BMC Endocrine Disorders,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Dec. 18, 2024
Abstract
Objective
Infertility
is
associated
with
obesity.
The
Body
Roundness
Index
(BRI)
a
body
measurement
index
related
to
obesity
that
more
accurately
assesses
and
visceral
fat
levels.
However,
the
relationship
between
BRI
infertility
remains
unclear.
Therefore,
this
study
aims
determine
infertility.
Methods
This
utilized
data
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
2013
2018
included
3,528
women
aged
18–45
years.
Multivariate
logistic
regression
was
employed
investigate
association
Restricted
cubic
spline
(RCS)
analysis
explored
linear
or
non-linear
Interaction
analyses
were
conducted
on
subgroups
validate
findings.
To
verify
robustness
of
results,
we
performed
several
sensitivity
analyses,
including
propensity
score
matching(PSM)
multiple
imputations
for
missing
data.
Furthermore,
predictive
capabilities
various
anthropometric
indices—including
BRI,
weight-adjusted
waist
(WWI),
mass
(BMI),
weight—on
incidence
assessed
using
Receiver
Operating
Characteristic
(ROC)
curve
analysis.
Results
There
significant
positive
After
adjusting
covariates,
each
unit
increase
in
there
12%
probability
(
P
<
0.001).
correlation
persisted
when
categorized
into
quartiles.
Moreover,
as
increased,
trend
towards
higher
prevalence
dose-response
indicated
infertility,
risk.
subgroup
imputations.
ROC
revealed
had
superior
capability
compared
traditional
indices,
an
area
under
(AUC)
0.618
(95%
CI,
0.588–0.648).
Conclusion
results
show
strong
Clinical
trial
number
Not
Applicable.
Lipids in Health and Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: April 10, 2024
Obesity
refers
to
a
significant
contributor
the
development
of
obstructive
sleep
apnea
(OSA).
Early
prediction
OSA
usually
leads
better
treatment
outcomes,
and
this
study
aims
employ
novel
metabolic
markers,
visceral
adiposity
index
(VAI),
lipid
accumulation
product
(LAP)
evaluate
relationship
OSA.
BMC Urology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
Benign
prostatic
hyperplasia
(BPH)
and
its
related
lower
urinary
tract
symptoms
(LUTS)
are
commonly
observed
among
aging
males
have
a
substantial
effect
on
quality
of
life.
Metabolic
syndrome,
with
specific
focus
obesity,
is
believed
to
play
role
in
the
development
BPH.
This
study
intends
explore
relationship
between
several
obesity-related
metrics,
including
Chinese
Visceral
Adiposity
Index
(CVAI),
LUTS/BPH
within
national
cohort
men.
Data
from
China
Health
Retirement
Longitudinal
Study
(CHARLS)
2015
were
analyzed,
encompassing
sample
5,735
male
participants
aged
45
older.
Eight
indices—namely
Body
mass
index
(BMI),
Waist-height
ratio
(WHtR),
Triglyceride-glucose.BMI
(TyG.BMI),
TyG.
Waist
circumference
(TyG.WC),
TyG.WHtR,
CVAI,
adiposity
(VAI),
A
body
shape
(ABSI)—were
examined.
Logistic
regression
models,
adjusted
for
potential
confounders,
utilized
evaluate
associations
these
indices
LUTS
or
The
predictive
capabilities
further
assessed
using
receiver
operating
curves
(ROC).
Among
participants,
718
(12.5%)
diagnosed
LUTS/BPH.
All
significantly
higher
group
compared
healthy
group.
CVAI
demonstrated
highest
ability
LUTS/BPH,
an
area
under
curve
(AUC)
0.58.
highlighted
nonlinear
indices,
CVAI.
underscores
significant
association
visceral
fat,
as
measured
by
risk
emerged
most
effective
predictor
evaluated,
suggesting
utility
identifying
individuals
at
Further
prospective
studies
needed
confirm
findings
elucidate
underlying
mechanisms.
Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia Bulimia and Obesity,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(1)
Published: May 6, 2024
Abstract
Background
The
prevalence
of
obesity,
a
chronic
disease,
is
increasing,
and
obesity
now
considered
global
epidemic.
Eye
diseases
are
also
increasing
worldwide
have
serious
repercussions
on
quality
life
as
well
increasingly
high
costs
for
the
community.
relationships
between
ocular
pathologies
not
yet
clarified
pathologically
homogeneous:
they
seem
to
be
somehow
linked
excess
body
fat,
especially
distribution
adipose
tissue
its
ectopic
deposits.
Purpose
Our
objective
was
examine
associations
anthropometric
indices,
including
mass
index
(BMI),
waist
circumference
(WC),
waist/hip
ratio
(WHR),
risk
most
widespread
eye
diseases,
with
particular
attention
given
significant
metabolic
mechanisms.
Methods
This
article
provides
narrative
overview
effect
measurements
fat
prevalent
diseases.
We
used
MEDLINE/PubMed,
CINAHL,
EMBASE,
Cochrane
Library
databases
from
1984
2024.
In
addition,
we
hand-searched
references
retrieved
articles
explored
number
related
websites.
A
total
153
publications
were
considered.
Results
There
evidence
that
associated
several
Waist
(WC)
(WHR)
been
observed
stronger
positive
than
BMI.
Conclusions
Obesity
must
factor
diseases;
hence,
multidisciplinary
multidimensional
approach
treating
which
affects
health,
important.
prevention
treatment
lifestyle
factors,
diet
physical
activity,
weight
changes,
both
loss
gain,
should
overlooked.
Level
V
review.
Lipids in Health and Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Oct. 10, 2024
Abdominal
obesity,
a
significant
risk
factor
for
the
progression
of
diabetic
retinopathy
(DR),
may
lead
to
improved
visual
outcomes
through
early
assessment.
This
study
aims
evaluate
any
potential
associations
between
DR
and
novel
lipid
metabolism
markers,
including
Atherogenic
Index
Plasma
(AIP),
Visceral
Adiposity
(VAI),
Lipid
Accumulation
Product
(LAP).
BMC Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: March 11, 2025
The
relationship
between
obesity
and
mental
health
has
attracted
attention.
However,
large
sample
studies
on
the
visceral
fat
depression
are
lacking.
This
study
aimed
to
explore
by
using
adiposity
index
(VAI)
lipid
accumulation
product
(LAP).
Additionally,
it
sought
potential
mediating
role
of
sleep
duration
in
these
associations.
data
used
current
cross-sectional
investigation
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
spanning
2005
2020,
including
19,659
participants.
Depression
was
measured
nine-item
Patient
Questionnaire.
Weighted
multivariable
regression
analysis
evaluate
correlation
VAI
LAP
with
depression.
non-linear
determined
smooth
curve
fitting
threshold
effect
analysis.
mediation
performed
investigate
duration.
stability
assessed
through
sensitivity
were
closely
related
In
fully
adjusted
model,
highest
quartile
increased
association
52%
(OR
=
1.52,
95%
CI
1.20–1.92,
P
<
0.001)
51%
1.51,
1.19–1.91,
0.001),
respectively,
compared
lowest
quartile.
Specific
saturation
effects
for
VAI,
LAP,
identified
smoothed
fitting,
inflection
points
3.81
98.55,
respectively.
revealed
that
5.1%
2.8%
associations
mediated
results
showed
interactions
hypertension
cardiovascular
disease
(P
0.05).
associated
US
adults.
non-linear,
which
may
be
highlights
as
valuable
tools
prevention
management