scholarly journals Elevated highly sensitive C-reactive protein and d-dimer levels are associated with food insecurity among people living with HIV in Pune, India

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (11) ◽  
pp. 2022-2029 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandesh Patil ◽  
Dileep Kadam ◽  
Nicky Mehtani ◽  
Shashikala Sangle ◽  
Ivan Marbaniang ◽  
...  

AbstractObjectiveTo assess the prevalence and determinants of food insecurity among people living with HIV (PLWH) in Pune, India and its association with biomarkers known to confer increased risks of morbidity and mortality in this population.DesignCross-sectional analysis assessing food insecurity using the standardized Household Food Insecurity Access Scale. Participants were dichotomized into two groups: food insecure and food secure. Logistic regression models were used to assess associations between socio-economic, demographic, clinical, biochemical factors and food insecurity.SettingAntiretroviral therapy (ART) centre of Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Government Medical College and Sassoon General Hospitals (BJGMC–SGH), Pune, a large publicly funded tertiary and teaching hospital in western India.ParticpantsAdult (≥18 years) PLWH attending the ART centre between September 2015 and May 2016 who had received ART for either ≤7d (ART-naïve) or ≥1 year (ART-experienced).ResultsFood insecurity was reported by 40 % of 483 participants. Independent risk factors (adjusted OR; 95 % CI) included monthly family income <INR 5000 (~70 USD; 13·2; CI 5·4, 32·2) and consuming ≥4 non-vegetarian meals per week (4·7; 1·9, 11·9). High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) ≥0·33 mg/dl (1·6; 1·04, 2·6) and d-dimer levels 0·19–0·31 µg/ml (1·6; 1·01, 2·6) and ≥0·32 µg/ml (1·9; 1·2, 3·2) were also associated with food insecurity.ConclusionsMore than a third of the study participants were food insecure. Furthermore, higher hs-CRP and d-dimer levels were associated with food insecurity. Prospective studies are required to understand the relationship between food insecurity, hs-CRP and d-dimer better.

Author(s):  
Meily Manoppo ◽  
Hermie MM Tendean ◽  
Joice MM Sondakh

Objective: To compare the level of high sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) on patients with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) at term pregnancy. Methods: The study was cross-sectional design. The data collection included age, parity, gestational age, birth weight, and APGAR score on 28 pregnant women at term pregnancy consisting of 14 subjects of Premature Rupture of Membrane (PROM) less than 12 hours and the remaining one was equal or more than 12 hours. We took blood samples from the subjects for the examination of hs-CRP level. Data were analyzed using non-parametric statistical test and processed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. Results: The mean hs-CRP level on PROM <12-hour and 12-hour group was 12.9 and 17.8 mg/l. There was not significant difference on hs-CRP level between both of group at term pregnancy (p=0.734). Conclusion: The level of hs-CRP does not have association with the incidence of PROM. [Indones J Obstet Gynecol 2017; 5-1: 12-15] Keywords: high sensitivity C-Reactive Protein, premature ruptures of membranes, term pregnancy


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Deny Yudi Fitranti ◽  
Bunga Syifarahmi ◽  
Martha Ardiaria ◽  
Nurmasari Widyastuti

<p>Proses penuaan mempengaruhi peningkatan distribusi lemak abdominal dengan indikator lingkar pinggang (LP) dan rasio lingkar pinggang panggul (RLPP). Penimbunan lemak abdominal menyebabkan disfungsi jaringan adiposa sehingga mempengaruhi biomarker proinflamasi yaitu kadar serum <em>high-sensitivity C-reactive Protein</em> (hs-CRP). Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan LP dan RLPP dengan kadar hs-CRP lansia wanita. Rancangan penelitian <em>cross sectional</em> pada 53 subjek dipilih secara <em>consecutive sampling</em>. Antropometri yang diukur adalah LP dan RLPP. Pengukuran kadar serum hs-CRP dianalisis dengan metode <em>enyme-linked immunosorbent assay</em> (ELISA). Wawancara yang dilakukan yaitu data diri, asupan, aktivitas fisik, dan riwayat konsumsi obat. Data asupan diperoleh dengan metode <em>food recall</em> 3x24 jam. Aktivitas fisik diperoleh menggunakan <em>International Physical Activity Questionnaire</em> (IPAQ). Analisis data digunakan uji korelasi <em>Spearman</em>. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa persentase LP pada lansia wanita yang berisiko sebesar 90,6%, RLPP yang berisiko sebesar 98,1%, dan kadar hs-CRP tinggi sebesar 30,2%. Terdapat hubungan positif antara LP dengan kadar serum hs-CRP (r=0,417 ; p=0,002). Dalam penelitian ini RLPP, aktivitas fisik, asupan energi, karbohidrat, protein, lemak, serat, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D,vitamin E, dan selenium tidak berkorelasi dengan kadar hs-CRP. Simpulan penelitian ini adalah LP berkorelasi positif dengan kadar serum hs-CRP, namun RLPP tidak berkorelasi dengan kadar serum hs-CRP</p>


