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Mechanism of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases
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Mechanism of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases

A special issue of Journal of Personalized Medicine (ISSN 2075-4426). This special issue belongs to the section "Mechanisms of Diseases".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 May 2024 | Viewed by 2408

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Teodora-Gabriela Alexescu

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Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Interests: biomarkers; cardiometabolic disease; nutrition; obesity; metabolic disorders; nutrigenetics
Dr. Adela Viviana Sitar-Tăut

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Internal Medicine Departament, Rehabilitation Cardiology Discipline, “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400337 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Interests: cardiology; atrial fibrillation
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Dear Colleagues,

The integration of different mechanisms of production and evolution of endocrine and metabolic diseases with modern theories of correct nutrition, nutrigenomics and nanoparticles can lead to the understanding of various cardiovascular, endocrine and metabolic pathologies. This Special Issue of the Journal of Personalized Medicine aims to highlight the current state of the science and showcase some of the latest findings in the field of endocrine and metabolic diseases. The scientific advances in the field of nutrition, nutrigenomics and nanoparticles will continue to pave the path towards personalized nutrition for optimal health and wellness. Original articles and reviews highlighting the mechanism and treatment for endocrine and metabolic diseases as well as personalized medicine are welcome.

Dr. Teodora-Gabriela Alexescu
Dr. Adela Viviana Sitar-Tăut
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • biomarkers
  • cardiometabolic disease
  • nutrition
  • obesity
  • metabolic disorders
  • nutrigenetics
  • nanoparticles

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Non-Pharmacological Intervention for Personalizing Sleep Quality through Gentle Rocking Motion
by Damiana-Maria Vulturar, Liviu-Ștefan Moacă, Ioana Maria Chețan, Ștefan Cristian Vesa, Teodora-Gabriela Alexescu, Cristina Grigorescu, Antigona Carmen Trofor, Mirela-Anca Stoia, Alexandra Floriana Nemes and Doina-Adina Todea
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(2), 218; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14020218 - 19 Feb 2024
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Introduction: Achieving restorative sleep is crucial for overall well-being, yet sleep difficulties affect a substantial portion of the adult population. Sleep disturbances are associated with diminished quality of life, physical complaints, cognitive impairment, and emotional regulation challenges. Objective: This study explores the influence [...] Read more.
Introduction: Achieving restorative sleep is crucial for overall well-being, yet sleep difficulties affect a substantial portion of the adult population. Sleep disturbances are associated with diminished quality of life, physical complaints, cognitive impairment, and emotional regulation challenges. Objective: This study explores the influence of an innovative experimental bed designed to generate rocking motions on sleep parameters. Methods: A prospective observational study enrolled 60 adult participants, assessing their sleep on a regular stationary bed and the Inoveris bed, providing gentle rocking movements. Polysomnography was conducted, recording electroencephalography, electrooculogram, electromyogram, respiratory effort, and other parameters. Results: The rocking bed significantly increased total sleep time (TST) and reduced N1 sleep stage duration (p < 0.001). Participants also experienced a quicker transition to the N2 sleep stage (p = 0.01), indicative of a faster shift from wakefulness to deeper sleep. Additionally, rocking led to a higher percentage of N1 sleep stages (p = 0.01) and a significant increase in N3 sleep stage duration (p = 0.004). While some results lacked statistical significance, notable trends in the rocking bed group have clinical relevance, consistently improving sleep parameters, including increased TST. The rocking bed also showed a trend towards higher sleep efficiency (SE) and sleep duration percentage, hinting at a potential overall enhancement in sleep quality. Conclusion: This study contributes valuable insights into the potential benefits of rocking motions on sleep architecture. Despite variations in outcomes across studies, our results underscore the potential of rocking beds as a non-pharmacological intervention for enhancing sleep quality. Notable improvements in total sleep time (TST), N1 sleep stage reduction, and accelerated transitions to deeper sleep stages highlight the clinical relevance of rocking interventions. Further research, collaboration, and addressing the identified limitations will advance our understanding of the therapeutic applications of rocking motions in sleep science. Full article
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Personalizing Nutrition Strategies: Bridging Research and Public Health
by Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez, Helia Carmen Peris-Ramos, Laura Redondo-Flórez, Ana Isabel Beltrán-Velasco, Alexandra Martín-Rodríguez, Susana David-Fernandez, Rodrigo Yáñez-Sepúlveda and José Francisco Tornero-Aguilera
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(3), 305; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14030305 - 13 Mar 2024
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In recent years, although life expectancy has increased significantly, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) continue to pose a significant threat to the health of the global population. Therefore, eating habits have been recognized as key modifiable factors that influence people’s health and well-being. For this [...] Read more.
In recent years, although life expectancy has increased significantly, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) continue to pose a significant threat to the health of the global population. Therefore, eating habits have been recognized as key modifiable factors that influence people’s health and well-being. For this reason, it is interesting to study dietary patterns, since the human diet is a complex mixture of macronutrients, micronutrients, and bioactive compounds, and can modulate multiple physiological processes, including immune function, the metabolism, and inflammation. To ensure that the data we acquired were current and relevant, we searched primary and secondary sources, including scientific journals, bibliographic indexes, and databases in the last 15 years with the most relevant articles. After this search, we observed that all the recent research on NCDs suggests that diet is a critical factor in shaping an individual’s health outcomes. Thus, cardiovascular, metabolic, mental, dental, and visual health depends largely on the intake, habits and patterns, and nutritional behaviors. A diet high in processed and refined foods, added sugars, and saturated fats can increase the risk of developing chronic diseases. On the other hand, a diet rich in whole, nutrient-dense foods, such as vegetables, fruits, nuts, legumes, and a high adherence to Mediterranean diet can improve health’s people. Full article
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