Article
Oncology
Kathy Pan, Aaron K. Aragaki, Yvonne Michael, Cynthia A. Thomson, Linda G. Snetselaar, Jean Wactawski-Wende, David O. Garcia, Christina M. Dieli-Conwright, Aladdin H. Shadyab, Nazmus Saquib, Rowan T. Chlebowski
Summary: This study found that women participating in the Women's Health Initiative dietary modification randomized trial had a lower rate of physical inactivity and spent more time in recreational physical activity compared to the control group.
BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AND TREATMENT
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Rita Peila, Rowan Chlebowski, JoAnn E. Manson, Tracy E. Crane, Dorothy S. Lane, Nazmus Saquib, Aladdin H. Shadyab, Fred K. Tabung, Ana Barac, Zhenzhen Zhang, Kathy Pan, Sylvia Wassertheil-Smoller, Thomas E. Rohan
Summary: This study did not find an association between dietary fat reduction and the risk of DCIS among postmenopausal women, regardless of overall, trial phase, or subgroup analysis by potential risk factors.
CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY BIOMARKERS & PREVENTION
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Kathy Pan, Aaron K. Aragaki, Marian L. Neuhouser, Michael S. Simon, Juhua Luo, Bette Caan, Linda Snetselaar, Joanne E. Mortimer, JoAnn E. Manson, Candyce Kroenke, Dorothy Lane, Kerryn Reding, Thomas E. Rohan, Rowan T. Chlebowski
Summary: The study found that postmenopausal women with 3-4 metabolic syndrome components were at higher risk of death from breast cancer. However, those who were randomized to a low-fat dietary intervention were more likely to have a reduction in this risk.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Valerie L. Darcey, Juen Guo, Amber B. Courville, Isabelle Gallagher, Jason A. Avery, W. Kyle Simmons, John E. Ingeholm, Peter Herscovitch, Alex Martin, Kevin D. Hall
Summary: This study found that reducing dietary fat, but not carbohydrates, decreased dopamine D2/3 receptor binding potential and neural activity in brain-reward regions, resulting in a shift towards high-fat high-carbohydrate food choices. These results suggest that dietary fat restriction may increase dopamine levels in reward regions, affecting diet adherence.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Anupama Gupta, Jasmin Kaur, Garima Shukla, Khushpreet Kaur Bhullar, Pasang Lamo, K. C. Biju, Aman Agarwal, Achal Kumar Srivastava, Gautam Sharma
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Yoga-based lifestyle modification on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The results showed that Yoga intervention and modification of the staple Indian diet can effectively reduce the severity of OSA among obese patients.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Shuang Liang, Reeja F. Nasir, Kim S. Bell-Anderson, Clemence A. Toniutti, Fiona M. O'Leary, Michael R. Skilton
Summary: Most methods for assessing dietary intake have measurement errors. Dietary biomarkers are objective tools for dietary assessment, but biomarkers of dietary patterns have not been well described. Future work should validate novel biomarkers that indicate specific dietary patterns.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ariela Goldenshluger, Keren Constantini, Nir Goldstein, Ilan Shelef, Dan Schwarzfuchs, Hila Zelicha, Anat Yaskolka Meir, Gal Tsaban, Yoash Chassidim, Yftach Gepner
Summary: The impact of different diet interventions on respiratory quotient (RQ) was studied in a randomized controlled trial, showing that the MED/LC diet significantly improved metabolic health by decreasing RQ. Elevated RQ in obese individuals was associated with visceral adipose tissue, hepatic fat, insulin levels, and insulin resistance.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Chiou Yi Ho, Zuriati Ibrahim, Zalina Abu Zaid, Zulfitri Azuan Mat Daud, Nor Baizura Mohd Yusop, Mohd Norazam Mohd Abas, Jamil Omar
Summary: This study aimed to investigate postoperative dietary intake and its predictors in gynecologic cancer patients. The study found significant associations between postoperative dietary intake and changes in weight, muscle mass, and handgrip strength. Preoperative whey protein-infused carbohydrate loading, postoperative nausea vomiting, age, and time to tolerate clear fluid were identified as significant predictors of postoperative dietary intake.
Article
Oncology
Qi Jin, Phil A. Hart, Ni Shi, Joshua J. Joseph, Macarius Donneyong, Darwin L. Conwell, Steven K. Clinton, Zobeida Cruz-Monserrate, Theodore M. Brasky, Lesley F. Tinker, Simin Liu, Aladdin H. Shadyab, Cynthia A. Thomson, Lihong Qi, Thomas Rohan, Fred K. Tabung
Summary: The study did not find an overall association between dietary patterns and pancreatic cancer risk, but women with longstanding T2D may have a higher cancer risk. In normal-weight women, glycemic index and glycemic load were inversely associated with pancreatic cancer risk.
CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY BIOMARKERS & PREVENTION
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Thomas J. Carabuena, Hedda L. Boege, Mehreen Z. Bhatti, Kathryn J. Whyte, Bin Cheng, Marie-Pierre St-Onge
Summary: This study found that circadian misalignment induced by delaying mealtimes shifts nutrient metabolism towards greater carbohydrate and lower fat oxidation independently of sleep timing and duration and eating window duration.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yuanhang Yao, Zimin Yang, Baoer Yin, Hongyi Manfred Goh, Darel Wee Kiat Toh, Jung Eun Kim
Summary: This study suggests that the type and emulsification of dietary fat are important factors in carotenoid absorption. Olive oil had higher bioaccessibility of total carotenoids compared to coconut oil, and emulsified fat showed greater absorption than nonemulsified fat. These findings support the design of excipient emulsions as potential dietary strategies for optimizing the absorption of fat-soluble compounds.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Giuseppe Della Pepa, Valentina Brancato, Giuseppina Costabile, Dominic Salamone, Alessandra Corrado, Marilena Vitale, Carlo Cavaliere, Marcello Mancini, Marco Salvatore, Delia Luongo, Gabriele Riccardi, Angela A. Rivellese, Giovanni Annuzzi, Lutgarda Bozzetto
Summary: An isocaloric multifactorial diet including beneficial dietary components can significantly reduce pancreatic fat and improve postprandial insulin response in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Nanna Louise Riis, Anne Dahl Lassen, Kirsten Bjoernsbo, Ulla Toft, Ellen Trolle
Summary: This study successfully reduced salt intake by providing salt-reduced bread with or without dietary counseling, without adversely affecting the nutritional quality of the diet.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Amanda Goncalves Lopes Coura, Adelia da Costa Pereira de Arruda Neta, Rafaela Lira Formiga Cavalcanti de Lima, Angela Cristine Bersch-Ferreira, Bernardete Weber, Rodrigo Pinheiro de Toledo Vianna
Summary: Individuals with a history of previous cardiovascular events need to adhere to a healthy dietary pattern to reduce risks. This study compared the dietary patterns between the control and experimental groups in the BALANCE Program and found that the experimental group had a higher adherence to the cardioprotective dietary pattern. Both groups showed improvements in eating habits, especially in the first year of follow-up.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dylan L. Steen, Robert N. Helsley, Deepak L. Bhatt, Eileen C. King, Suzanne S. Summer, Matthew Fenchel, Brian E. Saelens, Mark H. Eckman, Sarah C. Couch
Summary: This study demonstrates the effectiveness of data-guided, supermarket-based dietary interventions and modern online shopping tools in improving dietary quality in a free-living, community-based population. It also highlights the opportunity for academic researchers to collaborate with retailers in designing and rigorously testing comprehensive healthcare interventions.
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Mimi C. Tan, Nabil Mansour, Donna L. White, Amy Sisson, Hashem B. El-Serag, Aaron P. Thrift
ALIMENTARY PHARMACOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS
(2020)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Donna L. White, Mark E. Kunik, Hong Yu, Helen L. Lin, Peter A. Richardson, Suzanne Moore, Aliya Sarwar, Laura Marsh, Ricardo E. Jorge
ANNALS OF NEUROLOGY
(2020)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Nabihah Tayob, Douglas A. Corley, Israel Christie, Lucy Almers, Ahmed K. Rahal, Peter Richardson, Donna L. White, Jessica Davila, Fasiha Kanwal, Hashem B. El-Serag
Summary: The updated HES algorithm showed improved accuracy in detecting early-stage HCC in patients with cirrhosis, with higher sensitivity and specificity compared to using the AFP test alone.
CLINICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Eva Clark, Liang Chen, Yongquan Dong, Suchismita Raychaudhury, Donna White, Jennifer R. Kramer, Elizabeth Chiao
Summary: Despite equal access to healthcare in a single-payer system, veteran women living with HIV are more likely to develop HPV-associated female genital tract cancers, requiring special attention to ensure guideline-based high-risk HPV screening for prevention.
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Anthony A. Xu, Kristi Hoffman, Shawn Gurwara, Donna L. White, Fasiha Kanwal, Hashem B. El-Serag, Joseph F. Petrosino, Li Jiao
Summary: This study found an association between oral health issues (such as tooth loss and gum disease) and the diversity and relative abundance of gut microbiota, especially in the colon segment. Individuals with more tooth loss and gum disease had lower gut microbiota diversity, and certain bacterial taxa showed altered relative abundance.
DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Alison K. Yoder, David S. Lakomy, Yongquan Dong, Suchismita Raychaudhury, Kathryn Royse, Christine Hartman, Peter Richardson, Donna L. White, Jennifer R. Kramer, Lilie L. Lin, Elizabeth Chiao
Summary: The use of protease inhibitors during chemoradiation for anal carcinoma did not have an impact on survival outcomes, but was associated with an increased risk of hospitalizations for hematologic toxicities in people living with HIV. Further research is needed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of protease inhibitors in this population.
Article
Ophthalmology
Kristin S. Biggerstaff, Donna L. White, Benjamin J. Frankfort, Peter Richardson, Silvia Orengo-Nania, Jose Garcia, Elizabeth Y. Chiao, Jennifer R. Kramer
Summary: This study found that veterans with a history of gout had a slightly decreased risk of developing open-angle glaucoma compared to controls. Treatment for gout was also associated with a small decreased risk, while patients with higher uric acid levels did not show significant differences in relative risk of developing glaucoma.
