Cureus,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 14, 2023
A
significant
global
health
concern,
cardiovascular
disease
(CVD)
is
characterized
by
a
rising
prevalence
and
accompanying
mortality
rates.
It
crucial
to
implement
primary
secondary
prevention
strategies,
particularly
in
resource-scarce
settings.
Polypills,
which
combine
blood
pressure,
cholesterol,
homocysteine
drugs,
hold
potential
for
lowering
the
risk
of
CVD.
This
study
follows
PRISMA
meta-analysis
guidelines.
Two
researchers
conducted
an
extensive
literature
search.
Inclusion
criteria
encompassed
RCT
design,
polypill
use,
four-week
duration,
one
outcome.
Primary
outcomes
included
MACE
CV
mortality,
while
SBP
LDL-C
changes.
Data
extraction
was
performed
independently,
conflicts
were
resolved.
Review
Manager
5.4
with
random
effects
employed
statistical
analysis,
ROB
2.0
bias
evaluation
conducted.
The
reported
CVD
ratios
(RRs)
95%
CIs,
as
well
weighted
mean
differences
(MD).
total
24
trials
this
meta-analysis.
results
revealed
that
associated
decreased
major
adverse
events
(MACE).
Additionally,
reduction
systolic
pressure
(SBP)
low-density
lipoprotein
cholesterol
(LDL-C)
observed.
showed
viable
medication
reducing
MACE.
also
beneficial
levels
SBP.
Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
000(000), P. 000 - 000
Published: Nov. 4, 2024
With
the
rising
epidemic
of
obesity,
metabolic
syndrome,
and
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
in
China,
dysfunction-associated
non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
has
become
most
prevalent
chronic
disease.
This
condition
frequently
occurs
Chinese
patients
with
alcoholic
hepatitis
B.
To
address
impending
public
health
crisis
its
underlying
issues,
Society
Hepatology
Medical
Association
convened
a
panel
clinical
experts
to
revise
update
"Guideline
prevention
treatment
(2018,
China)".
The
new
edition,
titled
for
(Version
2024)",
offers
comprehensive
recommendations
on
key
including
screening
monitoring,
diagnosis
evaluation,
treatment,
follow-up
steatotic
Metabolic
is
now
preferred
English
term
used
interchangeably
Additionally,
guideline
emphasizes
importance
multidisciplinary
collaboration
among
hepatologists
other
specialists
manage
cardiometabolic
disorders
effectively.
Cancer Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(2)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Background
Gamma‐glutamyl
transferase
(GGT)
has
been
shown
to
have
associations
with
several
diseases
including
cancers.
Previous
studies
investigated
the
effect
of
GGT
levels
on
gastrointestinal
(GI)
cancer
incidence.
We
aim
systematically
investigate
these
provide
better
insights
into
interrelationship
between
and
GI
Methods
Online
databases
were
searched
find
relevant
investigating
different
levels'
effects
incidence
cancers
colorectal,
esophageal,
liver,
pancreas,
gastric,
biliary
duct
Random‐effect
meta‐analysis
was
conducted
pool
hazard
ratios
(HRs)
quartiles
(Qs)
Results
A
total
26
included
in
final
review,
12
which
underwent
that
11
million
patients.
Based
meta‐analysis,
Q4
patients
had
a
69%
higher
(HR
1.69,
95%
CI
1.41–2.02,
p
‐value
<
0.001).
The
ratio
significance
also
similar
for
Q3
1.22,
1.15–1.30,
0.001)
Q2
1.10,
1.05–1.16,
=0.002)
GGT.
Colorectal
liver
showed
among
Q2,
Q3,
compared
Q1.
In
pancreas
bile
cancers,
only
significantly
HR.
statistically
significant
gastric
Conclusion
Higher
correlate
rates
incidence,
especially
colorectal
hepatic
Future
should
this
biomarker's
potential
role
risk
assessment
digestive
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: Feb. 4, 2025
Abstract
As
a
highly
complex
organ
with
digestive,
endocrine,
and
immune-regulatory
functions,
the
liver
is
pivotal
in
maintaining
physiological
homeostasis
through
its
roles
metabolism,
detoxification,
immune
response.
