BMC Cardiovascular Disorders,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Dec. 30, 2024
Ischemic
stroke
is
a
major
contributor
to
global
morbidity
and
mortality,
particularly
in
critically
ill
patients
intensive
care
units
(ICUs).
While
advances
management
have
improved
outcomes,
predicting
mortality
remains
challenging
due
the
involvement
of
complex
metabolic
cardiovascular
factors.
The
triglyceride-glucose
(TyG)
index,
marker
for
insulin
resistance,
has
gained
attention
its
potential
predict
adverse
outcomes
patients.
Furthermore,
TyG-BMI
which
combines
TyG
with
body
mass
index
(BMI),
may
offer
more
comprehensive
measure
by
accounting
obesity-related
burden.
However,
comparative
impact
these
indices
on
short-
long-term
among
ischemic
unclear.
This
retrospective
cohort
study
analyzed
data
from
Medical
Information
Mart
Intensive
Care
IV
(MIMIC-IV
3.0)
database,
including
1,334
were
divided
into
four
groups
based
quartiles,
respectively.
Cox
proportional
hazards
models
employed
assess
association
30-day,
90-day,
180-day,
1-year
all-cause
(ACM).
Kaplan-Meier
survival
analysis
was
used
compare
rates
across
different
levels.
We
utilized
restricted
cubic
splines
(RCS)
examine
between
TyG,
specified
outcomes.
establish
logistic
regression
time
periods,
corresponding
Receiver
Operating
Characteristic
(ROC)
curves
generated.
show
that
Higher
levels
associated
significantly
increased
risk
at
all
points,
highest
quartile
exhibiting
greatest
risk.
Conversely,
having
lower
level
faced
heightened
ACM.
RCS
results
demonstrated
did
not
exhibit
statistically
significant
nonlinear
relationship
points.
observed
mortality.
From
ROC
curve,
it
can
be
performs
better
short-term
demonstrates
superior
performance
revealed
while
alone
strong
predictor
enhances
ability
finding
suggests
both
serve
as
valuable
predictors
differences
various
follow-up
periods.
Based
distinct
characteristics
two
indicators,
future
research
should
focus
selective
integration
clinical
assessment
models,
tailored
profiles
ICU.
approach
could
enhance
precision
stratification
optimize
patient
strategies.
Anatolian Current Medical Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
7(2), P. 253 - 260
Published: March 21, 2025
Aims:
The
aim
of
this
study
is
to
retrospectively
evaluate
the
impact
triglyceride-glucose
(TyG)
index
on
mortality
and
length
stay
in
septic
patients
a
tertiary
intensive
care
unit.
Methods:
This
retrospective,
descriptive
cohort
diagnosed
with
sepsis.
involved
208
patients.
primary
was
assess
prognostic
value
TyG
for
predicting
at
28
days
following
hospital
admission
these
In
addition,
evaluated
ICU
all-cause
as
endpoint,
secondary
endpoints
encompassing
stay.
Results:
among
sepsis
assessed
using
ROC
curve
analysis.
analysis
yielded
an
area
under
(AUC)
0.798
(95%
confidence
interval:
0.729–0.867,
p
Frontiers in Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: April 9, 2025
Non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD)
represents
a
major
public
health
issue,
especially
among
individuals
diagnosed
with
Type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM),
where
its
prevalence
can
reach
up
to
70%.
This
research
examines
the
relationship
between
Healthy
Eating
Index
2020
(HEI-2020)
and
individual
components
occurrence
of
NAFLD
in
T2DM
patients,
while
also
investigating
potential
mediating
effects
various
metabolic
indicators.
Data
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
spanning
2007
2018
were
utilized.
cross-section
study
included
1,770
who
divided
into
non-NAFLD
groups
using
Fatty
Liver
as
diagnostic
tool.
The
HEI-2020,
which
assesses
diet
quality,
was
computed
based
on
24-h
dietary
recall
data.
Key
indicators
such
triglyceride-glucose
(TyG)
index,
score
(MS),
mean
arterial
pressure,
uric
acid
levels,
total
cholesterol
evaluated.
findings
indicated
that
higher
HEI-2020
scores
associated
lower
likelihood
(odds
ratio
0.978,
95%
confidence
interval:
0.959-0.998),
strongest
inverse
associations
observed
top
quartiles
quality.
Whole
fruits,
greens
beans,
saturated
fat
crucial
factors.
Mediation
analysis
demonstrated
TyG
index
MS
accounted
for
5.11
36.94%
NAFLD,
respectively.
Greater
adherence
is
partially
this
association.
Enhancing
particularly
by
increasing
consumption
whole
fruits
reducing
intake,
may
be
important
managing
function
vulnerable
population.
BMC Oral Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: April 13, 2025
It
has
been
reported
that
periodontitis
was
a
risk
factor
for
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD).
The
aim
of
this
study
is
to
investigate
the
impact
on
all-cause
and
cause-specific
mortality
MASLD
patients.
