75 research outputs found
Gaps in provider lifestyle counseling and its adherence among obese adults with prediabetes and diabetes in the United States
No full textThe risk of cardiometabolic disorders in lean non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A longitudinal study
No full textBackground: Recent studies suggest that non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in lean (BMI\u3c25 kg/m2) individuals presents a distinct phenotype. We sought to determine the cardiometabolic consequences of lean NAFLD in a population cohort of relatively young asymptomatic individuals who participated in a voluntary routine health promotion evaluation in Brazil.
Methods: We analyzed data in our population collected from 2004 to 2016. Medical and demographic history, anthropometric measures, and fasting blood samples were obtained. Participants had ultrasonography to assess for fatty liver. We defined NAFLD as fatty liver in individuals scoring below 8 on the alcohol use disorders identification test (AUDIT). We included data from 9137 individuals who had complete data at baseline and at follow-up.
Results: The prevalence of lean NAFLD in our cohort was 3.8%. Over the median follow-up period of 2.4 years (range 0.5-9.9 years), lean individuals had 74% (HR: 1.74 (1.39-2.18)) and 67% (1.67 (1.29-2.15)) greater risk of developing elevated BP and elevated glucose, and nearly 3 times the risk of atherogenic dyslipidemia (HR: 2.98 (2.10-4.24)) compared to lean individuals without NAFLD. Lean NAFLD individuals also had higher risk of developing elevated glucose (HR: 1.37 (1.07-1.75)) and atherogenic dyslipidemia (1.46 (1.05-2.01)) compared to non-lean individuals without NAFLD. However, there was no significant difference in the risk of elevated BP, elevated glucose or atherogenic dyslipidemia between lean NAFLD and non-lean individuals with NAFLD in fully adjusted models.
Conclusion: Lean NAFLD is not metabolically benign. Further cardiovascular risk stratification and appropriate preventive measures should be considered in lean individuals who present with NAFLD
Habitual sleep duration and its relationship with cardiovascular health, healthcare costs, and resource utilization in a working population
No full textAssociation of Depression Risk with Patient Experience, Healthcare Expenditure, and Health Resource Utilization Among Adults with Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
No full textLipoprotein Sub-Fractions by Ion-Mobility Analysis and Its Association with Subclinical Coronary Atherosclerosis in High-Risk Individuals
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There is limited knowledge about the association of lipoprotein particles and markers of coronary atherosclerosis such as coronary artery calcification (CAC) in relatively young high-risk persons. This study examines the association of lipoprotein subfractions and CAC in high cardiometabolic risk individuals. METHODS:
The study presents analysis from baseline data of a randomized trial targeted at high-risk workers. Employees of Baptist Health South Florida with metabolic syndrome or diabetes were recruited. At baseline, all 182 participants had lipoprotein subfraction analysis using the ion mobility technique and participants above 35 years (N=170) had CAC test done. Principal components (PC) were computed for the combination of lipoprotein subclasses. Multiple bootstrapped regression analyses (BSA) were conducted to assess the relationship between lipoprotein subfractions and CAC. RESULTS:
The study population (N=170) was largely female (84%) with a mean age of 58 years. Three PCs accounted for 88% variation in the sample. PC2, with main contributions from VLDL particles in the positive direction and large LDL particles in the negative direction was associated with a 22% increase in CAC odds (P value ＜0.05 in 100% of BSA). PC3, with main contributions from HDL lipoprotein particles in the positive direction and small/medium LDL and large IDL particles in the negative direction, was associated with a 9% reduction in CAC odds (P＜0.05 in 88% of BSA). PC1, which had approximately even contributions from HDL, LDL, IDL and VLDL lipoprotein subfractions in the positive direction, was not associated with CAC. CONCLUSION:
In a relatively young but high-risk population, a lipoprotein profile predominated by triglyceride-rich lipoproteins was associated with increased risk of CAC, while one predominated by HDL lipoproteins offered modest protection. Lipoprotein sub-fraction analysis may help to further discriminate patients who require more intensive cardiovascular work-up and treatment
The government’s food stamp program is responsible, in part, for the obesity epidemic in the U.S.
