Waist Circumference Measurements May Predict Dementia Risk
In older adults, BMI-adjusted waist circumference was positively associated with the incidence of dementia.
All articles by Amit Akirov, MD
Liver Enzymes in Children, Adolescents Are Affected by Obesity
Obesity was found to be associated with elevated markers of liver damage in children and adolescents.
Changes in Bone Strength and Density After Gastric Bypass Surgery
In patients who underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, bone material strength index was improved 1 year after surgery despite an increase in bone turnover and lower overall areal bone mineral density.
Decreased Sleep Duration Associated With Increased Body Mass Index Among Adolescents
Short average sleep duration and short weekend catch-up sleep duration is associated with increased risk for obesity.
Adrenergic, Not Opioid Pathways, May Mediate Rapid Death From Fentanyl
Fentanyl and fentanyl analogues may cause rapid death through airway compromise and severe muscle rigidity.
Cardiometabolic Effects of Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy in Transgender Youth
Transgender youth on gender-affirming hormone therapy have differences in their percent fat and lean mass compared with cisgender youth.
Does Calcium Supplementation Affect Risk for Abdominal Aortic Calcification?
Long-term use of calcium supplements is not associated with increased risk for development or progression of abdominal aortic calcification in older women.
High Maternal Lead Levels May Contribute to Childhood Obesity
Maternal lead exposure may contribute to the risk for overweight or obesity in offspring across multiple developmental stages, but adequate maternal folate status can mitigate this association.
Perseverative Thinking May Partially Mediate the Association Between Pain Intensity and Catastrophizing
Perseverative thinking may partially mediate the relationship between pain and catastrophizing.
Food Insecurity May Increase Risk for Prediabetes in US Adolescents
Researchers explored the association between food insecurity and the risk for obesity and prediabetes in adolescents and young adults.
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