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View article: Minimum set of outcome measures for non-advanced age-related macular degeneration: a Delphi consensus statement by the TRACER (intermediate age-related macular degeneration) study group
Minimum set of outcome measures for non-advanced age-related macular degeneration: a Delphi consensus statement by the TRACER (intermediate age-related macular degeneration) study group Open
Background The purpose of this study was to define a minimum set of outcome measures for patients affected by non-advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Methods A structured Delphi consensus process was conducted by a panel of wo…
View article: An integrative examination of psychological distress and its nutritional and visual correlates among young adults in Ghana
An integrative examination of psychological distress and its nutritional and visual correlates among young adults in Ghana Open
Psychological distress is a key precursor to suicidal ideation during emerging adulthood—a period characterized by increasing independence and responsibility. Although young adults are particularly vulnerable, the burden and determinants o…
View article: Progression of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome to Systemic Mastocytosis
Progression of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome to Systemic Mastocytosis Open
Introduction/Objective Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) is characterized by the abnormal release of mast cell mediators, leading to symptoms such as flushing, abdominal pain, and allergic reactions. In some cases, MCAS progresses to sy…
View article: Polyphenol-Rich Cranberry Beverage Positively Affected Skin Health, Skin Lipids, Skin Microbiome, Inflammation, and Oxidative Stress in Women in a Randomized Controlled Trial
Polyphenol-Rich Cranberry Beverage Positively Affected Skin Health, Skin Lipids, Skin Microbiome, Inflammation, and Oxidative Stress in Women in a Randomized Controlled Trial Open
This study aimed to determine whether a polyphenol-rich cranberry beverage affects skin properties, lipids, and the microbiome in women using a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, cross-over design. Twenty-two women with Fitzpa…
View article: Associations between Brain Alpha-Tocopherol Stereoisomer Profile and Hallmarks of Brain Aging in Centenarians
Associations between Brain Alpha-Tocopherol Stereoisomer Profile and Hallmarks of Brain Aging in Centenarians Open
Brain alpha-tocopherol (αT) concentration was previously reported to be inversely associated with neurofibrillary tangle (NFT) counts in specific brain structures from centenarians. However, the contribution of natural or synthetic αT ster…
View article: Effects of respiratory disease control using generic vs. pioneer tulathromycin in high-risk cattle on health, performance and carcass characteristics
Effects of respiratory disease control using generic vs. pioneer tulathromycin in high-risk cattle on health, performance and carcass characteristics Open
Bovine respiratory disease remains the leading cause of feedlot morbidity and mortality in North America. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of generic vs. pioneer tulathromycin for control of bovine respiratory diseas…
View article: Macular Pigment Assessment in Indian Population Using Degree of Polarization Threshold: Impact of Diet on Macular Pigment Density
Macular Pigment Assessment in Indian Population Using Degree of Polarization Threshold: Impact of Diet on Macular Pigment Density Open
This normative regional database enables risk stratification of macular degeneration.
View article: Editorial: Age as an effect modifier of nutrition and health
Editorial: Age as an effect modifier of nutrition and health Open
EDITORIAL article Front. Aging, 12 July 2023Sec. Healthy Longevity Volume 4 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fragi.2023.1249377
View article: Performance of the beta-glucan test for the diagnosis of invasive fusariosis and scedosporiosis: a meta-analysis
Performance of the beta-glucan test for the diagnosis of invasive fusariosis and scedosporiosis: a meta-analysis Open
The (1→3)-β-D-glucan (BDG) is a component of the fungal cell wall that can be detected in serum and used as an adjunctive tool for the diagnosis of invasive mold infections (IMI) in patients with hematologic cancer or other immunosuppressi…
View article: Early Childhood Lutein and Zeaxanthin Intake Is Positively Associated with Early Childhood Receptive Vocabulary and Mid-Childhood Executive Function But No Other Cognitive or Behavioral Outcomes in Project Viva
Early Childhood Lutein and Zeaxanthin Intake Is Positively Associated with Early Childhood Receptive Vocabulary and Mid-Childhood Executive Function But No Other Cognitive or Behavioral Outcomes in Project Viva Open
The overall findings do not provide strong evidence of an association between child L/Z intake and cognition and behavior. However, the positive associations found between early childhood L/Z intake and early childhood receptive vocabulary…
View article: Serum and Macular Carotenoids in Relation to Retinal Vessel Caliber Fifteen Years Later, in the Second Carotenoids in Age-Related Eye Disease Study
Serum and Macular Carotenoids in Relation to Retinal Vessel Caliber Fifteen Years Later, in the Second Carotenoids in Age-Related Eye Disease Study Open
PURPOSE: We investigated whether dietary carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin (L/Z) in the serum and macula were associated with central retinal arteriole and venule calibers in a follow-up ancillary study among older women in the Women's Hea…
View article: Carotenoid-Rich Brain Nutrient Pattern Is Positively Correlated With Higher Cognition and Lower Depression in the Oldest Old With No Dementia
Carotenoid-Rich Brain Nutrient Pattern Is Positively Correlated With Higher Cognition and Lower Depression in the Oldest Old With No Dementia Open
Background: Healthy dietary patterns are related to better cognitive health in aging populations. While levels of individual nutrients in neural tissues are individually associated with cognitive function, the investigation of nutrient pat…
View article: Beyond Nutrient Deficiency—Opportunities to Improve Nutritional Status and Promote Health Modernizing DRIs and Supplementation Recommendations
Beyond Nutrient Deficiency—Opportunities to Improve Nutritional Status and Promote Health Modernizing DRIs and Supplementation Recommendations Open
The US Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) provide dietary recommendations to meet nutrient needs, promote health, and prevent disease. Despite 40 years of DGA, the prevalence of under-consumed nutrients continues in the US and globally…
View article: Effects of daily almond consumption for six months on cognitive measures in healthy middle-aged to older adults: a randomized control trial
Effects of daily almond consumption for six months on cognitive measures in healthy middle-aged to older adults: a randomized control trial Open
Almonds did not significantly improve cognitive function in cognitively intact middle-aged/older adults over six months. However, a significant improvement at M6 in cognitive measures was observed with 3 oz/d almonds. While these results a…
View article: Walnut intake, cognitive outcomes and risk factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Walnut intake, cognitive outcomes and risk factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Walnuts contain nutrients that are associated with improved cognitive health. To our knowledge, no review has systematically examined the effects of walnuts on cognitive function and risk for cognitive decline. To conduct a systematic revi…
View article: Walnut intake, cognitive outcomes and risk factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Walnut intake, cognitive outcomes and risk factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Due to the non-uniformity of tests for cognition-related outcomes, definitive conclusions regarding the effect of walnut consumption on cognition could not be reached. Additionally, evidence does not show associations between walnut intake…