Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(6), P. e27935 - e27935
Published: March 1, 2024
ObjectivesThis
study
was
aimed
at
analyzing
the
burden
and
trend
of
Alzheimer's
disease
other
dementias
attributed
to
smoking
(SADD)
in
Belt
Road
Initiative
(BRI)
countries
during
1990–2019.MethodsData
from
The
2019
Global
Burden
Disease
Study
used
extract
information
on
SADD
terms
numbers
age-standardized
rate
mortality
(ASMR)
disability-adjusted
life
years
(ASDALR)
BRI
for
1990–2019.
average
annual
percent
change
(AAPC)
analyze
temporal
trends
ASDALR
1990
final
decade
by
Joinpoint
regression
analysis.ResultsThe
DALYs
were
highest
China,
India,
Russian
Federation
Lebanon,
Montenegro
Bosnia,
Herzegovina
2019.
From
2019,
China
had
increased
55.50/105
66.18/105,
but
decreased
2010
while
that
India
declined
32.84/105
29.35/105,
showed
fastest
increase
Federation,
with
AAPC
1.97%
(95%
confidence
interval
[CI]:
1.77%,
2.16%),
decline
Sri
Lanka,
−2.69%
CI:
2.79%,
−2.59%).
ASMR
a
substantial
1990–2019
both
globally
different
socio-demographic
index
(SDI)
regions
(all
P
<
0.05,
except
high-middle-SDI
region).
Compared
rates
males,
females
significantly
greater
20
countries(all
0.05).
In
age
group
20–54
years,
decreasing
only
13
members
low-SDI
region
0.05).ConclusionUnder
premise
eliminating
differences,
mobilizing
resources
country
itself,
organization,
will
help
reduce
global
achieve
healthy
sustainable
development.
Journal of Global Health,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Nov. 29, 2023
We
aimed
to
determine
the
incidence
and
disability-adjusted
life-years
(DALYs)
of
neurological
disorders
worldwide
from
1990
2019.We
obtained
age-standardised
DALY
rates
in
204
countries
territories
2019
Global
Burden
Disease
(GBD)
database.
determined
trends
stratified
by
age,
sex,
region,
country,
Social
Development
Index
(SDI)
risk
factors
contributing
DALYs
associated
with
these
disorders.The
largest
increases
1990-2019
occurred
four
regions
(East
Asia:
estimated
annual
percentage
change
(EAPC)
=
0.19,
tropical
Latin
America:
EAPC
0.07,
Southern
0.03,
Western
Europe:
0.03)
three
(China:
0.20,
Ecuador:
0.13,
Italy:
0.13).
observed
for
Parkinson
disease,
idiopathic
epilepsy,
bipolar
disorder,
Alzheimer
disease
other
dementias.
High-SDI
showed
highest
depression,
motor
neuron
disorders.There
is
a
need
control
increase
East
Asia,
America,
Europe,
particularly
China,
Ecuador,
Italy.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: March 12, 2024
Abstract
Developing
diagnostics
and
treatments
for
neurodegenerative
diseases
(NDs)
is
challenging
due
to
multifactorial
pathogenesis
that
progresses
gradually.
Advanced
in
vitro
systems
recapitulate
patient-like
pathophysiology
are
emerging
as
alternatives
conventional
animal-based
models.
In
this
review,
we
explore
the
interconnected
pathogenic
features
of
different
types
ND,
discuss
general
strategy
modelling
NDs
using
a
microfluidic
chip,
introduce
organoid-on-a-chip
next
advanced
relevant
model.
Lastly,
overview
how
these
models
being
applied
academic
industrial
drug
development.
The
integration
chips,
stem
cells,
biotechnological
devices
promises
provide
valuable
insights
biomedical
research
developing
diagnostic
therapeutic
solutions
NDs.
Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
103(46), P. e40412 - e40412
Published: Nov. 15, 2024
While
there
is
ample
evidence
indicating
an
increased
occurrence
of
general
neurological
conditions
among
individuals
with
diabetes,
has
been
limited
exploration
into
the
cause-and-effect
connection
between
type
2
diabetes
(T2D)
and
specific
disorders,
including
like
carpal
tunnel
syndrome
Bell’s
palsy.
