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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Qi Feng, Zuyao Yang, Margaret May, Kelvin K. Tsoi, Suzanne Ingle, Eric K. Lee, Samuel Y. Wong, Jean H. Kim
Summary: The study revealed that sodium intake has both direct and indirect (via BMI) effects on systolic blood pressure, especially in participants aged 60 or below. This suggests combining sodium restriction and weight reduction measures for hypertension prevention, although caution is needed when applying the findings to populations with lower average BMI.
NUTRITION METABOLISM AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kevin J. Scully, Laura T. Jay, Steven Freedman, Gregory S. Sawicki, Ahmet Uluer, Joel S. Finkelstein, Melissa S. Putman
Summary: Measures of body fat and lean mass may better predict important clinical outcomes in patients with cystic fibrosis than body mass index. Diet quality and exercise impact body composition in these patients, with higher physical activity levels associated with greater ALMI and lower body fat. Future studies analyzing the effect of dietary intake and exercise on body composition and clinical outcomes in CF patients are needed.
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Clinical Neurology
Kaiyin He, Tianying Pang, Hao Huang
Summary: This study aimed to explore the relationship between depressive symptoms and body mass index (BMI). The findings suggest a U-shaped relationship between depression and BMI, but this relationship was not found among non-Hispanic blacks. More research is needed to confirm the relationship between weight and depression, as well as the causal relationship between them.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Ya Zhang, Jian Pu
Summary: This study found a positive relationship between obesity and bone mineral density (BMD) in individuals over the age of 50. It also identified a saturation value for BMI and BMD, suggesting that maintaining a moderate BMI level (around 24.3 kg/m(2)) would result in optimal BMD in older adults.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jamee Guerra Valencia, Willy Ramos, Liliana Cruz-Ausejo, Jenny Raquel Torres-Malca, Joan A. Loayza-Castro, Gianella Zulema Zenas-Trujillo, Norka Rocio Guillen Ponce, Fiorella E. Zuzunaga-Montoya, Mario J. Valladares-Garrido, Victor Juan Vera-Ponce, Jhony A. De La Cruz-Vargas
Summary: The study analyzed the association between fruit intake and body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) in a representative sample of Peruvians. Fruit intake per serving was found to be negatively related to general body adiposity and central fat distribution. However, the consumption of fruit in the form of juices was positively associated with a significant increase in BMI and WC.
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Erika R. Bjorna, Martine T. Engelsen, Hashem B. El-Serag, Eivind Ness-Jensen
Summary: This study assessed the prevalence and risk factors of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in a general population. The results showed that obesity, increased waist circumference, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and dyslipidemia are risk factors for NAFLD, while being male and current smoker are associated with lower risk.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Sylvie Rousset, Sebastien Medard, Gerard Fleury, Anthony Fardet, Olivier Goutet, Philippe Lacomme
Summary: An accurate quantification of energy intake is crucial for health assessment, and this study developed an indirect statistical method based on gender, weight, and number of portions. The method was validated using energy expenditure data, and results showed that incorporating body weight along with the number of portions can significantly improve the accuracy of energy intake estimation. Overall, statistical approach combined with knowledge of usual portions and body weight is effective in evaluating energy intake.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Koen W. Streng, Hans L. Hillege, Jozine M. ter Maaten, Dirk J. van Veldhuisen, Kenneth Dickstein, Leong L. Ng, Nilesh J. Samani, Marco Metra, Piotr Ponikowski, John G. Cleland, Stefan D. Anker, Simon P. R. Romaine, Kevin Damman, Peter van der Meer, Chim C. Lang, Adriaan A. Voors
Summary: In patients with heart failure, lower estimated protein intake is associated with lower BMI and more signs of congestion, and independently associated with a higher risk of death.
