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- Bammann, K, et al.
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The IDEFICS validation study on field methods for assessing physical activity and body composition in children: design and data collection.
- 2011
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Ingår i: International journal of obesity (2005). - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 1476-5497 .- 0307-0565. ; 35 Suppl 1
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Objective: To describe the design, measurements and fieldwork of the IDEFICS (Identification and prevention of dietary- and lifestyle-induced health effects in children and infants) physical activity and body composition validation study, and to determine the potential and limitations of the data obtained. Design: Multicentre validation study. Subjects: A total of 98 children from four different European countries (age: 4–10 years). Methods: An 8-day measurement protocol was carried out in all children using a collaborative protocol. Reference methods were the doubly labelled water method for physical activity, and a three- and a four-compartment model for body composition. Investigated field methods were accelerometers, a physical activity questionnaire and various anthropometric measurements. Results: For the validation of physical activity field methods, it was possible to gather data from 83 to 89 children, laying the basis for age- and sex-specific results. The validation of body composition field methods is possible in 64–80 children and allows sex-specific analyses but has only limited statistical power in the youngest age group (o6 years). The amount of activity energy expenditure (AEE) varied between centres, sexes and age groups, with boys and older children having higher estimates of AEE. After normalisation of AEE by body weight, most group-specific differences diminished, except for country-specific differences. Conclusion: The IDEFICS validation study will allow age- and sex-specific investigation of questions pertaining to the validity of several field methods of body composition and physical activity, using established reference methods in four different European countries. From the participant analyses it can be concluded that the compliance for the investigated field methods was higher than that for the reference methods used in this validation study.
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- Bammann, K, et al.
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Validation of anthropometry and foot-to-foot bioelectrical resistance against a three-component model to assess total body fat in children: the IDEFICS study.
- 2013
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Ingår i: International Journal of Obesity. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 0307-0565 .- 1476-5497. ; 37:4, s. 520-526
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Objective:To compare different field methods for estimating body fat mass with a reference value derived by a three-component (3C) model in pre-school and school children across Europe.Design:Multicentre validation study.Subjects:Seventy-eight preschool/school children aged 4-10 years from four different European countries.Methods:A standard measurement protocol was carried out in all children by trained field workers. A 3C model was used as the reference method. The field methods included height and weight measurement, circumferences measured at four sites, skinfold measured at two-six sites and foot-to-foot bioelectrical resistance (BIA) via TANITA scales.Results:With the exception of height and neck circumference, all single measurements were able to explain at least 74% of the fat-mass variance in the sample. In combination, circumference models were superior to skinfold models and height-weight models. The best predictions were given by trunk models (combining skinfold and circumference measurements) that explained 91% of the observed fat-mass variance. The optimal data-driven model for our sample includes hip circumference, triceps skinfold and total body mass minus resistance index, and explains 94% of the fat-mass variance with 2.44kg fat mass limits of agreement. In all investigated models, prediction errors were associated with fat mass, although to a lesser degree in the investigated skinfold models, arm models and the data-driven models.Conclusion:When studying total body fat in childhood populations, anthropometric measurements will give biased estimations as compared to gold standard measurements. Nevertheless, our study shows that when combining circumference and skinfold measurements, estimations of fat mass can be obtained with a limit of agreement of 1.91kg in normal weight children and of 2.94kg in overweight or obese children.International Journal of Obesity advance online publication, 12 February 2013; doi:10.1038/ijo.2013.13.
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- Ojiambo, Robert, et al.