Various
factors
including
viruses,
alcohol,
metabolites,
toxins,
other
pathogenic
agents
can
compromise
function,
leading
to
acute
or
chronic
injury
that
may
progress
end-stage
diseases.
While
sharing
common
features,
diseases
exhibit
distinct
pathophysiological,
clinical,
therapeutic
profiles.
Currently,
contribute
approximately
2
million
deaths
globally
each
year,
imposing
significant
economic
social
burdens
worldwide.
However,
there
no
cure
for
many
kinds
of
diseases,
partly
due
lack
thorough
understanding
development
these
Therefore,
this
review
provides
comprehensive
examination
epidemiology
characteristics
covering
spectrum
from
conditions
manifestations.
We
also
highlight
multifaceted
mechanisms
underlying
initiation
progression
spanning
molecular
cellular
levels
networks.
Additionally,
offers
updates
on
innovative
diagnostic
techniques,
current
treatments,
potential
targets
presently
under
clinical
evaluation.
Recent
advances
pathogenesis
hold
critical
implications
translational
value
novel
strategies.
International Journal of Cardiology Cardiovascular Risk and Prevention,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25, P. 200400 - 200400
Published: April 6, 2025
Premature
deaths
account
for
about
half
of
all
fatalities
in
developing
countries.
In
low-
and
middle-income
countries,
cardiovascular
diseases
have
consistently
been
the
primary
cause
premature
mortality
men
women
during
past
three
decades.
Current
evidence
indicates
that
fixed-dose
combination
therapy,
so-called
Polypill,
effectively
reduces
burden
diseases,
with
greater
benefits
observed
combinations
include
aspirin.
Polypill
demonstrates
high
adherence
an
acceptable
safety
profile,
adverse
drug
events
being
comparable
between
groups
receiving
treatment
those
control
group.
Therefore,
this
paper
advocates
broader
implementation
low
emphasizing
its
efficacy
secondary
prevention
diseases.
The
strategy
could
also
benefit
high-risk
special
conditions,
such
as
non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
chronic
kidney
disease.
cost-effectiveness
potential
to
address
health
inequities
countries
underscore
value
a
public
strategy.
Policymakers
are
encouraged
consider
viable
option
enhance
outcomes
reduce
low-resource
settings.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 1, 2025
AbstractBackground
Adherence
to
statin
therapy
is
crucial
for
reducing
the
recurrence
of
cardiovascular
events.
Numerous
methods
exist
measure
medication
adherence,
including
those
based
on
prescription
data,
patient
self-report,
counting,
and
direct
methods.
It
important
determine
which
these
are
appropriate
use
in
clinical
practice.
This
systematic
review
aimed
identify
used
adherence
persistence
statins
patients
undergoing
secondary
prevention
evaluate
validity
indicators
Methods
included
studies
reporting
and/or
prevention.
Medline,
Embase,
Scopus
databases
were
searched
from
inception
February,
2025.
Rayyan
was
study
selection
extraction
data
processes.
Validity
adherence/persistence
collected,
it
reported.
Risk
bias
method
evaluated
using
COSMIN
(Consensus-based
Standards
Selection
Health
Measurement
Instruments)
tool.
Results
A
total
77
included.
Regarding
measurement,
most
frequently
refill
records
(n
=
55)
self-report
20).
Electronic
monitoring
2),
self-perceived
by
physician
1),
pill
counting
1)
less
Direct
methods,
HPLC-MS/MS,
combination
with
other
indirect
5).
For
measuring
persistence,
predominant
9),
while
three
studies,
one
a
standardized
questionnaire.
Several
have
different
populations
medications.
Only
provides
MAT
questionnaire
specifically
adapted
statins.
Conclusions
The
predominantly
indirect,
relying
supply
Pill
electronic
monitoring,
measurement
via
LC-MS/MS
commonly
used.
