Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 56 - 61
Published: Dec. 31, 2024
Type
1
Diabetes
is
an
autoimmune
condition
affecting
the
pancreas.
Objectives:
To
assess
associations
between
genetic
and
environmental
risk
factors
development
of
Mellitus
in
children
adolescents.
Methods:
It
was
a
case-control
study
conducted
over
6
months
at
Department
Pediatric
Endocrinology
Diabetes,
Children’s
Hospital
Lahore.
The
population
consisted
two
groups.
Cases
with
while
controls
were
without
Diabetes.
Data
collected
using
pre-designed
questionnaire
by
interview
method
from
parents
participating
study.
incidence
various
reported
to
be
associated
compared
Results:
300
participated
(n=150
cases
n=150
control
group).
mean
age
participants
7.90
+
4.553
years.
Pearson
chi-square
test
revealed
significant
association
like
cow’s
milk
infancy,
early
weaning,
vitamin
D
supplementation.
Amongst
factors,
for
history
autoimmunity,
family
autoimmunity
(p-value=<0.05).
Conclusions:
concluded
that
or
self
family,
introduction
supplementary
foods
are
higher
Meanwhile,
no
relationship
established
prior
COVID-19
infection
recurrent
infections.
Further
studies
needed
establish
cause
effect
relationship.
Journal of Cachexia Sarcopenia and Muscle,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(2)
Published: March 5, 2025
Numerous
studies
support
the
association
of
exercise
training,
physical
activity
(PA)
and
sedentary
behaviour
(SB)
with
both
mortality
morbidity
outcomes.
The
results
across
have
been
inconsistent,
no
umbrella
reviews
yet
conducted
on
this
topic.
We
an
review
meta-analyses
observational
by
screening
articles
in
PubMed/MEDLINE,
EMBASE
Web
Science
databases
from
inception
to
30
April
2024.
Quality
appraisal
each
included
meta-analysis
was
done
using
AMSTAR
2
tool,
evidence
certainty
evaluated
based
statistical
significance,
study
size,
heterogeneity,
small-study
effects,
prediction
intervals
(PI)
potential
biases.
Frothy-eight
were
(AMSTAR
ratings:
high
25,
moderate
10,
low
critically
11).
No
highly
suggestive
or
convincing.
Suggestive
linked
any
PA
SB
lower
higher
risks
all-cause,
cardiovascular
cancer
mortality.
indicated
a
significant
between
self-reported
device-measured
total
(equivalent
odds
ratio
[eOR]
0.78
[0.70-0.86]
eHR
=
0.50
[0.38-0.65],
respectively),
leisure
time
(eHR
0.73
[0.66-0.80]),
daily
steps
0.44
[0.35-0.56])
aerobic
plus
resistance
training
0.60
[0.56-0.64])
all-cause
Weak
supported
links
1.3
[1.22-1.38]
2.16
[1.09-4.28],
respectively).
noted
for
0.74
[0.69-0.80])
0.82
[0.81-0.84])
also
found
0.87
[0.83-0.91])
Associations
running
all
causes,
diseases
(CVD)
did
not
reach
significance
nor
skeletal
muscle
mass
Meta-regression
analyses
showed
that
reduces
risk,
age
reducing
protective
effects
against
CVD
combined
(aerobic
resistance)
most
effectively
Converging
supports
are
associated
rates
More
high-quality
prospective
needed
better
understanding
associations
TV-viewing
health-related
Life,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(11), P. 2121 - 2121
Published: Oct. 26, 2023
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
affected
the
world
unprecedentedly,
with
both
positive
and
negative
impacts.
significantly
impacted
immune
system,
understanding
immunological
consequences
of
is
essential
for
developing
effective
treatment
strategies.
purpose
this
review
to
comprehensively
explore
provide
insights
into
aspects
long
COVID-19,
a
phenomenon
where
individuals
continue
experience
range
symptoms
complications,
even
after
acute
phase
infection
subsided.
system
responds
initial
by
producing
various
cells
molecules,
including
antibodies,
T
cells,
cytokines.
However,
in
some
patients,
response
becomes
dysregulated,
leading
chronic
inflammation
persistent
symptoms.
Long
encompasses
diverse
affecting
multiple
organ
systems,
respiratory,
cardiovascular,
neurological,
gastrointestinal
systems.
In
post-COVID-19
era,
its
impact
on
have
become
significant
concern.
Post-COVID-19
pathology,
autoimmunity
immune-mediated
disorders,
also
been
reported
patients.
This
provides
an
overview
current
relationship
responses,
pathology
patient
outcomes.
Additionally,
addresses
potential
treatments
immunomodulatory
therapies,
rehabilitation
programs,
mental
health
support,
all
which
aim
improve
quality
life
COVID-19.
Understanding
complex
interplay
between
crucial
targeted
therapeutic
strategies
providing
optimal
care
era.
Throughout
the
COVID-19
pandemic,
there
has
been
a
notable
increase
in
incidence
of
new-onset
diabetes
and
diabetic
ketoacidosis
(DKA).
Simultaneously,
children
diagnosed
with
type
1
(T1D)
have
encountered
difficulties
maintaining
optimal
blood
glucose
levels.
The
mechanisms
underpinning
these
correlations
still
remain
puzzle.
We
reviewed
studies
that
examined
changes
during
pandemic.
These
utilized
various
metrics
for
comparison,
which
encompassed
timing
data
collection,
diagnostic
criteria,
as
well
numbers
rates
DKA.
found
DKA
was
higher
As
to
mechanisms,
invivo
invitro
study
revealed
factors
such
direct
viral
damage,
metabolic
dysfunction,
immune
responses
all
attribute
process
T1D
after
suffering
from
COVID-19.
