http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/manager/Index ${session.getAttribute("locale")} 5 http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:14597 Wed 07 Apr 2021 14:02:41 AEST ]]> http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:13808 Wed 07 Apr 2021 14:01:55 AEST ]]> http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:13538 Wed 07 Apr 2021 14:01:40 AEST ]]> http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:11958 Wed 07 Apr 2021 13:57:15 AEST ]]> http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:10751 Wed 07 Apr 2021 13:56:06 AEST ]]> http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:10529 0.05). Resting heart rate emerged as an independent predictor of leukocyte telomere length and TERT and TPP1 mRNA expression in stepwise regression models. To gauge whether volume of exercise was associated with leukocyte telomere length, we divided subjects into running and cycling tertiles (distance covered per week) and found individuals in the middle and highest tertiles had longer telomeres than individuals in the lowest tertile. These data emphasize the importance of cardiorespiratory fitness and exercise training in the prevention of biological aging. They also support the concept that moderate amounts of exercise training protects against biological aging, while higher amounts may not elicit additional benefits.]]> Wed 07 Apr 2021 13:55:51 AEST ]]> http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:10451 Wed 07 Apr 2021 13:55:49 AEST ]]> http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:9618 Wed 07 Apr 2021 13:54:52 AEST ]]> http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:14247 Thu 20 May 2021 10:20:30 AEST ]]> http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:14223 Thu 19 May 2022 12:38:25 AEST ]]> http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:13555 100 loci of chronic kidney disease-defining traits (CKD-dt). Molecular mechanisms underlying these associations remain elusive. Using 280 kidney transcriptomes and 9958 gene expression profiles from 44 non-renal tissues we uncover gene expression partners (eGenes) for 88.9% of CKD-dt GWAS loci. Through epigenomic chromatin segmentation analysis and variant effect prediction we annotate functional consequences to 74% of these loci. Our colocalisation analysis and Mendelian randomisation in >130,000 subjects demonstrate causal effects of three eGenes (NAT8B, CASP9 and MUC1) on estimated glomerular filtration rate. We identify a common alternative splice variant in MUC1 (a gene responsible for rare Mendelian form of kidney disease) and observe increased renal expression of a specific MUC1 mRNA isoform as a plausible molecular mechanism of the GWAS association signal. These data highlight the variants and genes underpinning the associations uncovered in GWAS of CKD-dt.]]> Thu 19 May 2022 11:08:51 AEST ]]> http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:18750 140 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) at least 90 mmHg (International Society of Hypertension guidelines), affects over 1.5 billion people worldwide. Hypertension is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) events (e.g. coronary heart disease, heart failure and stroke) and death. An international panel of experts convened by the International Society of Hypertension College of Experts compiled lifestyle management recommendations as first-line strategy to prevent and control hypertension in adulthood. We also recommend that lifestyle changes be continued even when blood pressure-lowering medications are prescribed. Specific recommendations based on literature evidence are summarized with advice to start these measures early in life, including maintaining a healthy body weight, increased levels of different types of physical activity, healthy eating and drinking, avoidance and cessation of smoking and alcohol use, management of stress and sleep levels. We also discuss the relevance of specific approaches including consumption of sodium, potassium, sugar, fibre, coffee, tea, intermittent fasting as well as integrated strategies to implement these recommendations using, for example, behaviour change-related technologies and digital tools. **Please note that there are multiple authors for this article therefore only the name of the first 30 including Federation University Australia affiliates “Fadi Charchar, Priscilla Prestes, Britt Klein, Colette Browning, Olutope Akinnibosun and Shane Thomas” are provided in this record**]]> Thu 18 Jan 2024 11:16:43 AEDT ]]> http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:15041 Mon 17 May 2021 13:30:30 AEST ]]> http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:15013 Mon 12 Apr 2021 15:22:09 AEST ]]> http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:19065 90, indicating high levels of constitutive expression in the human adult heart. Fifteen DMD variant-negative probands (15/40: 37.5%) had variants in autosomal genes including TTN, BAG3, LMNA, and RBM20. Myocardial telomere length was reduced in patients with DCM irrespective of genotype. No differences in blood telomere length were observed between genotype-positive family members with/without DCM and controls. Conclusions: Primary genetic testing using multi-gene panels has a low yield and specific assays for structural variants are required if DMD-associated cardiomyopathy is suspected. Distinguishing X-linked causes of DCM from autosomal genes that show sex differences in clinical presentation is crucial for informed family management. © 2023 American Heart Association, Inc.]]> Mon 04 Mar 2024 12:25:11 AEDT ]]>