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Nutrition & Dietetics
Jiang Wan, Xiaocong Li, Ming Gu, Qi Li, Chuyun Wang, Run Yuan, Lin Li, Xiang Li, Shaodong Ye, Jichun Chen
Summary: This study examined the relationship between intake of resistant starch (RS) and mortality. The results showed that higher intake of RS was significantly associated with lower cancer and all-cause mortality.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Yu-Jin Kwon, Hye-Sun Lee, Goeun Park, Hyung-Mi Kim, Ji-Won Lee
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between dietary fiber intake and all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality in individuals with pre-existing chronic conditions, especially in Asian countries. The results showed that higher dietary fiber intake was significantly associated with a lower risk of all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Jieyu Wang, Pei Luo, Yaya Yang, Zizhen Lin, Zhen Wen, Yumin Li, Yan Huang, Shenglin Yang, Yongxin Lu, Yaozhong Kong, Yanhong Zhao, Qijun Wan, Qi Wang, Sheng Huang, Yan Liu, Aiqun Liu, Fanna Liu, FanFan Hou, Xianhui Qin, Min Liang
Summary: This study explored the relationship between dietary protein intake (DPI) and mortality in Chinese MHD patients. It found that a DPI of 1.0 to < 1.4 g/kg IBW/d was associated with lower risks of all-cause and CV mortality. The study also identified a stronger positive association between DPI and all-cause mortality in women compared to men.
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Yangbo Sun, Buyun Liu, Linda G. Snetselaar, Robert B. Wallace, Aladdin H. Shadyab, Candyce H. Kroenke, Bernhard Haring, Barbara Howard, James M. Shikany, Carolina Valdiviezo, Wei Bao
Summary: Different dietary protein sources have varying associations with all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease mortality, and dementia mortality. Future dietary guidelines should take into consideration protein sources.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Zhen-Wei Wang, Min Li, Jing-Jie Li, Nai-Feng Liu
Summary: This study found a significant association between Lp(a) and the risk of all-cause and CVD-related mortality.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yongle Wang, Hongxuan Fan, Zhaoyu Ren, Xuchang Liu, Xiaoyuan Niu
Summary: This study investigates the joint effect of Mediterranean diet adherence and sleep disorders on mortality, and finds that individuals with poorer adherence to the Mediterranean diet and presence of sleep disorders have significantly increased risk of all-cause and cardiovascular-related mortality.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Marialaura Bonaccio, Simona Costanzo, Augusto Di Castelnuovo, Mariarosaria Persichillo, Sara Magnacca, Amalia De Curtis, Chiara Cerletti, Maria Benedetta Donati, Giovanni de Gaetano, Licia Iacoviello
Summary: The study found that among individuals with a history of cardiovascular disease, consumption of ultra-processed food (UPF) was associated with an increased risk of all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality, possibly through altered renal function. This suggests that high intake of UPF represents a significant public health concern for secondary cardiovascular disease prevention.
EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Yalan Tian, Jiahui Liu, Yue Zhao, Nana Jiang, Xiao Liu, Gang Zhao, Xia Wang
Summary: This study found that moderate alcohol consumption is associated with a lower risk of mortality from various causes, including cardiovascular disease, respiratory diseases, and Alzheimer's disease. However, heavy drinking and binge drinking are associated with a higher risk of mortality.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yu-Jin Kwon, Hye Sun Lee, Goeun Park, Juyeon Yang, Hyung-Mi Kim, Ji-Won Lee
Summary: This study investigated the association between dietary zinc intake and total deaths, cancer, and cardiovascular disease death. The results showed that dietary zinc intake was inversely associated with all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease mortality, but not with cancer mortality. These findings suggest that recommending optimal dietary zinc intake is beneficial for human health.
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Environmental Sciences
Zhi Li, Yun Fan, Chengzhe Tao, Wenkai Yan, Yuna Huang, Hong Qian, Qiaoqiao Xu, Tingya Wan, Yiyuan Chen, Yufeng Qin, Chuncheng Lu
Summary: This study investigated the association between blood cadmium levels and mortality risk in adults. The results showed that higher cadmium exposure was associated with increased risks of all-cause and specific-cause mortality. Furthermore, smoking status and age also played important roles in this association.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Shamima Akter, Tetsuya Mizoue, Akiko Nanri, Atsushi Goto, Mitsuhiko Noda, Norie Sawada, Taiki Yamaji, Motoki Iwasaki, Manami Inoue, Shoichiro Tsugane
Summary: The study found a U-shaped association between low-carbohydrate diet (LCD) score and total mortality among Asians, with high animal protein and fat in LCD associated with higher mortality risk. Conversely, a LCD high in plant-based sources of protein and fat was associated with a lower risk of total and cardiovascular mortality.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Xin Xu, Shiqi Li, Yi Zhu
Summary: The study shows that consumption of raw tomato, tomato catsup, or lycopene is inversely associated with total and cardiovascular disease mortality, but not significantly related to cancer mortality. Moderate intake of lycopene is linked to reduced risk of cancer mortality.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2021)
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Pengcheng Huai, Jian Liu, Xing Ye, Wen-Qing Li
Summary: The study aimed to explore the association between central obesity and mortality. The results showed that central obesity was significantly associated with increased risk of all-cause and cardiovascular diseases-related mortality, even among normal weight adults.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Jingli Yang, Aimin Yang, Suey Yeung, Jean Woo, Kenneth Lo
Summary: The study found that whole grains, legumes, fruits, mushrooms and fungi, soy and soy products are the main contributors to reducing mortality risk, and their joint effects are stronger than individual food groups.
