scholarly journals Association between the Time of Length since Smoking Cessation and Insulin Resistance in Asymptomatic Korean Male Ex-Smokers

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ko-Woon Kim ◽  
Sung-Goo Kang ◽  
Sang-Wook Song ◽  
Na-Rae Kim ◽  
Jun-Seung Rho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Insulin Resistance ◽  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Resistance Index ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Model Assessment

Aim.Smoking is a major risk factor for diabetes mellitus, mainly due to decreased insulin secretion and increased insulin resistance. However, there has been little research on the effects of smoking cessation period on changes in insulin resistance. In this study, we investigated the relationships between the length of time since smoking cessation period and insulin resistance in asymptomatic Korean male ex-smokers.Methods.A total of 851 male adults were included in this study. We considered several factors that can affect insulin resistance, and through multiple linear regression analysis, we assessed the effect the length of time since smoking cessation on insulin resistance in ex-smokers. Insulin resistance was represented as the insulin resistance index estimated by homeostasis model assessment.Results. HOMA-IR values showed a statistically significant negative correlation with the length of time since smoking cessation (p=0.009) in ex-smokers. After performing multiple linear regression analysis using factors that could potentially influence insulin resistance, we found that waist circumference (p=0.026) and the length of time since smoking cessation (p=0.039) were independent predictors of HOMA-IR in asymptomatic male ex-smokers.Conclusion. The longer the smoking cessation period, the more the insulin resistance tended to decrease in asymptomatic Korean male ex-smokers.

Abstract 3595: Inverse Association of Adiponectin with Insulin Resistance is Attenuated with the Escalation of Insulin Resistance: a Possible Finding of Adiponectin Resistance

Circulation ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 116 (suppl_16) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kunihiro Matsushita ◽  
Hiroshi Yatsuya ◽  
Koji Tamakoshi ◽  
Takashi Muramatsu ◽  
Hirotsugu Mitsuhashi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Insulin Resistance ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Resistance Index ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Inverse Association ◽  
Insulin Resistant ◽  
Glucose And Lipid Metabolism ◽  
Adiponectin Resistance

Introduction: Adiponectin has been known to play an important role in the glucose and lipid metabolism, and thereby may be considered as a potential treatment target for diabetes mellitus or atherosclerotic diseases. Recently, some basic studies showed that adiponectin might not function in an insulin-resistant condition, a concept called “adiponectin resistance.” However, this concept has not been confirmed in human. Therefore, we assessed the hypothesis that the well-known inverse association between adiponectin and insulin resistance is weakened in the insulin-resistant state. Methods: We studied 2,316 middle-aged Japanese men without a medical history of cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, or dyslipidemia to determine whether or not the association between serum adiponectin levels and the insulin resistance index (HOMA-IR) differed according to insulin resistant states. Results: Mean age and body mass index of study subjects were 48±7 and 23±3, respectively. A multiple linear regression analysis revealed that log-adiponectin was inversely associated with log-HOMA-IR independently of covariates (β= − 0.235, P <0.001). Subsequently, we re-analyzed after dividing study subjects according to the tertile of HOMA-IR. As shown in the Table , the inverse association between adiponectin and HOMA-IR was considerably weakened with the escalation of insulin resistance. Specifically, adiponectin was almost positively associated with HOMA-IR in insulin-resistant subjects (β= 0.114, P =0.059). Interestingly, statistically significant associations of adiponectin with triglyceride and HDL-C were uniformly observed in all tertiles. Conclusion: The inverse association of adiponectin with insulin resistance weakened with the escalation of insulin resistance, suggesting the existence of “adiponectin resistance” in insulin-resistant individuals. This adiponectin resistance may be restricted in glucose metabolism. Table. Coefficients of adiponectin in multiple linear regression analyses with independent variables

scholarly journals Correlates of Attempts to Quit Smoking: A Hierarchical Multiple Linear Regression Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Siddiq ◽  
Md Mizanur Rahman ◽  
Mohd Faiz Gahamat
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
P Value ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Quit Smoking