2021 ◽  
pp. 71-73
Author(s):  
Amit Kumar Tiwari ◽  
Umesh Chandra Jha ◽  
Debarshi Jana

INTRODUCTION:Cerebrovascular accident (commonly called stroke) is dened as an abrupt onset of a neurologic decit that is attributable to a focal vascular cause. Thus, the diagnosis of stroke is clinical and laboratory studies including brain imaging are used to support the diagnosis AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the serum levels of high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) in different types of cerebrovascular accidents on admission. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study was an institution based cross-sectional study designed to investigate the association of hs-CRP levels with stroke and its types in Indian patients. The study was done in the Department of Medicine, Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital, Laheriasarai, Bihar from march 2019 to March 2020. 50 patients of either sex above 12 years of age admitted in Medicine Department of DMCH, Laheriasarai, Bihar with clinically or radiologically diagnosed stroke. RESULT: The mean level of hsCRP (mean ± s.d.) of the cases in our study was 7.65±7.01 with range 1.4 – 26 and the median was 3.7 and 58% of the cases were having level of hsCRP≥3 (p=0.023).Mean level of hsCRPof cases was signicantly higher than that of control (t98=7.25;p=0.001). CONCLUSION:We concluded that hs-CRPlevel is increased in cases of cerebrovascular accident- ischemic as well as haemorrhagic, suggesting an inammatory response in acute cerebrovascular accident. hs-CRP level is increased in patients with ischemic cerebrovascular accident dramatically but not in haemorrhagic cerebrovascular accident which might be considered as useful adjunct method for determining type of stroke in patients with cerebrovascular problems.


2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 391
Author(s):  
Harishchandra R. Chaudhari ◽  
Gaurav A. Chaudhari

Background: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is one of the major visual morbidities associated with diabetes. This study determined the levels of serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) in patients with DR and to correlate the estimated levels of serum hs-CRP with the severity of DR and other coexisting factors.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted between March 2009 and August 2010 and included patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) with or without DR. A detailed fundus evaluation was performed using direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy. The retinopathies were observed and documented in accordance with the Kanski's system of classification as background DR (BDR), pre-proliferative DR (PPDR), and proliferative DR (PDR). Laboratory investigations determined the levels of fasting blood glucose (FBG), postprandial blood glucose (PPBG), glycosylated hemoglobin, urine albumin excretion, and serum hs-CRP levels.Results: In total, 80 patients with T2DM were included (DR group, n=40 [BDR, n=22; PDR, n=11; PPDR, n=7]; control group, n=40). Highest serum hs-CRP levels were found in PDR group (6.68 mg/L), followed by PPDR and BDR group (3.2 mg/L and 1.56 mg/L, respectively). The PDR group showed the longest duration of diabetes (16 years), highest FBG (221.8 mg/dL) and HbA1c (6.68 mg/L). The incidence of albuminuria and maculopathy was higher in PDR group (72.7% and 54.54%, respectively). A significant association of hs-CRP levels with DR in patients with T2DM was observed. A significantly (<0.005) positive correlation of hs-CRP was also observed with age, duration of disease, FBG, PPBG, and HbA1c.Conclusions: Patients with severe grades of retinopathy had significantly higher hs-CRP levels than patients with the milder grades.


