT-1 trial, especially compared to the placebo group. Additionally, the study points out the lower weight loss achieved in patients receiving lifestyle interventions in the placebo group.
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Won Kim Cook, Libo Li, Christina C. Tam, Nina Mulia, William C. Kerr
Summary: This study analyzed the clustering patterns of the Big Four risk behaviors (alcohol misuse, smoking, poor diet, and physical inactivity) in US adults, examining their associations with diabetes and hypertension, as well as their relationship with socioeconomic status. The study found different patterns of unhealthy clustering and their associations with health conditions for different racial/ethnic groups. The associations between clustering and diabetes and hypertension were less clear for Blacks and Asians than for Whites. The findings highlight the importance of addressing clustered risk behaviors, especially in racial/ethnic minority groups.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maedeh Babapour, Hamed Mohammadi, Maryam Kazemi, Amir Hadi, Mahsa Rezazadegan, Gholamreza Askari
Summary: Women with PCOS have lower serum magnesium concentrations compared to the control group, especially in overweight or obese women. Further research and management of magnesium status may be crucial for this clinical population.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2021)
Letter
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Maryam Kazemi, Anna E. Thalacker-Mercer, Marla E. Lujan
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maryam Kazemi, Amir Hadi, Roger A. Pierson, Marla E. Lujan, Gordon A. Zello, Philip D. Chilibeck
Summary: The study found that a diet with low glycemic index (LGI) had significant effects on improving cardiometabolic and reproductive profiles in PCOS patients, including reducing insulin resistance, improving lipid metabolism, and decreasing abdominal fat.
ADVANCES IN NUTRITION
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Amir Hadi, Makan Pourmasoumi, Maryam Kazemi, Ameneh Najafgholizadeh, Wolfgang Marx
Summary: Synbiotic interventions significantly reduce systolic blood pressure in adults, especially in longer trials, as supplements, and with younger participants. Significant improvements in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels were seen in subgroups with lower body mass index (<30 kg/m(2)).
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Maryam Kazemi, Joy Y. Kim, Cynthia Wan, Julia D. Xiong, Stephen A. Parry, Ricardo Azziz, Marla E. Lujan
Summary: This study compared the cardiometabolic and reproductive health risk between Hispanic and White women with polycystic ovary syndrome in the United States. It found that Hispanic women had greater impairments in glucoregulatory status but no significant differences in reproductive risks could be concluded.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Arman Arab, Fariborz Khorvash, Maryam Kazemi, Zahra Heidari, Gholamreza Askari
Summary: The study showed that the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet can improve health outcomes in women with migraines by reducing migraine frequency and severity, as well as decreasing depression and stress levels. Further research is needed to confirm the findings.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Amir Hadi, Omid Asbaghi, Maryam Kazemi, Hossein Khadem Haghighian, Ana Pantovic, Ehsan Ghaedi, Firoozeh Abolhasani Zadeh
Summary: Consuming pistachio nuts can lower TC, LDL-C, and TG levels, but does not affect HDL-C levels. Consuming pistachio nuts may improve lipid profiles and protect against cardiometabolic diseases.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Maryam Kazemi, Joy Y. Kim, Cynthia Wan, Julia D. Xiong, Julia Michalak, Isabella B. Xavier, Kiran Ganga, Chau Thien Tay, Jessica A. Grieger, Stephen A. Parry, Lisa J. Moran, Marla E. Lujan
Summary: This study aimed to explore and compare the dietary and physical activity behaviors between women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and those without PCOS. The findings indicated that women with PCOS had lower overall diet quality, poorer dietary intake (higher cholesterol and lower magnesium and zinc), and lower levels of physical activity compared to women without PCOS. These results highlight the need for targeted interventions to address these lifestyle behaviors in order to manage the complications associated with PCOS.
HUMAN REPRODUCTION UPDATE
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Amir Hadi, Omid Asbaghi, Maryam Kazemi, Hossein Khadem Haghighian, Ehsan Ghaedi
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effects of pistachio consumption on glucoregulatory status in individuals with a high risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The results showed that pistachio consumption, isocaloric with other foods, can decrease fasting blood sugar and insulin concentrations in individuals with a high risk of CVD. However, there was no significant change in insulin resistance levels. It is recommended to conduct well-designed trials with an adequate sample size focusing on diabetic populations due to the limited availability of studies with diabetic cases and relatively small sample sizes.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Seyadeh Narges Mazloomi, Sepide Talebi, Maryam Kazemi, Seyed Mojtaba Ghoreishy, Seyedeh Parisa Moosavian, Parsa Amirian, Hamed Mohammadi, Saeedeh Nouri-Majd, Wolfgang Marx, Mohammad Ali Hojjati Kermani, Sajjad Moradi
Summary: This study examined the association between food insecurity and sleep quality and quantity in adults. The results showed that food insecurity was associated with an increased risk of poor sleep quality and inconsistent sleep duration. Addressing food insecurity can have a positive impact on sleep in adults.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Hannah E. Pierson, Jesse Invik, Jim Meriano, Roger A. Pierson
Summary: This study aimed to investigate whether Gardner embryo grades can be converted to numeric interval variables to improve the incorporation of embryo grading in statistical analyses. An equation, the numerical embryo quality scoring index (NEQsi), was developed to convert Gardner embryo grades to regular interval scale variables. The NEQsi system was validated with a retrospective chart analysis of 1711 IVF cycles. The results showed that NEQsi produces interval numerical scores that range from 2 to 11, and there is a positive linear relationship between NEQsi scores and the probability of pregnancy.
REPRODUCTIVE BIOMEDICINE ONLINE
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Philip D. Chilibeck
Summary: Ice hockey players are at high risk for COVID-19 due to close contact and poor arena ventilation. To prevent transmission, strategies such as reducing crowding, minimizing player clustering, conducting at-home rapid tests, screening for symptoms, and implementing face mask or vaccine recommendations for spectators, coaches, and players should be implemented. Although face masks have minimal impact on performance, they can effectively reduce COVID-19 transmission. Furthermore, adjustments should be made to shift lengths to reduce perceived exertion, and players should be encouraged to adopt a classic hockey stance for better peripheral vision. These strategies are crucial in preventing the cancellation of practices or games, which offer important physical and psychological benefits.
APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Donna R. Chizen, Dominique C. Rislund, Lynne M. Robertson, Hyun J. Lim, Togas Tulandi, Antonio R. Gargiulo, Rudy Leon De Wilde, Aleksey Velygodskiy, Roger A. Pierson
Summary: The study aimed to test the hypothesis that intraperitoneal instillation of L-alanyl-L-glutamine (AG) could reduce the incidence, extent, and severity of adhesions following myomectomy, and to establish the safety and tolerability of AG in humans. The results showed that AG can reduce the incidence, extent, and severity of post-operative adhesions. No serious adverse events were reported in the AG group. These findings confirm the effects of AG on the cellular mechanisms of adhesiogenesis and lay the foundation for further research and treatment in adhesion prophylaxis.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Physiology
Mojtaba Kaviani, Keely A. Shaw, Darren G. Candow, Jonathan P. Farthing, Philip D. Chilibeck
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the effects of hemp supplementation on trained young adults during resistance training. The results showed that hemp supplementation had sex-specific beneficial effects on muscle accretion and torque.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Arghavan Balali, Elham Karimi, Maryam Kazemi, Amir Hadi, Gholamreza Askari, Fariborz Khorvash, Arman Arab
Summary: This study evaluated the association between diet quality and migraine outcomes. The results showed that improved diet quality was associated with lower migraine frequency, severity, and migraine-related disability. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and explore the causal mechanisms.
NUTRITIONAL NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