No full textRelationship Between Childhood Obesity and Families Receiving SNAP Benefits and the Purchase of “Empty Calorie Non-Foods”Spring 2014Accompanied by video fil
Steel Work Design and Analysis of a Manual Lawn Mower
No full textAbstract: This work presented the design and construction of a manually powered lawn mower as well as the stress analysis of the blade. The solid model of the lawn mower design was done using Solid works software. The materials utilized for the construction were selected following standard material selection processes. The required cutting speed was achieved by proper gear arrangement which transferred the rational motion of the wheels to the blade, consequently increasing the speed by about 300%. The average cutting capacity of the lawn mower is 62.48 m2/hr. The stress analysis on the blade using the simulation tool of the solid works software gave a maximum von mises stress that is 252 times less than the yield strength of the blade material. Also, a maximum deformation of 0.00271mm obtained from the analysis is quite infinitesimal hence, the blade can withstand both stress and deformation resulting from the cutting operation.
Keywords: grass, lawn mower, blade, cutting speed, cutting capacity.
Title: Steel Work Design and Analysis of a Manual Lawn Mower
Author: Okolie Paul C, Sylvester Emeka Abonyi, Okolie Uchenna Onyebuchi, Chikelue Edward Ochiagha
International Journal of Novel Research in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
ISSN 2394-9678
Vol. 11, Issue 1, September 2023 - August 2024
Page No: 14-23
Novelty Journals
Website: www.noveltyjournals.com
Published Date: 22-September-2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8369633
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https://www.noveltyjournals.com/upload/paper/Steel%20Work%20Design%20and%20Analysis-22092023-4.pdfInternational Journal of Novel Research in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, ISSN 2394-9678, Novelty Journals, Website: www.noveltyjournals.co
Does Restoration of Constitutional Alignment Improve Outcomes in Total Knee Arthroplasty?
No full texthttps://scholarlycommons.baptisthealth.net/bhsf-academic-week-2025/1181/thumbnail.jp
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine, the Driving Forces, and Implications for Africa
No full textThe study interrogates the issues surrounding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing war between the two Eastern European countries. It examines the remote and immediate causes of the invasion as well as the position of leading and other members of the UN Security Council and other world leaders on the aggression. The study also analysed Russia’s justification of the invasion based on the fact that Russia’s security is being threatened by the continued expansion of NATO to Eastern Europe, against which Moscow claims it is a red line that cannot be tolerated. A brief background of the crisis that led to the invasion/war was examined, as well as the internal and external factors that triggered the invasion. Finally, the paper examined the implications of Russia’s invasion of Africa. The study relied on documentary evidence sourced mainly from the internet and applied the realist theory in analysing the issues. The study found that though NATO’s expansion eastwards and Ukraine’s intention to join the security alliance were the immediate triggers for the invasion, several other remote factors contributed to the invasion. The study also found that though Africa is miles away from the theatre of conflict, it is being affected in several ways by the conflict. Amongst others, the paper recommends that Africa should maintain its non-aligned posture in the conflict, and should seek closer ties within the continent and with non-European partners to cushion the effects of the war
Caribbean Report 22-01-1991
No full textPolling day closes in Barbados with a few minor hitches such as discrepancies with the voting lists and persons turning up at the wrong polling stations. Leaders of the three leading political parties are all hopeful that their respective party will emerge with the majority of votes. Voters are reminded by Anglican Bishop Rexell Gomez to elect a government that would stand up for Christian principles while radio announcers remind voters about the rules to be followed on elections day. A senior spokesperson from the Electoral and Boundaries Commission claims that voting in Barbados went off very smoothly and efficiently. The Commonwealth General Secretary, Chief Emeka Anyaoku leaves London for talks in Washington with the IMF and World Bank. He hopes to discuss matters of mutual interest. High on the agenda would be the impact of the Gulf war on Commonwealth developing countries such as relief measures and aids and pursuing debt relief measures to assist the heavily indebted countries. A recently published report states that developing countries are losing out to Eastern Europe.1. Headlines (00:00 – 00:23)2. Polling day in Barbados closes with a few minor hitches (00:24-04:35)3. A spokesman from the Electoral and Boundaries Commission in Barbados states that the polls were conducted efficiency (04:36 - 05:19)4. The Commonwealth General Secretary, Chief Emeka Anyaoku leaves London for talks in Washington with the the IMF and World Bank (05:20- 08:29)5. Edward Mayo, author of a report just published entitled First World, Third World, states that developing countries are losing out to Eastern Europe (08:30 -15:00
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