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The effects of omega-3 fatty acids in type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis
The number of patients with type 2 diabetes continues to increase worldwide, the disease currently affects more than 463 million people worldwide and accounts for 10% of health care spending according to data by the World Health Organization[1]. Type 2 diabetes is a multifactorial disease that is caused by pancreatic beta-cell dysfunction and insulin resistance in peripheral tissues[2], and both morbidity and mortality are high particularly due to its associated macrovascular diseases complications (Coronary artery disease (CAD), peripheral artery disease (PAD) and stroke), as well as microvascular disease complications (d...
Source: Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids - June 3, 2022 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Yanan Xiao, Qifang Zhang, Xueling Liao, Ulf Elbelt, Karsten H. Weylandt Tags: Original research article Source Type: research

Trends of overweight, obesity and anthropometric measurements among the adult population in Italy: The CUORE Project health examination surveys 1998, 2008, and 2018
ConclusionsAlthough the overall trend of excess weight over the past two decades appeared to be substantially stable in the Italian adult population, the continuous strengthening of undertaken initiatives should continue since there remains a high proportion of overweight or obesity and a gap between educational levels.
Source: PLoS One - March 1, 2022 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Chiara Donfrancesco Source Type: research

Impact of salt intake reduction on CVD mortality in Costa Rica: A scenario modelling study
The objective of this study was to estimate the impact of reducing salt intake on CVD mortality in Costa Rica using a scenario simulation model. The Preventable Risk Integrated ModEl (PRIME) was used to estimate the number of deaths that would be averted or delayed in the Costa Rican population by following the national and the international guidelines to reduce salt consumption, according to two scenarios: A) 46% reduction and B) 15% reduction, both at an energy intake of 2171 kcal. The scenarios estimated that between 4% and 13%, respectively, of deaths due to CVD would be prevented or postponed. The hig hest percentages...
Source: PLoS One - January 12, 2021 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Jaritza Vega-Solano Source Type: research

Chronic Conditions and Sleep Problems among Adults Aged 50 years or over in Nine Countries: A Multi-Country Study
Conclusions Identifying co-existing sleep problems among patients with chronic conditions and treating them simultaneously may lead to better treatment outcome. Clinicians should be aware of the high risk for sleep problems among patients with multimorbidity. Future studies are needed to elucidate the best treatment options for comorbid sleep problems especially in developing country settings.
Source: PLoS One - December 5, 2014 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Ai Koyanagi et al. Source Type: research