International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jan 2022
The Association between Healthy Beverage Index and Healthy and Unhealthy Obesity Phenotypes among Obese Women: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Metabolic phenotypes are new dimensions of obesity. Two important types of these phenotypes are metabolically healthy obesity (MHO) and metabolically unhealthy obesity (MUO). Studies showed that the components of the healthy beverage index (HBI) such as sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), milk, and fruit juices might have an association with MHO and MUO phenotypes. ⋯ In conclusion, it seems that higher adherence to HBI can minimize the risk of metabolic abnormality, based on a significant trend.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jan 2022
Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Children with Fractures: Before and during the COVID-19 Outbreak.
Although it is generally agreed that vitamin D is important for bone health, the role of vitamin D in preventing fractures in children and adolescents remains unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency in healthy Korean children with fractures. Our secondary aim was to compare serum vitamin D levels before and during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak. ⋯ We observed a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency/insufficiency in children with fractures who required surgical treatment. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the serum vitamin D levels became even lower, especially in younger children.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jan 2022
Peripheral Tumor Location Predicts a Favorable Prognosis in Patients with Resected Small Cell Lung Cancer.
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is an aggressive malignancy. Surgical resection is currently only recommended for clinical stage I patients who have been carefully staged. The clinical outcomes of patients with resected SCLCs vary because the disease is highly heterogeneous, suggesting that selected patients could be considered for surgical resection depending on their clinical and/or molecular characteristics. ⋯ TNM stage and tumor location were independently prognostic in Chinese patients with resected SCLCs. Patient stratification by tumor location should inform the therapeutic strategy. The role of surgical resection for limited-stage SCLC patients must be reevaluated, as this may be appropriate for some patients.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jan 2022
The Association between Energy-Adjusted Dietary Inflammatory Index, Body Composition, and Anthropometric Indices in COVID-19-Infected Patients: A Case-Control Study in Shiraz, Iran.
Inflammation is strongly associated with the severity and mortality rate of SARS-CoV-2 disease (COVID-19). Dietary factors have a crucial role in preventing chronic and systemic inflammation. This study aimed to evaluate the association between energy-adjusted dietary inflammatory index (E-DII) scores and body composition parameters in COVID-19-infected patients compared to noninfected controls. ⋯ The findings revealed that obese people and those consuming a more proinflammatory diet were more susceptible to coronavirus infection. Therefore, maintaining ideal body weight and consuming a more anti-inflammatory diet can decrease the probability of COVID-19 infection.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jan 2022
Associated Factors for Prostate Enlargement in Chinese Adult Men Aged <40 Receiving Checkups.
Prostate enlargement (PE) is an increase in prostate volume in morphology. PE was also observed in some patients aged <40 with chronic prostatitis. This study aimed to explore the associated factors for PE in Chinese adult men aged <40. ⋯ The prevalence of PE in Chinese adult check-up men aged <40 was not rare. In addition to age, prostate calcification and hypertension were associated factors for PE in Chinese adult men aged <40.