Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: March 18, 2025
Anti-oxidant/Pro-oxidant
oxidant
imbalance
leads
to
chronic
inflammation
and
insulin
resistance
can
lead
the
development
of
metabolic
syndrome
(MetS).
The
oxidative
balance
score
(OBS)
is
a
tool
for
assessing
stress
associated
with
MetS
risk.
However,
association
between
OBS
mortality
in
patients
remains
unclear.
This
study
analyzed
10,647
from
1999–2018
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES).
were
calculated
using
combination
16
dietary
4
lifestyle
factors.
Multivariate
Cox
proportional
hazards
regression
models,
Kaplan–Meier
survival
analysis,
restricted
cubic
splines
(RCS),
subgroup
analyses
used
evaluate
potential
risk
all-cause
cardiovascular
mortality.
Sensitivity
confirmed
robustness
results.
found
that
was
inversely
MetS,
result
consistent
across
most
subgroups.
Both
curve
RCS
analysis
supported
these
findings.
verify
Maintaining
an
antioxidant-based
diet
may
help
reduce
MetS.
These
findings
underscore
significance
incorporating
antioxidant-rich
patterns
behavioral
practices
strategies
aimed
at
preventing
managing
Diagnostics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 312 - 312
Published: Jan. 29, 2025
Background:
Acute
pulmonary
embolism
(PE)
is
a
condition
with
increased
morbidity
and
mortality.
It
important
to
identify
patients
high
mortality
risk.
Inflammation
thrombosis
are
interconnected
in
the
pathophysiology
of
PE.
The
aim
study
was
investigate
prognostic
value
multiple
blood
cellular
indices
such
as
neutrophil-to-lymphocyte
ratio
(NLR),
lymphocyte-to-monocyte
(LMR),
platelet-to-lymphocyte
(PLR),
platelet
(NLPR),
systemic
immune–inflammation
index
(SII),
inflammation
response
(SIRI)
aggregate
(AISI)
acute
Methods:
A
total
157
PE
confirmed
by
chest
computed
tomographic
angiography
(CTPA)
were
enrolled.
These
divided
into
two
categories
according
simplified
severity
(sPESI):
risk
low
Results:
Univariate
logistic
regression
analysis
showed
that
right
ventricle
dysfunction,
NLR,
SII
SIRI
significantly
associated
NLR
4.32
high-risk
sensitivity
57.4%
specificity
65.7%
(AUC
=
0.635).
1086.55
55.7%
71.4%
0.614).
2.87
59%
62.9%
0.624).
Multivariate
demonstrated
PLR
NLPR
independent
predictors
Secondly,
NLPR,
correlated
in-hospital
Based
on
receiver-operating
characteristic
(ROC)
curve
values
7.66
for
0.911,
85.7%
sensibility
83%),
0.02
0.871,
70%),
1542.71
0.782,
72%)
5.72
0.788,
73%)
could
predict
Conclusions:
(NLR,
SIRI)
Right
ventricular
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
Atherosclerotic
cardiovascular
disease
(ASCVD)
is
a
leading
cause
of
mortality
worldwide.
Dysregulation
glucose
metabolism
and
inflammation
are
key
factors
in
the
development
atherosclerosis.
The
glucose-to-lymphocyte
ratio
(GLR)
comprehensive
marker
for
assessing
inflammation.
This
study
aims
to
evaluate
association
between
GLR
all-cause
as
well
(CVD)
patients
with
ASCVD
within
U.S.
population.
retrospective
cohort
recruited
1,753
from
2003-2018
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
median
follow-up
6.25
years.
Mortality
outcomes
were
determined
by
linkage
Death
Index
(NDI)
records
up
December
31,
2019.
Weighted
Cox
proportional
hazard
models
used
assess
independent
risk.
Restricted
cubic
spline
(RCS)
curves
display
relationship
visually,
two-segment
hazards
constructed
on
either
side
inflection
points.
Kaplan-Meier
survival
further
mortality,
subgroup
analyses
performed.
Receiver
operating
characteristic
curve
(ROC)
analysis
was
conducted
predictive
ability
survival.
During
years,
624
deaths
various
causes
observed,
254
CVD.
regression
revealed
positive
both
CVD
mortality.
Based
RCS,
J-shaped
nonlinear
observed
patients,
an
point
at
3.13.
When
<
3.13,
it
showed
significant
negative
(HR
0.65,
95%
CI
0.47-0.89).
≥
3.13
there
correlation
1.13,
1.09-1.17).
Subgroup
across
most
subgroups,
but
weaker
compared
its
In
addition,
interaction
detected
age
relation
Moreover,
performance
seemed
superior
that
or
lymphocytes.
Our
findings
indicate
elevated
closely
associated
increased
risk
patients.