Furthermore,
we
provide
some
useful
strategies
prevent
treat
Strong
observed
between
Insights
gleaned
clinical
descriptions
basic
research
can
offer
valuable
experience
recommendations
treatment
prevention
future
pandemics.
Science Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(773)
Published: Nov. 13, 2024
Long
Covid
is
defined
by
a
wide
range
of
symptoms
that
persist
after
the
acute
phase
severe
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
infection.
Commonly
reported
include
fatigue,
weakness,
postexertional
malaise,
and
cognitive
dysfunction,
with
many
other
reported.
Symptom
range,
duration,
severity
are
highly
variable
partially
overlap
myalgic
encephalomyelitis/chronic
fatigue
post-acute
infectious
syndromes,
highlighting
opportunities
to
define
shared
mechanisms
pathogenesis.
Potential
diverse,
including
persistence
viral
reservoirs,
dysregulated
immune
responses,
direct
damage
tissues
targeted
SARS-CoV-2,
inflammation
driven
reactivation
latent
infections,
vascular
endothelium
activation
or
subsequent
thromboinflammation,
autoimmunity,
metabolic
derangements,
microglial
activation,
microbiota
dysbiosis.
The
heterogeneity
baseline
characteristics
people
Covid,
as
well
varying
states
immunity
therapies
given
at
time
infection,
have
made
etiologies
difficult
determine.
Here,
we
examine
progress
on
preclinical
models
for
review
being
in
clinical
trials,
need
large
human
studies
further
development
better
understand
Covid.
Such
will
inform
trials
treatments
benefit
those
living
this
condition.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(1), P. e0317452 - e0317452
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
Vision
impairment
is
a
common
disability
that
poses
significant
challenges
to
individuals'
ability
perform
activities
essential
for
independent
living,
including
of
daily
living
(ADL)
and
instrumental
(IADL).
Despite
extensive
research,
the
extent
nature
these
associations
remain
unclear,
particularly
across
varying
levels
types
vision
impairment.
This
meta-analysis
aims
estimate
between
difficulties
with
ADL
IADL.
We
conducted
systematic
review
relevant
literature
from
inception
databases
February
2024,
using
electronic
database
searches,
PubMed,
MEDLINE
(Ovid),
EMBASE,
Cochrane
CENTRAL,
CDSR.
The
articles
were
screened
title
abstract
then
full-text
reports
by
two
reviewers
study
quality
was
appraised.
Meta-analyses
performed
random
effects
models
calculate
pooled
effect
size,
expressed
as
odds
ratio
(OR)
corresponding
95%
confidence
interval
(CI)
each
outcome.
Forty-six
studies
involving
210,960
participants
included.
A
positive
large
correlation
(Correlation
coefficient
[r]
=
0.55,
CI
0.37-0.68,
p
0.001)
IADL
(r
0.60,
0.49-0.69,
shown.
also
found
associated
in
(OR
1.77,
1.56-2.01,
<
0.0001)
1.96,
1.68-2.30,
0.0001).
Subgroup
analysis
revealed
moderate
severe
resulted
1.78,
1.43-2.21,
0.02)
1.86,
1.57-2.20,
0.0003).
Further,
there
association
mild
1.38,
1.23-1.55,
Greater
impact
observed
individuals
near
compared
those
distance
Near
significantly
higher
1.57-2.01,
1.79,
1.32-2.42,
In
contrast,
showed
lower
but
still
1.19,
1.05-1.34,
0.005)
nonsignificant
1.12,
0.90-1.40,
0.30).
Meta-regression
indicated
every
one-year
increase
age,
performance
decreased
an
average
0.0147
units
(p
0.001),
while
declined
at
slower
rate
0.0047
units/year
0.031).
present
several
statistical
methods
indicates
impairment,
Thus,
remains
urgent
increasingly
important
public
health
priority.
These
findings
highlight
need
targeted
measures
raise
awareness
provide
rehabilitation
eye
care
examination
strategies
reduce
risk
developing
disabilities
adults
elderly
who
have
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(1), P. e23441 - e23441
Published: Dec. 8, 2023
The
potential
significance
of
immunoinflammatory
factors
in
the
prognosis
individuals
afflicted
with
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
is
worthy
examination.
systemic
immune-inflammatory
index
(SII),
a
recently
developed
metric
based
on
enumeration
neutrophils,
platelets,
and
lymphocytes
blood
samples,
holds
promise
for
elucidating
this
relationship.
Consequently,
order
to
explore
any
possible
correlation
between
SII
levels
at
admission
in-hospital
mortality
patients
COVID-19,
we
undertook
thorough
systematic
review
meta-analysis.
World Journal of Virology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(5), P. 256 - 261
Published: Dec. 25, 2023
The
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
pandemic
has
put
standard,
routine
childhood
vaccinations
at
risk
worldwide.
disruption
in
vaccine
coverage
resulted
a
negative
impact
on
the
health
of
children,
with
some
races,
ethnicities,
age
groups,
areas
settlement,
and
parts
world
affected
more
than
others.
This
literature
review
studied
examined
COVID-19
infant,
child,
adolescent
vaccinations.
Retrospectively,
analysis
showed
decline,
delays,
or
interruptions
vaccines
during
pan-demic
decline
countries'
pre-pandemic
post-pandemic
eras.
Necessary
attempts
efforts
should
be
made
for
these
delayed
missed
vaccinations,
as
failure
to
do
so
could
children's
risk.
Thus,
priority
directed
instituting
catch-up
programs
support
uptake
decrease
probability
acquiring
vaccine-preventable
diseases.