Objective:Evidence pertaining to the associations between hyperuricemia and diabetic microvascular complications is limited and inconclusive.In this study,we aimed to prospectively investigate the independent associat...Objective:Evidence pertaining to the associations between hyperuricemia and diabetic microvascular complications is limited and inconclusive.In this study,we aimed to prospectively investigate the independent associations of hyperuricemia and retinopathy,nephropathy and neuropathy in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM).Methods:This cohort study enrolled 25,094 participants from UK Biobank with T2DM and without microvascular complications at baseline.Hyperuricemia was defined as serum uric acid(SUA)higher than 420μmol/L.The incidence of diabetic microvascular complications was identified from hospital inpatient records that were coded according to the International Classification of Diseases(ICD)-10 coding system.Multivariable adjusted Cox proportional hazards regression models were used to calculate adjusted hazard ratios(aHR).Results:Among all participants,3,844(15.3%)were classified as having hyperuricemia at baseline.During a median follow-up of 14.0 years,555(14.4%)individuals with hyperuricemia developed diabetic microvascular complications,compared with 12.6%of individuals without hyperuricemia(P=0.002).In the multivariable-adjusted model accounted for socioeconomic status,lifestyle factors,physical and biochemical measurements,and medication use,when compared with individuals of T2DM who had a normal SUA level,those with hyperuricemia had an 82.9%higher risk of developing diabetic nephropathy(95%CI:1.41-2.38,P<0.001),and a 30.2%higher risk of diabetic neuropathy(95%CI:1.06-1.60,P=0.011).However,the association between hyperuricemia and diabetic retinopathy was not statistically significant(aHR:1.070,95%CI:0.94-1.22,P=0.320).Conclusions:Hyperuricemia was independently associated with diabetic nephropathy and neuropathy but not retinopathy in individuals with T2DM.These findings underscore the importance of monitoring SUA level in prevention of certain microvascular complications.展开更多
The current study used multivariable logistic regression analysis to investigate associations between the intake frequencies of 13 food groups(or four diet groups)and infectious diseases.The analysis included 487849 p...The current study used multivariable logistic regression analysis to investigate associations between the intake frequencies of 13 food groups(or four diet groups)and infectious diseases.The analysis included 487849 participants from the UK Biobank,with 75209 participants diagnosed with infectious diseases.Participants reporting the highest intake frequency of processed meat(odds ratio[OR]=1.0964,95%confidence interval[CI]:1.0622–1.1318)and red meat(OR=1.0895,95%CI:1.0563–1.1239)had a higher risk of infectious diseases,compared with those with the lowest intake frequency.Consuming fish 2.0–2.9 times(OR=0.8221,95%CI:0.7955–0.8496),cheese≥5.0 times(OR=0.8822,95%CI:0.8559–0.9092),fruit 3.0–3.9 servings(OR=0.8867,95%CI:0.8661–0.9078),and vegetables 2.0–2.9 servings(OR=0.9372,95%CI:0.9189–0.9559)per week were associated with a lower risk of infection.Low meat-eaters(OR=0.9404,95%CI:0.9243–0.9567),fish-eaters(OR=0.8391,95%CI:0.7887–0.8919),and vegetarians(OR=0.9154,95%CI:0.8561–0.9778)had a lower risk of infectious diseases,compared with regular meat-eaters.The mediation analysis revealed that glycosylated hemoglobin,white blood cell count,and body mass index served as the mediators in the associations between diet and infectious diseases.The current study indicates that the intake frequency of food groups is a risk factor for infectious diseases,and fish-eaters have a lower risk of infection.展开更多
BACKGROUND:Previous studies have reported inconsistent results with positive,negative,and J-shaped associations between alcohol consumption and the hazard of aortic aneurysm and dissection(AAD).This study aimed to exa...BACKGROUND:Previous studies have reported inconsistent results with positive,negative,and J-shaped associations between alcohol consumption and the hazard of aortic aneurysm and dissection(AAD).This study aimed to examine the connections between weekly alcohol consumption and the subsequent risk of AAD.METHODS:The UK Biobank study is a population-based cohort study.Weekly alcohol consumption was assessed using self-reported questionnaires and the congenital risk of alcohol consumption was also evaluated using genetic risk score(GRS).Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate hazard ratios(HRs)with 95% confidence intervals(CIs)for the associations between alcohol consumption and AAD.Several sensitivity analyses were performed to assess the robustness of the results.RESULTS:Among the 388,955 participants(mean age:57.1 years,47.4% male),2,895 incident AAD cases were documented during a median follow-up of 12.5 years.Compared with never-drinkers,moderate drinkers(adjusted HR:0.797,95%CI:0.646-0.984,P<0.05)and moderate-heavy drinkers(adjusted HR:0.794,95%CI:0.635-0.992,P<0.05)were significantly associated with a decreased risk of incident AAD.Interaction-based subgroup analysis revealed that the protective effect of moderate drinking was reflected mainly in participants younger than 65 years and women.CONCLUSION:Our findings support a protective effect of moderate alcohol consumption on AAD,but are limited to participants younger than 65 years and women.展开更多
The casting production in the UK in 2004 is presented and analysed. The UK casting industry has played an important role in world casting and manufacturing production. However recent years the rapid development of som...The casting production in the UK in 2004 is presented and analysed. The UK casting industry has played an important role in world casting and manufacturing production. However recent years the rapid development of some developing countries has been shifting the casting production from the western industrialized countries including the UK. The UK casting industry and associated research and technology organizations, universities have been working together very hard to face the serious competition to make the UK casting industry have a sustainable future. The UK casting industry remains strong and plays an important role in world casting and manufacturing production.展开更多
基金supported by the Guangzhou Basic Research Program,City&University(Institute)Joint Funding Project(2023A03J0174).
