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Associations of Vitamin D Receptor Polymorphism rs1544410 with Adiposity Phenotypes
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MedCrave
, 2016 , Article)
Background: Vitamin D receptor (VDR) is present on adipocytes, and many studies were performed to investigate the association between polymorphisms in VDR gene with obesity. However, in the Arab Gulf populations, whereas ...
Genetic polymorphisms associated with type 2 diabetes in the Arab world: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Elsevier
, 2019 , Article)
T2DM reach epidemic levels in the Arab countries. In this study, we aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to underline the susceptibility genetic profile of Arab patients with T2DM that result from SNPs. ...
Metabolic profiling of pre-gestational and gestational diabetes mellitus identifies novel predictors of pre-term delivery.
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BMC
, 2020 , Article)
Pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) or type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are at increased risks of pre-term labor, hypertension and preeclampsia. In this study, metabolic profiling of blood samples collected ...
Short-term improvements in diet quality in people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are associated with smoking status, physical activity and body mass index: the 3D case series study.
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Springer Nature
, 2020 , Article)
Dietary intake impacts glycaemic control through its effect on weight and glucose-insulin homeostasis. Early glycaemic control is associated with improved outcomes and reduced mortality for people with type 2 diabetes ...
Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (Stat3) suppresses stat1/interferon signaling pathway and inflammation in senescent preadipocytes
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MDPI
, 2021 , Article)
© 2021 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. Obesity promotes premature aging and dysfunction of white adipose tissue (WAT) through the accumulation of cellular senescence. The senescent cells burden in WAT ...
Unifying the diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus: Introducing the NPRP criteria
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Article)
AimsDisagreement about the appropriate criteria for the diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) persists. This study examines an alternative approach which combines information from all time-points on the glucose ...
Primary vs Revisional Gastric Bypass for Weight Loss and Improvements in Comorbidities: Comparisons at Mid-term Follow-up
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Springer
, 2019 , Article)
Background: Revisional gastric bypass (R-RYGB) surgery is utilized for the management of inadequate weight loss or weight regain observed after some cases of bariatric surgeries. Data on the mid-term effectiveness of primary ...
IDF Diabetes Atlas: The prevalence of pre-existing diabetes in pregnancy – A systematic reviewand meta-analysis of studies published during 2010–2020
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Article)
ObjectivesTo estimate the prevalence of pre-existing diabetes in pregnancy from studies published during 2010–2020. MethodsWe searched PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus and other sources for relevant data sources. The prevalence of ...
Results from the first culturally tailored, multidisciplinary diabetes education in Lebanese adults with type 2 diabetes: effects on self-care and metabolic outcomes
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BMC
, 2022 , Article)
Objective: Diabetes self-management education (DSME) is an essential component of lifestyle management needed for diabetes care. This pilot-study tested the effect of culturally-tailored education targeting diabetes selfcare ...
Relationship between material needs security and clinical outcomes in adults with type 2 diabetes in Lebanon
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article)
BackgroundDespite their documented significance in type 2 diabetes (T2DM) management, social determinants of health (SDOHs) including material needs security are poorly studied in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) ...