Journal of Clinical Investigation - Cardiology

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Obesity is a known driver of endometrial cancer. Notably, a BMI in the overweight or obese range was paradoxically associated with improved progression-free and overall survival.

Cancer 63

Cancer Obesity BMI Biomarkers 63

Circulation

JANUARY 22, 2025

Optimal NT-proBNP cut points for HFpEF rule out (optimizing sensitivity) and rule in (optimizing specificity) were derived and tested, stratified by obesity and atrial fibrillation. Current consensus age- and BMI-stratified rule-in thresholds demonstrated only 65% specificity (95% CI, 57%72%).

Preserved Ejection Fraction 55

Preserved Ejection Fraction Outpatient Heart Failure BMI 55

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Body mass index (BMI) is a widely available marker of nutrition status, however studies on BMI and post-ICH outcomes are limited and have conflicting results. Patients were divided into underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obese according to World Health Organization BMI criteria. 5.94) groups.

Hemorrhage 40

Hemorrhage BMI Outcomes Coronary Artery Disease 40

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Older adults with obesity and metabolic syndrome may have decreased elimination of the xylitol metabolite xylose, which may explain the higher observed risk of thrombosis and stroke in older adults who consume foods with sugar alcohols. The mean BMI was 35.2 kg/m2, HbA1c was 5.9% 0.4,

Thrombosis 40

Thrombosis Obesity Stroke Strokes 40