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Weight-adjusted waist index and its relationship with systemic inflammatory Index and metabolic indices in overweight and obese individuals: A cross-sectional study

Science Progress
Background Obesity- characterized by excessive adiposity- is associated with various comorbidities, including metabolic, cardiovascular, and liver diseases. Chronic low-grade inflammation is a key factor in complications associated with obesity.
Sanaz Asemani, Neda Jourabchi-Ghadim, Sara Arefhosseini, Mehrangiz Ebrahimi-Mameghani   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Does Long‐Term Lower Extremity Strength Training in Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis and Varus Alignment Reduce Knee Joint Loading During Gait?

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective We examined whether 18 months of strength training in individuals with knee varus alignment and medial tibiofemoral osteoarthritis (OA) reduced knee joint loads during walking compared to an attention control group. Methods This study was a secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial that compared the effects of strength training to a ...
Stephen P. Messier, Matthew N. Vigliotti, Paige E. Rice, Brian Pietrosimone, Shannon L. Mihalko, Edward H. Ip, Richard F. Loeser, David J. Hunter, Ali Guermazi, Ryan Hill, Santiago Saldana, Kim L. Bennell, Paul DeVita   +12 more
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Moderators of the Effects of Exercise and Manual Therapy for People With Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective This study aimed to investigate potential moderators influencing the effects of manual therapy and exercise therapy on pain and functional outcomes in individuals with knee and/or hip osteoarthritis, using data from the MOA trial. This is a secondary analysis of data from the MOA trial that compares the clinical effectiveness of manual ...
Daniel Cury Ribeiro, Sarah E. Lamb, J. Haxby Abbott   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of Causal Beliefs About Gout on Public Views About Gout Management: A Randomized Experimental Study

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Despite well‐described biologic causes, the public views unhealthy lifestyle choices as the primary cause of gout. This study investigated how causal beliefs about gout influence the public's views about its management. Methods In a randomized study, 201 members of the public viewed one of two 2‐minute videos about gout.
Rachel Murdoch, Borislav Mihov, Anne Horne, Keith J. Petrie, Gregory D. Gamble, Lachlan Fleck, Nicola Dalbeth   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Association between cardiometabolic phenotypes with atherogenic index of plasma: a cross-sectional study from the Azar cohort population

BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Background Cardiometabolic phenotypes combine metabolic health and obesity measures for a more accurate cardiovascular risk assessment than body mass index (BMI) alone.
Shirin Soheilifard, Elnaz Faramarzi, Reza Mahdavi   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Lipid accumulation product (LAP) index and its relation to anthropometric, metabolic and liver function factors in obese patients with NAFLD: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open
Objective This study aimed to assess the association between lipid accumulation product (LAP) index, a novel index combining waist circumference (WC) and triglyceride levels, and anthropometric indices, metabolic factors and hepatic function markers in ...
Mehrangiz Ebrahimi-Mameghani, Sara Arefhosseini, Sanaz Bohlouli Sardroudi   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Nutritional Management in Childhood Obesity

Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome, 2019
The increasing prevalence of overweight and obese children and adolescents poses a major concern worldwide. Dietary practice in these critical periods affects physical and cognitive development and has consequences in later life.
Jieun Kim, Hyunjung Lim
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The Gut–Heart Axis in Systemic Sclerosis: Evidence From a Large Prospective Early Disease Cohort

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Cardiac involvement significantly impacts prognosis in systemic sclerosis (SSc), highlighting the need for early risk stratification. Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are common and often manifest early. Emerging data suggest a link between GI and cardiac manifestations, possibly through shared mechanisms like dysautonomia.
Francesca R. Di Ciommo, Ashish P. Balar, Aidan K. Strother, Subhash Kulkarni, Michael Hughes, Brian Skaug, Maureen D. Mayes, Shervin Assassi, Ali Y. Ayla, Zsuzsanna H. McMahan   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Synbiotic supplementation effects on muscle damage and inflammation in professional futsal players in a randomized clinical trial

Scientific Reports
Professional futsal players experience significant muscle injury, inflammation, and body composition alterations due to intense training. This 12-week double-blind, randomized clinical trial investigated the efficacy of synbiotic supplementation in 25 ...
Mohammad Vesal Bideshki, Mohammad Ali-Hasanzadeh, Bahram Pourghassem Gargari   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Understanding the Burden of Orofacial Involvement and Patient Treatment Preferences in Systemic Sclerosis: Results From a Large International Survey

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Orofacial manifestations are significantly impactful in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) yet remain understudied, with no dedicated clinical guidelines to inform their management. Methods An international online survey comprised38 questions addressing orofacial manifestations of SSc, including patients’ confidence in their treating ...
Eleni Deligianni, Lee Shapiro, Deana Gibbs, Zsuzsanna H. McMahan, Michael Hughes   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source