Association between circulating biomarkers and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: an integrative Mendelian randomization study of European ancestry
Circulating biomarkers provide potential diagnostic or prognostic information on disease presentation, progression or both. Early detection of circulating risk biomarkers is critical for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) prevention. We aimed to systematically assess the potential causal relationship of genetically predicted 60 circulatory biomarkers with NAFLD using a two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) design. (Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD)
Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD - September 21, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Dongze Chen, Yali Zhang, Yi Zhou, Yuyang Liu Source Type: research

Efficacy of different 8h time-restricted eating schedules on visceral adipose tissue and cardiometabolic health: A study protocol
To investigate the efficacy and feasibility of three different 8h time-restricted eating (TRE) schedules (i.e., early, late, and self-selected) compared to each other and to a usual-care (UC) intervention on visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and cardiometabolic health in men and women. (Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD)
Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD - September 21, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Manuel Dote-Montero, Elisa Merchan-Ramirez, Maddi Oses, Jon Echarte, Antonio Clavero-Jimeno, Juan MA. Alcantara, Alba Camacho-Cardenosa, Roc ío Cupeiro, María de las Nieves Rodríguez-Miranda, Alejandro López-Vázquez, Francisco J. Amaro-Gahete, María Source Type: research

Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio is independently associated with carotid atherosclerosis burden in individuals with type 1 diabetes
Recent studies have identified a relationship between innate versus. adaptative immunity and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the general population, but information on type 1 diabetes (T1D) is lacking. We aimed to study the relationship between inflammatory biomarkers and preclinical atherosclerosis in this population. (Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD)
Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD - September 21, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Karla Mariaca, Tonet Ser és-Noriega, Clara Viñals, Verónica Perea, Ignacio Conget, Alex Mesa, Laura Boswell, Carla Font, Adriana Pané, Irene Vinagre, Jesús Blanco, Enric Esmatjes, Marga Giménez, Antonio J. Amor Source Type: research

Effect of regulated vitamin D increase on vascular markers in patients with chronic kidney disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
The effect of increased vitamin D levels on vascular function in patients with chronic kidney disease(CKD) is controversial. This meta-analysis aimed to assess the effect of regulated vitamin D increase on vascular markers in patients with CKD. (Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD)
Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD - September 21, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Shujun Pan, Kaibi Yang, Yiwei Shang, Rizhen Yu, Lin Liu, Juan Jin, Qiang He Tags: Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses Source Type: research

Epidemiological and biological associations between cardiovascular disease and kidney stone formation: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Previous studies find kidney stone formers (KSF) are at greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD). The underlying mechanisms are poorly understood, and many clinicians are unaware of this connection. We will. (Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD)
Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD - September 19, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Muschialli Luke, Mannath Ankith, Moochhala Shabbir H, Shroff Rukshana, Ferraro Pietro Manuel Tags: Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses Source Type: research

Elevated circulating follistatin associates with increased risk of mortality and cardiometabolic disorders
Previous study showed that elevated circulating hepatokine follistatin (FST) associates with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes by inducing adipose tissue insulin resistance. Here we explore further the relationships between plasma FST levels with mortality and health outcomes. (Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD)
Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD - September 19, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Jingxue Pan, Jan Nilsson, Gunnar Engstr öm, Yang De Marinis Source Type: research

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Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD - September 17, 2023 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research

Dyslipidemia in adults with congenital heart disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
The objectives of this study were: a) to analyze the prevalence of dyslipidemia in congenital heart disease patients; 2) to compare lipid levels between congenital heart disease patients and a control group. (Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD)
Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD - September 15, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Walter Masson, Leandro Barbagelata, Mart ín Lobo, Pablo Corral, Juan P. Nogueira, Luciano Lucas Tags: Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses Source Type: research

