Systemic and White Adipose Tissue Inflammatory Profile in Lean Versus Obese Individuals
InflammationObesity2 moreThis study will compare the systemic and white adipose tissue inflammatory profile of individuals who are classified as lean and obese. Blood and white adipose tissue samples will be collected in the fasted state to assess inflammatory status. There is evidence to suggest that markers of inflammation in the blood and white adipose tissue increase with increasing levels of obesity. However, the white adipose tissue total protein content and phosphorylation of proteins involved in inflammatory pathways has not previously been compared between lean and obese individuals. The investigators hypothesise that obese individuals will have increased levels of inflammation in the blood and white adipose tissue, compared to their lean counterparts.
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) Supplementation in High Risk Pregnancies
InflammationPregnancy RelatedPurpose: Determine the effects of maternal docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation during pregnancy on levels of DHA, synaptamide (novel anti-inflammatory metabolite), and inflammatory biomarkers during pregnancy and at delivery Research Design: Double blind randomized placebo-controlled study of maternal DHA supplementation during pregnancy. Methodology /Technical Approach: Investigators plan to enroll 100 pregnant women with a high risk pregnancy related to (1) a pre-pregnancy Body Mass Index (BMI) of ≥30.0 kg/m2 and/or (2) a history of prior preterm delivery at ≤35+6 weeks gestation. Women will be enrolled between the 8th and 14th week of pregnancy and randomized to receive a once daily DHA supplement (DSM Nutritional Products, Columbia Maryland, DHA capsule 441mg/cap) or a placebo (DSM Nutritional Products, Columbia Maryland, Corn Oil/Soybean oil 50/50 mix) for the duration of the pregnancy. DHA is an omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (LCPUFA) and placebo composed of omega-6 LCPUFA's. Investigators will measure maternal levels of plasma DHA, Synaptamide and inflammatory biomarkers at enrollment, at 26-30 weeks of pregnancy, and from cord blood at delivery. Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics will be collected for each mother from pregnancy onset until discharge following delivery. The infant health record and parental report will be reviewed to record clinical data from birth to 12 months corrected age for short term health outcomes potentially related to inflammation-related morbidities, including growth and development, acute infection requiring hospital admission, and any allergic disorder. All plasma samples will be processed at Dr. Kim's NIAAA/NIH laboratories using high-performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry
Impact of Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs on Left Ventricular Remodeling After Acute Myocardial...
Acute Myocardial InfarctionNon-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction3 moreThe aim of REHAB trial is to investigate the impact of early mobilization after AMI in reducing left ventricular remodeling, as assessed by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging. At the same time, the study aims to demonstrate the contribution of early mobilization to reduction of: systemic inflammation in the immediate post infarction phase, complication rates and mortality, in patients who had suffered a recent AMI, for a 1 year follow-up period.
A Retrospective Review of DEXTENZA 0.4 mg inseRt Following Corneal Transplant or Cataract Surgery...
Anterior Chamber InflammationOcular Pain6 moreA Retrospective Review of Pain and Inflammation Resolution Outcomes in Patients Who Received DEXTENZA Intracanalicular Dexamethasone (0.4 mg) Insert Prior to or Following Corneal transplant or Cataract surgery
Interleukin-1β (rs 1143627 T/C) Gene Polymorphism May Increase the Risk of Developing LDD in Turkish...
Lumbar Disc DegenerationLow Back Pain1 moreThis study aims to show the association between the Interleukin-1β (rs 1143627 T/C) gene polymorphism and the patient's pain level, radiological features, functional disability, and spinal flexibility.
Evaluation of Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Markers in Temporomandibular Disorders
Temporomandibular DisorderOxidative Stress1 moreBackground: The occurrence of many diseases has been associated with oxidative stress and disruption of antioxidant mechanisms. Temporomandibular Joint(TMJ) Disorders are also thought to develop with the onset of the destructive process in the tissues as a result of this balance being disrupted. Purpose: This study was designed to compare salivary and serum oxidative stress and inflammation markers of individuals with Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) and healthy subjects. Study design, setting, and sample: A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted. 27 TMD patients diagnosed with disc displacement (DD) according to RDC/TMD and 17 healthy subjects were enrolled in the study. Prior to any treatment, serum and saliva samples were taken from the patients and centrifuged, and stored at -80°C until analyzed. All samples were examined for IL-6, MDA and 8-OHdG concentrations. Predictor variable: Diagnosis of disc displacement (RDC/TMD) Main outcome variables: Levels of 8-OHdG, IL-6 and MDA Covariates: Age and gender
Effect of Dietary Inflammatory Index on Inflammatory Markers and Metabolic Parameters, in Patients...
Type 2 DiabetesDietary Inflammatory Index (DII)2 moreNutrition is essential in the treatment and management of Type 2 Diabetes. The importance of adding foods with anti-inflammatory effects to daily diet plans in ensuring glycemic control, preventing the progression of diabetes, and reducing the risk of complications in the future is revealed by new studies added to the literature every day. This study aimed to determine the effects of the dietary inflammatory index (DII) on inflammation markers and metabolic parameters by determining the food consumption status of adults with type 2 diabetes who have good glycemic control.
Nutritional Intervention With Black Garlic
HypercholesterolemiaHypertension3 moreA controlled clinical intervention study is proposed to determine the effect of black garlic consumption on biomarkers of cardiovascular function and associated pathologies in a healthy population at risk for cardiovascular disease. Black garlic is the result of a fermentation process of common white garlic in which the temperature and humidity are kept constant over a long period of time. Black garlic is particularly rich in phenolic compounds such as S-allylcysteine or S-allyl-mercaptocysteine, with antioxidant action. It also provides vitamin C and other valuable antioxidant substances such as flavonoids.
Subclinical Impairment of Cardiovascular System in Patients With Psoriasis
PsoriasisInflammation5 moreA cross-sectional study will be conducted, which will include 80 young patients with psoriasis, aged 30-45 years, treated with five different types of antipsoriatic treatment, and 20 healthy patients. All 100 subjects will be subjected to anthropometric measurements, blood will be collected for laboratory tests, and an imaging test will be performed to determine the function of the endothelium and arterial stiffness. The results will then be statistically analyzed.
Vasculopathy, Inflammation and Systemic Sclerosis
Systemic SclerosisIt is a study of basic research with mechanistically objectives and including clinical biological samples.