Discrimination and calibration performances of non-laboratory-based and laboratory-based cardiovascular risk predictions: a systematic review by Yihun Mulugeta Alemu, Sisay Mulugeta Alemu, Dan Chateau, Nasser Bagheri, Kinley Wangdi

“…Laboratory predictors (eg, cholesterol and diabetes) had strong HRs, while body mass index in non-laboratory models showed limited effect. …”
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Controversial Roles of Regenerating Family Proteins in Tissue Repair and Tumor Development by Luting Yu, Qingyun Wu, Shenglong Jiang, Jia Liu, Junli Liu, Guoguang Chen

“…Successively, short peptides derived from Reg3δ and Reg3α have been employed in clinical trials, showing favorable therapeutic effects in patients with type I and type II diabetes. However, continued reports have been limited, presumably attributed to the potential side effects. …”
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Vascular Occlusions following Ocular Surgical Procedures: A Clinical Observation of Vascular Complications after Ocular Surgery by Charlotte Fischer, Anne Bruggemann, Annette Hager, Josep Callizo Planas, Johann Roider, Hans Hoerauf

“…In addition to general cardiovascular risk factors (arterial hypertension n=6, diabetes mellitus n=4), internal workup disclosed bilateral stenosis of the carotid arteries (n=1) and myeloproliferative syndrome (n=1). …”
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Using Adipose Measures from Health Care Provider-Based Imaging Data for Discovery by Elliot D. K. Cha, Yogasudha Veturi, Chirag Agarwal, Aalpen Patel, Mohammad R. Arbabshirani, Sarah A. Pendergrass

“…VAT levels were strongly associated with type 2 diabetes-related diagnoses (p = 1.5 × 10−58), obstructive sleep apnea (p = 7.7 × 10−37), high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels (p = 1.42 × 10−36), triglyceride levels (p = 1.44 × 10−43), and white blood cell (WBC) counts (p = 7.37 × 10−9). …”
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Boosting Therapeutic Effect of Turmeric, Coffee, and Chili Extracts Through Experimental Design and Encapsulation as Nanostructured Lipid Carriers for Novel Heath Supplements by Pratchaya Tipduangta, Phennapha Saokham, Jutamas Jiaranaikulwanitch, Siriporn Okonogi, Chadarat Ampasavate, Kanokwan Kiattisin

“…This study investigates the potential synergistic effects of extracts from <i>Curcuma longa</i> (turmeric), <i>Coffea arabica</i> (Arabica coffee beans), and <i>Capsicum annuum</i> (chili peppers) in reducing oxidative stress and inflammation, which are associated with metabolic disorders such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Using a systematic design of experiment (DoE) optimization approach, an optimal extract ratio of 1:3:4 (turmeric: coffee: chili) was identified. …”
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Home care program for high-risk pregnancies: a qualitative study of care providers perspectives from Iran by Masoumeh sayahi, Shahrbanoo Salehin, Mehrnoosh Zakerkish, Afsaneh Keramat, Shahrbanoo Goli

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Влияние курсового приема L-орнитин- L-аспартата на фиброз и стеатоз печени у больных ассоциированной с нарушениями метаболизма жировой болезнью печени (неалкогольной жировой болезн... by Е. V. Garanina

“…MAFLD-hyperammonaemic patients also had the significantly higher male ratio, type 2 diabetes and severer hepatic steatosis rates vs. hyperammonaemia-negative MAFLD individuals. …”
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Impact of Visit-to-Visit Triglyceride-Glucose Index Variability on the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in the Elderly by Fei Chen, Ying Pan, Ziqing Liu, Rong Huang, Jing Wang, Jian Shao, Yaqin Gong, Xiyi Sun, Xiaobo Jiang, Weihao Wang, Zhaoqiang Li, Shao Zhong, Qi Pan, Kaixin Zhou

“…The association remained significant in overweight individuals or those without diabetes (P<0.005 and P<0.01, respectively). Conclusions. …”
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Different Associations of Trunk and Lower-Body Fat Mass Distribution with Cardiometabolic Risk Factors between Healthy Middle-Aged Men and Women by Bin Wu, Jingshan Huang, Keisuke Fukuo, Kazuhisa Suzuki, Gen Yoshino, Tsutomu Kazumi

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Association of Social Engagement with Brain Volumes Assessed by Structural MRI by Bryan D. James, Thomas A. Glass, Brian Caffo, Jennifer F. Bobb, Christos Davatzikos, David Yousem, Brian S. Schwartz

“…Linear regression models adjusted for age, education, race/ethnicity, intracranial volume, hypertension, diabetes, and control (versus lead worker) status. …”
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The impact of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors on the incidence, therapy, and outcomes of fournier gangrene: insights from a systematic review of case reports by Yufi Aulia Azmi, Firas F. Alkaff, Kevin Muliawan Soetanto, Soetojo Wirjopranoto, Maarten J. Postma, Abdul Khairul Rizki Purba