We
used
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
approach
to
investigate
causal
effects
T2D
on
67
diseases.
primarily
utilized
inverse-variance
weighted
method
for
analysis,
also
employed
median
MR-Egger
methods
in
our
study.
To
detect
correct
potential
outliers,
MR-PRESSO
analysis
was
used.
Heterogeneity
assessed
using
Cochrane
Q-values.
The
MR
analyses
found
a
possible
relationship
risk
increase
8
diseases
at
suggestive
level
(
P
<
.05).
Notably,
positive
findings
that
met
false
discovery
rate
threshold,
nerve,
nerve
root,
plexus
disorders
(odds
ratio
[OR]
=
1.11;
95%
confidence
interval
[CI]
1.08–1.15);
(OR
1.05;
CI
1.03–1.07)
1.10;
1.05–1.16)
were
identified.
Our
affirm
association
certain
disorders.
Frontiers in Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Jan. 24, 2025
Background
Chronic
diseases
are
a
major
cause
of
death,
contributing
significantly
to
the
global
disease
burden.
The
growing
aging
population
and
chronic
burden
in
China
Japan
have
substantial
impact
on
health
outcomes.
Dietary
factors,
as
key
modifiable
elements,
particularly
important.
Therefore,
we
aimed
analyze
compare
dietary
factors
develop
measures
reduce
this
Methods
According
WHO
classification
diseases,
selected
cardiovascular
neoplasms,
diabetes
for
analysis.
We
collected
relevant
data
from
GBD
database,
described
analyzed
by
age,
gender,
year,
created
bar
trend
charts.
conducted
comparative
analysis
influencing
these
three
generating
heatmaps.
joinpoint
model
was
used
time
trends
1990
2021.
Results
From
2021,
neoplasms
declined
varying
degrees,
while
continued
increase.
main
risk
factor
is
high
red
meat
diet,
high-sodium
especially
China.
In
addition,
consumption
appears
serve
protective
both
Chinese
Japanese
populations.
Regarding
diabetes,
associated
with
whereas
characterized
high-processed
diet.
Conclusion
By
comparing
related
Japan,
study
proposes
strategies
national
healthy
diets,
such
reducing
sodium,
processed
meat,
intake
increasing
whole
grains,
vegetables,
fruit
intake.
attention
should
be
given
status
elderly,
along
targeted
education
initiatives.
Frontiers in Oncology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
Colorectal
cancer
(CRC)
ranks
among
the
highest
in
incidence
and
mortality
rates
globally.
A
significant
portion
of
cases
deaths
can
be
attributed
to
modifiable
risk
factors,
with
smoking,
alcohol
use,
high
body
mass
index
(BMI)
being
three
most
prominent.
However,
impact
these
factors
on
across
regions,
genders,
age
groups
remains
insufficiently
characterized.
Utilizing
data
from
Global
Burden
Disease
(GBD)
study
2019,
restrictive
cubic
splines
(RCS)
quantile
regression
analyses
are
applied
explore
relationship
between
Socio-Demographic
Index
(SDI)
ASMR
or
ASDR.
Additionally,
gender
differences,
changes
different
SDI
levels,
group
trends
BMI
over
30-year
period
analyzed.
The
Bayesian
age-period-cohort
(BAPC)
model
is
employed
predict
2020
2030,
aiming
epidemiological
sociodemographic
transitions
disease
burden
BMI.
In
number
colorectal
globally
attributable
as
consumption,
obesity
increased
142,931,
52,495,
85,882
respectively,
collectively
accounting
for
approximately
one-third
all
cancer-related
deaths.
Notably,
there
an
upward
trend
early-onset
associated
factors.
To
reduce
cancer,
it
recommended
enhance
health
education,
promote
smoking
cessation
moderation,
increase
coverage
participation
screening,
which
crucial
lowering
rates.
These
findings
vital
development
public
policies
intervention
measures
global
burden.