文摘Objective:Evidence pertaining to the associations between hyperuricemia and diabetic microvascular complications is limited and inconclusive.In this study,we aimed to prospectively investigate the independent associations of hyperuricemia and retinopathy,nephropathy and neuropathy in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM).Methods:This cohort study enrolled 25,094 participants from UK Biobank with T2DM and without microvascular complications at baseline.Hyperuricemia was defined as serum uric acid(SUA)higher than 420μmol/L.The incidence of diabetic microvascular complications was identified from hospital inpatient records that were coded according to the International Classification of Diseases(ICD)-10 coding system.Multivariable adjusted Cox proportional hazards regression models were used to calculate adjusted hazard ratios(aHR).Results:Among all participants,3,844(15.3%)were classified as having hyperuricemia at baseline.During a median follow-up of 14.0 years,555(14.4%)individuals with hyperuricemia developed diabetic microvascular complications,compared with 12.6%of individuals without hyperuricemia(P=0.002).In the multivariable-adjusted model accounted for socioeconomic status,lifestyle factors,physical and biochemical measurements,and medication use,when compared with individuals of T2DM who had a normal SUA level,those with hyperuricemia had an 82.9%higher risk of developing diabetic nephropathy(95%CI:1.41-2.38,P<0.001),and a 30.2%higher risk of diabetic neuropathy(95%CI:1.06-1.60,P=0.011).However,the association between hyperuricemia and diabetic retinopathy was not statistically significant(aHR:1.070,95%CI:0.94-1.22,P=0.320).Conclusions:Hyperuricemia was independently associated with diabetic nephropathy and neuropathy but not retinopathy in individuals with T2DM.These findings underscore the importance of monitoring SUA level in prevention of certain microvascular complications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.82173585 and 82273741)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions of China(Grant Nos.21KJB330005 and 22KJB330007)+1 种基金the Nanjing Major Science and Technology Project(Grant No.2021-11005)the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions.
文摘The current study used multivariable logistic regression analysis to investigate associations between the intake frequencies of 13 food groups(or four diet groups)and infectious diseases.The analysis included 487849 participants from the UK Biobank,with 75209 participants diagnosed with infectious diseases.Participants reporting the highest intake frequency of processed meat(odds ratio[OR]=1.0964,95%confidence interval[CI]:1.0622–1.1318)and red meat(OR=1.0895,95%CI:1.0563–1.1239)had a higher risk of infectious diseases,compared with those with the lowest intake frequency.Consuming fish 2.0–2.9 times(OR=0.8221,95%CI:0.7955–0.8496),cheese≥5.0 times(OR=0.8822,95%CI:0.8559–0.9092),fruit 3.0–3.9 servings(OR=0.8867,95%CI:0.8661–0.9078),and vegetables 2.0–2.9 servings(OR=0.9372,95%CI:0.9189–0.9559)per week were associated with a lower risk of infection.Low meat-eaters(OR=0.9404,95%CI:0.9243–0.9567),fish-eaters(OR=0.8391,95%CI:0.7887–0.8919),and vegetarians(OR=0.9154,95%CI:0.8561–0.9778)had a lower risk of infectious diseases,compared with regular meat-eaters.The mediation analysis revealed that glycosylated hemoglobin,white blood cell count,and body mass index served as the mediators in the associations between diet and infectious diseases.The current study indicates that the intake frequency of food groups is a risk factor for infectious diseases,and fish-eaters have a lower risk of infection.
基金supported by grants from the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China,(No.2020AAA0109605 to XL)grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82272246 and 82072225 to XL)+1 种基金Science and Technology Program of Guangzhou,China(No.202206010044 to XL)High-level Hospital Construction Project of Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital(No.DFJHBF202104 to XL).
文摘BACKGROUND:Previous studies have reported inconsistent results with positive,negative,and J-shaped associations between alcohol consumption and the hazard of aortic aneurysm and dissection(AAD).This study aimed to examine the connections between weekly alcohol consumption and the subsequent risk of AAD.METHODS:The UK Biobank study is a population-based cohort study.Weekly alcohol consumption was assessed using self-reported questionnaires and the congenital risk of alcohol consumption was also evaluated using genetic risk score(GRS).Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate hazard ratios(HRs)with 95% confidence intervals(CIs)for the associations between alcohol consumption and AAD.Several sensitivity analyses were performed to assess the robustness of the results.RESULTS:Among the 388,955 participants(mean age:57.1 years,47.4% male),2,895 incident AAD cases were documented during a median follow-up of 12.5 years.Compared with never-drinkers,moderate drinkers(adjusted HR:0.797,95%CI:0.646-0.984,P<0.05)and moderate-heavy drinkers(adjusted HR:0.794,95%CI:0.635-0.992,P<0.05)were significantly associated with a decreased risk of incident AAD.Interaction-based subgroup analysis revealed that the protective effect of moderate drinking was reflected mainly in participants younger than 65 years and women.CONCLUSION:Our findings support a protective effect of moderate alcohol consumption on AAD,but are limited to participants younger than 65 years and women.
文摘The casting production in the UK in 2004 is presented and analysed. The UK casting industry has played an important role in world casting and manufacturing production. However recent years the rapid development of some developing countries has been shifting the casting production from the western industrialized countries including the UK. The UK casting industry and associated research and technology organizations, universities have been working together very hard to face the serious competition to make the UK casting industry have a sustainable future. The UK casting industry remains strong and plays an important role in world casting and manufacturing production.
