Publications by authors named "M Markus"
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- The study investigates the trends in metabolic cardiovascular risk factors like type 2 diabetes (T2D), dyslipidemia, and hepatic steatosis in Northeast Germany from 2000 to 2012.
- It found that while treatments for T2D and dyslipidemia increased among adults, the prevalence of dyslipidemia slightly decreased, and hepatic steatosis rose significantly, especially in women and younger individuals.
- The study emphasizes that promoting healthy diets and obesity control could help prevent these increasing health issues in the region.
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- The study assessed sleep quality in 2333 adults aged 20 to 79 in a southern Brazilian city with German colonization, using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index.
- Poor sleep quality affected 32.7% of participants, with higher rates in women (40%) and older adults (44%), suggesting gender and age as significant risk factors.
- Multiple factors linked to poor sleep included being a woman, smoking, depression, taking multiple medications, and self-reported health status, while having a Germanic cultural background, higher education, and being employed were associated with better sleep quality.
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- The study examines the relationship between major depressive disorder (MDD) and obesity-related traits in a sample of 4,100 adults in Germany, focusing on differences between sexes and the impact of MDD recurrence.
- Among women, MDD is linked to lower general and central obesity, while in men, MDD is positively associated with certain obesity measures such as subcutaneous and visceral fat, indicating differing obesity patterns based on sex.
- The findings suggest that understanding how MDD recurrence and sex influence obesity can help identify individuals with MDD at greater risk for cardiometabolic issues, emphasizing the importance of tailored interventions.
Background And Aims: Childhood maltreatment (CM) is linked to self-reported liver disease in adulthood. However, specific diagnostic entities, e.g.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe investigated the associations of low handgrip strength (HGS, i.e., a marker of muscular fitness) with liver fat content (LFC) and serum liver enzymes in a population-based setting.
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