Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jiangbo Wang, Shiru Zhang, Yundi Jiao, Liqiang Zheng, Yingxian Sun, Zhaoqing Sun
Summary: In Chinese rural adults, cumulative blood pressure showed a stronger association with cardiovascular disease incidence compared to current blood pressure. Additionally, cumulative blood pressure slightly improved the predictive performance for cardiovascular disease. These findings highlight the incremental predictive value of cumulative blood pressure in cardiovascular disease risk assessment among Chinese rural adults.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Fiona Bragg, Jim Halsey, Yu Guo, Hua Zhang, Ling Yang, Xiaohui Sun, Pei Pei, Yiping Chen, Huaidong Du, Canqing Yu, Robert Clarke, Jun Lv, Junshi Chen, Liming Li, Zhengming Chen
Summary: The study found that uncontrolled hypertension is common in Chinese adults with type 2 diabetes, leading to a significant increase in cardiovascular disease risk. Each 10 mmHg higher usual SBP was associated with increased risks of cardiovascular death, major coronary events, ischemic stroke, and intracerebral haemorrhage. The research suggests that controlling hypertension could prevent a large number of cardiovascular-related deaths.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-WESTERN PACIFIC
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Ke Wang, Lu Wang, Linjiong Liu, Peixuan Zhou, Shaocai Mo, Siqi Luo, Yuanyuan Zhang, Kai Wang, Yang Yuan, Zhouxin Yin, Yunquan Zhang
Summary: This study found that egg consumption was associated with lower risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence among Chinese adults, with a more significant effect observed in females. These findings have implications for CVD prevention and the development of dietary guidelines.
NUTRITION METABOLISM AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Xiong Ding, Jinfeng Li, Ying Wu, Peng Yang, Dandan Zhao, Xiaojie Yuan, Shuohua Chen, Xiaoyan Luo, Yun Li, Shouling Wu
Summary: This study found that exposure to famine during the fetal period may increase the risk of CVD in late life, but ICVHMs may modify the effect of famine exposure on CVD risk, especially in men.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Talia J. Sternbach, Sam Harper, Xiaoying Li, Xiang Zhang, Ellison Carter, Yuanxun Zhang, Guofeng Shen, Zhongjie Fan, Liancheng Zhao, Shu Tao, Jill Baumgartner
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the effects of indoor and outdoor temperature on wintertime blood pressure. The results showed that a 1 degrees C increase in indoor temperature was associated with decreased systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and pulse pressure, while there was no evidence of an effect of outdoor temperature on blood pressure. This suggests that wintertime home heating may be an intervention strategy for high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease in China.
JOURNAL OF HYPERTENSION
(2022)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Han Ma, Fangchao Liu, Jianxin Li, Jichun Chen, Jie Cao, Shufeng Chen, Xiaoqing Liu, Xueli Yang, Keyong Huang, Chong Shen, Ling Yu, Yingxin Zhao, Xianping Wu, Liancheng Zhao, Ying Li, Dongsheng Hu, Jianfeng Huang, Xiangfeng Lu, Dongfeng Gu
Summary: Based on a study conducted in China, the association between socioeconomic status (SES) and hypertension remains uncertain. Individuals with lower SES are at a higher risk of developing hypertension compared to those with higher SES. Moreover, women are more susceptible to the adverse effects of lower SES on hypertension.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wang Lu, Wang Ke, Liu Lin Jiong, Zhang Yuan Yuan, Shu Hai Nan, Wang Kai, Zhou Pei Xuan, Zhang Yun Quan
Summary: This study examined the associations between daytime napping and the risks of cardiovascular diseases and hypertension. The results showed that napping for 30 minutes or more was associated with higher risks of cardiovascular diseases and hypertension. The longer the duration of napping, the higher the risks. The associations between napping and cardiovascular disease risks varied among different subgroups, particularly in individuals with lower body mass index, physically inactive individuals, smokers, and those with longer nighttime sleep.
BIOMEDICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jian Su, Houyue Geng, Lulu Chen, Xikang Fan, Jinyi Zhou, Ming Wu, Yan Lu, Yujie Hua, Jianrong Jin, Yu Guo, Jun Lv, Pei Pei, Zhengming Chen, Ran Tao
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the associations of a healthy lifestyle with the subsequent development of cardiovascular diseases among hypertensive and normotensive individuals. The results showed that adherence to a healthy lifestyle pattern was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular diseases among hypertensive patients, but not among normotensive patients.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jing Liu, Guimin Wang, Yiling Wu, Ying Guan, Zhen Luo, Genming Zhao, Yonggen Jiang
Summary: The study found that prenatal exposure to famine was associated with a gender-specific risk of MAFLD in adulthood, with women being more affected.
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Akram Al-Makki, Donald DiPette, Paul K. Whelton, M. Hassan Murad, Reem A. Mustafa, Shrish Acharya, Hind Mamoun Beheiry, Beatriz Champagne, Kenneth Connell, Marie Therese Cooney, Nnenna Ezeigwe, Thomas Andrew Gaziano, Agaba Gidio, Patricio Lopez-Jaramillo, Unab I. Khan, Vindya Kumarapeli, Andrew E. Moran, Margaret Mswema Silwimba, Brian Rayner, Apichard Sukonthasan, Jing Yu, Nizal Saraffzadegan, K. Srinath Reddy, Taskeen Khan
Summary: Hypertension is a major global cause of cardiovascular disease and deaths, with less than 14% of patients having controlled blood pressure. The World Health Organization has developed new guidelines for pharmacological treatment of hypertension in nonpregnant adults, including thresholds, targets, follow-up intervals, and healthcare worker involvement.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Qing Yue, Peng Yang, Xiaoxu Ma, Zhe Shu, Ling Yang, Yuntao Wu, Yongmei Tang, Xiaoyan Luo, Shouling Wu, Yun Li
Summary: This study investigated the association between fetal exposure to famine and risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adulthood, and explored the mediating role of systemic inflammation. The results showed that the fetal-exposed group had an increased risk of CVD and stroke compared to the unexposed group, but not myocardial infarction (MI). Systemic inflammation mediated a percentage of the association between fetal exposure and CVD risk.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Jiao Wang, Zhimin Wang, Feng Guo, Yinghui Zhang, Hongfei Ji, Gang Chen, Qin Wan, Li Yan, Guixia Wang, Yingfen Qin, Zuojie Luo, Xulei Tang, Yanan Huo, Ruying Hu, Zhen Ye, Lixin Shi, Zhengnan Gao, Qing Su, Yiming Mu, Jiajun Zhao, Lulu Chen, Tianshu Zeng, Xuefeng Yu, Qiang Li, Feixia Shen, Li Chen, Yinfei Zhang, Youmin Wang, Huacong Deng, Chao Liu, Shengli Wu, Tao Yang, Mian Li, Yu Xu, Min Xu, Zhiyun Zhao, Tiange Wang, Jieli Lu, Yufang Bi, Weiqing Wang, Guang Ning, Yanyan Zhao, Guijun Qin
Summary: Diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events in middle-aged and elderly Chinese adults, and the risk is further elevated when these conditions coexist.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2022)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Jody L. Greaney, Ashley M. Darling, Jacqueline Mogle, Erika F. H. Saunders
Summary: Beta-adrenergic receptor-mediated microvascular vasodilation is impaired in adults with major depressive disorder (MDD), resulting in exaggerated adrenergic vasoconstriction. The loss of the vasoprotective effect of beta-adrenergic receptor-mediated vasodilation may contribute to the development of hypertension in individuals with MDD.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Junayd Hussain, Haris Imsirovic, Mark Canney, Edward G. Clark, Meghan J. Elliott, Pietro Ravani, Peter Tanuseputro, Ayub Akbari, Gregory L. Hundemer, Tim Ramsay, Navdeep Tangri, Greg A. Knoll, Manish M. Sood
Summary: This study found that subclinical reductions in kidney function in young adults are associated with an increased cardiovascular risk. The relative risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and MACE plus heart failure (MACE+) was higher in young adults with eGFR below age-expected values. Age-appropriate risk stratification, proactive monitoring, and timely intervention are warranted.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Yu-ying Yang, Deng Zhang, Ling-ying Ma, Yan-fang Hou, Yu-fang Bi, Yu Xu, Min Xu, Hong-yan Zhao, Li-hao Sun, Bei Tao, Jian-min Liu
Summary: Famine exposure is associated with changes in serum calcium levels, especially in females. Establishing the normal reference range of serum calcium and the equation for albumin-adjusted calcium may help identify patients with related diseases.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Vijay Ganji, Zumin Shi, Tamara Al-Abdi, Dalia Al Hejap, Yasmine Attia, Dalya Koukach, Hind Elkassas
