American Journal of Translational Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(12), P. 7448 - 7457
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Intrahepatic
cholestasis
of
pregnancy
(ICP)
is
the
most
common
liver
condition
during
pregnancy,
associated
with
adverse
outcomes
for
both
mother
and
fetus.
While
inflammatory
markers
are
important
predictors
in
oncology
cardiovascular
disease,
their
role
ICP
remains
unclear.
This
study
investigates
changes
platelet
parameters
blood-derived
around
onset
evaluates
potential
as
independent
risk
factors.
retrospective
analyzed
markers,
including
Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte
Ratio
(NLR),
Derived
NLR
(dNLR),
Monocyte-to-Lymphocyte
(MLR),
Neutrophil-Monocyte-to-Lymphocyte
(NMLR),
Systemic
Inflammation
Response
Index
(SIRI),
Immune-Inflammation
(SII)
along
variations
49
patients
250
healthy
controls
late
specifically
at
disease
onset.
Additionally,
these
were
assessed
among
same
compared
to
1439
early
pregnancy.
During
an
episode
ICP,
individuals
exhibited
increased
parameters,
PCT,
P-LCR,
PDW
MPV,
those
uncomplicated
pregnancies.
The
levels
WBC,
NEUT,
NLR,
dNLR,
NMLR,
SIRI,
SII
also
elevated
group
relative
control
group.
Prior
onset,
such
PCT
PDW,
SII,
significantly
higher
patients.
a
notable
increase
HGB,
HCT,
MCV,
MCH,
RDW-CV
was
observed
group,
while
MCHC
decreased.
Logistic
regression
analysis
identified
factors
developing
ICP.
before
progression
Notably,
factors,
representing
new
predictive
indicators
development
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
The
trend
of
gallstones
occurring
in
younger
populations
has
become
a
noteworthy
public
health
issue.
This
study
aims
to
investigate
the
association
between
complete
blood
cell
count
(CBC)-derived
inflammatory
indicators
and
adults
under
60
years
age
United
States.
cross-sectional
used
data
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
2017
2020.
Associations
CBC-derived
biomarkers
were
assessed
using
multivariable
logistic
regression
models,
with
results
presented
as
odds
ratio
(OR)
95%
confidence
interval
(CI).
Restricted
cubic
splines
(RCS)
employed
examine
potential
non-linear
relationships.
Subgroup
analyses
also
conducted
explore
differences
across
population
subgroups.
comprised
4,977
participants,
among
whom
398
diagnosed
gallstones.
After
adjusting
for
confounding
variables,
highest
quartile
systemic
inflammation
response
index
(SIRI)
[OR
(95%CI):
1.65(1.12,2.43)],
immune-inflammation
(SII)
1.53(1.05,2.25)],
monocyte-to-lymphocyte
(MLR)
1.66(1.16,2.37)],
pan
immune
value
(PIV)
1.82(1.23,2.71)]
associated
significantly
increased
risk
compared
lowest
quartiles.
RCS
plots
indicated
nonlinear
relationship
several
Our
found
that
SIRI,
SII,
MLR,
PIV
can
serve
clinical
predicting
Frontiers in Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
Background
Most
studies
have
evaluated
sarcopenia
and
muscle
health
solely
based
on
mass.
This
study
comprehensively
examined
the
associations
between
eight
inflammatory
indicators
mass
strength,
with
aim
of
identifying
an
indicator
capable
evaluating
across
multiple
dimensions.
Methods
included
10,440
participants
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES,
2011–2018)
5,384
NHANES
(2011–2014).
Multivariate
logistic
regression,
smooth
curve
fitting,
restricted
cubic
spline
(RCS)
analysis,
subgroup
Spearman's
correlation
were
used
to
assess
strength.
Receiver
operating
characteristic
(ROC)
curves
compare
predictive
abilities
different
indices
for
low
Additionally,
data
cross-validated
554
patients
at
our
hospital
evaluate
ability
systemic
immune
index
(SII)
distinguish
Results
After
controlling
all
potential
confounding
factors,
regression
analysis
revealed
that
apart
platelet-to-lymphocyte
ratio
(PLR),
monocyte-to-lymphocyte
(MLR),
derived
NLR
(dNLR),
neutrophil-to-monocyte-plus-lymphocyte
(NMLR),
neutrophil-to-lymphocyte
(NLR),
SII,
inflammation
response
(SIRI),
pan-immune-inflammation
value
(PIV)
significantly
negatively
correlated
However,
NMLR
associated
changes
in
only
Q4
(
P
<
0.05).