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Validity of hip-mounted uniaxial accelerometry with heart-rate monitoring vs. triaxial accelerometry in the assessment of free-living energy expenditure in young children: the IDEFICS Validation Study
- 2012
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Ingår i: Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985). - : American Physiological Society. - 1522-1601 .- 8750-7587. ; 113:10, s. 1530-1536
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- One of the aims of Identification and Prevention of Dietary- and Lifestyle-Induced Health Effects in Children and Infants (IDEFICS) validation study is to validate field measures of physical activity (PA) and Energy expenditure (EE) in young children. This study compared the validity of uni-axial accelerometry with heart-rate (HR) monitoring vs. tri-axial accelerometry against doubly labeled water (DLW) criterion method for assessment of free-living EE in young children. 49 European children (25 female, 24 male) aged 4-10 years (mean age 7 ± 2 years) were assessed by uni-axial ActiTrainer with HR, uni-axial 3DNX and tri-axial 3DNX accelerometry. Total energy expenditure (TEE) was estimated using DLW over a 1 week period. The longitudinal axis of both devices and tri-axial 3DNX counts per minute (CPM) were significantly (P<0.05) associated with physical activity level (PAL) (r = 0.51 ActiTrainer, r = 0.49 uni-axial-3DNX and r = 0.42 tri-axial ∑3DNX). 86% of the variance in TEE could be predicted by a model combining body mass (Partial r(2) = 71%; P<0.05), CPM-ActiTrainer (Partial r(2) = 11%; P<0.05) and difference between HR at moderate and sedentary activities (ModHR - SedHR; Partial r(2) = 4%; P<0.05) The standard error (S.E) of TEE estimate for ActiTrainer and 3DNX models ranged from 0.44-0.74 MJ/d or approximately 7-11% of the average TEE. The S.E of activity-induced energy expenditure (AEE) model estimates ranged from 0.38-0.57 MJ/d or 24-26% of the average AEE. It is concluded that the comparative validity of hip-mounted uni-axial and tri-axial accelerometers for assessing PA and EE is similar.
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- Patlaka, Christina, et al.
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Intensive weight gain therapy in patients with anorexia nervosa results in improved serum tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) 5a and 5b isoform protein levels
- 2020
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Ingår i: Eating and Weight Disorders. - : SPRINGER. - 1124-4909 .- 1590-1262. ; 25:5, s. 1387-1397
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Aim Tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) exists as isoforms 5a and 5b. TRAP 5a is a biomarker of chronic inflammation and influences adipose tissue and 5b associates with bone metabolism/pathologies. The aim was to investigate the association of serum TRAP 5a/5b isoforms with fat and bone markers and anthropometric parameters in patients with anorexia nervosa (AN) during weight gain therapy. Methods Twenty-five Swedish female AN patients, age 16-24 years, were treated for 12 weeks with a high-energy diet with six meals daily. Serum TRAP 5a/5b, markers of fat/glucose metabolism, markers of bone resorption and formation were measured. Parameters of bone and body composition were assessed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and peripheral quantitative computed tomography. Results BMI increased from median 15.4 kg/m(2)to 19.0 kg/m(2),p < 0.0001. TRAP 5a and 5a/5b ratio increased but TRAP 5b decreased during the study. TRAP Delta 5a and Delta 5b correlated with Delta insulin and Delta adiponectin, respectively. TRAP 5b correlated with trabecular density at start but not at week 12. At 12 weeks, TRAP 5b correlated with CTX, and Delta decrease in TRAP 5b correlated to Delta increase in bone-specific alkaline phosphatase. Conclusions This clinical interventional study resulted in increased BMI in patients with AN. The decreased TRAP 5b protein levels confirm a role for TRAP 5b as a marker of bone resorption, whereas increased TRAP 5a seemed to derive from systemic changes in bone as well as metabolic changes. The combined detection of TRAP 5a and TRAP 5b in serum could be an indicator of improved bone metabolism.
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- Sioen, I., et al.