Notably,
exhibited
pattern,
Lipids in Health and Disease,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Feb. 11, 2025
The
prevalence
of
prediabetes
among
adults
in
the
U.S.
is
three
times
higher
than
that
diabetes,
highlighting
a
greater
disease
burden.
Both
diabetes
and
have
been
demonstrated
to
be
associated
with
an
increased
risk
cardiovascular
(CVD).
However,
research
has
primarily
focused
on
limited
attention
CVD
prediction
prediabetes.
Emerging
13
metabolic
health-related
indicators
proposed
optimize
predictive
effect
patients
This
study
aimed
compare
efficacy
these
biomarkers
further
develop
nomogram
improve
performance
All
eligible
participants
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
1999–2020
were
enrolled
this
randomly
assigned
development
validation
cohorts
ratio
7:3.
In
cohort,
used
predict
was
assessed
by
receiver
operative
characteristic
(ROC)
curves.
Independent
predictors
identified
multivariate
logistic
regression
construct
nomogram,
internal
external
implemented.
ROC
curve
triglyceride-glucose
(TyG)
index
effective
predictor
[area
under
(AUC)
=
0.694]
exhibited
best
indices.
Based
independent
factors
regression,
[including
age,
gender,
hypertension,
TyG,
stress
hyperglycemia
(SHR),
neutrophil-to-lymphocyte
(NLR)]
successfully
constructed
validated
good
(AUCs/C-indexes
>
0.70
for
all).
developed
reliable
predicting
model
robust
offered
simple
yet
individualized
approach
Online Türk Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
10(1), P. 76 - 81
Published: March 10, 2025
Objective:
Neutrophil
lymphocyte
ratio
(NLR)
and
platelet
(PLR)
are
inflammatory
markers
associated
with
poor
prognoses.
Non-dipper
hypertension
(HT)
is
linked
to
a
higher
risk
for
cardiovascular
events.
This
study
aims
investigate
the
association
between
NLR
PLR
in
geriatric
patients
dipper
non-dipper
HT.
Materials
Methods:
A
total
of
124
HT
were
included
study.
Based
on
ambulatory
blood
pressure
monitoring,
categorized
into
two
groups:
non-dippers
(n=62,
Group
1)
dippers
2).
calculated
by
dividing
absolute
neutrophil
counts,
respectively,
count.
Results:
There
no
significant
differences
sex,
age,
chronic
conditions
smoking
groups
(p>0.005).
The
was
1.96±0.66
group
1
1.67±0.68
2
(p:0.005).
146±42.2
115±34.2
(p:0.001).
significantly
compared
(p
Frontiers in Oncology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: March 18, 2025
Evidence
on
the
association
between
neutrophil-to-lymphocyte
ratio
(NLR)
and
all-cause
cardiovascular
disease
(CVD)
mortality
in
adults
with
cancer
is
limited.
This
study
aimed
to
examine
relationship
NLR
CVD
cancer.
A
retrospective
cohort
included
2,639
patients
U.S.
from
NHANES
dataset
(2005-2018),
collecting
demographic,
laboratory,
data.
Multivariable
Cox
regression
analysis,
subgroup
analysis
restricted
cubic
spline
analyses
assessed
associations
outcomes.
During
a
median
follow-up
of
77
months,
713
(27.0%)
deaths
occurred,
including
149
(5.6%)
CVD.
revealed
that
high
NLR,
treated
as
continuous
variable,
was
significantly
correlated
increased
(HR,
1.09;
95%
CI,
1.05-1.12;
p
<
0.001)
1.12;
1.05-1.19;
0.001).
Meanwhile,
when
evaluating
categorical
adjusted
hazard
ratios
(HR)
for
quartiles
Q2
(1.6-2.2),
Q3
(2.2-3),
Q4
(>3)
were
1.06
(95%
CI:
0.83-1.34,
=
0.062),
1.12
0.89-1.42,
0.334),
1.30
1.04-1.63,
0.021),
respectively,
compared
individuals
lower
quartile
Q1
(≤1.6).
In
terms
mortality,
HR
values
Q2,
Q3,
0.92
0.50-1.69,
1.24
0.71-12.19,
1.76
1.04-2.97,
0.034),
those
Subgroup
showed
similar
patterns
(all
p-values
interaction
>
0.05).
Kaplan-Meier
indicated
survival
rates
higher
RCS
suggested
positive
linear
mortality.
Elevated
linked
risks
among
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: March 19, 2025
The
immune
response
plays
a
vital
role
in
the
development
of
cardiovascular
diseases
(CVDs).
As
crucial
component
innate
system,
neutrophils
are
involved
initial
inflammatory
following
injury,
thereby
inducing
subsequent
damage
and
promoting
recovery.
Neutrophils
exert
their
functional
effects
tissues
through
various
mechanisms,
including
activation
formation
neutrophil
extracellular
traps
(NETs).
Once
activated,
recruited
to
site
where
they
release
mediators
cytokines.