Background: Smoking is a public health concern that contributes to non-communicable disease fatalities. Nearly five million Malaysians aged 15 years and above are estimated to be smokers. Quitting smoking is complicated and challenging for most smokers to attempt and succeed. Not everyone enjoys it, but some have decided and/or tried to stop smoking completely. This study aimed at identifying predictors of quit smoking attempts. Methods: The researchers designed a cross-sectional study conducted in Samarahan Division, Sarawak, Malaysia. Data from 777 smokers were collected via face-to-face interview using a validated structured questionnaire. A hierarchical multiple regression analysis was performed to determine the factors associated with quit smoking attempts by IBM SPSS version 22.0. A p-value of ≤.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The average age of the smokers was 43.46 years old, with the male to female ratio of 8.96:1. The median age of starting and being regular smoking were 20 and 23 years, respectively. The hierarchical multiple linear regression analysis revealed that motivation (β=.220, p<.001), intention to quit (β=.148, p><.001), age at regular smoking (β=.131, p><.01), gender (β=.088, p><.01) appeared to be significant predictors of quit smoking attempt. Self-efficacy (β=-.101, p><.05) had a negative effect on quit smoking. However, nicotine dependency and the age of respondents did not affect smoking cessation. Conclusion: Smoking cessation motivation, intention, and age of regular smokers were associated with quit attempts.Conclusion: Smoking cessation motivation, intention, and age of regular smokers were associated with quit attempts. Therefore, the aim of a future campaign should be to reinforce motivation, increase the level of intention and self-esteem for successful smoking cessation.

ANALISIS PENGARUH INFLASI, KURS DAN IHSG TERHADAP RETURN REKSA DANA SAHAM PT NIKKO SECURITIES INDONESIA PERIODE 2014-2017

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 103
Author(s):  
Muhammad Rois Rois ◽  
Manarotul Fatati Fatati ◽  
Winda Ihda Magfiroh
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Exchange Rate ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Stock Price ◽  
Price Index ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Equity Fund ◽  
Stock Price Index

This study aims to determine the effect of Inflation, Exchange Rate and Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) to Return of PT Nikko Securities Indonesia Stock Fund period 2014-2017. The study used secondary data obtained through documentation in the form of PT Nikko Securities Indonesia Monthly Net Asset (NAB) report. Data analysis is used with quantitative analysis, multiple linear regression analysis using eviews 9. Population and sample in this research are PT Nikko Securities Indonesia. The result of multiple linear regression analysis was the coefficient of determination (R2) showed the result of 0.123819 or 12%. This means that the Inflation, Exchange Rate and Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) variables can influence the return of PT Nikko Securities Indonesia's equity fund of 12% and 88% is influenced by other variables. Based on the result of the research, the variables of inflation and exchange rate have a negative and significant effect toward the return of PT Nikko Securities Indonesia's equity fund. While the variable of Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) has a negative but not significant effect toward Return of Equity Fund of PT Nikko Securities Indonesia

scholarly journals The Association of Circulating MiR-29b and Interleukin-6 with Subclinical Atherosclerosis

2017 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 1537-1544 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-qing Huang ◽  
Jie Li ◽  
Ji-yan Chen ◽  
Ying-ling Zhou ◽  
An-ping Cai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Interleukin 6 ◽  
Subclinical Atherosclerosis ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Circulating Levels