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The relationship between paediatric calcaneal quantitative ultrasound measurements and dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and DXA with laser (DXL) as well as body composition
- 2011
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Ingår i: International Journal of Obesity. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 0307-0565 .- 1476-5497. ; 35:Supplement 1
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- BACKGROUND: Quantitative ultrasound (QUS) is a quick, non-invasive and inexpensive method to measure bone strength. Moreover, the device is portable, which makes it easy to be used in the field. In contrast to other bone measuring techniques, QUS does not use any ionised radiation. However, the validity of QUS in the measurement of bone health and the relationship between QUS output and body composition have not been assessed in very young children. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relationship between paediatric calcaneal QUS and both dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and calcaneal DXA with laser (DXL) and body composition parameters. SUBJECTS: A total of 37 Belgian children (10 boys and 27 girls; 4 to 8 years old) underwent a calcaneal QUS as well as a DXA scan. A total of 24 Swedish children (15 boys and 9 girls; 3 to 5 years old) underwent a calcaneal QUS as well as a heel DXL scan. The height and weight of all children were measured. RESULTS: The QUS stiffness index (SI) was significantly negatively correlated with bone mineral density (BMD) of the total body (r=-0.370, P=0.02). No significant correlations were found between the SI and DXL results. In the total sample, the SI showed a significant positive correlation with body mass index (BMI) (r=0.298, P=0.02), even after correction for age, gender and centre. In the Belgian sample, the SI was also significantly positively correlated with total body fat mass content (r=0.416, P=0.01) and body fat percentage (r=0.566, P<0.01) obtained by whole-body DXA. CONCLUSION: The SI measured by QUS does not correlate significantly with BMD values measured by DXA or DXL in 3- to 8-year-old children. However, there is a significant positive correlation between SI and BMI and body fat %.
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- Svedlund, Anna, et al.
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Bone mass and biomarkers in young women with anorexia nervosa: a prospective 3-year follow-up study
- 2022
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Ingår i: Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 0914-8779 .- 1435-5604. ; 40:6, s. 974-989
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Introduction Anorexia nervosa (AN) increases the risk of impaired bone health, low areal bone mineral density (aBMD), and subsequent fractures. This prospective study investigated the long-term effects of bone and mineral metabolism on bone and biomarkers in 22 women with AN. Materials and methods Body composition and aBMD were measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and peripheral quantitative computed tomography. Total and free 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD), C-terminal collagen cross-links (CTX), osteocalcin, bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (BALP), leptin, sclerostin, and oxidized/non-oxidized parathyroid hormone (PTH) were analyzed before and after 12 weeks of intensive nutrition therapy and again 3 years later. An age-matched comparison group of 17 healthy women was recruited for the 3-year follow-up. Results Body mass index (BMI) and fat mass increased from baseline to 3 years in women with AN. Sclerostin decreased during nutrition therapy and further over 3 years, indicating reduced bone loss. CTX was elevated at baseline and after 12 weeks but decreased over 3 years. BALP increased during nutrition therapy and stabilized over 3 years. Free 25OHD was stable during treatment but decreased over 3 years. Non-oxidized PTH was stable during treatment but increased over 3 years. Trabecular volumetric BMD in AN patients decreased during the first 12 weeks and over 3 years despite stable BMI and bone biomarkers implying increased BMD. Conclusion Our findings highlight the importance of early detection and organized long-term follow-up of bone health in young women with a history of AN.
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- Svedlund, Anna, et al.
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The Significance of the FTO Gene for Weight and Body Composition in Swedish Women With Severe Anorexia Nervosa During Intensive Nutrition Therapy
- 2022
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Ingår i: Journal of the American College of Nutrition. - : Informa UK Limited. - 0731-5724 .- 1541-1087. ; 41:6, s. 594-599
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Objective: The aim of this prospective study was to investigate the potential influence of the fat mass and obesity-associated gene (FTO), SNP rs9939609, on body mass index (BMI) and body composition in women with anorexia nervosa (AN) undergoing intensive nutrition therapy. Method: Twenty-five female patients with AN (20.1 +/- 2.3 years; BMI, 15.5 +/- 0.9 kg/m(2)) were included for 12 weeks of treatment with a high-energy diet. FTO was genotyped and body composition parameters were assessed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and peripheral quantitative computed tomography at baseline and after 12 weeks. Results: The distribution of the different FTO genotypes were as follows: AA, 24%; TA, 48%; and TT, 28%. Patients gained a median of 9.8 kg (range, 5.5-17.0 kg) and BMI increased to 19.0 +/- 0.9 kg/m(2). The increase in BMI, fat mass, and the quotient fat/muscle area was significant for the TT and TA genotype groups. Total lean mass was stable in all genotype groups. We could not demonstrate any difference among the 3 FTO genotypes related to the increases in BMI during nutrition therapy when the additive, dominant, and recessive models of inheritance were applied. Conclusions: Irrespective of the FTO genotype, there was no difference in weight response during nutrition therapy. Hence, in this small study there was limited support for individualized nutrition therapy for AN based on FTO genotype.
