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Nutrition & Dietetics
Xin Yang, Haiyun Dai, Ruihang Deng, Ziang Zhang, Yiwen Quan, Mohan Giri, Jian Shen
Summary: A meta-analysis found that higher green tea consumption was associated with reduced risk of coronary artery disease (CAD), while drinking more than 4-6 cups of black tea each day may increase the risk. In the Asian population, there was a significant negative correlation between green tea consumption and CAD risk.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chang Ma, Xuehui Zheng, Yi Yang, Peili Bu
Summary: This study clarified the effects of black tea supplementation on blood pressure through a systematic review and meta-analysis, suggesting a favorable impact on cardiovascular health. No significant influence of dose or duration of black tea flavonoid supplementation was found. Sensitivity analysis showed no individual study had a significant impact on the results.
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Ze-Mu Wang, Di Zhao, Hao Wang, Qi-Ming Wang, Bo Zhou, Lian-Sheng Wang
Summary: This meta-analysis suggests that green tea consumption may be associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease, especially at low-to-moderate levels of consumption.
NUTRITION METABOLISM AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Fang Zheng, Kelie Chen, Jiamin Zhong, Song Tang, Sinan Xu, Weiguo Lu, Yihua Wu, Dajing Xia
Summary: Numerous studies have indicated that tea consumption may inhibit the development of gynecologic tumors; however, the association between tea intake and gynecologic cancers remains controversial. This study reviewed 19 cohort studies and found no significant association between tea intake and gynecologic tumor risk. Subgroup analyses suggested a preventive effect of non-herbal tea, particularly black tea, on ovarian cancer. Although not statistically significant, there was a decreasing trend in ovarian cancer risk with tea consumption of 1.40 to 3.12 cups per day. Further research is needed to validate the potential weak preventive effect of green tea on gynecologic cancers.
Review
Oncology
Jinchuan Yu, Di Liang, Jiujiu Li, Zhengxiang Liu, Fuding Zhou, Ting Wang, Shaodi Ma, Guangjun Wang, Baochun Chen, Wenjun Chen
Summary: Multiple studies suggest that higher intake of coffee or green tea may be associated with a lower risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). A meta-analysis of observational studies, involving a total of 32 studies and over 4 million participants, confirmed this association. Drinking coffee or green tea may be a potentially effective approach for the prevention or mitigation of HCC, but further well-designed observational studies and clinical experimental research are needed for confirmation.
NUTRITION AND CANCER-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Thomas A. Agbaedeng, Jean Jacques Noubiap, Edith Pascale Mofo Mato, Derek P. Chew, Gemma A. Figtree, M. Abdullah Said, Pim van der Harst
Summary: This study demonstrates a strong association between polygenic risk score and increased risks of coronary artery disease, with good predictive performance. Adding polygenic risk score to clinical risk scores can improve CAD risk prediction, and further research should explore its application in identifying high-risk individuals for CAD.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Michele Gallo, David Blitzer, Pietro L. Laforgia, Ilias P. Doulamis, Nils Perrin, Giacomo Bortolussi, Alvise Guariento, Alessandro Putzu
Summary: The study compared the outcomes of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with drug-eluting stents and coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) for left main coronary artery disease. Results showed that PCI and CABG did not have significant differences in early or 5-year mortality, but exhibited varying rates of stroke, myocardial infarction, and repeat revascularization.
JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
(2022)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Nicholas W. S. Chew, Jin Hean Koh, Cheng Han Ng, Darren Jun Hao Tan, Jie Ning Yong, Chaoxing Lin, Oliver Zi-Hern Lim, Yip Han Chin, Denzel Ming Wei Lim, Koo Hui Chan, Poay-Huan Loh, Adrian Low, Chi-Hang Lee, Huay-Cheem Tan, Mark Chan
Summary: This study conducted a two-stage meta-analysis using reconstructed individual patient data to compare long-term mortality between coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for patients with multivessel disease (MVD) without left main (LM) involvement. The results showed that CABG had a lower cumulative all-cause mortality compared to PCI for MVD patients without LM involvement. However, in patients with moderate to high SYNTAX score, PCI had a significantly higher 10-year all-cause mortality compared to CABG.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yu Fan, Lian He, Yongjing Zhou, Changfeng Man
Summary: This meta-analysis found that a lower Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) at baseline was associated with a higher risk of all-cause mortality and major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Each decrease in GNRI point was linked to an additional 8% to 10% risk of these adverse outcomes.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Elif Yildirim Ayaz, Berna Dincer, Banu Mesci
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of green tea on blood pressure in healthy individuals by synthesizing randomized controlled studies. The results showed that green tea supplementation can reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES IN HEALTH AND MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Lauren Kari Dixon, Umme Akberali, Ettorino Di Tommaso, Sarah J. George, Thomas W. Johnson, Vito Domenico Bruno
Summary: Compared with coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), hybrid coronary revascularization (HCR) has a slightly higher short-term mortality but the difference is not significant in patients with multi-vessel coronary artery disease (MCAD). Similar rates of mid-term survival and other short-term post-operative complications were found between the two groups. HCR has shorter intensive care unit stays and reduced requirement for blood transfusion.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Shichu Liang, Cui Wang, Jing Zhang, Zhiyue Liu, Yanlin Bai, Zhonglan Chen, He Huang, Yong He
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to summarize the relationship between the TyG index and the risk, severity, and prognosis of coronary artery disease (CAD). The results showed that patients with higher TyG index levels had a higher risk of CAD, more severe coronary artery lesions, and worse prognosis.
CARDIOVASCULAR DIABETOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Hematology
Ibadete Bytyci, Rafik Shenouda, Per Wester, Michael Y. Henein
Summary: The meta-analysis revealed a linear relationship between coronary and carotid atherosclerosis, with carotid plaque features associated with coronary artery disease. Moderate correlations were found between carotid intima-media thickness and the severity of CAD, as well as carotid and coronary stenosis.
ARTERIOSCLEROSIS THROMBOSIS AND VASCULAR BIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mohammad Zamani, Mahnaz Rezaei Kelishadi, Damoon Ashtary-Larky, Niusha Amirani, Kian Goudarzi, Iman Attackpour Torki, Reza Bagheri, Matin Ghanavati, Omid Asbaghi
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis study aimed to investigate the effects of green tea supplementation on cardiovascular risk factors. The results showed that green tea supplementation significantly reduced total cholesterol, LDL-C, FBS, HbA1c, DBP, while increasing HDL-C. Overall, green tea supplementation is beneficial for cardiovascular risk factors.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hsin-Hao Chen, Yi-Chi Lo, Wei-Sheng Pan, Shu-Jung Liu, Tzu-Lin Yeh, Lawrence Yu -Min Liu
Summary: Objective of this study was to investigate the association between coronary artery disease (CAD) and incident cancer risk through a systematic review and meta-analysis. The results showed that patients with CAD had a significantly higher odds of developing cancer, particularly lung and colorectal cancers. Therefore, early cancer detection and detailed surveillance programs should be implemented in CAD patients to reduce cancer-related morbidity and mortality.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Juan Cai, Qi-Ming Wang, Jia-Wen Li, Fan Xu, Yun-Ling Bu, Man Wang, Xiang Lu, Wei Gao
Summary: This study suggests that lower serum Metrnl level is associated with weight loss and the severity of cardiac dysfunction in elderly patients with chronic heart failure.
JOURNAL OF CACHEXIA SARCOPENIA AND MUSCLE
(2022)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Hao Wang, Xiaoqing Lian, Wei Gao, Jie Gu, Haojie Shi, Yao Ma, Yafei Li, Yi Fan, Qiming Wang, Liansheng Wang
Summary: In this study, it was found that the long noncoding RNA H19 acts as a negative regulator in the progression of cardiac hypertrophy (CH). H19 regulates SMAD4 by sponging miR-145-3p, leading to a decrease in heart size and weight and improvement in cardiac function.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Chen-Lu Chang, Yan-Ru Li, Zhi-Yue Wang, Mei-Lin Li, Kai-Yue Jia, Hui-Xian Sun, Quan Wang, Can Zhao, Xiang Lu, Wei Gao
Summary: This study evaluated the association between serum RBP4 level and sarcopenia in older adults. The results showed a positive correlation between serum RBP4 level and the risk and severity of sarcopenia, indicating its potential as a biomarker for screening and evaluation of sarcopenia.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Liuping Zhang, Fang Tang, Fengmei Wang, Qinglei Xie, Meixia Xia, Liangyunzi Jiang, Ze-Mu Wang, Bin Wang
Summary: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence, distribution, and risk factors for constipation in peritoneal dialysis (PD) and hemodialysis (HD) patients. The study found that the prevalence of constipation was higher in PD patients compared to HD patients, and PD modality, age >= 65, and diabetic kidney disease were closely associated with constipation in dialysis patients.
