Environmental Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
267, P. 120742 - 120742
Published: Dec. 31, 2024
Previous
studies
have
demonstrated
associations
of
persistent
organic
pollutants
(POPs)
with
sex-related
hormones;
however,
findings
were
inconsistent.
Sex-specific
impacts
and
pathways
through
which
adiposity
influences
are
not
completely
understood.
We
sought
to
evaluate
sex-specific
POPs
serum
concentration
hormones
explore
may
modify
associations.
studied
1073
men
716
postmenopausal
women
participating
in
the
"Persistent
Organic
Pollutants,
Endogenous
Hormones,
Diabetes
Latinos"
ancillary
study
is
a
subcohort
"Hispanic
Community
Health
Study/Study
Latinos."
use
baseline
examination
data
collected
from
2008
2011
investigate
between
eight
organochlorine
pesticides
(OCPs),
five
polychlorinated
biphenyls
(PCB)
groups,
sum
polybrominated
diphenyl
ethers
biphenyl
153
on
sex
hormone
binding
globulin
(SHBG)
various
levels.
examined
cross-sectionally
using
linear
logistic
regression
models
adjusted
for
complex
survey
design
confounders.
PCBs
select
OCPs
associated
increased
SHBG
decreased
estradiol
(E2)
and/or
bioavailable
E2
men.
For
instance,
per
quartile
increase
concentrations
∑PCBs
oxychlordane
levels
(β
=
-6.36
pmol/L;
95%
CI:
10.7,-2.02
β
-5.08
8.11,-2.05)
-4.48
7.22,-1.73
-4.23
6.17,-2.28),
respectively,
men,
7.25
nmol/L;
CI:2.02,12.8
9.42
CI:4.08,15.0),
women.
p,p'-DDT
β-HCCH,
o,p'-DDT
also
testosterone
(T)
T
(ng/dL)
Adiposity
modified
revealing
stronger
inverse
PCBs,
PBDEs,
several
LH,
SHBG,
E2,
T,
ratios
LH
FSH
those
below
median
body
mass
index
waist-to-hip
ratio.
Distinct
patterns
dysregulation
increasing
identified
post-menopausal
In
but
less
so
women,
hormones.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(1), P. 72 - 72
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
Type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM)
is
a
chronic
metabolic
disorder
that
significantly
increases
the
risk
of
cardiovascular
disease,
which
leading
cause
morbidity
and
mortality
among
diabetic
patients.
A
central
pathophysiological
mechanism
linking
T2DM
to
complications
oxidative
stress,
defined
as
an
imbalance
between
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
production
body’s
antioxidant
defenses.
Hyperglycemia
in
promotes
stress
through
various
pathways,
including
formation
advanced
glycation
end
products,
activation
protein
kinase
C,
mitochondrial
dysfunction,
polyol
pathway.
These
processes
enhance
ROS
generation,
endothelial
vascular
inflammation,
exacerbation
damage.
Additionally,
disrupts
nitric
oxide
signaling,
impairing
vasodilation
promoting
vasoconstriction,
contributes
complications.
This
review
explores
molecular
mechanisms
by
pathogenesis
disease
T2DM.
It
also
examines
potential
lifestyle
modifications,
such
dietary
changes
physical
activity,
reducing
mitigating
risks
this
high-risk
population.
Understanding
these
critical
for
developing
targeted
therapeutic
strategies
improve
outcomes
Liver International,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
45(2)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Background
Gallbladder
and
biliary
tract
cancer
(GBTC)
increasingly
aggravates
the
global
malignancy
burden.
This
study
aimed
to
evaluate
updated
condition
of
GBTC
temporal
burden
trends
inequalities
from
1990
2021.
Methods
Data
on
were
extracted
Global
Burden
Disease
(GBD)
2021
study.
Incidence,
deaths,
disability‐adjusted
life
years
(DALYs)
their
age‐standardised
rates
(ASR)
quantified
2021,
stratified
by
sex,
age
sociodemographic
index
(SDI).
The
age–period–cohort
(APC)
model
was
used
elucidate
effects
age,
period,
cohort.
Decomposition
analysis
cross‐country
inequality
evaluation
performed
assess
contributing
factors
disease
imbalance,
respectively.
Bayesian
APC
estimate
future
Results
In
incident
cases
216
768,
with
171
961
deaths
3
732
121
DALYs
lost.
From
ASR
incidence,
mortality,
decreased
slightly.
Males
showed
a
slight
increase
in
while
females
experienced
significant
decrease.
High‐income
regions,
particularly
Asia
Pacific
Latin
America,
exhibited
higher
burden,
Western
Sub‐Saharan
Africa
had
lowest.
Low
low‐middle
SDI
regions
gradual
rise
all
metrics
despite
lower
absolute
numbers.
indicated
that
incidence
tended
but
gender
differences
existed.
Besides,
deteriorating
cohort
effect
detected
amongst
individuals
born
between
1907
1917.
revealed
population
growth
primary
driver
increased
globally.
Significant
disparities
observed,
notable
decline
over
time.
Projections
slow
through
2040,
more
pronounced
decrease
females.
Conclusions
There
are
regional
GBTC.
Population
remains
major
contributor
Despite
overall
decline,
increasing
low
lower‐middle
persistent
male
highlight
need
for
targeted
interventions.
