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Verpalen VA, Ververs FA, Slieker M, Nuboer R, Swart JF, van der Ent CK, Fejzic Z, Westenberg JJ, Leiner T, Grotenhuis HB, Schipper HS. Enhanced aortic stiffness in adolescents with chronic disease is associated with decreased left ventricular global longitudinal strain. Int J Cardiol Heart Vasc 2024; 52:101385. [PMID: 38694268 PMCID: PMC11061239 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcha.2024.101385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
Abstract
Background The recent Cardiovascular Disease in Adolescents with Chronic Disease (CDACD) study showed enhanced aortic stiffness and wall thickness in adolescents with various chronic disorders. Enhanced aortic stiffness can increase left ventricular (LV) afterload and trigger a cascade of adverse arterioventricular interaction. Here, we investigate the relation between aortic changes and LV function in the CDACD study participants. Methods This cross-sectional study included 114 adolescents 12-18 years old with cystic fibrosis (CF, n = 24), corrected coarctation of the aorta (CoA, n = 25), juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA, n = 20), obesity (n = 20), and healthy controls (n = 25). Aortic pulse wave velocity (PWV), which reflects aortic stiffness, and aortic wall thickness (AWT) were assessed with cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (CMR). Echocardiography was employed to study conventional markers of LV function, as well as LV global longitudinal strain (LVGLS), which is an established (pre)clinical marker of LV dysfunction. Results First, aortic PWV and AWT were increased in all chronic disease groups, compared to controls. Second, in adolescents with CoA, JIA, and obesity, echocardiography showed a decreased LVGLS, while LV dimensions and conventional LV function markers were similar to controls. Third, multivariable linear regression identified aortic PWV as the most important determinant of their decreased LVGLS (standardized β -0.522, p < 0.001). Conclusions The decreased LVGLS in several adolescent chronic disease groups was associated with enhanced aortic PWV, which might reflect adverse arterioventricular interaction. Whether the decreased LVGLS in the chronic disease groups could negatively impact their long-term cardiovascular outcomes requires further study.
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- Victor A. Verpalen
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, the Netherlands
- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, the Netherlands
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- Center for Translational Immunology, University Medical Center Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, Meander Medical Center Amersfoort, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Immunology, Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Amalia Children’s Hospital Radboud University Medical Center Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinics, United States of America
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, the Netherlands
- Center for Translational Immunology, University Medical Center Utrecht, the Netherlands
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Sophia Children’s Hospital, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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Ververs FA, Eikendal ALM, Kofink D, Nuboer R, Westenberg JJM, Hovenkamp GT, Kemps JJ, Coenen ICJ, Daems JJN, Claus LR, Ju Y, Wulffraat NM, van der Ent CK, Monaco C, Boes M, Leiner T, Grotenhuis HB, Schipper HS. Preclinical Aortic Atherosclerosis in Adolescents With Chronic Disease. J Am Heart Assoc 2022; 11:e024675. [PMID: 35861840 PMCID: PMC9707823 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.122.024675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Background
Adolescents with chronic disease are often exposed to inflammatory, metabolic, and hemodynamic risk factors for early atherosclerosis. Since postmortem studies have shown that atherogenesis starts in the aorta, the CDACD (Cardiovascular Disease in Adolescents with Chronic Disease) study investigated preclinical aortic atherosclerosis in these adolescents.
Methods and Results
The cross‐sectional CDACD study enrolled 114 adolescents 12 to 18 years old with chronic disorders including juvenile idiopathic arthritis, cystic fibrosis, obesity, corrected coarctation of the aorta, and healthy controls with a corrected atrial septal defect. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance was used to assess aortic pulse wave velocity and aortic wall thickness, as established aortic measures of preclinical atherosclerosis. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance showed a higher aortic pulse wave velocity, which reflects aortic stiffness, and higher aortic wall thickness in all adolescent chronic disease groups, compared with controls (
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<0.05). Age (β=0.253), heart rate (β=0.236), systolic blood pressure (β=−0.264), and diastolic blood pressure (β=0.365) were identified as significant predictors for aortic pulse wave velocity, using multivariable linear regression analysis. Aortic wall thickness was predicted by body mass index (β=0.248) and fasting glucose (β=0.242), next to aortic lumen area (β=0.340). Carotid intima‐media thickness was assessed using ultrasonography, and was only higher in adolescents with coarctation of the aorta, compared with controls (
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Conclusions
Adolescents with chronic disease showed enhanced aortic stiffness and wall thickness compared with controls. The enhanced aortic pulse wave velocity and aortic wall thickness in adolescents with chronic disease could indicate accelerated atherogenesis. Our findings underscore the importance of the aorta for assessment of early atherosclerosis, and the need for tailored cardiovascular follow‐up of children with chronic disease.