2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Melda Melatunan

Abstract: Obesity is one of the health problem in the world, also in Indonesia. Obesity is caused by an increased amount of fat that stored in the form triacylglycerol ( TAG ) which is acquired from food. Increase of triacylglycerol level may cause higher risk of cardiovascular disease. High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) is a marker of inflammatory factors that can be used as a marker for cardiovascular disease. This study aimed to determine the correlations between TAG levels on blood and hs-CRP levels on obese adolescents. This study performed by observational analytic study design with the cross-sectional approach. The number of sample in this study were 17 sample who was willing to join. Analysis of bivariate using Spearman nonparametric test. The results showed a significance value ( p ) 0.272 which indicates that the correlation between TAG levels and hs-CRP levels were not significant. Spearman value showed 0.282 that indicates that the direction of a positive correlation with the strength of the correlation is weak. It can be concluded that there is no correlations between TAG levels in blood with hs-CRP levels on obese adolescents. Keyword: Obesity, TAG, hs-CRP, Adolescents    Abstrak: Obesitas merupakan masalah kesehatan di seluruh dunia, termasuk di Indonesia. Obesitas disebabkan akibat peningkatan jumlah lemak yang disimpan dalam bentuk triasilgliserol (TAG) yang diperoleh dari makanan. Peningkatan triasilgliserol ini akan meningkatkan risiko penyakit kardiovaskuler. High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) merupakan faktor penanda inflamasi yang dapat digunakan sebagai penanda risiko penyakit kardiovaskuler. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan kadar TAG darah dengan kadar hs-CRP pada remaja obes. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian analitik observasional dengan pendekatan cross-sectional. Sampel pada penelitian ini berjumlah 17 sampel yang diambil dari seluruh populasi yang bersedia. Analisis bivariat menggunakan uji nonparametrik Spearman. Hasil penelitian didapatkan nilai signifikansi (p) 0,272 yang menunjukkan bahwa korelasi antara kadar TAG dan kadar hs-CRP tidak signifikan. Nilai Spearman sebesar 0,282 menunjukkan bahwa arah korelasi positif dengan kekuatan korelasi yang lemah. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa tidak terdapat hubungan antara kadar TAG darah dengan kadar hs-CRP pada remaja obes. Kata Kunci : Obesitas, TAG, hs-CRP, Remaja


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ebuka Miracle Anieto ◽  
Ekezie Mmanwanne Uduonu ◽  
Obinna Antoninus Ezeukwu ◽  
Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu ◽  
Ijeoma Blessing Nwadilibe ◽  
...  

Abstract Background HIV infection and chronic use of highly active antiretroviral therapy have been associated with increased expression of pro-inflammatory biomarkers (e.g. high-sensitivity C-reactive protein) and major affective disorders (e.g. depression). There is a growing research interest in aerobic exercise as an adjunct therapy on inflammatory outcomes and depression in people living with HIV (PLHIV) who are undergoing antiretroviral therapy. Synthesizing and appraising available evidence may be essential to guide practice and future research on exercise intervention to this population. This review evaluated the effects of aerobic exercises on serum levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and depressive symptoms in PLHIV. Methods Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, MEDLINE, PEDRO, EMBASE, AMED, CINAHL, and Web of Science were systematically searched to include clinical trials that investigated the effects of aerobic exercises on hs-CRP and/or depression in PLWH. Two reviewers independently screened all the articles for eligibility and also evaluated the risk of bias using the Cochrane Collaboration risk of bias assessment tool. Data were extracted and meta-analyses conducted using Review Manager Software. Results Six studies (261 participants) met the inclusion criteria and were included in the review. Four of the studies reported on depressive symptoms and two on hs-CRP outcome The meta-analysis result showed a significant (Z=3.78, p<0.0002) decrease in depression scores in PLWH; implying that aerobic exercise interventions reduce depressive symptoms among PLWH. The two studies that reported on hs-CRP outcome, found no significant effect of aerobic exercise on hs-CRP. Overall, the GRADE evidence for this review was of moderate quality. Conclusion There was evidence that aerobic exercises of about 24-60 minutes duration, two to five times per week can lead to a significant improvement in depression level but not hs-CRP in PLWH. However, it should not be concluded as ‘no evidence of effect’ because the included trials do not have sufficient power to detect treatment effects. Thus, further homogenous research with enough “power” is necessary for a conclusive estimate of effects.


