International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Dec 2021
Meta AnalysisThe effects of capsinoids and fermented red pepper paste supplementation on Glycemic Control: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
The present systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to investigate the effects of capsinoids supplementation on glycaemic control. ⋯ Overall, these data suggest that capsinoids and red pepper supplementation did not have beneficial effects on glucose, insulin, HbA1C and HOMA-IR but significantly reduce glucose in people older than 40 years.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Dec 2021
Meta AnalysisSerum LDH values in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and their association with maternal and neonatal morbidity: a meta-analysis.
Serum lactate dehydrogenase has been extensively studied in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. However, to date, its clinical usefulness in the field remains unknown. The present meta-analysis has been designed to evaluate differences in serum LDH values among patients with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and to help determine its diagnostic accuracy as well its predictive accuracy in determining adverse pregnancy outcomes. ⋯ Despite the extensive research in the field of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, there is still lack of evidence concerning the diagnostic performance of serum LDH in clinical practice; hence, research should expand in this direction to evaluate its clinical utility.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Dec 2021
Meta AnalysisThe correlation of blood pressure variability and cognitive function in hypertension patients: a meta-analysis.
Cognitive impairment (CI) is very common in patients with hypertension. It is necessary to conduct a meta-analysis to evaluate the association between cognitive function and blood pressure variability in patients with hypertension, to provide insights into the clinical management of hypertension and cognitive impairment. ⋯ CI in hypertensive patients is closely associated with increased blood pressure variability. Clinical healthcare providers should pay attention to the management of blood pressure variability in hypertensive patients to reduce the occurrence of CI.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Dec 2021
ReviewA comprehensive mechanistic and therapeutic insight into the effect of chicory (cichorium intybus) supplementation in diabetes mellitus: A systematic review of literature.
Cichorium intybus is a rich source of terpenoids and phenolic compounds, one of the effective methods in managing and reducing the complications of chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus. The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the evidence obtained from animal and human studies on the effects of chicory on metabolic indicators (such as inflammation, oxidative stress, blood sugar and dyslipidaemia) of diabetes mellitus. ⋯ According to the available evidence, Cichorium intybus might improve the glycaemic status, dyslipidaemia, oxidative stress and inflammation. However, further studies are recommended for a comprehensive conclusion about the exact mechanism of chicory in diabetic patients.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Dec 2021
The relationship between modified Nordic diet and resting metabolic rate among overweight and obese women in Tehran, Iran: a cross sectional study.
Obesity as a worldwide phenomenon is a multifactorial condition. Healthy diets have effect on obesity-related factors like resting metabolic rate (RMR). In the present study, we investigate the association between adherence to modified Nordic diet and RMR among overweight and obese participants. ⋯ The present results indicate that adherence to modified Nordic diet is associated with lower odds of hypometabolic status in overweight and obese women. However, more studies are needed to confirm our findings.