Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 100196 - 100196
Published: April 1, 2025
This
study
aims
to
examine
the
trends
in
burden
of
visual
impairment
across
Asia
from
1990
2021
and
project
through
2040.
population-based
used
data
latest
Global
Burden
Disease
study.
Prevalence
years
lived
with
disability
(YLDs)
were
main
outcomes.
The
analyzed
by
calculating
average
annual
percentage
change
(AAPC)
using
joinpoint
regression
analysis.
projection
was
performed
Bayesian
age-period-cohort
modeling.
prevalence
increased
2021,
AAPCs
0.77
(95%
confidence
interval
[CI],
0.44
1.11),
while
YLD
rates
decreased
-0.21
CI,
-0.38
-0.03).
Near
vision
loss
contributor
Asia.
Notably,
working-age
population
(20
54
years)
significantly
(AAPC
=
2.11
[95%
1.70
2.53]),
which
accord
YLDs
1.07
0.83
1.32]),
whereas
for
children
adolescents
(<20
elderly
(≥55
it
has
decreased.
According
projection,
predicted
increase
all
Asian
sub-regions,
especially
East
South
been
substantially
increasing
2021.
trend
is
anticipated
persist
soon,
Asia,
underlining
urgent
need
concentrated
attention
robust
policy
support
these
regions.
Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 4, 2025
Abstract
Aims
Large‐scale
studies
on
the
effectiveness
of
automated
insulin
delivery
(AID)
systems
in
older
people
with
type
1
diabetes
are
still
limited.
A
multinational,
retrospective,
real‐world
study
was
conducted
to
examine
performance
MiniMed™
780G
advanced
hybrid
closed‐loop
system
users
aged
≥56
years
compared
those
16–55
years.
Materials
and
Methods
Data
from
35
366
7415
were
included.
The
main
outcome
time
range
70–180
mg/dL
(TIR);
other
continuous
glucose
monitoring
(CGM)
metrics
also
assessed.
Results
Across
all
users,
mean
TIR
77.1%
for
73.1%
(Δ4.0,
95%
confidence
interval
[CI]:
3.8–4.2,
p
<0.0001).
In
employing
optimal
settings
(i.e.,
Glucose
Target:
100
mg/dL;
active
time:
2
h),
81.9%
79.7%
younger
(Δ2.2,
CI:
1.5–2.9,
below
<70
(TBR
70
)
1.5%
2.1%
users.
TBR
remained
consistent
over
12
months.
Conclusions
This
analysis
demonstrated
that
can
achieve
a
>70%
without
increasing
hypoglycaemia
risk.
Users
showed
best
outcomes.
performed
as
well
or
better
than
These
findings
support
case
more
stringent
targets
be
achieved
safely.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Feb. 11, 2025
Male
cancers,
which
refers
to
cancers
that
occur
exclusively
in
males,
is
a
prevalent
type
of
cancer
worldwide,
primarily
including
prostate
(PCa)
and
testicular
(TCa).
These
are
significant
contributors
the
global
disease
burden.
We
aim
study
specific
patterns
trends
male
from
1990
2021
inform
health
policy,
allocation
medical
resources,
optimization
patient
management
plans.
analyzed
Global
Burden
Disease
(GBD)
on
data
for
21
regions
204
countries
understand
better
burden
using
prevalence,
incidence,
mortality,
disability-adjusted
life
years
(DALYs).
tested
correlations
with
Socio-demographic
Index
(SDI)
Spearman's
analysis.
Decomposition
analysis
was
utilized
dissect
reasons
behind
changes
epidemiological
indicators
disease,
autoregressive
integrated
moving
average
(ARIMA)
modeling
forecasted
future
trends.
In
2021,
age-standardized
rates
(ASR)
per
100,000
people
PCa
terms
deaths,
DALYs
were
260.05,
34.05,
12.63,
217.83,
respectively,
while
TCa
16.59,
2.24,
0.29,
13.83,
respectively.
Compared
1990,
ratios
changed
by
0.19,
0.04,
-0.23,
−
0.21,
they
0.66,
0.5,
-0.14,
0.08,
Age
revealed
heavier
after
age
70
25–34
group.
High
SDI,
ASR
prevalence
incidence
higher,
Low
deaths
higher.
Aging
main
reason
increase
PCa,
change
TCa,
population
growth
death
2021.
Smoking
high
calcium
diets
risk
factors
PCa.
For
forecast
2040,
projected
be
266.23,
35.21,
9.11,
176.16,
respectively;
20.63,
2.7,
0.26,
12.73,
From
projections
generally
show
an
upward
trend,
exhibit
downward
trend.
Additionally,
higher
individuals
over
middle-aged
group
25
34
highlights
urgent
need
healthcare
professionals
policymakers
propose
innovative
prevention
strategies
based
existing
its
new
changes,
alleviate
cancers.
The journal of nutrition health & aging,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
29(5), P. 100520 - 100520
Published: Feb. 21, 2025
Diet
plays
a
critical
role
in
human
health
and
environmental
sustainability,
particularly
cardiovascular,
kidney,
metabolic
(CKM)
diseases.
However,
the
variations
Planetary
Health
Index
(PHDI)
across
populations,
regions,
over
time,
as
well
its
association
with
CKM
disease
burdens,
remain
insufficiently
explored.
We
assessed
PHDI
scores
using
data
from
185
countries
(1990-2018)
Global
Dietary
Database,
examining
demographic
characteristics
temporal
trends.
The
Burden
of
Disease
Study
was
used
to
evaluate
associations
between
including
incidence,
prevalence,
mortality,
disability-adjusted
life
years.
syndrome
defined
by
American
Heart
Association.
