Dietary acid load and markers of malnutrition, inflammation, and oxidative stress in hemodialysis patients.

Aims: The present study was conducted to examine the association between dietary acid load (DAL) and markers of inflammation, oxidative stress, and malnutrition in a group of Iranian hemodialysis (HD) patients.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on individuals aged ≥18 years who were on HD at least 6 months before their enrollment in the study. A 4-day dietary recall was used for the evaluation of dietary intake.

Association between the dietary inflammatory index and markers of endothelial and systemic inflammation in hemodialysis patients.

Objectives: The current survey aimed to investigate the link between energy-adjusted dietary inflammatory index (E-DII) and risk factors for CVD including markers of endothelial and systemic inflammation in Iranian hemodialysis patients.

Methods: Patients on hemodialysis for at least 6 months prior to enrollment were considered eligible in this cross-sectional study. The usual dietary intakes of the hemodialysis individuals were examined through 4 non-consecutive days including 2 dialysis days and 2 non-dialysis days using a 24-h recall approach to calculate E-DII.

Hyperlipoproteinemia (a) and Phytoestrogen Therapy in Dialysis Patients: A Review.

Purpose: Hyperlipoproteinemia (a) is a prevalent complication in dialysis patients, with no valid treatment strategy. The aim of this narrative review was to investigate the clinical significance of hyperlipoproteinemia (a) and phytoestrogen therapy in dialysis patients.

Methods: A comprehensive literature search of the published data was performed regarding the effects of phytoestrogen therapy on hyperlipoproteinemia (a) in dialysis patients.

The synergistic effects of four medicinal plant seeds and chelated minerals on the growth, immunity, and antioxidant capacity of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss).

Trace minerals are essential for the normal functioning of all living organisms. In addition, the positive effects of several medicinal plants have been demonstrated in aquaculture. In the present study, we aimed to investigate the effects of a mixture of medicinal plants and test the synergistic effects of medicinal plants and chelated minerals on fish growth and immunity.

Association between inflammatory potential of diet and markers of malnutrition in haemodialysis patients.

In this study, we aimed to examine the relationship between energy-adjusted dietary inflammatory index (E-DII) and a comprehensive profile of malnutrition in Iranian haemodialysis (HD) patients. In this cross-sectional study, 291 participants on HD for at least 6 months before enrollment were included. The current dietary intakes of participants were assessed using a 4-d diet diary-assisted recall, including 2 non-dialysis days and 2 dialysis days to calculate E-DII.

A Case-Control Study on Dietary Acid Load in Relation to Glioma.

Limited data are available linking dietary factors to glioma. The current study was conducted to investigate the association between Dietary Acid Load (DAL) and odds of glioma in Iranian adults. This case-control study was done on 128 newly diagnosed patients with glioma and 256 healthy controls in Tehran, Iran.

A comprehensive survey on non-invasive wearable bladder volume monitoring systems.

Measuring the volume of urine in the bladder is a significant issue in patients who suffer from the lack of bladder fullness sensation or have problems with timeliness getting to the restroom, such as spinal cord injury patients and some of the elderlies. Real-time monitoring of the bladder, therefore, can be highly helpful for urinary incontinence. Bladder volume monitoring technologies can be divided into two distinct categories of invasive and non-invasive.

Effects of Soy Isoflavones on Glycemic Parameters and Blood Pressure in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients: A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.

Introduction: High serum concentrations of glucose, advanced glycation end products (AGEs), and hypertension are some of the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease and peritoneal membrane fibrosis in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. Some investigations in nonuremic individuals have indicated that isoflavones can reduce serum glucose, blood pressure, and increase insulin sensitivity. However, such study in this field in PD patients is still lacking.

Phytochemical Analysis and Various Biological Activities of the Aerial Parts of Growing in Iran.

() an Iranian plant belonging to the family of Scrophulariaceae, was assigned for its chemical compositions and biological activities of essential oil (EO) and extracts of the aerial parts of the plant during the flowering stage. Combination of GC-MS and GC-FID was assessed for analyzing the chemical compositions of the EO from the aerial parts of . Furthermore, Brine shrimp lethality test and DPPH assay were performed to evaluate general toxicity and free-radical-scavenging properties, respectively.

Effects of soy isoflavones on serum lipids and lipoprotein (a) in peritoneal dialysis patients.

Background And Aim: Lipid abnormalities are common in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients and no effective treatment to decrease serum lipoprotein (a) [Lp(a)] in dialysis patients is known so far. Therefore, this research was designed to investigate the effects of soy isoflavone supplement on serum lipids and Lp(a) in PD patients.

Methods & Results: In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, 40 PD patients were randomly assigned to either the isoflavone or the placebo group.

Effects of isoflavones on bone turnover markers in peritoneal dialysis patients: a randomized controlled trial.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of soy isoflavones on serum markers of bone formation and resorption in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients.

Methods: In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, 40 PD patients were randomly assigned to either the soy isoflavone or the placebo group. The patients in the soy isoflavone group received 100 mg soy isoflavones daily for 8 weeks, whereas the placebo group received corresponding placebos.

Effects of soy isoflavones on serum systemic and vascular inflammation markers and oxidative stress in peritoneal dialysis patients: A randomized controlled trial.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is common in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. This study was designed to investigate the effects of isoflavones on systemic and vascular inflammation markers and oxidative stress in PD patients. In this randomized clinical trial, 40 PD patients were randomly assigned to either the isoflavone or the placebo group.

Associations of Body Composition, Muscle Function, and Physical Activity with Mortality in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients.