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Weiqi Li, Jiakuan Peng, Qianhui Shang, Dan Yang, Hang Zhao, Hao Xu
Summary: This study found that moderate/severe periodontitis is associated with increased all-cause and cardiovascular disease-related mortality in adults with diabetes. Periodontitis may represent a marker for residual risk.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PERIODONTOLOGY
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sara A. Galle, Jun Liu, Bruno Bonnechere, Najaf Amin, Maarten M. Milders, Jan Berend Deijen, Erik J. A. Scherder, Madeleine L. Drent, Trudy Voortman, M. Arfan Ikram, Cornelia M. van Duijn
Summary: This study investigated the long-term association between physical activity, cognition, and the rate of age-associated cognitive decline. The findings suggest that higher levels of physical activity in late adulthood are related to higher levels of executive functioning and may mitigate the accelerated decline of executive abilities observed in individuals with the ApoE-epsilon 4 allele.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Joelle E. Vergroesen, Tosca O. E. de Crom, Cornelia M. van Duijn, Trudy Voortman, Caroline C. W. Klaver, Wishal D. Ramdas
Summary: The study found that adherence to the MIND diet was associated with a lower incidence of open-angle glaucoma (iOAG), while adherence to the Mediterranean diet or Dutch dietary guidelines did not show significant associations with iOAG. Specifically, a higher intake of green leafy vegetables, berries, and fish was found to be protective against iOAG.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Sara R. A. Wijnant, Elizabeth Benz, Annemarie Luik, Fernando Rivadeneira, Trudy Voortman, Guy G. Brusselle, Lies Lahousse
Summary: Frailty transitions are more common in participants with PRISm or COPD, and physical frailty assessment improves risk stratification for predicting increased life years in patients with impaired spirometry.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Amy Hofman, Maria Rodriguez-Ayllon, Meike W. Vernooij, Pauline H. Croll, Annemarie I. Luik, Alexander Neumann, Wiro J. Niessen, M. Arfan Ikram, Trudy Voortman, Ryan L. Muetzel
Summary: The study found bidirectional associations between physical activity and brain structure in middle-aged and older adults. Larger brain volumes and white matter microstructure at baseline were associated with higher levels of physical activity at follow-up. Additionally, lower baseline global mean diffusivity was associated with higher levels of walking at follow-up.
NEUROBIOLOGY OF AGING
(2023)
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Clinical Neurology
Sanne S. S. Mooldijk, Tosca O. E. de Crom, M. Kamran Ikram, M. Arfan Ikram, Trudy Voortman
Summary: This study examines the association between adiposity and incident dementia in older adults. It finds that higher total and regional fat mass are associated with a decreased risk of dementia. The protective effect of gynoid fat in women is particularly significant. These findings may be explained by reverse causality, but the possibility of a protective effect of adiposity cannot be ruled out.
ALZHEIMERS & DEMENTIA
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Alexandra P. M. de Koning-Backus, Jessica Kiefte-de C. Jong, Jeroen G. J. van Rooij, Andre G. G. Uitterlinden, Trudy A. Voortman, Magda Meester-Smoor, Caroline C. W. Klaver
Summary: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has a strong genetic basis, which can be reduced by environmental factors such as smoking and a healthy diet. However, many ophthalmologists do not inform patients about these beneficial lifestyle changes due to lack of trust and measurement methods. To address this, the AMD-Life study aims to investigate if personalized risk-profiling and coaching can motivate patients to change their lifestyle. The study also aims to identify biomarkers that reflect lifestyle changes beneficial for AMD.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Alessandra Bernardis, Valentina Gonzalez-Jaramillo, Andreas S. Ebneter, Steffen Eychmueller
Summary: This study aimed to assess the impact of COVID-19 on the publication trend of palliative care (PC) in the past 10 years, as well as the collaboration between countries and the main topics discussed. The results showed an increase in PC publications during the pandemic, with only a partial explanation from COVID-19-related publications. The most significant increase was observed in cancer-related PC publications. Six clusters of keywords were identified, including bioethics, cancer, nursing home/telemedicine, public health, caring, and PC following the WHO definition. The United States and England had the highest number of publications.