They
provide
guidance
prevention
worldwide.
The Journal of Headache and Pain,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(1)
Published: March 10, 2025
In
recent
years,
headache
diseases
have
spread
throughout
the
world,
causing
great
suffering
and
even
severe
disability
to
patients,
increasing
burden
on
health
care
systems.
However,
studies
of
specific
regions
are
rare.
The
purpose
our
study
is
comprehensively
analyze
current
situation
trends
in
Asia
between
1990
2021,
provide
details
Asia,
scientific
data
support
development
strategies.
Data
from
Global
Burden
Disease
(GBD)
2021
database
were
used
calculate
incidence,
prevalence
disability-adjusted
life
years
(DALYs)
disorders
2021.
Differences
ages,
sexes
countries
also
assessed,
we
evaluated
correlation
epidemiological
sociodemographic
indices
(SDIs).
there
approximately
683,514,637
cases
migraine
Asia.
Meanwhile,
now
1,130,221,326
associated
with
tension-type
(TTH)
Specifically,
age-standardized
DALYs
(ASDR)
[607
per
100,000
people
(95%
UI:
70
−
1,363)]
for
highest
Southeast
ASDR
[422
86–938)]
was
lowest
high-income
Asia-Pacific
region.
[67
18–236)]
TTH
Central
[43
13–141)]
East
addition,
women
key
population
prevalence.
negative
positive
correlations
SDI,
respectively.
Headache
pose
a
serious
threat
quality
safety
patients
society,
this
impact
will
continue
grow.
Our
findings
suggest
that
active
public
awareness,
improved
guidelines,
better
disease
management
necessary
expand
healthcare
system's
attention
disorders,
thereby
gain
greater
advantage
combating
future.
The Journal of Headache and Pain,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(1)
Published: April 1, 2025
Abstract
Background
Migraine
with
aura
(MA)
is
a
hallmark
feature
of
CADASIL,
hereditary
small-vessel
disease
caused
by
NOTCH3
mutations.
While
MA
prevalent
in
its
underlying
mechanisms
remain
unclear,
and
the
links
observed
can
be
questioned
or
debated.
This
study
examined
prevalence,
clinical
characteristics,
pathophysiology
patients
CADASIL.
Methods
Clinical
experimental
data
were
reviewed
to
assess
sex
differences,
pathophysiological
insights
from
CADASIL
models
confirm
indisputable
between
migraine
this
unique
genetic
model
cerebral
small
vessel
disease.
Results
was
10–20
times
more
than
general
population,
frequent
atypical
prolonged
auras.
The
altered
distribution
delayed
onset
suggest
disease-specific
mechanisms.
Experimental
also
revealed
heightened
susceptibility
cortical
spreading
depression
(CSD)
preclinical
models,
linked
greater
fragility
maintaining
ionic
homeostasis.
Conclusion
high
prevalence
distinct
features,
as
well
obtained
at
level,
strongly
support
causal
relationship
mediated
neurovascular
dysfunction
Accumulating
condition
sheds
new
light
on
much-debated
cerebrovascular
diseases.
Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Aug. 21, 2024
Introduction
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD),
a
major
cause
of
dementia
globally,
imposes
significant
societal
and
personal
costs.
This
review
explores
the
efficacy
physical
exercise
as
non-pharmacological
intervention
to
mitigate
impacts
AD.
Methods
draws
on
recent
studies
that
investigate
effects
neuroinflammation
neuronal
enhancement
in
individuals
with
Results
Consistent
alters
neuroinflammatory
pathways,
enhances
cognitive
functions,
bolsters
brain
health
among
AD
patients.
It
favorably
influences
activation
states
microglia
astrocytes,
fortifies
integrity
blood-brain
barrier,
attenuates
gut
inflammation
associated
These
changes
are
substantial
improvements
performance
indicators.
Discussion
The
findings
underscore
potential
integrating
into
comprehensive
management
strategies.
Emphasizing
necessity
for
further
research,
this
advocates
refinement
regimens
maximize
their
enduring
benefits
decelerating
progression