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- Svedlund, Anna, et al.
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Vitamin D status in young Swedish women with anorexia nervosa during intensive weight gain therapy
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Ingår i: European Journal of Nutrition. - : SPRINGER HEIDELBERG. - 1436-6207 .- 1436-6215. ; 56:6, s. 2061-2067
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Purpose Anorexia nervosa (AN) is associated with reduced bone mass and an increased fracture risk. The aim was to evaluate the vitamin D status and the association with body mass index (BMI), fat mass and bone mineral density (BMD) in patients with severe AN during a prospective intervention study of intensive nutrition therapy. Methods This study comprised 25 Swedish female AN patients (20.1 +/- 2.3 years), who were treated as inpatients for 12 weeks with a high-energy diet. Serum 25-hydroxy-vitamin D (25(OH) D), calcium, phosphate and parathyroid hormone (PTH) were measured. BMD and body composition were assessed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry at study start and after 12 weeks. Results Twenty-two patients completed the study. The mean weight gain was 9.9 kg and BMI (mean +/- SD) increased from 15.5 +/- 0.9 to 19.0 +/- 0.9 kg/m(2), P amp;lt; 0.0001. Fat mass increased from median 12 to 27 %. The median serum 25(OH) D level was 84 nmol/L at baseline, which decreased to 76 nmol/L, P amp;lt; 0.05. PTH increased from median 21.9 to 30.0 ng/L, P amp;lt; 0.0001. BMC increased during the study period, P amp;lt; 0.001. Conclusions Serum 25(OH) D levels were adequate both at study start and completion, however, nominally decreased after the 12-week nutritional intervention. PTH increased subsequently, which coincide with the decreased 25(OH) D levels. The reduction in 25(OH) D could be due to an increased storage of vitamin D related to the increase in fat mass since vitamin D is sequestered in adipose tissue.
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- Tubić, Bojan, 1984
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Bone and fat tissue in children and adolescents: studies with focus on osteocalcin
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Doktorsavhandling (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- The general AIM was to investigate the possible interplay between bone and fat tissue through clinical studies of children and adolescents. Osteocalcin (OC), a bone formation marker, has been proposed to act as a link between bone and energy metabolism in mice, but human data are inconclusive. The specific aims of this thesis were: (i) to clarify the role of OC in relation to weight, with focus on undercarboxylated OC (ucOC) and carboxylated OC (cOC); (ii) to gain insight on how obesity and underweight affect bone and fat tissue in children and adolescents and; (iii) to study the effect of whole body vibration (WBV) on parameters of metabolic syndrome, bone metabolism and body composition in children with obesity. METHODOLOGY: Children and adolescents aged 2-24 years were included in the four studies. Study I and II were cross-sectional (case-control), and study III and IV were interventional with a 12-week follow-up, of which study IV was a randomized case-control study. Biochemical parameters were examined in all four studies. Bone mass and body composition were assessed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), peripheral quantitative computed tomography, heel DXA and laser. Methods of intervention were high-energy diet in patients with anorexia nervosa (AN) and WBV in patients with obesity. RESULTS: Total OC and ucOC did not differ between normal-weight and overweight subjects; however, overweight subjects had lower cOC levels, and the measured OC forms did not correlate with insulin and glucose. Overweight children had increased bone mineral content (BMC) and bone mineral density (BMD) in comparison with normal-weight children, and there was a positive correlation between BMC, BMD and body mass index standard deviation score. Adiponectin was inversely correlated with BMC and BMD, and was an independent determinant of BMC and BMD. Patients with AN gained in weight and levels of all three forms of OC and BMC increased. The WBV did not result in any anthropometric changes; however, a reduction of sclerostin implies that WBV therapy has direct effects on bone mechanotransduction. CONCLUSIONS: This thesis could not confirm the hypothesis that OC has a positive effect on glucose and insulin homeostasis, although cOC was lower in obese subjects than in normal-weight subjects. The home-based WBV intervention study in young children with obesity did not result in any effect on weight, metabolic parameters or calcaneal bone mass.
