Publications by authors named "D Cappelli"
Aims: Currently, there is little and inconsistent evidence regarding the possible adverse effects of circulating levels of non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) on kidney function decline in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
Methods: We followed for a median of 4.6 years 85 post-menopausal women with non-insulin-treated T2DM and preserved kidney function at baseline.
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- The study investigates how the PNPLA3 rs738409 genetic variant affects kidney function decline in post-menopausal women with type 2 diabetes over five years.
- It found that women with the CG or GG genotypes of this variant experienced a significantly faster decline in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) compared to those with the CC genotype.
- The results suggest that the risk allele (G) is linked to eGFR decline, regardless of other factors like age, blood sugar levels, and medication use.
Background: Currently, it remains uncertain whether metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is associated with increased risk of supraventricular and ventricular tachyarrhythmias in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
Methods: We retrospectively examined the data of 367 ambulatory patients with T2DM who underwent 24-hour Holter monitoring between 2015 and 2022 for clinical indications, and who did not have pre-existing permanent atrial fibrillation (AF), kidney failure or known liver diseases. Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT), paroxysmal AF and episodes of ventricular tachyarrhythmias (i.
Objective: To describe current Dental Public Health diplomates and list the competency domains that diplomates considered either essential or optional elements of their practice.
Methods: The American Board of Dental Public Health administered an electronic survey to active and life member diplomates during September 2021. The survey included 101 items in three sections: (1) Education and Work Experience; (2) Dental Public Health Tasks; and (3) Demographics.