BMJ SUPPORTIVE & PALLIATIVE CARE
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yuchan Mou, Elisabet Blok, Monica Barroso, Pauline W. Jansen, Tonya White, Trudy Voortman
Summary: Dietary patterns in childhood are associated with brain morphology differences, which may explain the relationship between dietary patterns and neurodevelopment in children. Specifically, adherence to a 'Snack, processed foods and sugar' pattern at one year of age was associated with smaller cerebral white matter volume at age 10. Adherence to a 'Whole grains, soft fats and dairy' pattern at eight years of age was associated with larger total brain and cerebral gray matter volumes at age 10, as well as greater brain gyrification and larger surface area in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Agatha W. van Meijeren-van Lunteren, Trudy Voortman, Eppo B. Wolvius, Lea Kragt
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between adherence to dietary guidelines and dental caries. The results showed that better adherence to dietary guidelines was associated with a lower occurrence of severe dental caries; however, this association became non significant after adjusting for oral hygiene practices. Therefore, further research on the role of daily eating occasions in the relationship between dietary patterns and dental caries is necessary.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jinluan Chen, Djawad Radjabzadeh, Carolina Medina-Gomez, Trudy Voortman, Joyce B. J. van Meurs, M. Arfan Ikram, Andre G. Uitterlinden, Robert Kraaij, M. Carola Zillikens
Summary: This study investigated the association between dietary advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and gut microbiota, as well as the relationship between skin AGEs and gut microbiota. The results showed that dietary AGEs were not associated with the diversity or dissimilarity of gut microbiota, but were associated with the abundance of certain bacterial genera. Skin AGEs were associated with gut microbiota composition and metabolic pathways. These findings suggest a potential interaction between gut microbiota and AGE metabolism.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Anneke Hertig-Godeschalk, Belinda Ruettimann, Ezra Valido, Marija Glisic, Jivko Stoyanov, Joelle L. L. Flueck
Summary: Optimizing nutritional intake and timing is important for athletes to improve performance and long-term health. This study assessed the dietary intake, energy availability, and blood biochemical parameters of elite wheelchair athletes during different training phases. The results showed suboptimal macronutrient intake, energy availability, and blood biochemical parameters in this cohort, particularly among female athletes.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Tosca O. E. de Crom, Marinka Steur, M. Kamran Ikram, M. Arfan Ikram, Trudy Voortman
Summary: This study evaluated the association between plant-based dietary patterns and the risk of dementia. The overall results showed no strong evidence for a relationship between plant-based eating and the risk of dementia. However, stratified analyses revealed a linear association between a healthy plant-based diet and a lower risk of dementia in men and APOE ε4 carriers, while a U-shaped association was found in APOE ε4 non-carriers.
Review
Clinical Neurology
Stevan Stojic, Beatrice Minder, Gabriela Boehl, Tania Rivero, Marcel Zwahlen, Armin Gemperli, Marija Glisic
Summary: This study analyzed the methodological quality of spinal cord injury (SCI) research using systematic reviews and meta-analyses (SRMA) methodology. The results showed that SRMA methodology has been widely used in SCI research, but some articles had poor methodological quality and did not fully adhere to methodological and reporting guidelines.
JOURNAL OF SPINAL CORD MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Magda Gamba, Zayne M. Roa-Diaz, Peter Francis Raguindin, Marija Glisic, Arjola Bano, Taulant Muka, Oscar H. Franco, Pedro Marques-Vidal
Summary: A diet high in phytochemical-rich foods, assessed through the dietary phytochemical index (DPI), is associated with lower waist circumference, body mass index, insulin, leptin, and hs-CRP values, as well as reduced odds of central obesity. This highlights the potential protective effect of phytochemical intake on cardiometabolic risk factors and emphasizes the importance of consuming high levels of phytochemical-rich foods for promoting overall metabolic health.
NUTRITION METABOLISM AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Joelle E. Vergroesen, Eric F. Thee, Tosca O. E. de Crom, Jessica C. Kiefte-de Jong, Magda A. Meester-Smoor, Trudy Voortman, Caroline C. W. Klaver, Wishal D. Ramdas
Summary: This study assessed the impact of the inflammatory potential of diet on the incidence of cataract, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and open-angle glaucoma (OAG). The results showed that a pro-inflammatory diet was associated with increased risks of cataract and AMD, with the neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) possibly playing a role as a marker of subclinical inflammation.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)