Publications by authors named "Tuure Saarinen"

Given the fast-increasing prevalence of obesity and its comorbidities, it would be critical to improve our understanding of the cell-type level differences between the two key human adipose tissue depots, subcutaneous (SAT) and visceral adipose tissue (VAT), in their depot-specific contributions to cardiometabolic health. We integrated cell-type level RNA- and ATAC-seq data from human SAT and VAT biopsies and cell-lines to comprehensively elucidate transcriptomic, epigenetic, and genetic differences between the two fat depots. We identify cell-type marker genes for tissue specificity and functional enrichment, and show through genome-wide association study (GWAS) and partitioned polygenic risk score (PRS) enrichment analyses that the marker genes upregulated in SAT adipocytes have more prominent roles in abdominal obesity than those of VAT.

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  • Research on abdominal obesity highlighted that the rs10494217 variant in the TBX15 gene is linked to adipocyte health and the heritability of obesity.
  • The frequency of this variant shows a geographical trend, decreasing from north to south, particularly evident in the Finnish population, suggesting an adaptive response to colder climates.
  • Individuals with the risk allele exhibit changes in gene expression related to thermogenesis and unhealthy fat cell growth, indicating the variant's possible role in promoting abdominal obesity.
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Objective: Although it has been suggested that one-anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) is metabolically superior to the "gold standard," i.e., Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), there is little robust evidence to prove it.

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Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) precursor nicotinamide riboside (NR) has emerged as a promising compound to improve obesity-associated mitochondrial dysfunction and metabolic syndrome in mice. However, most short-term clinical trials conducted so far have not reported positive outcomes. Therefore, we aimed to determine whether long-term NR supplementation boosts mitochondrial biogenesis and metabolic health in humans.

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Objectives: Our aim was to investigate in a real-life setting the use of machine learning for modelling the postprandial glucose concentrations in morbidly obese patients undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) or one-anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB).

Methods: As part of the prospective randomized open-label trial (RYSA), data from obese (BMI ≥35 kg/m) non-diabetic adult participants were included. Glucose concentrations, measured with FreeStyle Libre, were recorded over 14 preoperative and 14 postoperative days.

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Introduction: There is a lack of prospective studies comparing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and one-anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB). Also, the effects of bariatric surgery and weight loss need a deeper understanding through metabolic studies. We describe the trial protocol and interim analysis of a prospective randomized controlled study comparing RYGB and OAGB: the RYSA trial.

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Introduction: Data on postoperative bile reflux after one anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) is lacking. Bile reflux scintigraphy (BRS) has been shown to be a reliable non-invasive tool to assess bile reflux after OAGB. We set out to study bile reflux after OAGB with BRS and endoscopy in a prospective series (RYSA Trial).

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  • A decline in stem cell function affects tissue regeneration as people age, and the supporting niche of these stem cells is crucial but not well understood.
  • Research showed that aging affects human and mouse intestinal epithelium regeneration due to problems in both stem cells and their supporting Paneth cell niche.
  • The study identified Notum, a Wnt inhibitor produced by aged Paneth cells, as a key factor; targeting Notum or supplementing Wnt can restore function and enhance tissue regeneration in the aged.
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Background: Consensus on the necessity of esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) before bariatric surgery is lacking. Recommendations and practices vary by country and unit. Several reports have expressed concerns on gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and its consequences after sleeve gastrectomy (SG) and the risk of leaving a premalignant lesion in the excluded stomach after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB).

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A young woman fell off a horse, leaving her right flank contused by a hoof. This resulted in a severe liver trauma that seemed to require surgical treatment. After fluid resuscitation and five units of red blood cells the patient's status, however, stabilized upon entering the operating room.

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Background: Significant weight-loss and diabetes remission have been reported after mini-gastric bypass (MGB). Concern has been raised regarding postoperative bile reflux (BR), but it has not been demonstrated in previous studies. We set out to find out if BR is evident in hepatobiliary scintigraphy after MGB.

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Background: Anterior cervical decompression and fusion (ACDF) may necessitate acute and late re-operations. Published long-term follow studies after ACDF are scarce.

Objective: Our goal was to give a detailed description of early and late re-operations after ACDF in an 11-year follow-up.

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Secondary hyperparathyroidism and renal osteodystrophy are major problems in patients with end-stage renal failure and may result in poor growth in children on dialysis. Whether vitamin D sterols should be given intermittently or daily remains a controversial issue. We studied 16 bilaterally nephrectomised infants with congenital nephrosis of the Finnish type (median age 0.

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