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- Francesca A. Ververs
- Center for Translational Immunology University Medical Center Utrecht Utrecht the Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology University Medical Center Utrecht Utrecht the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology University Medical Center Utrecht Utrecht the Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics Meander Medical Center Amersfoort Amersfoort the Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology Wilhelmina Children’s HospitalUniversity Medical Center Utrecht Utrecht the Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology Wilhelmina Children’s HospitalUniversity Medical Center Utrecht Utrecht the Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology Wilhelmina Children’s HospitalUniversity Medical Center Utrecht Utrecht the Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology Wilhelmina Children’s HospitalUniversity Medical Center Utrecht Utrecht the Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology Wilhelmina Children’s HospitalUniversity Medical Center Utrecht Utrecht the Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology Wilhelmina Children’s HospitalUniversity Medical Center Utrecht Utrecht the Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Immunology Wilhelmina Children’s HospitalUniversity Medical Center Utrecht Utrecht the Netherlands
- Rare Immunodeficiency, Autoinflammatory and Autoimmune European Reference Network Utrecht the Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology Wilhelmina Children’s HospitalUniversity Medical Center Utrecht Utrecht the Netherlands
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- Kennedy Institute of RheumatologyUniversity of Oxford Oxford UK
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- Center for Translational Immunology University Medical Center Utrecht Utrecht the Netherlands
- Department of Pediatric Immunology Wilhelmina Children’s HospitalUniversity Medical Center Utrecht Utrecht the Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology University Medical Center Utrecht Utrecht the Netherlands
- Department of Radiology Mayo Clinic Rochester MN
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology Wilhelmina Children’s HospitalUniversity Medical Center Utrecht Utrecht the Netherlands
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- Center for Translational Immunology University Medical Center Utrecht Utrecht the Netherlands
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology Wilhelmina Children’s HospitalUniversity Medical Center Utrecht Utrecht the Netherlands
- Kennedy Institute of RheumatologyUniversity of Oxford Oxford UK
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Ververs FA, Engelen SE, Nuboer R, Vastert B, van der Ent CK, Van't Land B, Garssen J, Monaco C, Boes M, Schipper HS. Immunometabolic factors in adolescent chronic disease are associated with Th1 skewing of invariant Natural Killer T cells. Sci Rep 2021; 11:20082. [PMID: 34635725 PMCID: PMC8505552 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-99580-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Invariant Natural Killer T (iNKT) cells respond to the ligation of lipid antigen-CD1d complexes via their T-cell receptor and are implicated in various immunometabolic diseases. We considered that immunometabolic factors might affect iNKT cell function. To this end, we investigated iNKT cell phenotype and function in a cohort of adolescents with chronic disease and immunometabolic abnormalities. We analyzed peripheral blood iNKT cells of adolescents with cystic fibrosis (CF, n = 24), corrected coarctation of the aorta (CoA, n = 25), juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA, n = 20), obesity (OB, n = 20), and corrected atrial septal defect (ASD, n = 25) as controls. To study transcriptional differences, we performed RNA sequencing on a subset of obese patients and controls. Finally, we performed standardized co-culture experiments using patient plasma, to investigate the effect of plasma factors on iNKT cell function. We found comparable iNKT cell numbers across patient groups, except for reduced iNKT cell numbers in JIA patients. Upon ex-vivo activation, we observed enhanced IFN-γ/IL-4 cytokine ratios in iNKT cells of obese adolescents versus controls. The Th1-skewed iNKT cell cytokine profile of obese adolescents was not explained by a distinct transcriptional profile of the iNKT cells. Co-culture experiments with patient plasma revealed that across all patient groups, obesity-associated plasma factors including LDL-cholesterol, leptin, and fatty-acid binding protein 4 (FABP4) coincided with higher IFN-γ production, whereas high HDL-cholesterol and insulin sensitivity (QUICKI) coincided with higher IL-4 production. LDL and HDL supplementation in co-culture studies confirmed the effects of lipoproteins on iNKT cell cytokine production. These results suggest that circulating immunometabolic factors such as lipoproteins may be involved in Th1 skewing of the iNKT cell cytokine response in immunometabolic disease.