Author(s):  
Hai-Hua Chuang ◽  
Rong-Ho Lin ◽  
Wen-Cheng Li ◽  
Wei-Chung Yeh ◽  
Yen-An Lin ◽  
...  

This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the associations between high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and renal impairment (RI) among middle-aged and elderly people. We collected and analyzed demographic, anthropometric, metabolic, and renal function data in a community-based population in Northern Taiwan. We excluded subjects with acute inflammation from this study and defined RI as the presence of urinary albumin–creatinine ratio 30–300 mg/g or an estimated glomerular filtration rate of <60 mL/min/1.73 m2. There were 131, 125, and 125 participants in the low (≤0.80 mg/L), middle (0.81–1.76 mg/L), and high (>1.77 mg/L) hs-CRP tertiles, respectively. hs-CRP exhibited significantly positive correlations with body mass index, waist circumference, systolic blood pressure, triglyceride, and fasting plasma glucose, and a negative correlation with high-density lipoprotein. The prevalence and odds ratio of RI significantly increased across hs-CRP tertiles from low to high, and this trend remained significant after adjusting for the conventional cardiometabolic risk factors. hs-CRP ≥ 1.61 mg/L in the total group and ≥2.03 mg/L in the elderly group accurately predicted RI (p = 0.01 and 0.03, respectively). These findings suggest that we should carefully evaluate the renal function for at-risk individuals with hs-CRP elevation.


2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ezra Toreh ◽  
Shirley E. S. Kawengian ◽  
Alexander S. L. Bolang

Abstract: Central obesity is recognized as a major factor that associated with increased risk for some chronic diseases. Waist to hip ratio described the increase in visceral adipose tissue and subcutaneous fat on waist circumference and hip circumference.C-reactive protein is the detection of cardiovascular disease risk in conventional but not sensitive enough to detect cardiovascular risk so  beused the new method is of high sensitivity C-reactive protein.The research have purpose to know the difference and relationship of waist to hip ratio and high sensitivity c-reactive protein level between obese and non-obese students at Medical Faculty of Sam Ratulangi University Manado. This research was an observational analytic cross-sectional approach. The results of statistical analysis using the Mann-Whitney U test revealed that there were significant differences (p = 0.000 <0.05) both WHR and hs-CRP level in both groups of students are. Conclusion: The results of statistical analysis using the Spearman test showed that there is a positive very weak relationship (r = 0309) and significant (p = 0017 <0.05) between the values ​​of WHR with hs-CRP level in obese and non-obese students at Medical Faculty of Sam Ratulangi University Manado. Key Words: WHR, hs-CRP     Abstrak: Obesitas sentral diakui sebagai factor utama yang dikaitkan dengan peningkatan resiko untuk beberapa penyakit kronis. Waist to hip ratio (WHR) menggambarkan peningkatan jaringan adiposa visceral dan lemak subkutan pada lingkar pinggang dan lingkar pinggul. C-reactive protein (CRP) merupakan deteksi risiko penyakit kardiovaskular tapi secara konvensional tidak cukup sensitif untuk mendeteksi risiko kardiovaskular sehingga digunakan metode baru yaitu high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP). Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui perbedaan dan hubungan waist to hip ratio (WHR) dengan kadar high sensitivity c-reactive protein (hs-CRP) serum pada mahasiswa obes dan tidak-obes di Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sam Ratulangi Manado. Penelitian ini bersifat observasional analitik dengan menggunakan pendekatan cross-sectional. Hasil analisis statistic dengan menggunakan uji Mann-Whitney U menunjukan terdapat perbedaan yang bermakna (p=0.000<0.05) baik WHR maupun kadar hs-CRP serum pada kedua kelompok mahasiswa tersebut. Simpulan: Hasil analisis statistic dengan mengguna-kan uji Spearman menunjukan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang positif sangat lemah (r=0.309) dan bermakna (p=0.017<0.05) antara nilai WHR dengan kadar hs-CRP serum mahasiswa obes dan tidak-obes pada Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sam Ratulangi Manado. Kata Kunci: WHR, hs-CRP


