Publications by authors named "J NOWAK"
BACKGROUND Effective assessment and diagnosis using simple nutritional screening tools are crucial for identifying malnutrition in older adults. The aim of the study was to evaluate how effectively different anthropometric parameters, indices, and body composition metrics can assess nutrition-related risks, using the Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) in a cohort of 185 patients >60 years. MATERIAL AND METHODS This study included 185 patients over 60 years old.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAge is a major risk factor that affects the likelihood of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). The anticipated 10-year ASCVD risk for nearly all individuals aged 70 years and older surpasses conventional risk thresholds. When considering treatment for risk factors, it is important to take into account ASCVD risk modifiers, such as malnutrition, polypharmacy, and comorbidities.
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- PCOS is linked to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, necessitating more frequent metabolic screenings for affected women, typically every 2-3 years.
- The study examined 49 Caucasian women with PCOS, dividing them into groups with normal and abnormal lipid profiles, while measuring various anthropometric and biochemical parameters.
- Results indicated that women with dyslipidemia were older, and while BMI and Body Adiposity Index did not correlate with total cholesterol, other lipid parameters were significantly related to these measurements, suggesting age is a strong predictor of metabolic risk in this population.
BACKGROUND Non-functioning adrenal adenomas (NFA) are prevalent tumors often associated with metabolic disturbances compared to the general population. This study aimed to evaluate cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in 106 patients with NFA using SCORE2 and SCORE2-OP algorithms. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study sample comprised of 106 patients with NFA.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDNA methylation mediates the gene-environment interactions, with implications for health and disease. Studies with sampling at more than one timepoint revealed the considerable variability of the blood methylome, but comprehensive resources on genome-wide methylation stability are still lacking. We aimed to identify methylation sites that remain the most stable across two timepoints in human whole blood.
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