High triglyceride (TG) levels, low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and an elevated TG/HDL-C ratio are linked to increased systemic inflammation and impaired immune function. However, the clinical significance of the TG/HDL-C ratio in pyogenic liver abscess (PLA) remains poorly defined. In this multicenter, cross-sectional study of 2,201 cases of PLA, logistic...
Although dysglycemia and dyslipidemia contribute to hypertension, the role of stress hyperglycemia ratio (SHR), a dynamic glycemic marker, and its interaction with lipids remain unclear. Currently, the independent and synergistic effects of these factors on hypertension in older adults have not been fully elucidated in a large cohort. This study investigated the SHR-lipid...
RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) have been proved to play essential roles in post-transcriptional regulation of genes associated with adipogenesis. However, the role of the RBP human antigen R (HuR) in the pathogenesis of obesity remains to be clarified. Adipocyte-specific HuR knockout (HuR−/−) and HuR floxed (HuRf/f) mice were fed a high-fat diet (HFD), or a paired normal control...
Hyperlipidemia is a major global public health issue and a significant risk factor for various chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Insulin resistance (IR) is closely associated with hyperlipidemia. Estimated glucose disposal rate (eGDR), a non-invasive tool for assessing IR, may have clinical utility in identifying hyperlipidemia and predicting its...
The Atherogenic Index of Plasma (AIP), defined as log10 (triglycerides/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol), is a well-established indicator of adverse metabolic profiles and cardiovascular risk. While its role in chronic cardiovascular disease is established, its prognostic value in acute critical illness among elderly diabetic patients remains underexplored. This multicenter...
Cadmium (Cd) is a heavy metal with nephrotoxicity. While the harmful effects of Cd exposure on the kidney have been extensively studied, the nephrotoxicity of Cd exposure on diabetic individual remain largely unexplored. Given the widespread Cd pollution and the high prevalence of diabetes, it is imperative to explore the nephrotoxicity and underlying mechanism of Cd exposure on...
Omega-3 (n-3) fatty acids are critical for human health, with the omega-6 (n-6) to n-3 fatty acid ratio and the omega-3 levels recognized as contributing to the risk of many chronic non-communicable diseases. Direct measurement of fatty acid levels in blood provides the most accurate assessment of fatty acid status and balance, with fingertip dried blood spot (DBS) analysis...
Optimal low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) targets remain a subject of debate for Asian adults, whose cardiovascular risk profiles and treatment responses may differ physiologically from Western populations. Clarifying appropriate LDL-C management goals could enhance the clinical effectiveness of cardiovascular care, ultimately improving health outcomes in Asia. This...
Preserved ratio impaired spirometry (PRISm) has been identified as a potential precursor to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and demonstrates a significant correlation with unfavorable clinical outcomes. Modification of PRISm-related risk factors is a higher priority in public health than treating PRISm itself. Dietary fatty acids (FAs) affect human health through a...
Vitamin D is a crucial element in bone metabolism and plays a role in innate immunity and inflammation suppression. Deficiency in this vitamin leads to disturbances in many biological functions, including the lipid profile. The decrease in HDL levels is associated with disruptions in its function and dynamic modifications in its components, such as apolipoproteins, including ApoM...
Niemann-Pick type C (NPC) disease is a devastating, fatal, neurodegenerative disease and a form of lysosomal storage disorder. It is caused by mutations in either NPC1 or NPC2 genes, leading to the accumulation of cholesterol and other lipids in the late endosome/lysosome system, a hallmark of the disease. Due to aberrant lipid trafficking in NPC, various techniques have been...
Epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKIs) have markedly enhanced survival rates among patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) exhibiting EGFR mutations. However, acquired resistance diminishes their therapeutic efficacy over time. Recent investigations have linked intracellular cholesterol with the emergence and advancement of...
Aging populations have led to numerous health challenges. The World Health Organization (WHO) proposed "Healthy Aging
Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is increasingly linked to systemic inflammation, however, research on peripheral blood metabolic patterns in CRS patients remains limited. This study aimed to investigate peripheral blood metabolic profiles in eosinophilic CRS and non-eosinophilic CRS, while exploring the mediating role of metabolites in the relationship between body mass index and...
Severe and extreme hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG [TG 500–879 mg/dL; 5.65–9.93 mmol/L]; eHTG [TG ≥ 880 mg/dL; ≥ 9.94 mmol/L]) are important risk factors for acute pancreatitis (AP) and cardiovascular (CV) events. The objective of this study was to estimate rates of AP and CV events for adults with (and without) sHTG/eHTG in US clinical practice. A retrospective design and data from...
This study was conducted to investigate the association between visceral fat area (VFA) and heart rate variability (HRV) in high-altitude migrants with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). We conducted a cross-sectional study comprising 152 OSA participants from 2022 to 2024. We employed multivariable linear regression to further elucidate the association between VFA and HRV. Mediation...
Lipoprotein(a) (Lp[a]) is an established cardiovascular risk marker; however, its intraindividual variability and implications for risk stratification remain poorly understood. This study investigated the clinical and biochemical predictors of high Lp(a) levels and evaluated their potential roles in cardiovascular risk assessment to inform evidence-based public health strategies...
To evaluate and compare the treatment patterns, effectiveness, and safety of generic and branded atorvastatin in China. This multicenter, retrospective cohort study collected and analyzed data from patients who initiated atorvastatin therapy for the first time across 16 hospitals between 2020 and 2022. Treatment patterns included adherence, persistence, switching, augmentation...
Rosuvastatin plus ezetimibe improves the lipid-lowering effect through different mechanisms of action. This study intended to compare the efficacy and safety of the fixed-dose combination (FDC) of rosuvastatin/ezetimibe vs. rosuvastatin alone in hypercholesterolemia patients. ROSE-CH (ROSuvastatin and Ezetimibe in Chinese Hypercholesterolemia patients) was a multicenter...
Diabetes disproportionately impacts low- and middle-income populations, exacerbating existing health disparities. The role of hepatic biomarkers, including aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and the ALT/AST ratio, in predicting diabetes onset remains insufficiently elucidated. This research assessed how these biomarkers relate to diabetes risk, as...
The long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid arachidonic acid (ARA, 20:4n-6) is virtually non-existent in plant foods. Concerns have therefore been raised that a predominantly plant-based diet, i.e., a vegetarian or vegan diet, could lead to ARA deficiency. ARA is discussed as conditionally essential, particularly in early infancy and childhood. Therefore, the authors of this...
The relationships between high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), HDL particle concentration (HDL-P), and HDL subspecies with the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD) have not been well characterized. This study aimed to examine these associations and evaluate the role of alcohol consumption as a potential confounder or effect modifier. Data was analyzed from 4,179...