Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)-related fibrosis is heritable, but it is unclear how family history may be used to identify first-degree relatives with advanced fibrosis. We aimed to develop and validate a simple risk score to identify first-degree relatives of probands who have undergone assessment of liver fibrosis who are at higher risk of NAFLD… Continue reading Development and Validation of the Nonalcoholic #Fatty Liver Disease Familial Risk Score to Detect Advanced #Fibrosis: A Prospective, Multicenter Study
#Lactobacillus from the Altered Schaedler Flora maintain IFNγ homeostasis to promote #behavioral stress resilience
The gut microbiome consists of trillions of bacteria, fungi, and viruses that inhabit the digestive tract. These communities are sensitive to disruption from environmental exposures ranging from diet changes to illness. Disruption of the community of lactic acid producing bacteria, Lactobaccillacea, has been well documented in mood disorders and stress exposure. In fact, oral supplement with many Lactobacillus species… Continue reading #Lactobacillus from the Altered Schaedler Flora maintain IFNγ homeostasis to promote #behavioral stress resilience
Association between diet soft #drink consumption and #metabolic dysfunction-associated #steatotic liver disease: findings from the NHANES
Lifestyle change plays a crucial role in the prevention and treatment of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). In recent years, diet soft drinks that emphasize “zero sugar and zero calories” have become all the rage, but whether diet soft drink consumption is associated with MASLD is not clear.MethodsThis study included data from the National… Continue reading Association between diet soft #drink consumption and #metabolic dysfunction-associated #steatotic liver disease: findings from the NHANES
#Choroidal and #retinal thinning in chronic #kidney disease independently associate with eGFR decline and are modifiable with treatment
In patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), there is an unmet need for novel biomarkers that reliably track kidney injury, demonstrate treatment-response, and predict outcomes. Here, we investigate the potential of retinal optical coherence tomography (OCT) to achieve these ends in a series of prospective studies of patients with pre-dialysis CKD (including those with a… Continue reading #Choroidal and #retinal thinning in chronic #kidney disease independently associate with eGFR decline and are modifiable with treatment
Silver─Gallium Nano-Amalgamated Particles as a Novel, Biocompatible Solution for #Antibacterial Coatings
Bacterial infections account for countless deaths globally. Antibiotics are the primary countermeasure; however, the alarming spread of antibiotic-resistant strains necessitates alternative solutions. Silver and silver compounds have emerged as promising antibacterial agents. However, issues related to cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of silver remain concern. To overcome these challenges, this proposes an easy-to-control and straightforward method to… Continue reading Silver─Gallium Nano-Amalgamated Particles as a Novel, Biocompatible Solution for #Antibacterial Coatings
Examining the Association between #Coffee Intake and the Risk of Developing #Irritable #Bowel Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Abstract: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a highly prevalent disorder of braingut interaction with a significant impact on quality of life. Coffee is a widely consumed beverage with numerous bioactive compounds that have potential effects on human health and disease states. Current studies on the effect of regular coffee consumption on the risk of developing… Continue reading Examining the Association between #Coffee Intake and the Risk of Developing #Irritable #Bowel Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
#Walking speed and the risk of type 2 #diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective To investigate the association between walking speed and the risk of type 2 diabetes.Design Systematic review and meta-analysis.Data sources PubMed, Scopus, CENTRAL and Web of Science to 30 May 2023.Eligibility criteria for selecting studies We included cohort studies that explored the association between walking speed and the risk of type 2 diabetes in adults. We used random-effects meta-analyses… Continue reading #Walking speed and the risk of type 2 #diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Elucidating regulatory processes of intense #physical activity by multi-omics analysis
BackgroundPhysiological and biochemical processes across tissues of the body are regulated in response to the high demands of intense physical activity in several occupations, such as firefighting, law enforcement, military, and sports. A better understanding of such processes can ultimately help improve human performance and prevent illnesses in the work environment.MethodsTo study regulatory processes in… Continue reading Elucidating regulatory processes of intense #physical activity by multi-omics analysis
Enhancing Vision: Exploring the Link Between Vitamin #C and Reduced #Cataract Risks – A Physician’s Perspective
As physicians continually explore avenues for promoting overall health, recent research has shed light on a potential ally in the fight against cataracts – Vitamin C. This essential nutrient, long celebrated for its immune-boosting properties, is now gaining recognition for its potential role in reducing the risk of cataract development. In this blog post, I… Continue reading Enhancing Vision: Exploring the Link Between Vitamin #C and Reduced #Cataract Risks – A Physician’s Perspective
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