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View article: Eccrine sweat reveals normalization of artificial sweetener levels in children with overweight after nutritional education
Eccrine sweat reveals normalization of artificial sweetener levels in children with overweight after nutritional education Open
Determining metabolic parameters associated with childhood obesity is challenging due to the invasive nature of most sampling methods. Using a non-invasive eccrine sweat collection, 134 metabolomes were obtained from 54 children, of which …
View article: Overview of prevention and treatment approaches: a summary from the European association for research on obesity in childhood “Prevention of Obesity” symposium
Overview of prevention and treatment approaches: a summary from the European association for research on obesity in childhood “Prevention of Obesity” symposium Open
With childhood obesity being one of the most common pediatric chronic diseases, years of extensive prevention experiences still show shortcomings. To gather a discussion over first-hand obesity prevention interventions, the European Associ…
View article: Case Report: Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia: A clinical report of a male from 12 to 36 years of life
Case Report: Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia: A clinical report of a male from 12 to 36 years of life Open
Familial hypercholesterolemia is an autosomal dominant inherited metabolic disorder characterized by elevated plasma levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C). These increased levels lead to atherosclerosis, premature cardiovas…
View article: The impact of sports and nutrition interventions on the bodyfat and BMI of primary school children (compared to the effects of a lockdown period while Covid19-pandemic)
The impact of sports and nutrition interventions on the bodyfat and BMI of primary school children (compared to the effects of a lockdown period while Covid19-pandemic) Open
S U M M A R Y: Background & Aims: The increasing rates of overweight and obesity highlight the need for prevention. The EDDY prevention study aimed to assess whether a school-based program with sports and nutrition interventions could impr…
View article: Daily Eating Window and Obesity Markers in a Sample of Schoolchildren from Vienna: Insights from the EDDY Study
Daily Eating Window and Obesity Markers in a Sample of Schoolchildren from Vienna: Insights from the EDDY Study Open
Background/Objectives: The eating window concept has been understudied in children, with no reports from Austria. This study explored meal timing and its association with obesity-related variables in a sample of Viennese schoolchildren. Th…
View article: Interaction between breastfeeding duration and an obesity genetic risk score to predict body fat composition in European adolescents: The <scp>HELENA</scp> study
Interaction between breastfeeding duration and an obesity genetic risk score to predict body fat composition in European adolescents: The <span>HELENA</span> study Open
Summary Background Although the genetic interplay with the environment has a major impact on obesity development, little is known on whether breastfeeding could modulate the genetic predisposition to obesity. Objectives To investigate whet…
View article: How Parents Perceive Their Children’s Body Weight: Insights from a Sample of Schoolchildren from Vienna, Austria
How Parents Perceive Their Children’s Body Weight: Insights from a Sample of Schoolchildren from Vienna, Austria Open
Background/Objectives: Effective school-based childhood obesity prevention strategies should include parental involvement. In the EDDY (“Effect of sports and diet training to prevent obesity and secondary diseases and to influence young ch…
View article: A 20-year follow-up study of patients who have been diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia in their youth
A 20-year follow-up study of patients who have been diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia in their youth Open
Aim Familial Hypercholesterolemia is an autosomal dominant inherited metabolic disorder characterized by elevated plasma levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C). These cause atherosclerosis, premature cardiovascular (cv) dise…
View article: Effect of a Web-Based Nutritional and Physical Activity Intervention With Email Support (the EDDY Program) on Primary School Children’s BMI Z-Score During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Intervention Study
Effect of a Web-Based Nutritional and Physical Activity Intervention With Email Support (the EDDY Program) on Primary School Children’s BMI Z-Score During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Intervention Study Open
Background COVID-19 mitigation measures enhanced increases in children’s weight and BMI due to decreased physical activity and increased energy intake. Overweight and obesity were major worldwide problems before the pandemic, and COVID-19 …
View article: Obesity intervention on the healthy lifestyle in childhood: results of the PRESTO (PrEvention STudy of Obesity) Study
Obesity intervention on the healthy lifestyle in childhood: results of the PRESTO (PrEvention STudy of Obesity) Study Open
Background: Due to increasing problems with childhood and adolescent obesity in Austria PRESTO (PrEvention STudy of Obesity) created a school based intervention program for promoting a healthy lifestyle in Austrian youth. Methods: PRESTO w…