JOURNAL OF CACHEXIA SARCOPENIA AND MUSCLE
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jaeyu Park, Myeongcheol Lee, Hojae Lee, Hyeon Jin Kim, Rosie Kwon, Hwi Yang, Seung Won Lee, Sunyoung Kim, Masoud Rahmati, Ai Koyanagi, Lee Smith, Min Seo Kim, Louis Jacob, Guillermo Felipe Lopez Sanchez, Dragioti Elena, Jae Il Shin, Sang Youl Rhee, Myung Chul Yoo, Dong Keon Yon
Summary: This study analyzed the temporal trend of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA) in South Korean adults from 1998 to 2021, including the COVID-19 pandemic period. The prevalence of RA and OA showed a steady decrease, but there was a slight increase after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Vulnerable groups, including older adults, urban residents, and those with higher education, showed higher odds ratios for OA.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Liyan Huang, Xuemei Zhao, Lin Liang, Pengchao Tian, Yuyi Chen, Mei Zhai, Yan Huang, Qiong Zhou, Yuhui Zhang, Jian Zhang
Summary: The prognostic value of overweight/obesity in heart failure patients varies depending on the etiology of heart failure. Overweight patients with non-ischemic-non-DCM heart failure have better survival rates compared to their normal-weight counterparts. However, the survival benefits of being overweight are not demonstrated in patients with ischemic or DCM etiology.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Daiki Watanabe, Tsukasa Yoshida, Yuya Watanabe, Misaka Kimura, Yosuke Yamada
Summary: The calibrated energy intake was negatively associated with mortality risk among older adults, but the uncalibrated energy intake showed no significant association. After adjusting for body mass index, the association between calibrated energy intake and mortality risk was not significant.
JOURNAL OF CACHEXIA SARCOPENIA AND MUSCLE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Jiacheng Wang, Yi Zheng, Yawen Wang, Chengjun Zhang, Yanfeng Jiang, Chen Suo, Mei Cui, Tiejun Zhang, Xingdong Chen, Kelin Xu
Summary: This study investigated the association between lifetime body mass index (BMI) trajectories and bone loss. The results showed that rapid and excess weight gain during adulthood is associated with a higher risk of osteoporosis, but this association varies by skeletal sites. Maintaining stable overweight and obesity at an early stage may have potentially beneficial effects on bone health.
JOURNAL OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tuo Lan, Buyun Liu, Wei Bao, Peter S. Thorne
Summary: Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are persistent organic pollutants that have carcinogenic, neurotoxic, and endocrine disrupting effects. This study found a positive association between dietary intake of PCBs and serum levels, with an effect modification by body mass index (BMI). Older individuals and non-Hispanic participants tended to have higher levels of Sigma 37-PCB in serum.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
David A. Gorelick
Summary: This comprehensive review of human adipose tissue fails to mention the role of the endocannabinoid system in fat metabolism. The endogenous cannabinoids and their receptors, found in both white and brown fat, have been recognized as key players in adipose tissue metabolism. Rimonabant, an inverse agonist of cannabinoid receptor type 1, has shown promising effects as a therapeutic target for obesity, dyslipidemia, and insulin resistance, although its clinical use was discontinued due to neuropsychiatric side effects.
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Ryusei Ohno, Hidehiro Kaneko, Kensuke Ueno, Hiroyuki Aoki, Akira Okada, Kentaro Kamiya, Yuta Suzuki, Satoshi Matsuoka, Katsuhito Fujiu, Norifumi Takeda, Taisuke Jo, Junya Ako, Hiroyuki Morita, Koichi Node, Hideo Yasunaga, Issei Komuro
Summary: This retrospective observational cohort study found that the risk of developing diabetes mellitus significantly increased when BMI exceeded approximately 20 to 21 kg/m(2). Participants with an increase in BMI of 5.0% or more had a relative risk of 1.33 for developing diabetes, while those with a decrease in BMI of 5.0% or more had a relative risk of 0.82. Furthermore, individuals classified as normal weight, overweight, and obese reduced their risk of developing diabetes when they reduced their BMI, while underweight individuals had an increased risk.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2023)