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- Francesca A Ververs
- Center for Translational Immunology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, Meander Medical Center Amersfoort, Amersfoort, The Netherlands
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- Center for Translational Immunology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology and Immunology, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Center for Translational Immunology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Center of Excellence Immunology, Danone Nutricia Research, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Center of Excellence Immunology, Danone Nutricia Research, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Division Pharmacology, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beta Faculty, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Center for Translational Immunology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology and Immunology, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Center for Translational Immunology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
- Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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Nguyen LA, Pouwer F, Winterdijk P, Hartman E, Nuboer R, Sas T, de Kruijff I, Bakker‐Van Waarde W, Aanstoot H, Nefs G. Prevalence and course of mood and anxiety disorders, and correlates of symptom severity in adolescents with type 1 diabetes: Results from diabetes LEAP. Pediatr Diabetes 2021; 22:638-648. [PMID: 33331108 PMCID: PMC8251968 DOI: 10.1111/pedi.13174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2020] [Revised: 09/15/2020] [Accepted: 11/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES We aim to determine the prevalence and the course of anxiety and mood disorders in Dutch adolescents (12-18 years old) with type 1 diabetes, and to examine correlates of symptom severity, including parental emotional distress. METHODS Participants were 171 adolescents and 149 parents. The Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children-IV was used to assess current, past year and lifetime anxiety and mood disorders in adolescents. Symptom severity and diabetes distress were measured with validated questionnaires. Correlates of these symptoms were examined using hierarchical regression analyses and included demographics (adolescent sex and age), clinical factors (diabetes duration, treatment modality, most recent glycated hemoglobin A1c ; all extracted from medical charts), adolescent diabetes distress, and parent emotional distress. RESULTS Twenty-four (14%) adolescents met the criteria for ≥1 disorder(s) in the previous 12 months. Anxiety disorders were more prevalent than mood disorders (13% vs. 4%). Lifetime prevalence of anxiety and mood disorders was 29% (n = 49). The presence of any of these disorders earlier in life (from 5 years old up to 12 months prior to assessment) was associated with disorders in the past 12 months (OR = 4.88, p = 0.001). Higher adolescent diabetes distress was related to higher symptoms of anxiety (b = 0.07, p = 0.001) and depression (b = 0.13, p = 0.001), while demographics, clinical characteristics, and parental emotional distress were not related. CONCLUSIONS Anxiety and mood disorders are common among adolescents and related to earlier disorders. Higher diabetes distress was related to higher symptom severity. Clinicians are advised to address past psychological problems and remain vigilant of these problems.
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- Linh Anh Nguyen
- Department of Medical and Clinical PsychologyCenter of Research on Psychological and Somatic disorders (CoRPS), Tilburg UniversityTilburgThe Netherlands,Department of Medical PsychologyRadboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health SciencesNijmegenThe Netherlands
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- Department of PsychologyUniversity of Southern DenmarkOdenseDenmark,School of PsychologyDeakin UniversityGeelongVictoriaAustralia,STENO Diabetes Center OdenseOdenseDenmark
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- Department of Medical and Clinical PsychologyCenter of Research on Psychological and Somatic disorders (CoRPS), Tilburg UniversityTilburgThe Netherlands
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- Department of PediatricsMeander Medical CentreAmersfoortThe Netherlands
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- DIABETER, Diabetes CenterRotterdamThe Netherlands,Department of PediatricsAlbert Schweitzer HospitalDordrechtThe Netherlands,Department of Pediatric EndocrinologyErasmus Medical Center – Sophia Children's HospitalRotterdamThe Netherlands
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- Department of PediatricsDiabetes Central, St. Antonius HospitalNieuwegeinThe Netherlands
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- Department of Medical and Clinical PsychologyCenter of Research on Psychological and Somatic disorders (CoRPS), Tilburg UniversityTilburgThe Netherlands,Department of Medical PsychologyRadboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health SciencesNijmegenThe Netherlands,DIABETER, Diabetes CenterRotterdamThe Netherlands
