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Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Events in Pancreas-Kidney Transplants
Abstract: Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease (CCVD) are major causes of morbidity and mortality among patients with diabetes. Strict control of treatable risk factors that contribute to atherosclerosis is important to reduce the risk of stroke, myocardial infarction, and peripheral arterial disease. Simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplantation (SPKT) may significantly improve these risk factors in patients with type 1 diabetes. We studied 103 SPKT from our center with both organs functioning for metabolic and hypertensive control; body mass index (BMI); immunosuppression; and CCVD events. The 53 females/50 males s...
Source: Transplantation Proceedings - April 1, 2013 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: L. Martins, I. Fonseca, L. Dias, J. Malheiro, A. Rocha, P. Azevedo, H. Silva, R. Almeida, A.C. Henriques, J. Davide, A. Cabrita Tags: Renal Transplantation Source Type: research

Should we eat less salt?
Abstract High blood pressure is a major cardiovascular risk factor. There is overwhelming evidence that high salt consumption is a major cause of increased blood pressure. There is also a link between high salt consumption and risk of stroke, left ventricular hypertrophy, renal disease, obesity, renal stones and stomach cancer. Reducing salt consumption leads to a decrease in blood pressure and the incidence of cardiovascular disease. There are no deleterious effects associated with reducing salt consumption and it is also very cost-effective. Many organizations and state governments have issued recommendations re...
Source: Archives of Cardiovascular Diseases - May 1, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Delahaye F Tags: Arch Cardiovasc Dis Source Type: research

If you could propose one idea to help improve health care delivery in the United States, what would it be?
Thumbnail: Tags: conversationsphrma conversationslarry hausnermyrl weinbergchris hansennancy brownContributors: 11621161115911631173Contributions: Read Larry Hausner's bio Despite the rapid development of innovative technologies in the health care field, we have yet to discover a panacea that will easily transform our health care system into one that provides high-quality and cost-effective care.  What we have discovered and come to agree on over the last decade is that our sick care system must be reconfigured to a health care system that emphasizes wellness and prevention.  For that reason, I offer ...
Source: PHRMA - June 24, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: rlowe Source Type: news

The overall health and risk factor profile of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants from the 45 and up study
Conclusions: Aboriginal participants from the 45 and Up Study experience greater levels of disadvantage and have greater health needs (including physical disability and psychological distress) compared to non-Aboriginal participants. The study highlights the need to address the social determinants of health in Australia and to provide appropriate mental health services and disability support for older Aboriginal people.
Source: BMC Public Health - Latest articles - July 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Lina GubhajuBridgette McNamaraEmily BanksGrace JoshyBeverley RaphaelAnna WilliamsonSandra Eades Source Type: research

A Large Prospective Investigation of Sleep Duration, Weight Change, and Obesity in the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study Cohort.
Abstract The relationship between sleep and obesity or weight gain in adults, particularly older populations, remains unclear. In a cohort of 83,377 US men and women aged 51-72 years, we prospectively investigated the association between self-reported sleep duration and weight change over an average of 7.5 years of follow-up (1995-2004). Participants were free of cancer, heart disease, and stroke at baseline and throughout the follow-up. We observed an inverse association between sleep duration per night and weight gain in both men (P for trend = 0.02) and women (P for trend < 0.001). Compared with 7-8 hours of...
Source: Am J Epidemiol - September 18, 2013 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Xiao Q, Arem H, Moore SC, Hollenbeck AR, Matthews CE Tags: Am J Epidemiol Source Type: research

Cardiovascular Effects of Intensive Lifestyle Intervention in Type 2 Diabetes
In this study, conducted in 16 centers in the United States, 5145 overweight or obese patients with type 2 diabetes were randomly assigned to participate in an intensive lifestyle intervention that promoted weight loss through decreased caloric intake and increased physical activity, the intervention group, or receive diabetes support and education only, the control group. The primary outcome was a composite of death from cardiovascular causes, nonfatal myocardial infarction, nonfatal stroke, or hospitalization for angina occurring over a maximum follow-up of 13.5 years. At a median follow-up of 9.6 years, the trial was st...
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - October 1, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: The Look AHEAD Research Group Tags: Abstracts Source Type: research

Child abuse is related to inflammation in mid-life women: Role of obesity.
CONCLUSION: A history of childhood abuse and neglect retrospectively reported is related to overall elevated inflammation in mid-life women, perhaps through obesity. A history of some types of abuse and neglect (emotional) may be related to change in inflammation, independent of simultaneously measured change in BMI. PMID: 24076375 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Brain, Behavior, and Immunity - September 25, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Matthews KA, Chang YF, Thurston RC, Bromberger JT Tags: Brain Behav Immun Source Type: research

Social and spatial patterns of obesity diffusion over three decades in a Norwegian county population: the HUNT Study
Conclusions: The prevalence of obesity increased in all socioeconomic groups in this Norwegian adult county population from the 1980ies up to present time. The data did not suggest increasing relative inequalities, but increasing absolute socioeconomic differences and a geographical diffusion towards rural districts. Public health preventive strategies should be oriented to counteract the obesity epidemic in the population.
Source: BMC Public Health - Latest articles - October 19, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Steinar KrokstadLinda ErnstsenErik SundJohan BjørngaardArnulf LanghammerKristian MidthjellTurid HolmenJostein HolmenHåvard ThoenSteinar Westin Source Type: research

