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Evidence for infection in intervertebral disc degeneration: a systematic review
PurposeBack pain is a major problem worldwide and is linked to intervertebral disc degeneration and Modic change. Several studies report growth of...
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Impaired gut barrier integrity and reduced colonic expression of free fatty acid receptors in patients with Parkinson’s disease
BackgroundAltered gut metabolites, especially short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), in feces and plasma are observed in patients with Parkinson’s disease...
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Comparing 2-dimensional macular pigment optical density with objective and subjective perimetry and visual acuity in age-related macular degeneration
PurposeTo compare diagnostic power for different severities of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) of two-dimensional macular pigment optical...
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Correlation between lower lumbar multifidus muscles fatty atrophy and corresponding level degenerative diseases in patients with low back pain using MRI
PurposeTo investigate the potential correlation between multifidus muscles (MM) fatty atrophy and MR signs of lumbar spine degeneration in patients...
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Serum stromal cell-derived factor-1 concentrations are increased and associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in children with obesity
IntroductionStromal cell-derived factor-1 (SDF-1) is a newly discovered small molecule adipocytokine, and research has shown that it is closely...
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Bawei Chenxiang Wan ameliorates right ventricular hypertrophy in rats with high altitude heart disease by SIRT3-HIF1α-PDK/PDH signaling pathway improving fatty acid and glucose metabolism
BackgroundBawei Chenxiang Wan ( BCW ) is among the most effective and widely used therapies for coronary heart disease and angina pectoris in Tibet....
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Efficacy and Safety of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
BackgroundIt is widely accepted that omega-3 fatty acids are beneficial in the prevention of cardiovascular disease, but many large randomized...
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Fatty infiltration in cervical extensor muscle: is there a relationship with cervical sagittal alignment after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion?
PurposeTo investigate the relationship between the preoperative paraspinal Goutalier grade of fatty infiltration and postoperative cervical sagittal...
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At mid- to long-term follow-up after proximal hamstring tendon avulsion; there was greater fatty infiltration, muscle atrophy and strength deficit in the hamstring muscles of the injured leg than in the uninjured leg
BackgroundProximal hamstring tendon avulsions (PHAs) may be treated nonoperatively or operatively. Little is known about the result of the injury,...
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A systematic review on the impact of nutrition and possible supplementation on the deficiency of vitamin complexes, iron, omega-3-fatty acids, and lycopene in relation to increased morbidity in women after menopause
SummaryA balanced and healthy diet during the menopausal transition and after menopause is crucial for women to reduce the risk for morbidities and...
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Risk factors for screw loosening in patients with adult degenerative scoliosis: the importance of paraspinal muscle degeneration
BackgroundParaspinal muscle is an important component to maintain spinal stability. But the relationship between the degeneration of paraspinal...
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The Effect of Crackers Enriched with Camelina Sativa Oil on Omega-3 Serum Fatty Acid Composition in Older Adults: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Pilot Trial
BackgroundCamelina sativa oil is one of the richest dietary sources of omega-3, with polyunsaturated fatty acids amounts of over 50%, linolenic acid...
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New MR-based measures for the evaluation of age-related lumbar paraspinal muscle degeneration
PurposeAlthough signal intensity on T2W axial images is sensitive in detection of fatty infiltration to assess paraspinal muscle degeneration, it is...
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Correlation of alanine aminotransferase levels and a histological diagnosis of steatohepatitis with ultrasound-diagnosed metabolic-associated fatty liver disease in patients from a centre in Nigeria
BackgroundMetabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is defined as the occurrence of hepatic fat accumulation in patients with negligible...
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Application study of 3D LAVA-Flex on lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration
BackgroundDegeneration of the intervertebral discs are very common diseases, indicating the specific or malignant changes in intervertebral disc...
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in patients with morbid obesity: the gut microbiota axis as a potential pathophysiology mechanism
Background/aimAlterations in gut microbiota are associated with the pathogenesis of metabolic diseases, including metabolic-associated fatty liver...
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Gut-disc axis: A cause of intervertebral disc degeneration and low back pain?
PurposeLow back pain (LBP), a widely prevalent and costly disease around the world, is mainly caused by intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration (IDD)....
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Association between lumbar intervertebral vacuum phenomenon severity and posterior paraspinal muscle atrophy in patients undergoing spine surgery
PurposeIntervertebral vacuum phenomenon (IVP) and paraspinal muscular atrophy are age-related changes in the lumbar spine. The relationship between...
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Causal analysis of serum polyunsaturated fatty acids with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and ocular comorbidity
Background & objectiveTo investigate the causal effects of plasma Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) on the risk of juvenile idiopathic arthritis...
