Lower potassium intake is considered to be correlated with diabetes incidence. However, few studies have investigated the effect of potassium intake on metabolic syndrome (MetS). Data was taken from the Korean National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey (2008-2010) using weighted adjustment. MetS was defined as per the revised National Cholesterol Education Program criteria. Homeostasis ...

Chairman: J. R. Durig (USA; 1983-89); C. J. H. Schutte (RSA; 1989-93); J. E. Bertie (Canada; 1993-97); Secretary: H. A. Willis (UK, 1983-87); J. G. Grasselli (USA; 1987-89); J. F. Sullivan (USA; 1989-95); Titular Members: A. M. Bradshaw (FRG; 1983-91); R. D. Brown (Australia; 1987-93); B. G. Derendjaev (Russia; 1983-91); R. K. Harris (UK; 1989-93); A. M. Heyns (RSA; 1993-97); E. Hirota (Japan; ...

BACKGROUND Hepatocarcinogenesis is a complex process that may be influenced by many factors, including polymorphism in the epidermal growth factor (EGF) gene. Previous work suggests an association between the EGF 61*A/G polymorphism (rs4444903) and susceptibility to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), but the results have been inconsistent. Therefore, we performed a meta-analysis of several studies...

Our previous analysis suggested that surgery season in the summer time and high vitamin D intake are associated with improved survival in early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. Here, we investigated the associations of vitamin D receptor (VDR) polymorphisms of Cdx-2 G>A, FokI C>T, and BsmI C>T with overall survival (OS) and recurrence-free survival (RFS) in 373 early-stage NSC...

OBJECTIVE Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) can reduce risk of depressive relapse for people with a history of recurrent depression who are currently well. However, the cognitive, affective and motivational features of depression and anxiety might render MBIs ineffective for people experiencing current symptoms. This paper presents a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of ...

BACKGROUND The impact of moderate alcohol consumption on renal function has important public health implications given the high prevalence of alcohol use. Experimentally, alcohol may adversely affect renal function, but clinical data are limited and no large, prospective studies have examined this issue. METHODS In a prospective study of 1658 nurses enrolled in the Nurses' Health Study, we so...

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this systematic review was to review the evidence base for exercise in critically ill patients. DATA SOURCES AND STUDY SELECTION Using keywords critical care and physical therapy and related synonyms, randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews were identified through electronic database searches and citation tracking. Clinical trials with outc...