GRAEFES ARCHIVE FOR CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Li Jiao, Themistoklis Kourkoumpetis, Diane Hutchinson, Nadim J. Ajami, Kristi Hoffman, Donna L. White, David Y. Graham, Clark Hair, Rajesh Shah, Fasiha Kanwal, Maria Jarbrink-Sehgal, Nisreen Husain, Ruben Hernaez, Jason Hou, Rhonda Cole, Maria Velez, Gyanprakash Ketwaroo, Jennifer Kramer, Hashem B. El-Serag, Joseph F. Petrosino
Summary: Limited data exists on the spatial distribution of colonic bacteria in humans. This study investigated the bacterial composition in different segments of the colon in healthy adults, finding unique bacterial communities in each individual with no significant differences across colon segments except for distinct differences between rectal and fecal bacteria.
Article
Neurosciences
Sarah T. Ahmed, Lea Steele, Peter Richardson, Shree Nadkarni, Sandhya Bandi, Mazhgan Rowneki, Kellie J. Sims, Jacqueline Vahey, Elizabeth J. Gifford, Stephen H. Boyle, Theresa H. Nguyen, Alice Nono Djotsa, Donna L. White, Elizabeth R. Hauser, Helena Chandler, Jose-Miguel Yamal, Drew A. Helmer
Summary: This study provides insights into the chronic symptoms and exposures experienced by Gulf War veterans referred to a specialized evaluation center. The findings highlight the high burden of chronic symptoms and the association between these symptoms and reported neurotoxicant exposures during the war.
Article
Oncology
Angela L. Mazul, Christine M. Hartman, Yvonne M. Mowery, Jennifer R. Kramer, Donna L. White, Kathryn E. Royse, Suchismita Raychaudhury, Vlad C. Sandulache, Sarah T. Ahmed, Jose P. Zevallos, Peter A. Richardson, Andrew G. Sikora, Elizabeth Y. Chiao
Summary: The study indicates that persons living with HIV/AIDS have a higher risk of developing oropharyngeal and nonoropharyngeal head and neck squamous cell carcinoma compared to HIV-negative individuals. Additionally, HIV may play a role in both virally mediated and nonvirally mediated HNSCC.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Jose M. Garcia, Yongquan Dong, Peter Richardson, Jennifer R. Kramer, Christine M. Hartman, Kathryn Royse, Donna L. White, Elizabeth Y. Chiao
Summary: HIV-infected individuals gain more weight than HIV-negative individuals in the first two years after starting antiretroviral therapy. Additionally, HIV-infected individuals have lower rates of obesity compared to HIV-negative individuals.
Editorial Material
Oncology
Eva H. Clark, Sarah T. Ahmed, Elaine Chang, Elizabeth Y. Chiao, Donna L. White
Summary: Studies suggest that statins may have a protective effect in patients with hepatitis B and hepatitis C, reducing the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma. However, there is limited research on the impact of statins on populations with other oncogenic viral infections.
INFECTIOUS AGENTS AND CANCER
(2022)
Article
Rheumatology
Grace H. Lo, Michael J. Richard, Jane A. Cauley, Jeffrey B. Driban, Michael Strayhorn, James MacKay, Matthew S. Harkey, Timothy E. McAlindon, Mary Jansen, Stephanie Green, Donna L. White, C. Kent Kwoh
Summary: This study assessed the potential of studying offspring of people with and without knee osteoarthritis to understand the risk factors and heritability for knee osteoarthritis. The results showed that parental obesity, hypertension, and Heberden's nodes were associated with osteoarthritis status, and offspring with parental osteoarthritis status had higher rates of radiographic tibiofemoral osteoarthritis and meniscal abnormalities.
RHEUMATOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Darius B. Dawson, Donna L. White, Elizabeth Chiao, Annette Walder, Jennifer R. Kramer, Michael R. Kauth, Jan A. Lindsay
Summary: The study identified that approximately 67% of transgender veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan were using tobacco, with 25% receiving nicotine replacement therapies. Major depressive disorder, alcohol-use disorders, and drug-use disorders were significantly higher in transgender women tobacco users than in nonusers. Results highlight the need for future research and clinical intervention in addressing health conditions in this vulnerable subgroup.
TRANSGENDER HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Ritwick Agrawal, Nadim J. Ajami, Sonal Malhotra, Liang Chen, Donna L. White, Amir Sharafkhaneh, Kristi L. Hoffman, David Y. Graham, Hashem B. El-Serag, Joseph F. Petrosino, Li Jiao
Summary: This study found an association between nocturnal sleep duration and the bacterial community composition and structure in the colonic gut microbiota of adults. Significant differences were observed in the bacterial community composition between short and normal sleepers, with Sutterella being significantly lower and Pseudomonas being significantly higher in short sleepers compared to normal sleepers.