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The association between weight-adjusted waist circumference index and lumbar bone mineral density

open access: yes
Abstract Introduction The weight-adjusted waist index (WWI) is a novel metric developed for assessing fat and muscle mass, showing potential advantages over traditional measures like body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC). Despite its promise, the relationship between WWI and lumbar bone mineral density (BMD) remains uncertain ...
Dongdong Cao   +6 more
openaire   +1 more source

Fixation patterns, not clinical diagnosis, predict body size over-estimation in eating disordered women and healthy controls [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Objective - A core feature of anorexia nervosa (AN) is an over-estimation of body size. Women with AN have a different pattern of eye-movements when judging bodies, but it is unclear whether this is specific to their diagnosis or whether it is found in ...
Cornelissen, Piers   +11 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

Considerations in establishing a post-mortem brain and tissue bank for the study of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome: a proposed protocol. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
BACKGROUND: Our aim, having previously investigated through a qualitative study involving extensive discussions with experts and patients the issues involved in establishing and maintaining a disease specific brain and tissue bank for myalgic ...
Lacerda, Eliana M   +15 more
core   +1 more source

Genome-wide association scan meta-analysis identifies three loci influencing adiposity and fat distribution [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
To identify genetic loci influencing central obesity and fat distribution, we performed a meta-analysis of 16 genome-wide association studies (GWAS, N = 38,580) informative for adult waist circumference (WC) and waist–hip ratio (WHR). We selected 26 SNPs
Boehnke, M.   +999 more
core   +1 more source

A Toolkit to assess health needs for congenital disorders in low- and middle-income countries: an instrument for public health action. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
BACKGROUND: In 2010 the World Health Assembly called for action to improve the care and prevention of congenital disorders, noting that technical guidance would be required for this task, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Responding to this
Nacul, LC   +10 more
core   +1 more source

Relationship between weight-adjusted waist circumference index and psoriasis - based on data from NHANES2009-2014

open access: yes
Abstract Objective This study aims to investigate the potential relationships between a novel obesity indicator,the weight-adjusted-waist index (WWI),and psoriasis.Methods A cross-sectional design was used in this study,featuring both psoriasis and non-psoriasis subjects with complete WWI data,sourced from the National Health and Nutrition ...
Yi Fu   +6 more
openaire   +1 more source

Association of changes in waist circumference, waist-to-height ratio and weight-adjusted-waist index with multimorbidity among older Chinese adults: results from the Chinese longitudinal healthy longevity survey (CLHLS)

open access: yesBMC Public Health
Abstract Background The association of changes in waist circumference (WC), waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) and weight-adjusted-waist index (WWI) with subsequent risk of multimorbidity remains unclear among older Chinese adults.
Zi-Ting Chen   +5 more
openaire   +3 more sources

New‐Onset Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Cancer Risk: A Matched Cohort Study in China Kadoorie Biobank

open access: yesInternational Journal of Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is rising rapidly in China and is linked to increased cancer risk, but causality remains unclear due to biases. We examined the causal effect of T2DM on cancer risk using bias‐minimizing methods.
Mengying Wang   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Four-year stability of anthropometric and cardio-metabolic parameters in a prospective cohort of older adults [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Aim: To examine the medium-term stability of anthropometric and cardio-metabolic parameters in the general population. Materials & methods: Participants were 5160 men and women from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (age ≥50 years) assessed in ...
Steptoe, A   +11 more
core   +1 more source

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