Future
efforts
should
focus
addressing
socio‐economic
reducing
risk
factors,
vulnerable
populations.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(2), P. 862 - 862
Published: Jan. 20, 2025
Vaccines
represent
an
essential
tool
for
the
prevention
of
infectious
diseases.
Upon
administration,
a
complex
interaction
occurs
between
vaccine
formulation
and
recipient’s
immune
system,
ultimately
resulting
in
protection
against
disease.
Significant
variability
exists
individual
population
responses
to
vaccination,
these
differences
remain
focus
ongoing
research.
Notably,
well-documented
factors,
such
as
age,
gender,
genetic
predisposition,
influence
responses.
In
contrast,
effects
overweight
obesity
have
not
been
thoroughly
investigated.
The
evidence
indicates
that
high
body
mass
index
(BMI)
constitutes
significant
risk
factor
infections
general,
with
adipose
tissue
playing
crucial
role
modulating
response.
Furthermore,
suboptimal
levels
seroconversion
observed
among
individuals
obesity.
This
review
provides
plausible
examination
immunity
conferred
by
various
vaccines
status,
offering
comprehensive
analysis
mechanisms
enhance
vaccination
efficiency.
Nutrition Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 103901 - 103901
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Obesity
is
a
multifactorial
disease
influenced
by
several
factors
including
poor
diet,
physical
inactivity,
and
genetic
predisposition.
In
recent
years,
the
social
environmental
context,
along
with
race/ethnicity
gender,
have
been
recognized
as
influencing
obesity
risk
beyond
traditional
factors.
This
review
aims
to
increase
knowledge
of
these
causal
determinants
their
implications
for
treatment
management
obesity,
addressing
not
only
individual
but
also
societal
sphere.
A
growing
body
evidence
emphasizes
interaction
between
environments
in
shaping
personal
behaviors
related
obesity.
Social
disparities,
such
socioeconomic
status
(income,
education,
employment),
racial/ethnic
differences,
contribute
significantly
weight
gain
from
childhood
adulthood.
These
cardiovascular
factors,
independent
clinical
demographic
variables,
may
lead
stigma
discrimination
against
those
affected.
prevention
solutions,
community
programs
national
policies,
be
more
effective
if
they
address
social,
ethnic
barriers.
Understanding
requires
comprehensive
approach
that
includes
environmental,
psychological
well
biological
causes,
help
experts
develop
interventions
tailored
diseases.
Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 10, 2025
Abstract
Aim
The
aim
of
this
study
was
to
assess
the
prevalence
body
mass
index
(BMI)
documentation
by
general
practitioners
(GPs)
in
Germany
and
identify
associated
patient
characteristics
determinants.
Materials
Methods
A
retrospective
cross‐sectional
analysis
conducted
using
data
from
IQVIA
Disease
Analyzer
database,
which
provides
anonymized
medical
over
3000
office‐based
GPs
specialists
Germany.
included
989
955
patients
aged
≥18
years
who
visited
their
GP
2023
were
categorized
based
on
whether
they
had
documented
BMI.
likelihood
BMI
assessed
across
age
group,
sex,
health
insurance
several
disorders.
Associations
analysed
multivariable
logistic
regression.
Results
recorded
for
only
10.8%
patients.
increased
with
(7.3%
≤40
13.8%
those
>70
years)
number
disorders
no
23.2%
more
than
four
disorders).
No
notable
differences
observed
between
sexes
or
insurance.
Multivariable
regression
revealed
that
older
groups
(61–70
years:
OR
=
1.46,
95%
CI:
1.43–1.49)
such
as
obesity
(OR
2.15,
2.01–2.21)
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
2.12,
2.08–2.17)
strongest
association
documentation.
Conclusions
is
not
routinely
However,
presence
increase
recording
information.
These
findings
underscore
a
need
prioritize
assessment
management
primary
care
settings
World Allergy Organization Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(3), P. 101040 - 101040
Published: March 1, 2025
BackgroundPrevious
studies
have
shown
that
high
body
mass
index
was
a
primary
risk
factor
for
asthma,
particularly
impacting
older
adults.
This
study
aimed
to
assess
the
spatial
and
temporal
trends
asthma
burden
attributable
in
adults
from
1990
2021
project
up
2050.MethodWe
extracted
data
Global
Burden
of
Disease
Study
population
aged
over
60
years
with
BMI.
Relevant
indicators
included
number
deaths,
disability-adjusted
life
years,
mortality,
rates
were
directly
standardized.
Spearman
rank
correlation
test
tested
against
Socio-demographic
Index
(SDI).
Decomposition
analysis
used
decompose
changes
according
structure,
growth,
epidemiologic
changes.
The
Bayesian
age-period-cohort
model
predict
burden.ResultsFrom
2021,
despite
downward
global
mortality
life-year
rates,
increase
by
69%
46%,
rising
43,628
cases
(95%
CI:
18,366–71
088)
1,223,969
526,972–1
945,426).
Age-standardized
more
severe
regions
lower
SDI,
such
as
Oceania.
Mortality
increased
age,
higher
observed
females
compared
males.
Population
growth
had
significant
impact
on
deaths
contributing
approximately
158%
222%,
respectively.
Asthma
will
continue
rise
101,252
2,941,172
2050.ConclusionThe
due
has
risen
significantly
is
expected
this
trend,
highlighting
importance
developing
public
health
strategies
address
issue.