Background Missing data is a pervasive problem in longitudinal data analysis. Several
single-imputation (SI) and multiple-imputation (MI) approaches have been proposed to …

The Tehran cardiometabolic genetic study (TCGS) is a large population-based cohort study
that conducts periodic follow-ups. TCGS has created a comprehensive database comprising …

Abstract Background The Nile rat (Avicanthis niloticus) is an important animal model
because of its robust diurnal rhythm, a cone-rich retina, and a propensity to develop diet …

Despite advances in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), one-third of
patients with diabetes do not achieve the desired glycemic goal. Considering this …

We aimed to use a genetic risk score (GRS) constructed with prediabetes and type 2
diabetes-related single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and an oxidative stress score …

We investigated the prevalence and clinical metabolic characteristics of lean nonalcoholic
fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in an elderly Chinese population and assessed the relevance of …

Background and purpose Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) of metabolic syndrome
(MetS) have predominantly focused on non-Asian populations, with limited representation …

The occurrence of dyslipidaemia, which is an established risk factor for cardiovascular
diseases, has been attributed to multiple factors including genetic and environmental …

Inflammageing is a condition of perpetual low-grade inflammation induced by ageing.
Inflammageing may be predicted by the C-reactive protein (CRP) or by a recently described …

Introduction: Monogenic diabetes (MD) accounts for 3%–6% of all cases of diabetes. This
prevalence is underestimated due to its overlapping clinical features with type 1 and type 2 …