Publications by authors named "A J Hilliard"
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- Whole genome sequencing (WGS) helps identify rare genetic variants that may explain the missing heritability of coronary artery disease (CAD) by analyzing 4,949 cases and 17,494 controls from the NHLBI TOPMed program.
- The study estimates that the heritability of CAD is around 34.3%, with ultra-rare variants contributing about 50%, especially those with low linkage disequilibrium.
- Functional annotations show significant enrichment of CAD heritability, highlighting the importance of ultra-rare variants and specific regulatory mechanisms in different cells as major factors influencing genetic risk for the disease.
Background: While risk stratification for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is essential for primary prevention, current clinical risk algorithms demonstrate variability and leave room for further improvement. The plasma proteome holds promise as a future diagnostic and prognostic tool that can accurately reflect complex human traits and disease processes. We assessed the ability of plasma proteins to predict ASCVD.
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- The study evaluates the potential of plasma proteins to predict the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and related traits using data from UK Biobank participants.
- Different analysis methods, like LASSO regression, were employed to compare the effectiveness of proteomic data against traditional clinical and genetic data for predicting traits like truncal fat and fitness levels.
- Results showed that integrating proteomic signatures enhanced prediction accuracy for T2DM and other traits beyond existing clinical risk scores, indicating their value in disease prognostics.
Aims: Elevated lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is a causal risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, but the mechanisms of risk are debated. Studies have found inconsistent associations between Lp(a) and measurements of atherosclerosis. We aimed to assess the relationship between Lp(a), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and coronary artery plaque severity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The National Accreditation Program for Breast Cancer (NAPBC) standards were recently revised to promote breast cancer (BC) risk assessment and subsequent referral for high-risk services. This project sought to estimate the proportion of patients at high risk for BC in the authors' safety-net hospital system, gauge patient interest in high-risk services, and define resources for program development.
Methods: Women presenting for breast imaging during 2 weeks in 2023 were surveyed.