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Ze-Mu Wang, Di Zhao, Hao Wang, Qi-Ming Wang, Bo Zhou, Lian-Sheng Wang
Summary: This meta-analysis suggests that green tea consumption may be associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease, especially at low-to-moderate levels of consumption.
NUTRITION METABOLISM AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Xin-Xin Bu, Liang-Hua Zhu, Ze-Mu Wang, Chao Lu, Hui Chen, Di Yu
Summary: This study examined the relationship between obesity and headache among children and adolescents in the US. The results showed no independent association between obesity and headache. Further prospective studies with larger sample size are needed to validate these findings.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Kang-Zhen Zhang, Xiu-Zhen Li, Li Wang, Xi-Yu Shen, Shu-Shu Zhu, Xiang Lu, Wei Gao
Summary: The study investigated the relationship between serum adipokine retinol-binding protein 4 (RBP4) levels and essential hypertension, as well as the role and mechanism of RBP4-induced activation of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) in adipocytes. The results showed that serum RBP4 levels were significantly higher in hypertensive patients compared to nonhypertensive subjects. The study also found that RBP4 can affect blood pressure through TLR4-mediated activation of the RAS. These findings contribute to a better understanding and potential treatment of hypertension.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HYPERTENSION
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ze-Mu Wang, Bei Chen, Bo Zhou, Di Zhao, Lian-Sheng Wang
Summary: A meta-analysis showed a significant association between green tea consumption and reduced risk of stroke, especially with moderate consumption. These findings support the recommendation of green tea consumption for primary prevention of stroke.
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Ze-Mu Wang, Xin-Xin Bu, Bo Zhou, Ya-Fei Li, Zhen-Lin Nie
Summary: A meta-analysis of 18 prospective studies suggests a nonlinear association between dietary calcium intake and the risk of stroke, especially in Asian countries. This finding indicates that consuming adequate amounts of calcium may play a role in stroke prevention.
NUTRITION METABOLISM AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ze-Mu Wang, Bin Wang, Ya-Fei Li, Bei Chen, Qin Shen, Dian-Fu Li, Lian-Sheng Wang
Summary: Clinicians should be aware of the potential for severe thrombocytopenia when using tirofiban as it is widely used in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. This case report describes a 76-year-old Chinese man who developed severe thrombocytopenia after receiving tirofiban during percutaneous coronary intervention. Immediate discontinuation of all antiplatelet drugs and treatment with platelet transfusions and immunoglobulin G led to a significant improvement in platelet count.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL CASE REPORTS
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Yu-Jie Wu, Si-Bo Wang, Jia-Teng Sun, Ling-Feng Gu, Ze-Mu Wang, Bo Deng, Hao Wang, Lian-Sheng Wang
Summary: This study examined the relationship between urinary cadmium (U-Cd) and subclinical myocardial injury (SC-MI) in older people without cardiovascular disease (CVD). The results showed a significant association between U-Cd and cardiac infarction/injury score (CIIS) and a higher likelihood of SC-MI in the highest quartile of U-Cd. This suggests that U-Cd may be a novel risk factor for SC-MI.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Fatema Tabak, Saeed Assani, Wei Gao, Xiang Lu, Faming Zhang
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Genetics & Heredity
Hua Wan, Wei Gao, Wei Zhang, Zijiao Tao, Xiang Lu, Feng Chen, Jian Qin
Summary: This study constructed a transcription regulatory network for EMP2-induced vascular proliferation disorders and identified several master regulators. These master regulators play important roles in vasculature development, cell proliferation, and protein kinase B signaling, and may serve as potential biomarkers for EMP2-induced lesions.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Jing Zhang, Yao Ma, Zemu Wang, Yafei Li, Hao Wang, Qiming Wang
Summary: This study found that green tea consumption is associated with a reduced risk of in-stent restenosis, with a significant dose-response relationship observed for both frequency and concentration of green tea intake.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE AND VITAMINOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Y. -S. Lin, Q. Wang, Z. -K. Shen, H. -X. Sun, C. Wu, H. He, G. -Q. Zou, F. Xu, Y. -L. Bu, J. -W. Li, C. Zhao, M. Hong, X. Lu, Jin-Shui Xu, Wei Gao
Summary: This study found that the loss of occlusal pairs of teeth is associated with an increased risk of sarcopenia in the elderly population in China, particularly in females and older individuals.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION HEALTH & AGING
(2022)