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- Tubić, Bojan, 1984, et al.
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Different osteocalcin forms, markers of metabolic syndrome and anthropometric measures in children within the IDEFICS cohort
- 2016
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Ingår i: Bone. - : ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. - 8756-3282 .- 1873-2763. ; 84, s. 230-236
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Objective: Osteocalcin (OC), an aboundant non-collagenous bone protein, is inversely associated with parameters of glucose metabolism. Interactions between bone tissue and energy metabolism have not been thoroughly investigated during childhood. This study investigated OC, metabolic parameters and anthropometric characteristics in normal weight and overweight/obese children. Methods: This study comprised 108 (46 normal weight/62 overweight/obese) Swedish 2-9 year old children. Anthropometric data, insulin, glucose, glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c), HOMA index, vitamin D, adiponectin, total OC, carboxylated OC (cOC) and undercarboxylated OC (ucOC) were analysed. Results: No difference was found for total OC between the normal and overweight/obese groups, with a mean (+/- SD) value of 82.6 ( +/- 2.8) ng/mL and 77.0 ( +/- 2.4) ng/mL, (P = 0.11), respectively. Overweight children had lower cOC levels, mean 69.1 ( +/- 2.2) ng/mL, vs. normal weight children, mean 75.6 ( +/- 2.5) ng/mL (P = 0.03). The mean ucOC levels of 7.9 ( +/- 0.4) ng/mL in overweight children did not differ vs. normal weight children, mean level 7.0 (+/- 0.4) ng/mL, (P = 0.067). None of the three OC forms correlated with any of the measured parameters. Conclusions: The cOC levels were lower in overweight children. There was no correlation between the three OC forms and any of the measured anthropometric or metabolic parameters. OC has been suggested to have a possible metabolic role, but in general the current study in prepubertal children does not support the hypothesis of an association between OC and a positive metabolic profile. (C) 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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- Tubić, Bojan, 1984, et al.
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Increased Bone Mineral Content During Rapid Weight Gain Therapy in Anorexia Nervosa
- 2016
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Ingår i: Hormone and Metabolic Research. - : GEORG THIEME VERLAG KG. - 0018-5043 .- 1439-4286. ; 48:10, s. 664-672
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Patients with anorexia nervosa (AN) are at high risk of reduced bone mass. Osteocalcin (OC), a bone formation marker, has been proposed to act as a link between bone and energy metabolism. We investigated how the 3 forms of OC respond during a 12-week intensive nutrition therapy in AN patients, in whom large changes in energy metabolism are expected. Twenty-two female AN patients, mean 20.9 years of age, with a starting mean body mass index (BMI) 15.5kg/m(2) (minimum-maximum) (13.4-17.3kg/m(2)) completed the study. Biochemical markers, body composition, bone mass by DXA, and pQCT were assessed. Subjects gained in median 9.9kg (5.5-17.0kg), and BMI increased from median 15.4kg/m(2) (13.4-17.3kg/m(2)) to 19.0kg/m(2) (16.2-20.6kg/m(2)), pamp;lt;0.0001. Fat mass increased from median 11.4% (4.4-24.8%) to 26.7% (16.9-39.8%). Total OC, carboxylated OC (cOC), undercarboxylated OC (ucOC), and bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (BALP) increased during the study period. No change was observed for the resorption marker carboxy-terminal cross-linking telopeptide of type I collagen (CTX). Total body bone mineral content (BMC) increased, but no changes were found for whole body or lumbar spine bone mineral density. Tibial trabecular density measured by pQCT decreased. Total OC, cOC, and ucOC were not associated with BMI, insulin or body composition parameters. This prospective study demonstrates that all 3 forms of OC (total OC, cOC, ucOC) increase during rapid weight gain. BALP increased while the resorption marker CTX was unchanged, which corroborate with the increased total body BMC.
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- Tubić, Bojan, 1984, et al.