Summary: This study investigated the association between food patterns and serum vitamin D concentrations in US adults. The results showed that a high intake of meat and processed meats was associated with lower serum vitamin D concentrations. The relationship between intake of vegetables, fruit, nuts, and whole grains and serum vitamin D was non-linear. This study highlights the importance of promoting a healthy diet and reducing processed food consumption.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jack Manners, Sarah L. Appleton, Amy C. Reynolds, Yohannes Adama Melaku, Tiffany K. Gill, Nicole Lovato, Alexander Sweetman, Kelsey Bickley, Robert Adams, Leon Lack, Hannah Scott
Summary: The present study developed and validated a questionnaire, the GSS-15, to identify good sleepers in research studies. This questionnaire showed high model fit and strong correlations with sleep, health, and quality-of-life outcomes. Cut-off scores were derived to categorize individuals likely to be a good sleeper and those very likely to be a good sleeper.
JOURNAL OF SLEEP RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Urology & Nephrology
Petter Bjornstad, Lily C. Chao, Melanie Cree-Green, Allison B. Dart, Malcolm King, Helen C. Looker, Dianna J. Magliano, Kristen J. Nadeau, Orit Pinhas-Hamiel, Amy S. Shah, Daniel H. van Raalte, Meda E. Pavkov, Robert G. Nelson
Summary: The incidence and prevalence of youth-onset type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and its complications are increasing worldwide. Youth-onset T2DM has a more aggressive clinical course compared to adult-onset T2DM or type 1 diabetes mellitus. Limited treatment options are available for children and adolescents with T2DM, and complications such as increased albuminuria often develop in late childhood or early adulthood. The rising rates of childhood obesity, sedentary lifestyles, and exposure to diabetes during pregnancy are important factors contributing to the epidemic of youth-onset T2DM. Disadvantaged populations are particularly at risk, suggesting a contribution of social and environmental factors. Understanding the mechanisms behind youth-onset T2DM is crucial for prevention and management strategies.
NATURE REVIEWS NEPHROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Jedidiah Morton, Clara Marquina, Jonathan E. Shaw, Danny Liew, Kevan R. Polkinghorne, Zanfina Ademi, Dianna J. Magliano
Summary: The use of SGLT2i is cost-effective based on cardiovascular and kidney benefits for people with type 2 diabetes, while the use of GLP-1 RA is not.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Peter A. Lazzarini, Susanna M. Cramb, Jonathan Golledge, Jedidiah I. Morton, Dianna J. Magliano, Jaap J. Van Netten
Summary: Diabetic foot disease (DFD) is a major cause of hospital admissions and amputations. This review analyzed the incidence of hospital admissions for DFD conditions and diabetes-related amputations in representative populations. The findings suggest that hospital admission rates for DFD conditions are higher than amputation rates, and the hospital admission rates for DFD conditions are not decreasing in many populations. Consistent definitions and data from low- and middle-income countries should be included in future studies.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Xiaomin Sun, Yingxin Chen, Jing Shu, Zhongying Li, Dongmei Yu, Wen Peng, Alice F. Yan, Youfa Wang, Zumin Shi
Summary: This study evaluated the association between methionine intake and diabetes prevalence in Chinese adults. The data from over 12,000 adults were analyzed. The study found that higher methionine intake was positively associated with diabetes, regardless of the source of the methionine.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Lingxi Zhao, Shengping Li, Yuzhao Zhu, Tiankun Wang, Yu Su, Zumin Shi, Yangchang Zhang, Yong Zhao
Summary: Inconsistent findings were discovered in studies investigating the connection between dietary selenium and sleep. Data from the China Health and Nutrition Survey were used, including 17,176 participants aged 20 and over from 2004 to 2011. Sleep duration was measured through face-to-face interviews in 2004, 2006, 2009, and 2011, while dietary selenium consumption was tracked using a 3-day, 24-hour recall. The analysis revealed a significant association between selenium intake and optimal sleep duration.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
AlMaha Al Shammaa, Amna Al-Thani, Maryam Al-Kaabi, Kaltham Al-Saeed, Maria Alanazi, Zumin Shi
Summary: The study found an inverse association between serum magnesium and body fat, especially among individuals with adequate sleep duration and without chronic conditions.
