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Association of BMI with adherence and outcome in heart failure patients treated with wearable cardioverter defibrillator

open access: yesESC Heart Failure, Volume 12, Issue 2, Page 1295-1303, April 2025.
Abstract Background Obesity is a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), yet an ‘obesity paradox’ has been observed in various CVD contexts. The impact of obesity on heart failure (HF) patients treated with a wearable cardioverter‐defibrillator (WCD) remains underexplored.
Mohammad Abumayyaleh   +18 more
wiley   +1 more source

Association of the hypertriglyceridemic waist phenotype and severity of acute pancreatitis

open access: yesLipids in Health and Disease, 2019
Background The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a simple visceral obesity phenotype, known as the hypertriglyceridemic waist phenotype and its quantitative indicator waist circumference index on the severity of acute pancreatitis ...
Yanbing Ding   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source

Health risks associated with high waist circumference: a systematic review

open access: yesJournal of Public Health Research, 2020
Obesity is a health disorder characterized by an increase in body weight, measured by waist circumference. High waist circumference is linked to potential development of non-communicable diseases.
Darsini   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluation of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis for Identifying Overweight Individuals at Increased Cardiometabolic Risk:A Cross-Sectional Study [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether bioelectrical impedance analysis could be used to identify overweight individuals at increased cardiometabolic risk, defined as the presence of metabolic syndrome and/or diabetes.DESIGN AND METHODS: Cross-sectional study
Lamb Maxine J. E.   +15 more
core   +1 more source

A New Vista of Opportunity in Diabetes Management: Natural Product‐Based β‐cell Preservation

open access: yesFood Chemistry International, EarlyView.
Preserving functional β‐cells via natural products offers promising strategy for diabetes treatment. ABSTRACT A defining characteristic of diabetes is β‐cell failure, in which β‐cells cannot modulate insulin secretion to compensate for escalating insulin resistance, pushing forward disease development.
Yi‐San Lee   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Racial differences in central adiposity in a longitudinal cohort of black and white adolescent females

open access: yesBMC Pediatrics, 2010
Background Central adiposity is related to chronic disease risk in adolescents. Racial differences in waist circumference have been identified using cross-sectional data from this age group. We tested for racial differences in age-related growth in waist
Daniels Stephen R   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Associação da maturação sexual com excesso de peso e adiposidade corporal em escolares de 8 a 14 anos de Florianópolis/SC [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Tese (doutorado) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Centro de Desportos, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação Física, Florianópolis, 2014.Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar a associação da maturação sexual com o excesso de peso e a ...
Benedet, Jucemar
core  

Reference curves for BMI, waist circumference and waist-to-height ratio for Azorean adolescents (Portugal)

open access: yes, 2011
ObjectiveThere are no percentile curves for BMI, waist circumference (WC) or waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) available for Portuguese children and adolescents. The purpose of the present study was to develop age- and sex-specific BMI, WC and WHtR percentile
Moreira, Carla   +28 more
core   +1 more source

Proso Millet (Panicum miliaceum): Nutritional Composition, Functional Attributes, and Health Implications

open access: yesFuture Postharvest and Food, EarlyView.
A nutrient‐dense grain, proso millet is well‐known for its high protein content and vital amino acids. It is high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals and has many health advantages, including promoting heart health, enhancing digestion, and helping with weight management.
Sangeeta Yadav   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Prediction Model for One‐Year Disability Risk Among Community‐Dwelling Older Adults in China: Integrating Physical, Metabolic, and Psychosocial Factors

open access: yesHealth Care Science, EarlyView.
Based on a prospective cohort of 1003 older adults, we developed and validated a practical disability prediction model integrating physical, metabolic, and psychosocial factors (AUC = 0.716), presented via a user‐friendly nomogram for community use. ABSTRACT Background Disability in older adults, characterized by progressive limitations in performing ...
Yanjun Ma   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

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