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Nefs G, Nguyen L, Winterdijk P, Hartman E, Sas T, Nuboer R, De Kruijff I, Bakker-van Waarde W, Aanstoot HJ, Pouwer F. Study protocol of Diabetes LEAP: a longitudinal study examining emotional problems in adolescents with type 1 diabetes and their parents/caregivers. BMC Pediatr 2019; 19:377. [PMID: 31651275 PMCID: PMC6813041 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-019-1743-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2019] [Accepted: 09/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a chronic metabolic condition requiring intensive daily self-care to avoid both high and low blood glucose levels. Self-care and glycemic outcomes are particularly problematic in adolescence, a period known for its increased risk of emotional problems. However, the true scope of mood and anxiety disorders in adolescents with T1D is unknown. Earlier studies are limited by a small sample size, lack of diagnostic interview data, a focus on depression only, non-adolescent specific estimates, lack of information about parental emotional problems and/or a cross-sectional design. Diabetes LEAP is a two-year prospective observational cohort study examining (a) the prevalence and course of depression and anxiety in adolescents with T1D and their parents/caregivers, (b) the risk factors predicting the presence of these emotional problems, (c) their longitudinal relation with diabetes outcomes, and (d) the psychosocial care currently in place. METHODS Adolescents (12-18 years) from 8 Dutch pediatric diabetes clinics are interviewed using the DISC-IV to establish the presence of mood and anxiety disorders in the previous 4 weeks, the previous 12 months, and lifetime. They also complete questionnaires, including CDI-2, GAD-7, and PAID-T. Parents/caregivers complete PHQ-9, GAD-7, and PAID-PR. Follow-up assessments take place after 1 and 2 years. DISCUSSION This longitudinal study with diagnostic interviews in a large cohort of adolescents with T1D in the Netherlands will provide much needed information regarding the prevalence and course of depression and anxiety in this group, thereby opening avenues for proper recognition, prevention and timely treatment.
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- Giesje Nefs
- Center of Research on Psychological and Somatic disorders (CoRPS), Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, PO Box 90153, 5000, LE, Tilburg, The Netherlands. .,Diabeter, National Treatment and Research Center for Children, Adolescents and Young Adults with type 1 diabetes, Blaak 6, 3011, TA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. .,Radboud university medical center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Department of Medical Psychology, Huispost 840, Postbus 9101, 6500, HB, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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- Center of Research on Psychological and Somatic disorders (CoRPS), Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, PO Box 90153, 5000, LE, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Diabeter, National Treatment and Research Center for Children, Adolescents and Young Adults with type 1 diabetes, Blaak 6, 3011, TA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Center of Research on Psychological and Somatic disorders (CoRPS), Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, PO Box 90153, 5000, LE, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Diabeter, National Treatment and Research Center for Children, Adolescents and Young Adults with type 1 diabetes, Blaak 6, 3011, TA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Pediatrics, Albert Schweitzer Hospital, Albert Schweitzerplaats 25, 3318, AT, Dordrecht, The Netherlands.,Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Erasmus Medical Center - Sophia Childrens' Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, Meander Medical Center, Maatweg 3, 3813, Amersfoort, TZ, Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, Diabetes Centraal, St. Antonius Hospital, Soestwetering 1, 3543, AZ, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Diabeter, National Treatment and Research Center for Children, Adolescents and Young Adults with type 1 diabetes, Blaak 6, 3011, TA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Diabeter, National Treatment and Research Center for Children, Adolescents and Young Adults with type 1 diabetes, Blaak 6, 3011, TA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, 5230, Odense M, Denmark.,School of Psychology, Deakin University, Locked Bag 20001, Geelong, VIC, 3220, Australia.,STENO Diabetes Center Odense, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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Ververs FA, Eikendal ALM, Westenberg JJM, Van Der Geest RJ, Nuboer R, Wulffraat NM, Van Der Ent CK, Leiner T, Grotenhuis HB, Schipper HS. P3447Multimodal assessment and phenomapping of early atherosclerosis in children with chronic disease. Eur Heart J 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehz745.0320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Childhood survival of chronic disease steadily increased over the last decades. However, accumulating evidence suggests that survivors are at risk for early atherosclerosis. The “Cardiovascular Disease in Children with chronic disease” (CDC) study has two aims. First, multimodal assessment of early atherosclerosis was performed in adolescents with chronic inflammatory- and metabolic disorders in order to develop new diagnostic approaches. As fatty streak formation starts in the abdominal aorta, aortic wall thickness (AWT) and pulse wave velocity (PWV) were measured using cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and compared with traditional carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) and echocardiography. Second, comprehensive risk profiling was performed, including phenomapping of early risk factors, in order to establish cardiovascular risk profiles in childhood.