DIABETES METABOLIC SYNDROME AND OBESITY
(2023)
Article
Biology
Arwa Elrahmani, Farah Youssef, Haidi Elsayed, Nada Mohamed, Tahra El-Obeid, Zumin Shi
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the relationship between rice intake and cognitive function among Qatari adults, as well as the interactions with health conditions. Data from 1000 adults aged 18 years and older were analyzed. Results showed a positive association between rice consumption and mean reaction time (MRT), with the association being significant only among those with hypertension, overweight/obesity, low LDL, and low total cholesterol levels. Further longitudinal studies are needed to confirm these findings.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Mary R. R. Rooney, Michael Fang, Katherine Ogurtsova, Bige Ozkan, Justin B. B. Echouffo-Tcheugui, Edward J. J. Boyko, Dianna J. J. Magliano, Elizabeth Selvin
Summary: This study aims to estimate the global, regional, and national prevalence of prediabetes, defined as impaired glucose tolerance or impaired fasting glucose. The results show that although two-thirds of countries lack high-quality data, the global burden of prediabetes is substantial and increasing.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Haijing Wang, Yanxiang Wang, Zumin Shi, Lei Zhao, Wenxiu Jian, Ke Li, Ruihua Xu, Yan Wu, Fei Xu, Youfa Wang, Wen Peng
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the longitudinal association between dietary patterns and metabolic disorders in Tibetans living at high altitude areas. The results showed that participants in the third tertile of the urban dietary pattern had a 3.42-fold higher risk of metabolic syndrome compared to those in the first tertile. Moreover, the modern dietary pattern was associated with elevated blood pressure and triglycerides, but inversely associated with high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. The urban dietary pattern was associated with a higher risk of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, but a lower risk of impaired fasting blood glucose. On the other hand, the pastoral dietary pattern was a risk factor for impaired fasting blood glucose, but protective for central obesity and elevated blood pressure. Altitude was found to modify the associations of the modern and pastoral dietary patterns with metabolic disorders.
Article
Clinical Neurology
David J. Stevens, Sarah Appleton, Kelsey Bickley, Louis Holtzhausen, Robert Adams
Summary: The acute and subacute phases of concussion are characterized by longer and less disrupted sleep. There is an improvement in sleep quality from the acute to subacute phase.
NATURE AND SCIENCE OF SLEEP
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jesse L. Parker, Andrew Vakulin, Ganesh Naik, Yohannes Adama Melaku, David Stevens, Gary A. Wittert, Sean A. Martin, Peter G. Catcheside, Barbara Toson, Sarah L. Appleton, Robert J. Adams
Summary: This study examined the impact of obstructive sleep apnea and sleep macroarchitecture on future cognitive function. The results showed that a higher percentage of light sleep was associated with better cognitive performance, while higher mean oxygen saturation was associated with worse performance.
JOURNAL OF SLEEP RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Birinder S. Cheema, Zumin Shi, Rhiannon L. White, Evan Atlantis
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between changes in body weight, recreational and nonrecreational physical activity, and cardiovascular disease mortality during the obesogenic transition in the United States since the 1970s. The findings suggest that individuals who remain inactive or decrease their participation in physical activity have the highest mortality rate, while those who become active do not have an increased risk. Changes in body weight partially mediate the relationship but are not statistically significant.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jenny Theorell-Haglow, Xingwu Zhou, Gary Wittert, Robert Adams, Sarah Appleton, Amy Reynolds, Mirjam Ljunggren, Nathaniel Marshall
Summary: This study pooled data from three community-based cohorts and found no overall increased risk of cancer or cancer mortality in relation to obstructive sleep apnea. However, the confidence limits remain wide for important diagnostic categories of sleep apnea severity. Further investigation is needed in a comprehensive multi-cohort approach with greater statistical precision.
JOURNAL OF SLEEP RESEARCH
(2023)