In
stratified
by
body
(BMI),
NLR,
unaffected
BMI.
cross-validation,
performance
SII
[area
under
(AUC)
=
0.699,
0.677,
0.685]
strength
(AUC
0.857,
0.849,
0.840)
demonstrated
a
good
reference
value.
RCS
fitting
analyses
indicated
most
markers
linearly
Conclusion
Compared
other
(e.g.,
PIV
dNLR),
more
robust
ability,
was
less
influence
covariates,
exhibited
high
generalization
internal
external
validation.
may
be
crucial
“hidden
sarcopenia”
early
stages
functional
decline.
Lipids in Health and Disease,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Feb. 8, 2025
In
previous
studies,
several
inflammatory
biomarkers
derived
from
complete
blood
cell
counts
(CBC),
such
as
systemic
immune
inflammation
index
(SII),
neutrophil-to-lymphocyte
ratio
(NLR),
and
non‑high‑density
lipoprotein
cholesterol
to
high‑density
(NHHR)
have
been
identified
predictors
of
sarcopenia.
However,
whether
Monocyte
High-Density
Lipoprotein
Cholesterol
Ratio
(MHR)
can
predict
the
development
sarcopenia
has
not
yet
established.
The
research
first
attempts
investigate
association
between
MHR
low
muscle
mass
compare
predictive
abilities
MHR,
SII,
NLR,
NHHR
for
risk.
study
comprised
10,321
participants
aged
20
years
above
United
States.
Multiple
logistic
regression
was
performed
explore
ln-transformed
mass.
Additionally,
AUC
values
ROC
curves
were
used
assess
effectiveness
ln
other
markers
(ln
NHHR,
+
NLR).
bootstrap
estimated
95%
Cl
shown
with
AUC.
fully
adjusted
model,
NLR
positively
associated
SII:
OR
=
1.59
[1.37-1.84];
NLR:
1.35
[1.13-1.60];
NHHR:
1.49[1.27-1.75];
MHR:
1.98
[1.68-2.33];
1.61
[1.46-1.79];
1.42
[1.29-1.56];
1.58
[1.41-1.78]).
Compared
lowest
quartile
higher
quartiles
significantly
increased
odds
(P
trend
<
0.0001).
analysis,
SII
had
a
value
than
indicators
(AUC
0.608).
Ln-transformed
outperforms
in
predicting
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Feb. 24, 2025
Sarcopenia,
which
leads
to
reduced
quality
of
life
and
increased
medical
burden,
is
challenging
diagnose
in
a
timely
manner.
Lipid
metabolism
plays
role
sarcopenia,
this
study
explored
the
associations
between
blood
lipid
profile
parameters
sarcopenia.
Using
data
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
2011–2018,
we
conducted
weighted
multivariate
logistic
regression
investigate
ratios
including
non-high-density
lipoprotein
cholesterol
(non-HDL-C)
HDL-C,
triglyceride
(TG)
low-density
(LDL-C)
remnant
(RC)
HDL-C
ratios.
We
performed
subgroup
analyses
assess
interactions
with
other
covariates
used
mediation
models
evaluate
mediating
roles
inflammatory
biomarkers.
included
total
9500
non-sarcopenic
849
sarcopenic
participants
aged
18–59
years.
While
observed
modest
correlations
individual
components
obtained
significant
positive
for
Specifically,
non-HDL/HDL-C
(OR
=
1.09;
95%
CI
1.03–1.15;
P
0.003),
TG/HDL-C
1.02;
1.02–1.04;
0.014),
LDL/HDL-C
1.27;
1.11–1.45;
<
0.001),
RC/HDL-C
1.55;
1.16–2.07;
0.004)
showed
strong
These
were
more
pronounced
younger
participants,
those
lower
family
economic
status,
without
self-reported
diabetes.
Furthermore,
there
effects
biomarkers
on
association
non-HDL/HDL-C,
LDL/HDL-C,
sarcopenia
risk,
proportions
ranging
2.90
6.36%.
In
conclusion,
our
demonstrated
middle-aged
adults,
suggesting
potential
these
improving
case
identification.
Further
research
required
explore
underlying
mechanisms.