Persistence
primarily
measured
through
records.
None
validated,
thus
their
not
recommended.
There
need
new
validated
tools,
incorporating
gender
perspective,
this
population.
Systematic
registration:
CRD42023463981.
The
Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic
(CKM)
syndrome
is
a
health
disorder
caused
by
interactions
between
cardiovascular
disease,
kidney
and
metabolism-related
risk
factors.
stress
hyperglycemia
ratio
(SHR)
has
been
shown
to
correlate
with
the
prognosis
of
participants
diabetes
mellitus,
heart
failure,
myocardial
infarction.
However,
predictive
value
SHR
in
CKM
population
unclear
requires
further
exploration.
This
study
analyzed
19,345
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(1999–2018).
was
staged
according
American
Heart
Association
(AHA)
guidelines.
calculated
using
fasting
blood
glucose
(FBG)
glycated
hemoglobin
type
A1c
(HbA1c).
Participants
were
grouped
into
four
quartiles
based
on
SHR.
primary
secondary
outcomes
all-cause
mortality
mortality,
respectively.
Kaplan-Meier
survival
curves
Cox
proportional
hazard
regression
models
used
evaluate
association
outcomes.
Then,
potential
nonlinear
relationship
explored
restricted
cubic
spline
(RCS)
analysis.
We
also
performed
subgroup
analyses
assess
effects
different
variables.
A
total
2,736
deaths
699
recorded
during
median
follow-up
period
115
months.
analysis
revealed
that
quartile
2
had
lowest
for
both
(Log
Rank
P
<
0.05).
Multivariate
demonstrated
2nd
(HR
=
0.84,
95%
CI
0.73–0.97,
0.015)
highest
4th
1.19,
1.03–1.37,
0.018),
compared
1st
group
RCS
curve
U-shape
points
0.89
0.91,
strongly
correlated
population,
high
or
low
increasing
death.
index
shows
great
predicting
death
this
population.
Experimental and Clinical Gastroenterology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11, P. 52 - 61
Published: March 26, 2024
Metabolic
dysfunction
associated
steatatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
and
hypertension
are
two
chronic
progressive
diseases
that
require
a
comprehensive
approach.
The
article
discusses
approaches
to
the
appointment
of
hypotensive
hypolipidemic
therapy
in
patients
with
MASLD,
depending
on
stage
disease.
Public Health Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
27(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Abstract
Objective:
To
assess
the
relationship
between
dietary
intake
of
α
-carotene,
β
-cryptoxanthin,
lycopene
and
lutein+zeaxanthin
(LZ)
occurrence
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
fatty
liver
disease
(MAFLD).
Design:
Cross-sectional
study
design.
The
MAFLD
diagnosis
was
based
on
hepatic
steatosis
dysregulation.
Carotenoid
adjusted
for
using
an
energy-adjusted
model.
Logistic
regression
restricted
cubic
spline
(RCS)
analyses
were
used
to
relationships,
with
sensitivity
analysis
validate
findings.
Weighted
quantile
sum
(WQS)
explore
combined
effect
these
carotenoids
MAFLD.
Subgroup
conducted
identify
population-specific
associations.
Setting:
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
2017–March
2020.
Participants:
This
included
5098
individuals
aged
18
years
older.
Results:
After
adjusting
potential
confounders,
a
weak
inverse
association
observed
-carotene
intakes
(all
P
value
<0·05).
highest
quartile
showed
significantly
lower
compared
lowest
(OR
=
0·65;
95
%
CI:
0·44,
0·97).
RCS
that
associated
higher
four
carotenoids,
excluding
lycopene.
Furthermore,
WQS
revealed
negative
carotenoid
0·95,
0·90,
1·00,
0·037).
reduced
in
populations
50–69
years,
females,
physically
active
non-drinkers.
Conclusion:
Higher
is
occurrence.
However,
this
varies
among
different
ages,
sexes
lifestyles.