View article: Childhood Obesity Trends among 8–11-Year-Olds: Insights from a School Sample in Vienna, Austria (2017–2023)
Childhood Obesity Trends among 8–11-Year-Olds: Insights from a School Sample in Vienna, Austria (2017–2023) Open
In Austria, childhood obesity is a public health concern. This study examined time trends in the percentage of obesity among a sample of schoolchildren from Vienna (2017–2023). The body mass index percentiles of 326 children [9.3 years old…
View article: The Urgent Need for Nutritional Medical Care in Geriatric Patients—Malnutrition in Nursing Homes
The Urgent Need for Nutritional Medical Care in Geriatric Patients—Malnutrition in Nursing Homes Open
Patients aged 65 and over who are accommodated in hospitals and nursing homes are at high risk of malnutrition and often show signs of it. The future relevance of this problem becomes clear, especially in view of the demographic developmen…
View article: The body mass index increases the genetic risk scores' ability to predict risk of hepatic damage in European adolescents: The <scp>HELENA</scp> study
The body mass index increases the genetic risk scores' ability to predict risk of hepatic damage in European adolescents: The <span>HELENA</span> study Open
Background Hepatic disorders are often complex and multifactorial, modulated by genetic and environmental determinants. During the last years, the hepatic disease has been progressively established from early stages in life. The use of gen…
View article: Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in seniors – A retrospective study
Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in seniors – A retrospective study Open
In summary, it can be said that the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among nursing home residents is considerably high. Inadequate vitamin D levels were often associated with reduced calcium levels. Given the high prevalence, the numerou…
View article: Effect of a web-based nutritional and physical activity intervention on primary school children’s BMI z-score during the COVID-19 pandemic: A Viennese EDDY Online pilot study (Preprint)
Effect of a web-based nutritional and physical activity intervention on primary school children’s BMI z-score during the COVID-19 pandemic: A Viennese EDDY Online pilot study (Preprint) Open
UNSTRUCTURED Studies show an enhanced increase in children’s weight and body mass index (BMI) during the COVID-19 pandemic, and therefore measures to maintain children´s health are of vital importance. This study examines the effects of a…
View article: Development of a genetic risk score to predict the risk of hypertension in European adolescents from the HELENA study
Development of a genetic risk score to predict the risk of hypertension in European adolescents from the HELENA study Open
Introduction From genome wide association study (GWAS) a large number of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) have previously been associated with blood pressure (BP) levels. A combination of SNPs, forming a genetic risk score (GRS) coul…
View article: History of Familial Hypercholesterolemia
History of Familial Hypercholesterolemia Open
Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is one of the best characterized inborn error of metabolism with an estimated prevalence of 1:250 in the general population.Only
View article: Relative validity of the Planetary Health Diet Index by comparison with usual nutrient intakes, plasma food consumption biomarkers, and adherence to the Mediterranean diet among European adolescents: the HELENA study
Relative validity of the Planetary Health Diet Index by comparison with usual nutrient intakes, plasma food consumption biomarkers, and adherence to the Mediterranean diet among European adolescents: the HELENA study Open
The PHDI showed good relative validity among adolescents in the HELENA study. Hence, future research should assess adherence to the PHDI and long-term health outcomes.
View article: Lp(a) does not affect intima media thickness in hypercholesterolemic children –a retrospective cross sectional study
Lp(a) does not affect intima media thickness in hypercholesterolemic children –a retrospective cross sectional study Open
At the age of 6-18 years, we found no significant differences in early markers of atherosclerosis between subjects with high Lp(a)- and/or high LDL-cholesterol with no detectable synergistic effects between the two lipoproteins.
View article: Improvement of body composition in 8- to 11-year-old schoolboys: effects of a 6-months lifestyle intervention <i>A retrospective evaluation of the “EDDY-Kids” prevention study</i>
Improvement of body composition in 8- to 11-year-old schoolboys: effects of a 6-months lifestyle intervention <i>A retrospective evaluation of the “EDDY-Kids” prevention study</i> Open
Background Childhood obesity prevention is crucial. This study aimed to assess the effect of a 6-month intervention with nutritional training and physical activity education on body fat, BMI-SDS, and consumption of sugary drinks and sweets…
View article: Development of a genetic risk score to predict the risk of hypertension in European adolescents from the HELENA study
Development of a genetic risk score to predict the risk of hypertension in European adolescents from the HELENA study Open
Background Several single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are associated with blood pressure (BP) levels. A combination of SNPs, forming a genetic risk score (GRS) could be considered a useful genetic tool to identify individuals at risk o…