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Biomarkers of milk fat and the risk of myocardial infarction in men and women: a prospective, matched case-control study by Warensjo et al. (2010) provide great insights into biomarkers of milk fat and its correlation of the risk of MI. The Research Approach The objective of this prospective case-control study was to investigate the association […]

Introduction: Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have become ubiquitous in modern diets, characterized by their high levels of chemical additives, sugars, fats, and minimal whole-food content. The Nova food classification system categorizes UPFs as the most heavily processed category, distinct from minimally processed or unprocessed foods. Given their prevalence and potential impact on health, understanding the associations

Citation: Joshi, N. P., Shrestha, A., Bhagat, T., Agrawal, S. K., & Chhetri, R. (2024). The Oral Health Condition of Patients on Hemodialysis at a Tertiary Healthcare Facility in Eastern Nepal. International Journal of Dentistry, 2024. Introduction The authors provide a good background on chronic kidney disease (CKD), its increasing prevalence globally, and the need

The study by Marfella et al., titled “Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Atheromas and Cardiovascular Events,” published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), delves into the potential link between microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in humans. While the research presents a compelling initial investigation, a closer look reveals some limitations that

Introduction The use of reusable water bottles is a common practice to reduce waste from single-use plastic. However, without regular cleaning, these bottles can become breeding grounds for bacteria. Key findings One study found that reusable water bottles may contain about 40,000 times more germs than a toilet seat in some instances. However, most of

Citation: Mjøen, G., Hallan, S., Hartmann, A., Foss, A., Midtvedt, K., Øyen, O., … & Holdaas, H. (2014). Long-term risks for kidney donors. Kidney international, 86(1), 162-167. Introduction This study aimed to estimate long-term all-cause mortality, cardiovascular mortality, and risk for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in kidney donors compared with a selected control group screened