BMC Pulmonary Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
Respiratory
sarcopenia
is
associated
with
poor
outcomes,
yet
effective
biomarkers
for
risk
stratification
remain
limited.
This
study
investigates
the
associations
between
complete
blood
count
(CBC)-derived
inflammatory
biomarkers,
including
neutrophil-to-lymphocyte
ratio
(NLR),
neutrophil-monocyte-to-lymphocyte
(NMLR),
and
systemic
inflammation
response
index
(SIRI)
both
all-cause
cardiovascular
mortality
in
patients
respiratory
sarcopenia.
We
conducted
a
cohort
analysis
of
1,673
adults
possible
using
data
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
2007
to
2012,
follow-up
through
December
31,
2019.
Possible
was
assessed
via
peak
expiratory
flow
rate
(PEFR).
Multivariable
Cox
regression
models
evaluated
NLR,
NMLR,
SIRI,
adjusted
demographic,
socioeconomic,
health-related
covariates.
Additional
CBC-derived
(PLR,
dNLR,
MLR,
SII)
were
analysed,
mediation
albumin's
role
as
partial
mediator
mortality.
Over
median
116
months,
263
deaths
occurred,
68
causes.
Elevated
SIRI
significantly
increased
risks
emerged
strongest
predictor,
hazard
ratios
(HRs)
1.65
(95%
CI,
1.23–2.22)
3.18
1.83–5.53)
Albumin
partially
mediated
relationship
(12.1%).
are
sarcopenia,
demonstrating
highest
predictive
power.
Integrating
into
clinical
assessments
may
aid
identifying
high-risk
patients,
allowing
targeted
interventions.
Frontiers in Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: March 3, 2025
Background
Metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
is
one
of
the
most
widespread
chronic
diseases
and
a
serious
global
public
health
problem.
Further
research
to
identify
novel
risk
factors
associated
with
MASLD
urgently
needed.
The
non-high-density
lipoprotein
cholesterol
high-density
ratio
(NHHR)
was
identified
as
lipid
marker.
objective
this
assess
association
between
NHHR
in
adults.
Methods
This
cross-sectional
study
utilized
data
from
2017–2020
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES).
diagnosed
accordance
controlled
attenuation
parameter
scores
combination
cardiometabolic
factors.
Multivariate
logistic
regression
analyses,
conjunction
restricted
cubic
spline
method,
were
employed
investigate
risk.
Furthermore,
subgroup
interaction
analyses
conducted.
Results
included
5,269
individuals,
2,031
individuals
3,238
without
MASLD.
Logistic
revealed
significant
positive
correlation
After
confounding
adjusted,
each
unit
rise
correlated
39%
higher
probability
(OR
=
1.39,
95%
CI:
1.13–1.69).
Subgroup
that
held
steady
regardless
age,
gender,
race,
poverty-to-income
ratio,
education
level,
physical
activity,
body
mass
index,
diabetes,
hypertension,
dyslipidemia
smoking
status
(
P
for
>0.05).
In
addition,
non-linear
relationship
an
S-shaped
manner
found,
inflection
point
at
1.59.
Conclusion
Our
findings
imply
increasing
trend
greater
development.
has
potential
function
indicator
estimating
likelihood
developing
BMC Gastroenterology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: March 20, 2025
Metabolic
dysfunction-associated
fatty
liver
disease
(MAFLD)
is
a
prevalent
chronic
globally,
with
inflammation
and
nutrition
playing
key
roles
in
its
progression.
The
Advanced
Lung
Cancer
Inflammation
Index
(ALI)
novel
biomarker
reflecting
nutritional
inflammatory
status.
This
study
aims
to
explore
the
association
between
ALI
risk
of
fibrosis
prognosis
MAFLD
patients.
cross-sectional
analyzed
NHANES
data
from
1999–2018
on
adult
participants
US.
Weighted
logistic
regression
assessed
risk.
Mortality
outcomes,
including
all-cause,
cardiovascular
(CVD),
cancer
mortality,
using
weighted
Kaplan-Meier
Cox
proportional
hazards
models.
Restricted
cubic
splines
(RCS)
threshold
effect
analyses
were
uesd
non-linear
relationships.
Receiver
operating
characteristic
(ROC)
curve
evaluated
prognostic
value
ALI,
stratified
examined
subgroup
differences.