Individual-level
National
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
were
also
assess
impact
on
risks
mortality.
From
1990
2018,
while
overall
remained
relatively
stable
sexes,
composition
shifted
different
age
groups.
In
mean
score
42.80
(95%
uncertainty
interval
[UI]
42.49-46.50)
for
males
44.65
UI
44.53-47.82)
females.
Higher
observed
among
females,
older
adults,
urban
residents,
individuals
higher
education,
those
South
Asia.
Globally,
consumption
red/processed
meat,
saturated
oils/trans
fats,
added
sugars
substantially
exceeded
EAT-Lancet
Commission's
reference
values.
generally
associated
lower
although
these
varied
subtype.
individual-level
analysis,
45,460
NHANES
participants
(weighted
age:
47.21
years,
51.4%
female),
each
10-point
increase
linked
13.7%
reduction
stage
3/4
risk,
an
11.1%
4
incidences
mortality
rates
cardiovascular
diseases,
chronic
kidney
disease.
significant
changes
occurred
components
PHDI,
notable
demographics
region.
may
reduce
warranting
further
investigation
into
specific
subtypes.
European Geriatric Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
This
position
paper
aims
to
address
the
challenges
of
managing
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM)
in
frail
older
adults,
a
diverse
and
growing
demographic
with
significant
variability
health
status.
The
primary
research
questions
are:
How
can
frailty
assessment
be
effectively
integrated
into
care?
What
strategies
optimize
glycaemic
control
outcomes
for
adults?
innovative
tools
technologies,
including
artificial
intelligence
(AI),
improve
management
this
population?
uses
5
I's
framework
(Identification,
Innovation,
Individualization,
Integration,
Intelligence)
integrate
care,
proposing
such
as
tools,
novel
therapies,
digital
AI
systems.
It
also
examines
metabolic
heterogeneity,
highlighting
anorexic-malnourished
sarcopenic-obese
phenotypes.
proposed
highlights
importance
tailoring
targets
levels,
prioritizing
quality
life,
minimizing
treatment
burden.
Strategies
leveraging
are
emphasized
their
potential
enhance
personalized
care.
distinct
needs
two
phenotypes
outlined,
specific
recommendations
each
group.
calls
holistic,
patient-centered
approach
care
ensuring
equity
access
innovations
life.
need
fill
evidence
gaps,
refine
healthcare
integration
better
vulnerable
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(5), P. 892 - 892
Published: March 5, 2025
Thyroid
cancer
is
a
rising
concern
in
children
and
adolescents,
with
unique
biological
behaviors
compared
to
adults.
This
study
aimed
explore
the
epidemiological
trends,
pathological
features,
regional
disparities
of
thyroid
this
population
using
data
from
Global
Burden
Disease
(GBD)
2021.
Data
on
incidence
mortality
1990
2021
were
extracted
for
individuals
under
20
years
old.
The
estimated
annual
percentage
change
(EAPC)
was
calculated
evaluate
temporal
trends.
Sociodemographic
Index
(SDI)
applied
assess
variations.
Future
trends
projected
Bayesian
age-period-cohort
model.
From
2021,
global
adolescents
increased
significantly,
an
EAPC
1.17%.
Low-SDI
regions
exhibited
highest
rise
(EAPC:
2.19%),
while
high-SDI
experienced
slight
decline
-0.69%).
Mortality
decreased
globally
-0.27%),
notable
reductions
high-
middle-SDI
but
stable
or
increasing
rates
low-SDI
regions.
Females
consistently
higher
across
all
SDI
levels,
males
showed
rates.
projections
suggest
steady
through
2050.
persistent
highlight
need
targeted
public
health
interventions.
Regions
low
socioeconomic
development
require
prioritized
strategies
address
growing
burden.
These
findings
provide
crucial
insights
early
diagnosis,
treatment
optimization,
policy
formulation.
BMC Cancer,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: March 15, 2025
Identifying
the
past
and
future
burden
of
kidney
cancer
(KC)
its
temporal
trends
among
older
adults
(≥
65
years)
at
global,
regional,
national
levels
is
critical
for
effective
prevention
strategies.
The
age-standardized
incidence,
prevalence,
mortality,
disability-adjusted
life
years
(DALYs)
were
calculated
using
data
from
Global
Burden
Disease
(GBD)
study
1990
to
2021.
These
indicators
stratified
by
sex,
age,
socio-demographic
index
(SDI).
correlation
between
these
SDI
was
assessed.
Temporal
quantified
annual
average
percentage
change
(AAPC),
2022
2040
predicted
Bayesian
age-period-cohort
(BAPC)
model.
global
incidence
rate
(ASIR)
KC
increased
21.73
per
100,000
people
in
26.74
2021,
with
an
AAPC
0.67%.
Age-standardized
DALYs
(ASDR)
remained
stable,
while
significant
increases
observed
prevalence
(AAPC
=
1.24%,
95%CI:
1.14–1.34%)
mortality
0.13%,
0.05–0.22%).
From
males
consistently
exhibited
a
higher
disease
than
females,
additionally,
ASIR
significantly
all
age
subgroups.
Regions
also
showed
greater
burden,
Oceania
had
lowest
almost
countries
territories.
Czechia
highest
(92.25
people)
ASDR
(819.88
people).
Smoking
high
body
mass
(BMI)
risk
factors
population,
their
effects
greatest
region.
Furthermore,
expected
continue
decline
through
2040.
notable
regional
variations.
However,
it
projected
management
smoking
BMI
remain
major
challenges
KC,
necessitating
targeted
clinical
guidelines,
particularly
focusing
on
adults.