Background/Aims: Although it is widely acknowledged that atherosclerosis is mainly a chronic inflammatory process, in which both miR-29b and interleukin-6 (IL-6) play multifaceted roles, the association between miR-29b and IL-6 remains unknown. The aim of the present study was to explore the relationship between miR-29b and IL-6 and to test whether circulating levels of miR-29b and IL-6 could predict atherosclerosis. Methods: A total of 170 participants were divided into two groups according to carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT): study group (CIMT ≥ 0.9mm) and control group (CIMT < 0.9mm). Levels of circulating miR-29b and IL-6 were measured by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), respectively. The association of miR-29b and IL-6 levels with CIMT was assessed using Spearman correlation analysis and multiple linear regression analysis. Results: The study group showed higher miR-29b levels (31.61 ± 3.05 vs. 27.91 ± 1.71 Ct, p < 0.001) and IL-6 levels (3.40 ± 0.67 vs. 2.99 ± 0.37 pg/ml, p < 0.001), compared with the control group. CIMT was positively correlated with miR-29b (r = 0.587, p < 0.001) and IL-6 (r = 0.410, p < 0.001), and miR-29b levels were also correlated with IL-6 (r = 0.242, p = 0.001). Multiple linear regression analysis also showed that CIMT was positively correlated with miR-29b and IL-6. After adjustment for age, body mass index, systolic blood pressure, total cholesterol and C-reactive protein, CIMT was still closely correlated with miR-29b and IL-6. The combination of miR-29b and IL-6 (AUC = 0.901, p < 0.001) offered a better predictive index for atherosclerosis than either miR-29b (AUC = 0.867, p < 0.001) or IL-6 (AUC = 0.747, p < 0.001) alone. Conclusion: Circulating levels of miR-29b and IL-6 may be independently correlated with subclinical atherosclerosis, and may serve as novel biomarkers for the identification of atherosclerosis.

scholarly journals Utility of intraoperative rotational thromboelastometry in thoracolumbar deformity surgery

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 528-533 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Guan ◽  
Chad D. Cole ◽  
Meic H. Schmidt ◽  
Andrew T. Dailey
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Interbody Fusion ◽  
Blood Product ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Rotational Thromboelastometry ◽  
Transfusion Requirements ◽  
Guided Therapy

OBJECTIVEBlood loss during surgery for thoracolumbar scoliosis often requires blood product transfusion. Rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM) has enabled the more targeted treatment of coagulopathy, but its use in deformity surgery has received limited study. The authors investigated whether the use of ROTEM reduces transfusion requirements in this case-control study of thoracolumbar deformity surgery.METHODSData were prospectively collected on all patients who received ROTEM-guided blood product management during long-segment (≥ 7 levels) posterior thoracolumbar fusion procedures at a single institution from April 2015 to February 2016. Patients were matched with a group of historical controls who did not receive ROTEM-guided therapy according to age, fusion segments, number of osteotomies, and number of interbody fusion levels. Demographic, intraoperative, and postoperative transfusion requirements were collected on all patients. Univariate analysis of ROTEM status and multiple linear regression analysis of the factors associated with total in-hospital transfusion volume were performed, with p < 0.05 considered to indicate statistical significance.RESULTSFifteen patients who received ROTEM-guided therapy were identified and matched with 15 non-ROTEM controls. The mean number of fusion levels was 11 among all patients, with no significant differences between groups in terms of fusion levels, osteotomy levels, interbody fusion levels, or other demographic factors. Patients in the non-ROTEM group required significantly more total blood products during their hospitalization than patients in the ROTEM group (8.5 ± 4.2 units vs 3.71 ± 2.8 units; p = 0.001). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that the use of ROTEM (p = 0.016) and a lower number of fused levels (p = 0.022) were associated with lower in-hospital transfusion volumes.CONCLUSIONSROTEM use during thoracolumbar deformity correction is associated with lower transfusion requirements. Further investigation will better define the role of ROTEM in transfusion during deformity surgery.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Kualitas Layanan dan Kualitas Produk Terhadap Kepuasan Nasabah Bank

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (02) ◽  
pp. 133-140
Author(s):  
Meli Andriyani ◽  
Riski Ardianto
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Product Quality ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Positive Effect

The bank as a service company places great importance on satisfaction through services and products. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of service quality and product quality on customer satisfaction. The research was conducted by distributing questionnaires to 100 respondents, namely bank customers who live and have bank accounts in the Cibubur area. The research data were analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis. The study found that service quality did not affect customer satisfaction, while product quality had a positive effect on customer satisfaction.

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