A
total
6,858
patients
(mean
age
51.38
±
17.22
years,
54%
male)
included.
relationship
was
found
risk,
at
5.68,
beyond
which
increased
significantly
(OR
=
2.35,
95%
CI:
1.89–2.95).
Stronger
associations
observed
subgroups
central
obesity
prediabetes
(P
for
interaction
<
0.05).
inversely
associated
all-cause
mortality
(HR
0.64,
0.56–0.72)
CVD
0.57,
0.46–0.65),
but
not
mortality.
RCS
analysis
showed
an
L-shaped
(threshold
5.36)
linear
Low
HDL
cholesterol
excessive
alcohol
consumption
influenced
demonstrated
highest
predictive
accuracy
reduced
highlighting
potential
assessing
prognosis,
particularly
CVD-related
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: April 1, 2025
Sarcopenia
is
a
prevalent
condition
in
tumor
patients
and
can
potentially
impact
the
prognosis
of
treatment.
This
retrospective
study
aimed
to
evaluate
correlations
between
sarcopenia
with
unresectable
colorectal
liver
metastases
(CRLM)
received
drug-eluting
beads
transcatheter
arterial
chemoembolization
(DEB-TACE)
therapy.
From
December
2018
2023,
CRLM
who
had
already
second-line
therapy
from
Wuhan
Union
Hospital
were
involved
our
study.
Skeletal
muscle
mass
was
evaluated
on
CT
at
L3
vertebra,
optimal
cut-off
point
for
skeletal
index
classification
determined
using
x-tile
software.
Overall
survival
(OS)
progression-free
(PFS)
estimated
Kaplan–Meier
analysis
Cox
regression
analysis.
Seventy-one
included
study,
34
(sarcopenia
group)
37
without
(non-sarcopenia
group),
respectively.
The
median
PFS
OS
elevated
non-sarcopenia
group
compared
(6.1
months
versus
4.3
months,
p
=
0.012;
14.8
10.2
<
0.001).
multivariate
revealed
that
sarcopenia,
extrahepatic
metastases,
neutrophil-to-lymphocyte
ratio
(NLR)
≥
5
identified
as
independent
risk
factors
both
OS.
advantages
terms
consistent
across
all
subgroups
examined.
Additionally,
exhibited
higher
incidence
vomiting/nausea,
fatigue,
abdominal
pain
following
DEB-TACE
operation
group.
demonstrated
substantial
predictive
value
underwent
treatments.
Besides,
NLR
>
linked
poorer
prognosis.
Furthermore,
may
face
an
increased
likelihood
experiencing
adverse
events
Frontiers in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: April 4, 2025
Background
This
study
aimed
to
evaluate
the
relationship
between
CBC-derived
inflammatory
markers
(NLR,
PLR,
NPAR,
SII,
SIRI,
and
AISI)
all-cause
mortality
(ACM)
risk
in
arthritis
(AR)
patients
with
hypertensive
(HTN)
using
data
from
NHANES.
Methods
We
employed
weighted
multivariable
logistic
regression
WQS
explore
ACM
AR
patients,
as
well
determine
weights
of
different
markers.
Kaplan–Meier
curves,
restricted
cubic
splines
(RCS)
ROC
curves
were
utilized
monitor
cumulative
survival
differences,
non-linear
relationships
diagnostic
utility
for
risk,
respectively.
Key
selected
XGBoost
LASSO
machine
learning
methods,
a
nomogram
prognostic
model
was
constructed
evaluated
through
calibration
decision
curve
analysis
(DCA).
Results
The
included
4,058
HTN,
1,064
deaths
over
median
89-month
follow-up.
All
six
significantly
higher
deceased
group
(
p
<
0.001).
Weighted
showed
these
markers’
elevated
levels
correlated
increased
across
all
models
linked
marker
scores
lower
rates
HTN
found
positive
correlation
0.001),
NPAR
having
greatest
impact
(70.02%)
SIRI
next
(29.01%).
had
highest
AUC
(0.624)
prediction,
closely
followed
by
(AUC
=
0.618).
identified
most
influential
markers,
LASSO-based
correlating
(HR,
2.07;
95%
CI,
1.83–2.35;
0.01).
RCS
revealed
correlations
(Pnon-linear<0.01)
showing
sharp
increase
when
>148.56
>1.51.
A
optimally
predicted
overall
survival.
Conclusion
These
results
underscore
necessity
monitoring
managing
indicators
clinical
settings
potentially
improving
patient
outcomes.