The association of gut microbial features with type 2 diabetes (T2D) has been inconsistent due in part to the complexity of this disease and variation in study design. Even in cases in which individual microbial species have been associated with T2D, mechanisms have been unable to be attributed to these associations based on specific microbial… Continue reading Strain-specific gut #microbial signatures in type 2 #diabetes identified in a cross-cohort analysis of 8,117 metagenomes
#AI-based differential diagnosis of #dementia etiologies on multimodal data
Differential diagnosis of dementia remains a challenge in neurology due to symptom overlap across etiologies, yet it is crucial for formulating early, personalized management strategies. Here, we present an artificial intelligence (AI) model that harnesses a broad array of data, including demographics, individual and family medical history, medication use, neuropsychological assessments, functional evaluations and multimodal… Continue reading #AI-based differential diagnosis of #dementia etiologies on multimodal data
(OR02-02-24) Identification of a Novel Multi-target Bioactive Compound With Anti-#obesity and Anti-#diabetic Activities
Objectives: Insulin resistance and progressive decline in functional β-cell mass are two key factors for developing type 2 diabetes (T2D), which is largely driven by overweight and obesity, a significant obstacle for effective metabolic control in many patients with T2D. We recently found that elenolic acid (EA), a small molecule derived from olive can directly stimulate intestinal… Continue reading (OR02-02-24) Identification of a Novel Multi-target Bioactive Compound With Anti-#obesity and Anti-#diabetic Activities
#Acupuncture and #Sleep Quality Among Patients With #Parkinson DiseaseA Randomized Clinical Trial
Importance Poor sleep quality greatly impairs quality of life and accelerates deterioration in patients with Parkinson disease (PD), but current remedies remain limited. Acupuncture, used as an adjunctive therapy with anti-Parkinson medications, has shown positive effects in patients with PD. However, high-quality clinical evidence to support the effectiveness of acupuncture for patients with PD and poor… Continue reading #Acupuncture and #Sleep Quality Among Patients With #Parkinson DiseaseA Randomized Clinical Trial
Recurrent Ischemic #Stroke in Patients With Atrial #Fibrillation While Receiving Oral Anticoagulants
Importance Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) can have an ischemic stroke (IS) despite oral anticoagulant (OAC) treatment. Knowledge regarding the association between OAC discontinuation and the subsequent risk of recurrent IS in patients with AF is limited.Objectives To determine the risk of recurrent IS in patients with AF receiving OAC and to evaluate the association between OAC… Continue reading Recurrent Ischemic #Stroke in Patients With Atrial #Fibrillation While Receiving Oral Anticoagulants
#Urticaria and the risk of #cancer: a Danish population-based cohort study
BackgroundUrticaria has been tentatively linked to cancer, but epidemiological evidence supporting this link is sparse and conflicting. We therefore conducted a population-based cohort study using healthcare databases of the Danish population (January 1980–December 2022). We followed 87,507 people for a median of 10.1 years after first hospital contact for urticaria.ObjectivesTo examine associations of a hospital… Continue reading #Urticaria and the risk of #cancer: a Danish population-based cohort study
Proteomic predictors of individualized nutrient-specific #insulin secretion in #health and #disease
Insulin secretion to 3 model macronutrients in 140 human islet donors is defined•Deep phenotyping and multi-omics reveal personalized nutrient-specific insulin release•A subset of donors with a unique proteome exhibits large insulin responses to lipids•Nutrient responsiveness in stem cell-derived islets is dysregulatedSummaryPopulation-level variation and mechanisms behind insulin secretion in response to carbohydrate, protein, and fat remain… Continue reading Proteomic predictors of individualized nutrient-specific #insulin secretion in #health and #disease
Association of Terazosin, Doxazosin, or Alfuzosin Use and Risk of #Dementia With #Lewy Bodies in Men
Background and ObjectivesTerazosin, doxazosin, and alfuzosin (Tz/Dz/Az) are α-1 adrenergic receptor antagonists that also bind to and activate a key adenosine triphosphate (ATP)–producing enzyme in glycolysis. It is hypothesized that the increase in energy availability in the brain may slow or prevent neurodegeneration, potentially by reducing the accumulation of alpha-synuclein. Recent work has suggested a… Continue reading Association of Terazosin, Doxazosin, or Alfuzosin Use and Risk of #Dementia With #Lewy Bodies in Men
Changes in prevalence and incidence of #dementia and risk factors for dementia: an analysis from cohort studies
BackgroundSome cohort studies have reported a decline in dementia prevalence and incidence over time, although these findings have not been consistent across studies. We reviewed evidence on changes in dementia prevalence and incidence over time using published population-based cohort studies that had used consistent methods with each wave and aimed to quantify associated changes in… Continue reading Changes in prevalence and incidence of #dementia and risk factors for dementia: an analysis from cohort studies
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