Introduction: Loss of skeletal muscle mass and muscle strength is common in dialysis patients. Therefore, this investigation was designed to determine the association between body composition, muscle function, and physical activity with mortality in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients.

Methods: This was a multicenter cohort study on all eligible PD patients (n = 79) in Tehran PD centers.

Dietary Intake and Its Related Factors in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients in Tehran, Iran.

Introduction: Poor nutritional status is prevalent in peritonealdialysis (PD) patients and is related to morbidity and mortality.Therefore, the aim of the present study was to assess the dietaryintake and its related factors in PD patients in Tehran, Iran.

Methods: All eligible PD patients in Tehran peritoneal dialysiscenters were included in this cross-sectional study.

Prevalence of Protein-Energy Wasting and Its Association With Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Iranian Peritoneal Dialysis Patients.

Introduction: Protein-energy wasting (PEW) is prevalent in dialysis patients, and cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality in these patients. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of PEW and its relationship with CVD risk factors in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients in Tehran, Iran.

Materials And Methods: All eligible PD patients in Tehran peritoneal dialysis centers were included in this cross-sectional study.

Prevalence of dynapenic obesity and sarcopenic obesity and their associations with cardiovascular disease risk factors in peritoneal dialysis patients.

Background: Dynapenic obesity and sarcopenic obesity increase cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality in nonuremic patients. The present study was designed to determine the prevalence of dynapenic obesity and sarcopenic obesity and their associations with CVD risk factors in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients.

Methods: All eligible PD patients in Tehran peritoneal dialysis centers were included in this cross-sectional study.

Effects of Flaxseed Oil on Serum Bone Turnover Markers in Hemodialysis Patients: a Randomized Controlled Trial.

Introduction: Chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorder is a common complication in hemodialysis patients. The present study was designed to investigate the effects of flaxseed oil, a rich source of plant omega-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid, on serum markers of bone formation and resorption in hemodialysis patients.

Materials And Methods: In this randomized controlled trial, 34 hemodialysis patients were randomly assigned to either the flaxseed oil or the control group.

Patterns of nutrients intakes in relation to glioma: A case-control study.

Background & Aims: Nutrient pattern analysis is an easy way to compare nutrient intakes across different nations due to the universality of nutrients nature. The current study aimed to investigate the relation between patterns of nutrients intake and glioma in a case-control study in Iranian adults.

Methods: In this hospital-based case-control study, we enrolled 128 pathologically confirmed new cases of glioma and 256 age and sex-matched controls.

Prevalence of Sarcopenia and Dynapenia and Their Determinants in Iranian Peritoneal Dialysis Patients.

Introduction: Uremic sarcopenia and dynapenia are prevalent in chronic kidney disease patients, including dialysis patients. The present study was designed to determine the prevalence of sarcopenia and dynapenia and their determinants in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients in Tehran, Iran.

Materials And Methods: All eligible PD patients at the peritoneal dialysis centers of Tehran were included in this cross-sectional study.

Tea and coffee consumption in relation to glioma: a case-control study.

Purpose: Data on the link between tea and coffee consumption and risk of glioma are controversial. We aimed to examine the association between tea and coffee consumption and glioma in Iranian adults.

Methods: In this hospital-based case-control study, we enrolled 128 pathologically confirmed new cases of glioma and 256 age- and sex-matched controls.

Nephrotoxic Effect of Aspartame as an Artificial Sweetener: a Brief Review.

Aspartame is one of the most popular artificial sweeteners over the world. Although its consumption is considered to be safe in acceptable daily intake ranges which were set by the United States Food and Drugs Administration and other regulatory agencies, there are lots of controversies regarding its safety nowadays. Some of the recent experimental and epidemiological studies showed that consumption of aspartame may causes some adverse health effects including obesity, metabolic syndrome, and alteration in gut microbiota.

Effects of Flaxseed Oil on Serum Lipids and Lipoproteins in Hemodialysis Patients: a Randomized Controlled Trial.

Introduction: One of the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease is lipid abnormalities among hemodialysis patients. The present study was designed to investigate the effects of flaxseed oil consumption on serum lipids and lipoproteins in hemodialysis patients.

Materials And Methods: In a randomized double-blinded controlled trial, 34 hemodialysis patients were assigned to either the flaxseed oil or the control group.

Effects of flaxseed oil on blood hepcidin and hematologic factors in hemodialysis patients.

Introduction: In hemodialysis (HD) patients, one of the common complications is renal anemia. Therefore, the present study was designed to investigate the effects of flaxseed oil consumption on blood hepcidin and hematologic factors in HD patients.

Methods: In this randomized, double-blind, clinical trial, 38 HD patients were randomly assigned to either the flaxseed oil or the control group.

Effect of flaxseed oil on serum systemic and vascular inflammation markers and oxidative stress in hemodialysis patients: a randomized controlled trial.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of flaxseed oil consumption on serum systemic and vascular inflammation markers, and oxidative stress in hemodialysis (HD) patients.

Methods: In this randomized, double-blind, clinical trial, 34 HD patients were randomly assigned to either the flaxseed oil or the control group. The patients in the flaxseed oil group received 6 g/day flaxseed oil for 8 week, whereas the control group received 6 g/day medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) oil.

Adherence to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension-style diet in relation to glioma: a case-control study.

Data on the association of adherence to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH)-style and glioma are scarce. We aimed to examine the association between adherence to the DASH-style diet and glioma in Iranian adults. In this study, 128 pathologically confirmed cases of glioma were recruited from hospitals and 256 age- and sex-matched controls were enrolled from other wards of the hospital.