Dyslipidemia in adults with congenital heart disease: A systematic review and meta-analisis.
The objectives of this study were: a) to analyze the prevalence of dyslipidemia in congenital heart disease patients; 2) to compare lipid levels between congenital heart disease patients and a control group. (Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD)
Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD - September 15, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Walter Masson, Leandro Barbagelata, Mart ín Lobo, Pablo Corral, Juan P. Nogueira, Luciano Lucas Tags: Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses Source Type: research

The role of leptin in ischemic stroke and its subtypes: A Mendelian Randomization Study
Observational studies have suggested a relationship between leptin and risk of stroke. However, evidence for the association remains inconsistent, and whether the association reflects a causal relationship remains to be established. To clarify this relationship, we adopted a two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis to investigate whether leptin plays a causal role in the risk of stroke and its subtypes. (Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD)
Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD - September 13, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Qinqin Dai, Yuanli Guo, Xiaofang Dong, Yuan Gao, Shen Li, Jiawei Zhao, Yuming Xu, Kai Liu Source Type: research

Effect of CVAI on the incidence of MASLD compared to BMI in populations with different body types: a prospective cohort study in China
To explore the relationship between body mass index (BMI), chinese visceral adiposity index (CVAI) and the risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in populations with different body types defined by BMI. (Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD)
Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD - September 13, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Yanan Zhao, Yingqian He, Lulu Zhang, Jing Liu, Yana Bai, Minzhen Wang, Shan Zheng Source Type: research

Linking biomarkers with healthy lifestyle outcomes after stroke: Supplementary Results of a 12-month Randomized Controlled Trial
Participation in a healthy lifestyle intervention such as the Diabetes Prevention Program Group Lifestyle Balance –adapted for stroke (GLB-CVA) may reduce stroke burden. Identifying biomarkers associated with lifestyle changes may enhance an individualized approach to stroke recovery. We investigated metabolic biomarkers related to cardiovascular and neurological function in individuals with stroke in the GLB -CVA study and healthy (non-stroke) individuals. (Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD)
Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD - September 13, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Chad Swank, Evan McShan, Teodoro Bottiglieri, Sandy Zurawski, Librada Callender, Monica Bennett, Randi Dubiel, Simon Driver Source Type: research

A Body Shape Index is useful for BMI-independently identifying Japanese patients with obesity at high risk of cardiovascular disease
This study aimed to clarify the utility of anthropometric indices for identifying patients with overweight/obese at high risk of CVD based on having multiple MetS components and skeletal muscle loss. (Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD)
Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD - September 13, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Kentaro Ikeue, Toru Kusakabe, Hajime Yamakage, Kojiro Ishii, Noriko Satoh-Asahara Source Type: research

The Relationship Between Serum Creatinine/Cystatin C Ratio and Mortality in Hypertensive Patients
Sarcopenia is a disease characterized by loss of skeletal muscle mass and function that is closely associated with cardiovascular disease. The serum creatinine/cystatin C (Cr/CysC) ratio has been shown to be a simplified indicator for identifying low muscle mass (LMM) or sarcopenia. The aim of this study was to investigate whether the Cr/CysC ratio helps to predict prognostic information in hypertensive patients. (Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD)
Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD - September 11, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Lihua Liao, Shanshan Shi, Bo Ding, Rongting Zhang, Jiabin Tu, Yukun Zhao, Qian Guo, Ying Liao Source Type: research

Association between Multiple Inflammatory Biomarkers and Remnant Cholesterol Levels in Patients with Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Large-Scale Real-World Study
Remnant cholesterol (RC) has garnered increasing attention recently due to its association with adverse cardiovascular events. However, the relationship between RC levels and inflammation remains unclear. The goal of this study was to investigate and compare the predictive value of multiple inflammatory biomarkers for high RC in patients with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). (Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD)
Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD - September 10, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Jiawen Li, Kailun Yan, Pei Zhu, Jingjing Xu, Xiaofang Tang, Yulong Li, Weixian Yang, Shubin Qiao, Yuejin Yang, Runlin Gao, Jinqing Yuan, Xueyan Zhao Source Type: research