We
included
11,019
individuals
with
(MASLD)
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey.
Multivariable
Cox
proportional
hazards
models
were
utilized
analyze
estimated
hazard
ratios
(HRs)
95%
confidence
intervals
(CIs)
among
participants
different
periods
status.
Additionally,
we
employed
restricted
cubic
splines
(RCS)
curves
explore
dose-response
relationship
between
clinical
attachment
level
(CAL)
pocket
probing
depth
(PPD)
rates.
Finally,
series
sensitivity
analyses
stratification
conducted
test
reliability
robustness
results.
In
study,
moderate
severe
significantly
increased
(HR
1.29,
CI
1.08-1.55;
P
=
0.003)
cardiovascular
(CVD)-related
1.41,
1.10-1.79;
0.006)
participants.
However,
no
significant
effects
periodontal
statuses
cancer
observed
A
nationwide
large-sample
longitudinal
indicated
patients
experienced
higher
CVD-related
rates
compared
those
or
mild
periodontitis.
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: April 30, 2025
The
coronary
slow
flow
phenomenon
(CSFP)
represents
a
common
condition
in
patients
with
ischemia
and
non-obstructive
artery
disease
(INOCA).
triglyceride-glucose
index
(TyG)
relative
modified
indices
have
been
established
to
be
associated
CSFP.
However,
comparison
of
the
clinical
value
TyG
its
predicting
CSFP
has
not
evaluated.
INOCA
were
retrospectively
enrolled.
According
corrected
TIMI
counts,
divided
into
group
non-CSFP
group.
A
total
4,627
enrolled
our
study.
Among
them,
69
group,
while
586
Demographic,
risk
factors,
laboratory
results,
including
indices,
compared
between
two
groups.
prognostic
was
using
area
under
curve
(AUC).
Most
demographic
factors
comparable.
For
CSFP,
more
likely
chronic
kidney
(CKD)
(39.13%
vs.
20.31%,
p
<
0.001)
less
anti-diabetic
therapy
(14.49%
27.13%,
=
0.023).
also
had
higher
body
weight
(BMI)
(p
0.001),
levels
uric
acid
(UA),
triglyceride
(TG)
0.017),
cholesterol
(TC)
0.016)
low-density
lipoprotein
(LDL-C)
0.006),
homocysteine
0.002).
Both
TyG-WC,
TyG-BMI
demonstrated
independently
multi-variable
logistic
analysis
after
adjusting
other
co-variables.Further
receiver
operating
characteristic
(ROC)
that
TyG-WC
showed
best
performance
indices.
Subgroup
revealed
predictive
consistent
different
subgroups
except
better
male
female
patients,
CONCLUSIONS:
Our
investigation
reveals
TyG,
independent
for
than
Systematic Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: May 1, 2025
In
recent
years,
endocan
has
emerged
as
a
potential
biomarker
in
various
medical
conditions.
This
multifaceted
molecule,
involved
key
processes
such
inflammation
and
endothelial
dysfunction,
shown
promise
predicting
disease
progression
therapeutic
response
across
spectrum
of
pathologies.
However,
the
heterogeneity
studies
complexity
endocan's
role
different
diseases
necessitate
comprehensive
review.
umbrella
review
aimed
to
systematically
synthesize
evaluate
evidence
from
multiple
meta-analyses,
offering
view
effectiveness
predictive
diseases.
An
extensive
search
was
carried
out
on
March
12,
2024,
using
following
four
databases:
PubMed,
Scopus,
Web
Science,
Cochrane
Library.
The
goal
identify
meta-analyses
that
assess
efficacy.
pooled
effect
size
its
95%
confidence
interval
were
taken
each
discovered
meta-analysis.
Furthermore,
power
analyses
performed
robustness
dependability
results.
additional
GRADE
assessment
gauge
epidemiological
reliability
findings.
final
analysis,
12
included
current
results
showed
there
is
significant
correlation
between
higher
level
COVID-19
(SMD:
1.40,
CI
0.21-2.58,
P
=
0.02),
followed
by
chronic
kidney
1.34,
0.20
2.48,
<
0.01),
obstructive
sleep
apnea
1.30,
1.06-1.54,
diabetes
mellitus
1.00,
0.81
1.19,
coronary
artery
0.99,
0.58-1.39,
hypertension
0.91,
0.44-1.38,
preeclampsia
0.37,
0.13-0.62,
0.01).
Endocan
highly
promising
with
considerable
Its
relevance
spans
critical
areas
COVID-19,
disease,
apnea,
mellitus,
preeclampsia.
broad
applicability
highlights
value
improving
diagnostic
accuracy
enhancing
our
understanding
these
Clinically,
incorporating
testing
could
aid
early
detection,
monitoring
progression,
refining
patient
management,
particularly
for
high-risk
populations.
research
needed
fully
specificity,
sensitivity,
overall
clinical
utility,
paving
way
integration
into
routine
healthcare
practices
enabling
more
precise,
individualized
treatment
strategies.