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View article: Social, psychological, and cultural dimensions of cardiovascular health among Hispanic/Latino adults: A narrative review of findings from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos.
Social, psychological, and cultural dimensions of cardiovascular health among Hispanic/Latino adults: A narrative review of findings from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos. Open
We conclude by discussing additional research needed to advance science regarding the social, psychological, and cultural dimensions of CVH among Hispanics/Latinos. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved).
View article: Burden of Systolic and Diastolic Left Ventricular Dysfunction Among Hispanics in the United States
Burden of Systolic and Diastolic Left Ventricular Dysfunction Among Hispanics in the United States Open
BACKGROUND: Population-based estimates of cardiac dysfunction and clinical heart failure (HF) remain undefined among Hispanics/Latino adults. METHODS AND RESULTS: Participants of Hispanic/Latino origin across the United States aged 45 to 7…
View article: Relationship between body fat and BMI in a US hispanic population‐based cohort study: Results from HCHS/SOL
Relationship between body fat and BMI in a US hispanic population‐based cohort study: Results from HCHS/SOL Open
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the percentage of body fat (%BF)-BMI relationship, identify %BF levels corresponding to adult BMI cut points, and examine %BF-BMI agreement in a diverse Hispanic/Latino population. METHODS: %BF by bioelectrical imped…
View article: Dataset and additional info for "Serious adverse events of special interest following mRNA vaccination in randomized trials" (Fraiman et al. 2022)
Dataset and additional info for "Serious adverse events of special interest following mRNA vaccination in randomized trials" (Fraiman et al. 2022) Open
Dataset for: Fraiman J, Erviti J, Jones M, Greenland S, Whelan P, Kaplan RM, Doshi P. Serious adverse events of special interest following mRNA COVID-19 vaccination in randomized trials in adults. Vaccine. 2022 Aug 30;40(40):5798–805. doi:…
View article: Neighborhood environment and incident diabetes, a neighborhood environment-wide association study (‘NE-WAS’): Results from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL)
Neighborhood environment and incident diabetes, a neighborhood environment-wide association study (‘NE-WAS’): Results from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) Open
The prevalence of type 2 diabetes is increasing among the Hispanic/Latino population. Type 2 diabetes incidence rates vary between neighborhoods, but no single aspect of the neighborhood environment is known to cause type 2 diabetes. Using…
View article: Sedentary Behavior and Change in Kidney Function: The Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL).
Sedentary Behavior and Change in Kidney Function: The Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL). Open
BACKGROUND: There is accumulating evidence linking prolonged sedentary time to adverse health outcomes. The effect of sedentary behavior on kidney function has not been evaluated in US Hispanics/Latinos, a population disproportionately aff…
View article: Serum Metabolomics of Incident Diabetes and Glycemic Changes in a Population With High Diabetes Burden: The Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos.
Serum Metabolomics of Incident Diabetes and Glycemic Changes in a Population With High Diabetes Burden: The Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos. Open
Metabolomic signatures of incident diabetes remain largely unclear for the U.S. Hispanic/Latino population, a group with high diabetes burden. We evaluated the associations of 624 known serum metabolites (measured by a global, untargeted a…
View article: Diabetes Incidence Among Hispanic/Latino Adults in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL).
Diabetes Incidence Among Hispanic/Latino Adults in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL). Open
OBJECTIVE: To examine diabetes incidence in a diverse cohort of U.S. Hispanic/Latinos. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: The Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos is a prospective cohort study with participants aged 18-74 years from …
View article: The hidden connection between gut microbiota and periprosthetic joint infections: a scoping review
The hidden connection between gut microbiota and periprosthetic joint infections: a scoping review Open
Background: Periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) pose a significant challenge in orthopedic surgery, and emerging evidence suggests that the gut microbiome may play a crucial role in their development and management. Despite the rarity o…
View article: Life-course socioeconomic position and the gut microbiome in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL)
Life-course socioeconomic position and the gut microbiome in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) Open
Socioeconomic position (SEP) in childhood and beyond may influence the gut microbiome, with implications for disease risk. Studies evaluating the relationship between life-course SEP and the gut microbiome are sparse, particularly among Hi…
View article: Heterogeneity of Lipoprotein(a) Levels Among Hispanic or Latino Individuals Residing in the US
Heterogeneity of Lipoprotein(a) Levels Among Hispanic or Latino Individuals Residing in the US Open
Importance: Lipoprotein(a) (Lp[a]) is a genetically determined risk-enhancing factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). The Lp(a) distribution among the diverse Hispanic or Latino community residing in the US has not been …
View article: Life-course socioeconomic position and the gut microbiome in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL)
Life-course socioeconomic position and the gut microbiome in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) Open
Socioeconomic position (SEP) in childhood and beyond may influence the gut microbiome, with implications for disease risk. Studies evaluating the relationship between life-course SEP and the gut microbiome are sparse, particularly among Hi…
View article: Evidence available and used by the Food and Drug Administration for the approval of orphan and nonorphan drugs
Evidence available and used by the Food and Drug Administration for the approval of orphan and nonorphan drugs Open
There are substantial financial incentives to develop orphan drugs for rare diseases, but concerns about the quality and volume of supporting evidence have emerged. We compare evidence used to evaluate orphan and nonorphan drugs approved b…
View article: The Effects of Kinesio Tape on Acute Ankle Sprain: A Systematic Review
The Effects of Kinesio Tape on Acute Ankle Sprain: A Systematic Review Open
Background: An ankle sprain is a frequent musculoskeletal injury, often leading to chronic instability and an increased risk of post-traumatic osteoarthritis. Kinesio Tape, an elastic adhesive tape, is widely used in rehabilitation for its…
View article: Associations of Helicobacter pylori with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and related conditions: cross-sectional results from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos
Associations of Helicobacter pylori with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and related conditions: cross-sectional results from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos Open
The Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos was carried out as a collaborative study supported by contracts from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) to the University of North Carolina (N01-HC65233), University o…
View article: The Oral Microbiota, Microbial Metabolites, and Immuno-Inflammatory Mechanisms in Cardiovascular Disease
The Oral Microbiota, Microbial Metabolites, and Immuno-Inflammatory Mechanisms in Cardiovascular Disease Open
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality. Recent advancements in high-throughput omics techniques have enhanced our understanding of the human microbiome’s role in the development of CVDs. Alt…
View article: Advancements in genetic research by the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos: A 10-year retrospective review
Advancements in genetic research by the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos: A 10-year retrospective review Open
The Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) is a multicenter, longitudinal cohort study designed to evaluate environmental, lifestyle, and genetic risk factors as they relate to cardiometabolic and other chronic disease…