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2024-04-25
Elderly women with depression have a higher prevalence of low back pain
Public health and social medicine
Targeting depression could therefore reduce the prevalence of low back pain, particularly in women. Behavioural factors, such as body mass index, also play an important role, underlining the need for integrated prevention and treatment strategies that address both the physical and mental aspects of health.
In conclusion, the renin-angiotensin system plays a crucial role in the regulation of neurodegenerative processes. It could be a promising target for the development of therapeutic strategies aimed at attenuating the progression of Parkinson's disease.
2024-04-11
The beneficial effects of an active lifestyle on digestive and liver health
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
In this study, researchers used a Mendelian randomization method to analyze the correlation between physical activity, sedentary behavior and gastrointestinal and liver diseases.
A genome-wide association study identified screen time as an indicator of a sedentary lifestyle, and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. Multivariable Mendelian randomization was used to adjust for possible cross-effects and confounding factors such as smoking and alcohol consumption.
These associations were validated by several robust sensitivity analyses, reinforcing the validity of the conclusions. Several complementary approaches were also taken to ensure the robustness of these results.
These results highlight the importance of regular physical activity and active behavior in preventing various gastrointestinal and liver diseases. Physicians are encouraged to advise their patients to adopt an active lifestyle to improve their gastrointestinal and liver health.
A recent cross-sectional study from southern Italy explored the relationship between dietary patterns and sarcopenia in adults aged 50 and over, with a particular focus on the Mediterranean diet. This study included 528 individuals who underwent testing at the clinical nutrition unit of the "R.Dulbecco" University Hospital. Strength was assessed using hand grip strength. Appendicular skeletal muscle mass was estimated using bioelectrical impedance analysis. Information on food intake was collected using a food frequency questionnaire.
The results of this study revealed four distinct dietary patterns:
- A 'Western' model
- A 'Mediterranean' model
- A 'High-fat' model
- A 'Carnivorous' model
Only the "Western" and "Mediterranean" models showed correlations with grip strength and appendicular skeletal muscle mass. Notably, the Mediterranean model was significantly associated with better grip strength and higher muscle mass. This model showed a negative correlation with sarcopenia. High adherence to the Mediterranean model was associated with a significant reduction in the prevalence of sarcopenia, compared with low adherence.
Adjusted multinomial logistic regression analysis confirmed these associations. This analysis showed that low adherence to the Mediterranean model was significantly associated with a higher prevalence of sarcopenia.
These results underline the importance of high adherence to the Mediterranean diet for the prevention of sarcopenia in the elderly.
In conclusion, this study reinforces the notion that the Mediterranean diet, rich in vegetables, fruit, legumes, cereals, with limited consumption of meat and dairy products, plays a key role in the prevention of sarcopenia in older adults.
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Roberto Velasco et al. Performance of Febrile Infant Algorithms by Duration of Fever. Pediatrics. 2024 Apr 2:e2023064342
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2024-04-04
Effectiveness and feasibility of remote intervention in children with autism spectrum disorders
Pediatrics