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Patients' experience of patient safety information and participation in care during a hospital stay
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Ingår i: Nursing Open. - : Wiley. - 2054-1058. ; 10:3, s. 1684-1692
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Aim: Having a culture of safety is crucial when providing high-quality health care, yet preventable adverse events are common in the Swedish healthcare system, especially in the field of surgical care. Research shows that patient participation can improve patient safety. This study aimed to explore patients' experience of the safety leaflet, "Your safety in hospital," including participation in care and feelings of safe care. Design: This study uses a descriptive qualitative study design. Methods: Twenty patients from surgical wards received patient safety leaflets and participated in semi-structured interviews during their hospital stay. Data were analysed using qualitative content analysis. Results: Three categories emerged from the analysis: Positive and negative experiences of provided information, Experiences of participation in own care, and Feelings of being safe arising from a perception of good quality care. Most participants were satisfied with their participation in their care and felt safe during their hospital stay. Oral information about the safety leaflet from healthcare personnel was lacking.
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- Tubić, Bojan, 1984, et al.
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Randomised study of children with obesity showed that whole body vibration reduced sclerostin
- 2019
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Ingår i: Acta Paediatrica. - : WILEY. - 0803-5253 .- 1651-2227. ; 108:3, s. 502-513
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Aim New strategies are required to increase physical activity and improve metabolic profiles in children with obesity. We studied the effect of whole body vibration (WBV) on children with obesity on biochemical markers of energy and bone metabolism, anthropometric measurements, muscle parameters and calcaneal bone mineral density (BMD). Methods This was a randomised, prospective, controlled study of 30 children with a median age of 13 years (range 7-17) at Queen Silvia Children s Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden, from 2013 to 2015. The target for the intervention group was to perform WBV three times a week for 12 weeks, and the study parameters were assessed at baseline and 12 weeks. Results The 16 in the WBV group achieved 51% of the planned activity, mainly at home, and were compared with 14 controls. Sclerostin, bone-specific alkaline phosphatase and carboxy-terminal collagen cross-links decreased in the WBV group (p amp;lt; 0.05) and balance improved (p amp;lt; 0.006), but osteocalcin and insulin remained unchanged. Anthropometric data, muscle strength and calcaneal BMD did not differ between the groups. Conclusion WBV did not affect most of the clinical parameters in children with obesity, but the reduction in sclerostin implies that it had direct effects on osteocytes, which are key players in bone mechanotransduction.
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- Tubić, Bojan, 1984, et al.
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Relation between bone mineral density, biological markers and anthropometric measures in 4-year-old children: a pilot study within the IDEFICS study.
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Ingår i: International journal of obesity (2005). - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 1476-5497 .- 0307-0565. ; 35 Suppl 1
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relationship between bone mineral density (BMD), anthropometric characteristics, levels of biological markers for growth, bone turnover, insulin resistance and fat mass in 4-year-old Swedish children. METHODS: Descriptive study with 41 children (28 boys) who had anthropometric measurements and blood samples taken and heel dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and laser (DXL) performed. The study participants were divided into groups of normal-weight (n=28) and overweight or obese (n=13) children. RESULTS: There was a significant difference in bone mineral content (BMC), BMD and bone mineral apparent density (BMAD) between overweight and normal-weight children. There was a significant positive correlation between BMC, BMD, BMAD and body mass index standard deviation scores (r=0.36, 0.34 and 0.29, P<0.01, respectively), waist circumference (r=0.32, 0.30, P<0.01 and r=0.26, P<0.05, respectively) and subscapular skinfold (r=0.26, 0.25 and 0.23, P<0.05, respectively). BMC and BMD correlated significantly with the sum of skinfold measures (r=0.25 and 0.23, P<0.05, respectively). Adiponectin was significantly inversely correlated with BMC, BMD and BMAD (r=-0.41, -0.40 and -0.41, P<0.01, respectively). Adiponectin was not correlated with skinfold measures. Multiple regression analysis revealed that adiponectin was an independent determinant of BMD, BMC and BMAD. CONCLUSION: To our knowledge, this is the first study investigating BMD assessed by heel-DXL in relation to anthropometry and metabolic markers in 4-year-old children. Adiponectin was significantly inversely correlated with bone mass parameters. Adiponectin may have an independent role in bone development and metabolism in young children.
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