The Interrelation of Blood Urea Nitrogen-to-Albumin Ratio with Three-Month Clinical Outcomes in Acute Ischemic Stroke Cases: A Secondary Analytical Exploration Derived from a Prospective Cohort Study
H. Liu,
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Yanli Tang,
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Quan Zhou
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et al.
International Journal of General Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 17, P. 5333 - 5347
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
This
study
targeted
elucidating
the
intricate
correlation
of
blood
urea
nitrogen
(BUN)-to-albumin
(BUN/Alb)
ratio
with
adverse
outcomes
(AOs)
at
3-month
in
acute
ischemic
stroke
(AIS)
cases
within
a
Korean
cohort.
Language: Английский
Interaction between age and blood urea nitrogen to creatinine ratio on mortality in patients with severe cirrhosis: a retrospective cohort study from the MIMIC database
Yi Yu,
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Lin Li,
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Yinghua Chen
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et al.
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: March 5, 2025
Cirrhosis
is
a
leading
cause
of
global
disease
burden,
with
high
mortality,
particularly
in
critically
ill
patients.
The
blood
urea
nitrogen
to
creatinine
ratio
(BCR)
straightforward
biochemical
indicator
renal
excretory
function
and
linked
negative
outcomes
across
different
conditions.
However,
the
relationship
between
BCR
mortality
patients
cirrhosis
unclear,
purpose
this
study
explore
question.
A
retrospective
cohort
was
performed
utilizing
MIMIC-IV
database.
We
divided
into
quartiles
evaluated
180-day
365-day
as
primary
outcomes.
Kaplan-Meier
survival
analysis
multivariate
Cox
regression
modeling
were
used
assess
link
mortality.
Linear
relationships
further
determined
using
restricted
cubic
spline
(RCS)
curves,
finally,
subgroup
analyses
also
performed.
In
our
2,816
cirrhotic
patients,
elevated
significantly
higher
at
both
180
365
days.
top
quartile
showed
45%
risk
(HR=1.45,
95%
CI:
1.21-1.73)
38%
(HR=1.38,
1.17-1.63)
relative
bottom
quartile.
RCS
demonstrated
notable
linear
correlation
risk.
Subgroup
indicated
stronger
association
among
older
values
are
strongly
increased
Our
research
highlights
BCR's
potential
prognostic
marker
for
cirrhosis,
especially
elderly
Language: Английский
Interplay of urea nitrogen, uric acid, and HDL in mediating cystatin C's role in metabolic syndrome: evidence from NHANES 1999-2004
Meng Zhu,
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Fuzhen Pan
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Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 29, 2024
Abstract
Background
Metabolic
syndrome
(MetS)
significantly
increases
the
risk
for
cardiovascular
diseases
and
diabetes.
This
study
investigates
associations
interactions
between
cystatin
C,
urea
nitrogen,
uric
acid,
high-density
lipoprotein
(HDL),
assessing
their
collective
impact
on
MetS
using
data
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
1999–2004.
Methods
We
conducted
a
retrospective
longitudinal
analysis
54,555
participants
NHANES.
Multivariate
logistic
regression
models
were
employed
to
evaluate
of
C
MetS,
adjusting
demographic
lifestyle
factors.
Mediation
quantified
effects
mediated
by
HDL.
Generalized
additive
(GAM)
explored
non-linear
relationships
among
biomarkers.
Stratified
further
dissected
these
across
groups,
such
as
sex,
age
BMI,
assess
variability
in
biomarker
impacts.
Results
Regression
demonstrated
robust
association
increased
levels
higher
(adjusted
OR
highest
quartile:
1.69,
95%
CI:
1.31–2.18,
P
<
0.001).
indicated
that
nitrogen
acid
24.19%
48.13%
effect
risk.
HDL
moderated
effects,
reducing
likelihood
where
present
(mediated
52.58%).
The
three-way
interaction
HDL,
was
also
significant
(estimate
−
0.00232,
0.003).
GAM
shows
relationship
increase
with
up
approximately
60
mg/dL,
after
which
they
decrease
until
about
mg/dL
80
mg/dL.
underscored
biomarkers
varies
age,
stronger
observed
older
adults
(≥
65
years),
socioeconomic
status,
lower
economic
groups
(PIR
>
3.5)
showed
heightened
vulnerability.
Conclusions
confirms
crucial
role
predictor
influenced
its
differential
profiles
emphasizes
need
personalized
approaches
management
prevention
MetS.
These
insights
pave
way
targeted
therapeutic
strategies
consider
individual
demographic-specific
metabolic
profiles.
Language: Английский