2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Budiono

Abstract: Atherosclerosis is the leading cause of mortality in the developed countries and in the future, it is predicted to be the leading cause of mortality in the developing countries. Low density lipoprotein, high sensitivity C-reactive protein, and obesity have been identified as risk factors of atherosclerosis. Obesity during childhood and adolescents tends to occur during adults life. The aim of this study is to know the levels of low density lipoprotein and high sensitivity C-reactive protein and the correlation between those two levels in obese adolescents. This observational cross sectional study design involved 17 obese adolescents and analyzed using Spearman Correlation Test. The results showed the mean levels of LDL was 123,0 mg/dL, and hs-CRP was 1,618 mg/L. Spearman correlation test showed significance value (p) was 0,024 and correlation significance value coefficient was 0,544. From the results can be concluded that the levels of low density lipoprotein levels in obese adolescents is in normal range, obese adolescents are associated with a moderate risk of cardiovascular disease at the future and there is a significant positive correlation between low density lipoprotein cholestrol levels and high sensitivity C-reactive protein levels in obese adolescents. Keywords : low density lipoprotein, high sensitivity c-reactive protein, obese adolescents   Abstrak: Aterosklerosis merupakan penyebab kematian utama di negara maju saat ini, dan diprediksi akan menjadi penyebab kematian utama di negara berkembang di masa mendatang. Peningkatan kadar low density lipoprotein dan kadar high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) serta obesitas telah diidentifikasi sebagai faktor risiko aterosklerosis. Remaja yang mengalami obesitas cenderung tetap mengalami obesitas pada saat dewasa. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui gambaran kadar kolestrol low density lipoprotein dan kadar high sensitivity C-reactive protein pada remaja obes, serta hubungan kadar low density lipoprotein dengan kadar high sensitivity C-reactive protein pada remaja obes. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian analitik observasional dengan pendekatan cross sectional terhadap 17 remaja obes. Nilai rerata kadar LDL pada remaja obes 123,00 mg/dL, dan nilai rerata kadar hs-CRP pada remaja obes 1,618 mg/L. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, dapat disimpulkan remaja obes memiliki kadar LDL dalam rentang normal, remaja obes memiliki risiko sedang terkena penyakit kardiovaskular di masa mendatang dan terdapat hubungan positif yang signifikan antara kadar low density lipoprotein dengan kadar high sensitivity c-reactive protein pada remaja obes. Kata Kunci: low density lipoprotein, high sensitivity c-reactive protein, remaja obes


Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Nicklas Brustad ◽  
Nadia R. Fink ◽  
Jakob Stokholm ◽  
Klaus Bønnelykke ◽  
Nilofar V. Følsgaard ◽  
...  

Vitamin D deficiency and elevated high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) have been associated with several health outcomes, but knowledge on early life trajectories and association between 25 hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) and hs-CRP is lacking. We investigated the association between longitudinal measurements of 25(OH)D and hs-CRP, respectively, from pregnancy to childhood and throughout childhood in two Danish mother–child cohorts—the COPSAC2010 and COPSAC2000. In COPSAC2010, there was an association between 25(OH)D concentrations at week 24 in pregnancy and at age 6 months in childhood (n = 633): estimate (95% CI); 0.114 (0.041;0.187), p = 0.002, and between 25(OH)D at age 6 months and 6 years (n = 475): 0.155 (0.083;0.228), p < 0.001. This was also demonstrated in the COPSAC2000 cohort between 25(OH)D concentrations in cord blood and at age 4 years (n = 188): 0.294 (0.127;0.461), p < 0.001 and at age 6 months and 4 years (n = 264): 0.260 (0.133;0.388), p < 0.001. In COPSAC2000, we also found an association between hs-CRP at age 6 months and 12 years in childhood (n = 232): 0.183 (0.076;0.289), p < 0.001. Finally, we found a negative association between the cross-sectional measurements of 25(OH)D and hs-CRP at age 6 months (n = 613) in COPSAC2010: −0.004 (−0.008;−0.0004), p = 0.030, but this was not replicated in COPSAC2000. In this study, we found evidence of associations across timepoints of 25(OH)D concentrations from mid-pregnancy to infancy and through childhood and associations between hs-CRP levels during childhood, although with weak correlations. We also found a negative cross-sectional association between 25(OH)D and hs-CRP concentrations in COPSAC2010 proposing a role of vitamin D in systemic low-grade inflammation, though this association was not present in COPSAC2000.


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