Methods
113 adolescents aged 12–19 years old were enrolled*. The study population includes adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA, n=19), cystic fibrosis (CF, n=24), obesity (n=20), corrected coarctation of the aorta (CoA, n=25), and corrected atrial septal defect as control group (ASD, n=25). The aorta was imaged on a 3.0 Tesla MR system using the 3D-T1-BB-VISTA sequence. Aortic PWV was assessed using velocity-encoded MRI. cIMT was measured in three directions for both the right- and left carotid artery using echography. Unbiased hierarchical clustering was performed on phenotypic data (phenomapping), including anthropomorphic-, metabolic-, and inflammatory parameters.
Results*
Aortic pulse wave velocity on MRI was highest in the obese group compared to controls (p=0.002), yet JIA patients (p=0.015), CoA patients (p=0.029), and CF patients (p=0.044) also showed increased PWV compared to controls. Aortic wall thickness was highest in obese adolescents (p=0.020) and in CF patients (p=0.043). cIMT was only increased in CoA patients (p=0.000). While PWV and AWT showed correlation with inflammatory- and metabolic parameters such as lymphocyte count (PWV, p=0.043), monocyte count (PWV, p=0.002; AWT, p=0.036), CRP (AWT, p=0.032), and QUICKI (PWV, p=0.026), cIMT correlated with systolic blood pressure (p=0.017). Phenomapping of risk factors will further define distinct cardiovascular risk profiles*.
Conclusion
Multimodal assessment of early atherosclerosis in children with chronic disease reveals differential vascular changes. While traditional cIMT is associated with increased systolic blood pressure in young CoA patients, aortic PWV and aortic wall thickness reflect early systemic inflammatory- and metabolic derangement. Phenomapping traditional risk factors alongside inflammatory- and metabolic parameters bears promise to establish early cardiovascular risk profiles in childhood chronic disease*.
*Patient inclusion finishes May 2019, followed by phenomapping of patient characteristics. At the ESC, final data will be presented.
Acknowledgement/Funding
Wilhelmina Children's Hospital Research Fund, Dutch Topsector Life Sciences and Health TKI fund, Nutricia Research fund. HS was supported by VENI-NWO.
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- F A Ververs
- University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands (The)
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- University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands (The)
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- Meander Medical Center, Amersfoort, Netherlands (The)
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- University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands (The)
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- University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands (The)
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- University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands (The)
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- University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands (The)
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- University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands (The)
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Vloemans AF, Eilander MMA, Rotteveel J, Bakker-van Waarde WM, Houdijk ECAM, Nuboer R, Winterdijk P, Snoek FJ, De Wit M. Youth With Type 1 Diabetes Taking Responsibility for Self-Management: The Importance of Executive Functioning in Achieving Glycemic Control: Results From the Longitudinal DINO Study. Diabetes Care 2019; 42:225-231. [PMID: 30552132 DOI: 10.2337/dc18-1143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2018] [Accepted: 10/18/2018] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Successful self-management of type 1 diabetes requires cognitive skills such as executive functioning (EF). In the transition to adolescence, youth take over responsibility for diabetes management. We set out to test: 1) the association between EF and glycemic control over time and 2) whether this association was moderated by: a) youth, shared, or parent responsibility for diabetes management and b) youth's age. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Within the Diabetes IN DevelOpment study (DINO), parents of youth with type 1 diabetes (8-15 years at baseline; N = 174) completed a yearly assessment over 4 years. Glycemic control (HbA1c) was derived from hospital charts. Youth's EF was measured using the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Functioning (BRIEF)-parent report. The Diabetes Family Responsibility Questionnaire (DFRQ)-parent report was used to assess diabetes responsibility (youth, shared, and parent). Linear generalized estimating equations were used to analyze data including youth's sex, age, and age of diabetes onset as covariates. RESULTS Relatively more EF problems are significantly associated with higher HbA1c over time (β = 0.190; P = 0.002). More EF problems in combination with less youth responsibility (β = 0.501; P = 0.048) or more parental responsibility (β = -0.767; P = 0.006) are significantly associated with better glycemic control over time. Only age significantly moderates the relationship among EF problems, shared responsibility, and glycemic control (β = -0.024; P = 0.019). CONCLUSIONS Poorer EF is associated with worse glycemic control over time, and this association is moderated by responsibility for diabetes management tasks. This points to the importance of EF when youth take over responsibility for diabetes management in order to achieve glycemic control.