Is a patient's knowledge of cardiovascular risk factors better after the occurrence of a major ischemic event? Survey of 135 cases and 260 controls.
CONCLUSION: Our results show that after a major ischemic event, cases' knowledge of risk factors is better than the rest of the population without improved rules lifestyle changes. This suggests the usefulness of evaluating a therapeutic education program for atheromatous disease. PMID: 24211108 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal des Maladies Vasculaires - November 7, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lensel AS, Lermusiaux P, Boileau C, Feugier P, Sérusclat A, Zerbib Y, Ninet J Tags: J Mal Vasc Source Type: research

A Large Prospective Investigation of Sleep Duration, Weight Change, and Obesity in the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study Cohort
The relationship between sleep and obesity or weight gain in adults, particularly older populations, remains unclear. In a cohort of 83,377 US men and women aged 51–72 years, we prospectively investigated the association between self-reported sleep duration and weight change over an average of 7.5 years of follow-up (1995–2004). Participants were free of cancer, heart disease, and stroke at baseline and throughout the follow-up. We observed an inverse association between sleep duration per night and weight gain in both men (P for trend = 0.02) and women (P for trend < 0.001). Compared with 7–8 hours of...
Source: American Journal of Epidemiology - November 28, 2013 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Xiao, Q., Arem, H., Moore, S. C., Hollenbeck, A. R., Matthews, C. E. Tags: RESEARCH-ARTICLE Source Type: research

Lower sodium intake reduces blood pressure in adults and children, but is not associated with a reduced risk of all CVD or all cause mortality
Commentary on: Aburto NJ, Ziolkovska A, Hooper L, et al.. Effect of lower sodium intake on health: systematic review and meta-analyses. BMJ 2013;346:f1326 Context More than half a century has passed since the idea that the lower blood pressure (BP) associated with lower sodium intake justifies reduced intake for all. Authoritative bodies have subsequently endorsed this view with increasingly ambitious reduction goals. The US Department of Agriculture and US Department of Health and Human Services currently recommend <1.5 g sodium/day for virtually half the population, with <2.3 g1 levels for the remainder. ...
Source: Evidence-Based Medicine - January 22, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Alderman, M. H., Cohen, H. Tags: EBM Aetiology, Epidemiologic studies, Drugs: cardiovascular system, Drugs: CNS (not psychiatric), Stroke, Hypertension, Diet, Obesity (nutrition), Ischaemic heart disease, Health education Source Type: research

Five-year 'death test' provides few answers
ConclusionThis large population-based study was able to show which people were at increased risk of dying from cardiovascular, cancer or other causes over a five-year period. However, the researchers could not predict which illness a person may be at higher risk of getting or provide an opportunity for targeted prevention or treatment strategies. Strengths of the study include the large sample size and the fact participants were taken from the general population. The results also remained statistically significant after adjusting for age, sex, current disease and many other recognised indicators of chronic disease.However,...
Source: NHS News Feed - February 26, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Heart/lungs Cancer Diabetes Medical practice Source Type: news

The relationship between insulin-sensitive obesity and cardiovascular diseases in a Chinese population: Results of the REACTION study
Conclusion: Both general and abdominal obesity were associated with elevated prevalent cardiovascular diseases and 10-year CHD risk, regardless of the presence or absence of insulin resistance.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 6, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jieli Lu, Yufang Bi, Tiange Wang, Weiqing Wang, Yiming Mu, Jiajun Zhao, Chao Liu, Lulu Chen, Lixin Shi, Qiang Li, Qin Wan, Shengli Wu, Guijun Qin, Tao Yang, Li Yan, Yan Liu, Guixia Wang, Zuojie Luo, Xulei Tang, Gang Chen, Yanan Huo, Zhengnan Gao, Qing Su, Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Symptoms of obstructive sleep apnoea are treated by adenotonsillectomy, but without change in neurocognitive outcome
Commentary on: Marcus CL, Moore RH, Rosen CL, et al.. A randomised trial of adenotonsillectomy for childhood sleep apnea. N Engl J Med 2013;368:2366–76. Context Adenotonsillectomy (T&A) in children is a very common surgical intervention for sleep disordered breathing and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). OSA in children causes cardiovascular, behavioural, developmental and cognitive sequelae. Controversies exist about many aspects of this condition including diagnosis, treatment and perioperative management. In children with severe OSA there are neurocognitive deficits and altered brain development.1 There is a bod...
Source: Evidence-Based Medicine - March 19, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Ramsden, J. D. Tags: Clinical trials (epidemiology), Sleep disorders (neurology), Stroke, Obesity (nutrition), Child and adolescent psychiatry, Sleep disorders, Sleep disorders (respiratory medicine), Ear, nose and throat/otolaryngology, Health education Therapeutics Source Type: research

Perioperative selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor administration is a marker of poor outcomes after surgery
Commentary on: Auerbach AD, Vittinghoff E, Maselli J, et al.. Perioperative use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and risks for adverse outcomes of surgery. JAMA Intern Med 2013;173:1075–81. Context With a lifetime prevalence of 6–11%, depression is a common comorbidity in surgical patients. Owing to their high efficacy and safety, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the most commonly prescribed antidepressants.1 Some studies suggest that SSRIs may increase surgical bleeding. However, SSRI discontinuation may exacerbate psychiatric illness or precipitate withdrawal symptoms. Therefore, ...
Source: Evidence-Based Medicine - March 19, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Holt, N. F. Tags: EBM Aetiology, Epidemiologic studies, Drugs: cardiovascular system, Drugs: CNS (not psychiatric), Heart failure, Stroke, Obesity (nutrition), Interventional cardiology, Drugs: musculoskeletal and joint diseases, Health education Source Type: research