This
study
discusses
main
mechanisms
associated
with
activity
proposes
potential
new
therapeutic
targets.
In
this
review,
we
systematically
summarize
diverse
phenotypes
disease
regulatory
different
modes
cell
death,
focus
on
relevance
CVDs,
atherosclerosis,
acute
coronary
syndrome,
myocardial
ischemia/reperfusion
hypertension,
atrial
fibrillation,
heart
failure,
viral
myocarditis.
Finally,
also
emphasize
preclinical/clinical
translational
significance
neutrophil-targeted
strategies.
BMC Public Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: March 21, 2025
Hypertension
is
a
prevalent
chronic
disease
affecting
over
1.2
billion
people
worldwide,
representing
major
modifiable
risk
factor
for
cardiovascular
diseases.
The
Waist-to-Height
Ratio
(WHtR)
and
Triglyceride
to
High-Density
Lipoprotein
Cholesterol
(TG/HDL-C)
ratio
are
established
metabolic
indicators
linked
the
of
Recently,
Cardiometabolic
Index
(CMI),
combining
WHtR
TG/HDL-C
ratios,
has
been
proposed
provide
comprehensive
assessment
health.
This
study
investigates
association
between
CMI
hypertension
using
data
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES).
utilized
NHANES
nine
cycles
spanning
2001
2018,
encompassing
20,049
participants
aged
20.
Exclusions
were
made
individuals
with
incomplete
or
data,
pregnant
women.
was
calculated
by
multiplying
ratio.
defined
according
American
Heart
Association
guidelines.
relationship
evaluated
multivariate
logistic
regression
analyses,
additional
subgroup
analyses
conducted
based
on
demographic
factors.
Nonlinear
relationships
analyzed
smoothing
curve
fitting
techniques.
identified
significant
positive
correlation
risk,
an
increase
one
unit
in
associated
9%
heightened
(OR:
1.09,
95%
CI:
1.05,
1.13).
remained
across
various
subgroups.
A
nonlinear
observed,
critical
threshold
2.64.
Below
this
threshold,
higher
values
progressively
prevalence
hypertension,
whereas
beyond
further
increases
did
not
significantly
correlate
elevated
hypertension.
demonstrates
that
may
serve
as
valuable
tool
early
screening
assessment,
particularly
identifying
at
before
reaching
threshold.
These
results
underscore
importance
addressing
health
prevention
management
Future
research
should
focus
longitudinal
studies
establish
causality,
explore
clinical
utility
screening,
examine
its
applicability
diverse
populations.
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: March 21, 2025
We
conducted
our
study
to
investigate
the
relationships
between
hyperemesis
gravidarum
(HEG)
and
inflammatory
markers
such
as
neutrophil-to-lymphocyte
ratio
(NLR),
platelet-to-lymphocyte
(PLR),
monocyte-to-lymphocyte
(MLR).
A
total
of
150
pregnant
women
diagnosed
with
HEG
controls
were
included
in
study.
The
data
analysed
demographic
variables,
complete
blood
count
results,
urinary
ketonuria
levels.
found
that
NLR,
PLR
MLR
significantly
greater
patients
than
(p
<
0.05),
indicating
a
potential
role
systemic
inflammation
pathophysiology
HEG.
Receiver
operating
characteristic
(ROC)
analysis
revealed
these
had
moderate
discriminative
power,
suggesting
their
utility
adjunctive
diagnostic
tools
clinical
settings.
However,
no
correlation
was
severity
ketonuria.
can
be
used
indicators
result
process
BMC Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: March 31, 2025
Depression
is
intricately
correlated
with
systemic
inflammatory
responses.
The
Inflammatory
Burden
Index
(IBI)
has
recently
been
introduced
as
a
comprehensive
metric
for
evaluating
inflammation.
This
study
aims
to
explore
the
correlation
between
IBI
and
depression
in
general
population.
cross-sectional
was
designed
analyze
data
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
during
period
1999
2018.
formulated
C-reactive
protein×neutrophils/lymphocytes.
prevalence
of
explored
through
multivariate
logistic
regression
analyses,
well
subgroup,
interaction,
restricted
cubic
spline
(RCS)
sensitivity
analyses.
A
total
14,557
subjects
were
included
this
study,
whom,
1231
(8.5%)
had
depression.
According
RCS
significantly
linearly
positive
observed
[odds
ratio
(OR)
=
1.03,
95%
confidence
intervals
(CI):
1.01,
1.05,
P
0.007].
Subjects
third
tertile
exhibited
higher
depression,
40.0%
affected,
compared
those
first
(P
<
0.001).
consistently
across
all
subgroups
stratified
analysis
(all
interaction
>
0.05).
After
analyses
excluding
participants
upper
lower
2.5%
IBI,
remained
stable
(OR
1.08;
95%CI,
1.15,
These
findings
indicate
American
adults.
Further
large-scale
prospective
studies
are
still
needed
role