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- Anne F Vloemans
- Department of Medical Psychology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Diabeter, Center for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes Care and Research, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, Juliana Children's Hospital/HagaHospital, The Hague, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, Meander Medical Center, Amersfoort, the Netherlands
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- Diabeter, Center for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes Care and Research, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Psychology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Department of Medical Psychology, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Psychology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Keustermans GC, Kofink D, Eikendal A, de Jager W, Meerding J, Nuboer R, Waltenberger J, Kraaijeveld AO, Jukema JW, Sels JW, Garssen J, Prakken BJ, Asselbergs FW, Kalkhoven E, Hoefer IE, Pasterkamp G, Schipper HS. Monocyte gene expression in childhood obesity is associated with obesity and complexity of atherosclerosis in adults. Sci Rep 2017; 7:16826. [PMID: 29203885 PMCID: PMC5714995 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-17195-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2017] [Accepted: 11/22/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Childhood obesity coincides with increased numbers of circulating classical CD14++CD16- and intermediate CD14++CD16+ monocytes. Monocytes are key players in the development and exacerbation of atherosclerosis, which prompts the question as to whether the monocytosis in childhood obesity contributes to atherogenesis over the years. Here, we dissected the monocyte gene expression profile in childhood obesity using an Illumina microarray platform on sorted monocytes of 35 obese children and 16 lean controls. Obese children displayed a distinctive monocyte gene expression profile compared to lean controls. Upon validation with quantitative PCR, we studied the association of the top 5 differentially regulated monocyte genes in childhood obesity with obesity and complexity of coronary atherosclerosis (SYNTAX score) in a cohort of 351 adults at risk for ischemic cardiovascular disease. The downregulation of monocyte IMPDH2 and TMEM134 in childhood obesity was also observed in obese adults. Moreover, downregulation of monocyte TMEM134 was associated with a higher SYNTAX atherosclerosis score in adults. In conclusion, childhood obesity entails monocyte gene expression alterations associated with obesity and enhanced complexity of coronary atherosclerosis in adults.
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- G C Keustermans
- Laboratory for Translational Immunology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Division of Heart and Lungs, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Experimental Cardiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,Department of Internal medicine, Gastroenterology and Pulmonology, Red Cross Hospital, Beverwijk, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory for Translational Immunology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory for Translational Immunology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, Meander Medical Center, Amersfoort, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, University Hospital Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Division of Heart and Lungs, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Departments of Cardiology and Intensive Care, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Pharmacology, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,Department of Immunology, Nutricia Research, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory for Translational Immunology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,Division of Pediatrics, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Division of Heart and Lungs, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,Durrer Center for Cardiogenetic Research, ICIN-Netherlands Heart Institute, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,Institute of Cardiovascular Science, Faculty of Population Health Sciences, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Molecular Cancer Research and Center for Molecular Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Experimental Cardiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Experimental Cardiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory for Translational Immunology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands. .,Division of Pediatrics, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands. .,Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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Keustermans G, van der Heijden LB, Boer B, Scholman R, Nuboer R, Pasterkamp G, Prakken B, de Jager W, Kalkhoven E, Janse AJ, Schipper HS. Differential adipokine receptor expression on circulating leukocyte subsets in lean and obese children. