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Wheat bran with RPS boosts serum SCFAs in obese people without improving health parameters
Consumption of wheat bran (WB) with reduced particle size (RPS) increases concentrations of fasting serum short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) in obese individuals, a study has shown. Such changes, however, do not appear to have beneficial effects on health parameters.
Wheat bran with RPS boosts serum SCFAs in obese people without improving health parameters
13 Oct 2021
Fructose from fruit juice, SSBs tied to higher liver fat content
The consumption of fructose from fruit juice and sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs), but not from fruit, is associated with higher intrahepatic lipid (IHL) content, according to data from a cross-sectional study presented at EASD 2021.
Fructose from fruit juice, SSBs tied to higher liver fat content
13 Oct 2021
Gene mutations may provide clues for liver cancer survival
Recent research has found that mutations in the human EZH2 and CCND1 genes may be potential novel biomarkers for liver cancer. The tumour mutation burden (TMB) also appears to be an important prognostic factor and affects patient survival.
Gene mutations may provide clues for liver cancer survival
13 Oct 2021
Mediterranean diet may brighten outlook in polyvascular atherosclerotic disease
Adherence to a Mediterranean dietary pattern among polyvascular atherosclerotic disease (PAD) patients leads to improvements in inflammatory and metabolic status, which may potentially translate into better long-term cardiovascular outcomes, according to a study.
Mediterranean diet may brighten outlook in polyvascular atherosclerotic disease
13 Oct 2021
Older age, CRP portend deaths in COVID-19 patients with diabetes
Older age and elevated levels of the inflammatory marker C-reactive protein (CRP) may predict mortality in COVID-19 patients, particularly if coupled with diabetes, the retrospective ACCREDIT study has shown.