To determine whether lower serum albumin in community-dwelling, older adults is associated with increased risk of hospitalization and death independent of pre-existing disease. DesignProspective cohort study of participants in the fifth visit of the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study. Baseline data were collected from 2011 to 2013. Follow-up was available to December 31, 2017.… Continue reading Serum #albumin and risks of hospitalization and death: Findings from the #Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities study
#Meal composition during an ad libitum buffet meal and longitudinal predictions of #weight and percent body fat change: The role of hyper-palatable, energy dense, and ultra-processed foods
Foods that increase obesity risk are ubiquitous in the US food environment. Such foods may be the target of hedonic eating, which may facilitate weight gain and lead to obesity. The study tested whether meal composition during an ad libitum buffet meal was associated with 1-year weight and percent body fat changes among healthy younger… Continue reading #Meal composition during an ad libitum buffet meal and longitudinal predictions of #weight and percent body fat change: The role of hyper-palatable, energy dense, and ultra-processed foods
Using an erythrocyte #fatty acid fingerprint to predict risk of all-cause #mortality: the Framingham Offspring Cohort
RBC long-chain omega-3 (n–3) fatty acid (FA) percentages (of total fatty acids) are associated with lower risk for total mortality, but it is unknown if a suite of FAs could improve risk prediction. ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to compare a combination of RBC FA levels with standard risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD)… Continue reading Using an erythrocyte #fatty acid fingerprint to predict risk of all-cause #mortality: the Framingham Offspring Cohort
Vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals have similar viral #loads in communities with a high prevalence of the #SARS-CoV-2 delta variant
SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.617.2 (delta) is associated with higher viral loads [1] and increased transmissibility relative to other variants, as well as partial escape from polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies [2]. The emergence of the delta variant has been associated with increasing case counts and test-positivity rates, indicative of rapid community spread. Since early July 2021, SARS-CoV-2… Continue reading Vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals have similar viral #loads in communities with a high prevalence of the #SARS-CoV-2 delta variant
The effect of #trunk flexion angle on lower limb mechanics during #running
High trunk flexion during running impacts lower limb kinetics and kinematics. •Ground reaction forces increased significantly with greater trunk flexion. •Stride parameters and joint moments were affected by degree of trunk flexion. •Trunk position should be investigated as a contributing factor to running injury. AbstractTrunk flexion is an understudied biomechanical variable that potentially influences running… Continue reading The effect of #trunk flexion angle on lower limb mechanics during #running
Greater Adherence to Secondary Prevention Medications Improves Survival After #Stroke or Transient #Ischemic Attack: A Linked Registry Study
Although a target of 80% medication adherence is commonly cited, it is unclear whether greater adherence improves survival after stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA). We investigated associations between medication adherence during the first year postdischarge, and mortality up to 3 years, to provide evidence-based targets for medication adherence. Methods:Retrospective cohort study of 1-year survivors… Continue reading Greater Adherence to Secondary Prevention Medications Improves Survival After #Stroke or Transient #Ischemic Attack: A Linked Registry Study
Limited protection against #SARS-CoV-2 infection and virus transmission after mRNA #vaccination
Stang and coworkers have recently reported in the Journal that “RT-PCR test results as gold standard for assessing and controlling infectiousness fail” (1). The authors analyzed two scenarios and used Ct25 and Ct30 as thresholds for infectiousness and conclude that more than the half of their patient cohort was unlikely to have been infectious, i.e.… Continue reading Limited protection against #SARS-CoV-2 infection and virus transmission after mRNA #vaccination
Safety and Efficacy of amplitude-modulated radiofrequency electromagnetic fields in advanced #hepatocellular carcinoma
Importance: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the third leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Despite the recent approval of several new agents, long-term disease control remains elusive for most patients. Administration of 27.12 MHz radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic fields (EMF) by means of a spoon-shaped antenna (TheraBionic P1 device) placed on the anterior part of the tongue… Continue reading Safety and Efficacy of amplitude-modulated radiofrequency electromagnetic fields in advanced #hepatocellular carcinoma
Evaluation of serum #calcium differences in #hypertensive crises and control patients: A randomly matched case-control study
The role of calcium in blood pressure has been widely studied among hypertensive patients; however, no study has explored the role of calcium in hypertensive crises. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the differences in serum calcium levels between hypertensive crises patients and a 1:1 random matched controls (age-, sex-, race-, diabetes,… Continue reading Evaluation of serum #calcium differences in #hypertensive crises and control patients: A randomly matched case-control study
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