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0187068. [PMID: 29073286 PMCID: PMC5658151 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0187068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2017] [Accepted: 10/12/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Childhood obesity prevalence has increased worldwide and is an important risk factor for type 2 diabetes (T2D) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). The production of inflammatory adipokines by obese adipose tissue contributes to the development of T2D and CVD. While levels of circulating adipokines such as adiponectin and leptin have been established in obese children and adults, the expression of adiponectin and leptin receptors on circulating immune cells can modulate adipokine signalling, but has not been studied so far. Here, we aim to establish the expression of adiponectin and leptin receptors on circulating immune cells in obese children pre and post-lifestyle intervention compared to normal weight control children. METHODS 13 obese children before and after a 1-year lifestyle intervention were compared with an age and sex-matched normal weight control group of 15 children. Next to routine clinical and biochemical parameters, circulating adipokines were measured, and flow cytometric analysis of adiponectin receptor 1 and 2 (AdipoR1, AdipoR2) and leptin receptor expression on peripheral blood mononuclear cell subsets was performed. RESULTS Obese children exhibited typical clinical and biochemical characteristics compared to controls, including a higher BMI-SD, blood pressure and circulating leptin levels, combined with a lower insulin sensitivity index (QUICKI). The 1-year lifestyle intervention resulted in stabilization of their BMI-SD. Overall, circulating leukocyte subsets showed distinct adipokine receptor expression profiles. While monocytes expressed high levels of all adipokine receptors, NK and iNKT cells predominantly expressed AdipoR2, and B-lymphocytes and CD4+ and CD8+ T-lymphocyte subsets expressed AdipoR2 as well as leptin receptor. Strikingly though, leukocyte subset numbers and adipokine receptor expression profiles were largely similar in obese children and controls. Obese children showed higher naïve B-cell numbers, and pre-intervention also higher numbers of immature transition B-cells and intermediate CD14++CD16+ monocytes combined with lower total monocyte numbers, compared to controls. Furthermore, adiponectin receptor 1 expression on nonclassical CD14+CD16++ monocytes was consistently upregulated in obese children pre-intervention, compared to controls. However, none of the differences in leukocyte subset numbers and adipokine receptor expression profiles between obese children and controls remained significant after multiple testing correction. CONCLUSIONS First, the distinct adipokine receptor profiles of circulating leukocyte subsets may partly explain the differential impact of adipokines on leukocyte subsets. Second, the similarities in adipokine receptor expression profiles between obese children and normal weight controls suggest that adipokine signaling in childhood obesity is primarily modulated by circulating adipokine levels, instead of adipokine receptor expression.
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- Genoveva Keustermans
- Laboratory for Translational Immunology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory for Translational Immunology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory for Translational Immunology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Pediatrics, Meander Medical Centre, Amersfoort, The Netherlands
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- Department of Experimental Cardiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory for Translational Immunology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Division of Pediatrics, Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory for Translational Immunology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Molecular Cancer Research and Center for Molecular Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Pediatrics, Hospital Gelderse Vallei, Ede, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory for Translational Immunology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Division of Pediatrics, Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Boogerd E, Maas-Van Schaaijk NM, Sas TC, Clement-de Boers A, Smallenbroek M, Nuboer R, Noordam C, Verhaak CM. Sugarsquare, a Web-Based Patient Portal for Parents of a Child With Type 1 Diabetes: Multicenter Randomized Controlled Feasibility Trial. J Med Internet Res 2017; 19:e287. [PMID: 28830853 PMCID: PMC5585595 DOI: 10.2196/jmir.6639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2016] [Revised: 11/25/2016] [Accepted: 12/18/2016] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Raising a child with type 1 diabetes (T1D) means combining the demands of the disease management with everyday parenting, which is associated with increased levels of distress. A Web-based patient portal, Sugarsquare, was developed to support parents, by providing online parent-professional communication, online peer support and online disease information. Objective The first aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of conducting a multicenter, randomized controlled trial in Dutch parents of a child with T1D. The second aim was to assess the feasibility of implementing Sugarsquare in clinical practice. Methods The parents of 105 children (N=105) with T1D below the age of 13 participated in a 6-month multicenter randomized controlled feasibility trial. They were randomly assigned to an experimental (n=54, usual care and Sugarsquare) or a control group (n=51, usual care). Attrition rates and user statistics were gathered to evaluate feasibility of the trial and implementation. To determine potential efficacy, the parenting stress index (PSI-SF) was assessed at baseline (T0) and after 6 months (T1). