Publications by authors named "N Baris Hasbal"
This interventional single-center prospective open-label study aims to evaluate the effects of a vegan diet, compared to a vegetarian and omnivorous diet, on metabolic parameters, insulin sensitivity, and liver and kidney steatosis in healthy adults. The study included 53 omnivorous participants aged 18-40 years, body-mass index 18-30 kg/m2, without any chronic disease, chronic medication use, active smoking, or significant alcohol consumption. All participants were omnivorous at baseline and selected to continue an omnivorous diet or transition to a vegetarian or vegan diet, with follow-up over six months.
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- This study investigates risk factors for all-cause mortality and major cardiovascular events in patients undergoing ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, which helps track blood pressure outside of clinical settings.! -
- The research analyzed data from 1,291 patients, finding that survival rates improved with certain blood pressure patterns and age, while poorer outcomes were associated with smoking and specific blood pressure dips.! -
- The study emphasizes the importance of diastolic blood pressure dipping and nighttime variability in predicting health outcomes, highlighting the need for personalized treatment approaches in hypertension management.!
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- * About 9.8% of the patients died during hospitalization, with older individuals and those with preexisting kidney issues showing higher mortality rates due to severe injuries and complications.
- * Key factors influencing mortality included age, injury severity, shock, and certain elevated lab values, highlighting the need for better disaster preparedness and health care improvements for future events.
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- Sarcopenia is a condition that leads to the loss of muscle mass and function, particularly affecting older adults and those with chronic illnesses, and current treatments like diet and exercise aren't always effective or sustainable.
- This meta-analysis aims to determine the effects of bimagrumab, a monoclonal antibody, on improving physical performance and body composition in sarcopenia patients.
- The analysis reviewed seven randomized controlled trials, finding that bimagrumab significantly increased thigh muscle volume and fat-free body mass in subjects.
Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) poses a significant global health burden, with increasing prevalence and high morbidity and mortality rates, particularly in end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). While traditional risk factors contribute, the exact mechanisms remain elusive, with inflammation playing a pivotal role. Medium cutoff (MCO) membranes offer promise in improving dialysis outcomes by efficiently clearing uremic toxins without substantial albumin loss.
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