“…Therapy was performed by replacing SGLT2i with other anti-diabetic drugs. The patient's outcome improved after treatment.…”
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2D-Shear Wave Elastography in the Evaluation of Parathyroid Lesions in Patients with Hyperparathyroidism by Ioana Golu, Ioan Sporea, Lavinia Moleriu, Anca Tudor, Marioara Cornianu, Adrian Vlad, Romulus Timar, Melania Balas, Daniela Amzar, Mihaela Vlad

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Clinical profile of stress hyperglycemia in medical intensive care units by Geethanjali Ganesan, Sudha Vidyasagar, Nandakrishna Bolanthakodi, Cynthia Amrutha Sukumar

“…Pneumonia, acute cerebrovascular accident, congestive cardiac failure, acute coronary syndrome, family history of diabetes and female gender were found to be significant risk factors for SH. …”
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Therapeutic role of isoflavones from traditional medicine in the management of polycystic ovary syndrome by Ashwini Armarkar, Prafulla Sabale, Satyendra Prasad, Vidya Sabale, Lata Potey, Dipti Masram

“…PCOS manifests as a group of symptoms, including oligomenorrhea, obesity, infertility, increased risk of diabetes, acne, and hirsutism. The etiology of PCOS involves a complex interplay of factors, including genetic predisposition, neuroendocrine dysregulation, contemporary lifestyle practices, and obesity. …”
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Benefits and Harms of Extending the Duration of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention with Drug-Eluting Stents: A Meta-Analysis by Chun Shing Kwok, Heerajnarain Bulluck, Alisdair D. Ryding, Yoon K. Loke

“…Subgroup analysis based on age, prior diabetes, and prior ACS failed to show any group where longer durations were consistently better than shorter ones. …”
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Esophageal Intramural Pseudodiverticulosis: A Rare Endoscopic Finding by Luciana Lopes de Oliveira, Fred Olavo Aragão Andrade Carneiro, Elisa Ryoka Baba, Thiago Guimarães Vilaça, Dalton Marques Chaves, Everson Luiz de Almeida Artifon, Eduardo Guimarães Hourneaux de Moura, Paulo Sakai

“…This was a typical endoscopic finding of esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis, a benign and rare condition, related to chronic esophagitis and others comorbid states, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease or infectious esophagitis, diabetes mellitus, alcohol consumption, and achalasia. …”
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The Role of Pharmaceutical Innovation in Clinical Practice Guidelines for Chronic Diseases by Meaghan Roach, Natalie Land, Jennifer Hernandez, Reina Rau, Jacquelyn W. Chou, Stacey S. Hickson, Danielle F. Rollmann, J. Ross Maclean

“…Clinical practice guidelines published from 2000 to 2021 were identified for five chronic diseases: ischemic heart disease (IHD), non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Alzheimer’s disease (AD), and type 2 diabetes (T2D). Guidelines were reviewed and data on treatment recommendations were collected, including the type of intervention, line of therapy, and, for pharmacotherapies, year of regulatory approval and year of inclusion in guidelines. …”
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PGC1α −1 Nucleosome Position and Splice Variant Expression and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Overweight and Obese Individuals by Tara M. Henagan, Laura K. Stewart, Laura A. Forney, Lauren M. Sparks, Neil Johannsen, Timothy S. Church

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Pengaruh Kombinasi Metformin dan Ekstrak Kunyit terhadap Kadar High Density Lipoprotein, Interleukin-6 dan Tumor Necrosis Factor-a by Fathia Kesuma Dinanti, Sri Priyantini Mulyani, Chodidjah - -

“…A  decrease in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) happens in type 2 diabetes mellitus. The cytokines TNFa and IL-6 are proinflammatory cytokines that are elevated in the blood in many patients with DM. …”
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Glomerular Filtration Result in Patients with Hypertensive Emergencies by Manuel Tasis Hernández, Wendy Talavera Hernández, Valentina Edighill Villanueva, Aliucha María Rodríguez Díaz, Taimy Calvera Castro, Juan Francisco Gastón Del Monte

“…Patients with kidney damage showed higher mean age (63.5 years; SD ± 13.9 years), higher prevalence of diabetes (61.9 %; OR 5,318; CI9 5 % 2,731 - 6,992; p &lt;0.001), intra and extra hospital mortality 8.8% (OR: 2.44; IC 95 %: 1,933 - 2,902; p &lt;0.001) and 14.5% (RR: 2,264; 95 % CI: 2,151 - 3,476; p &lt;0.001) respectively compared to those without kidney damage. …”
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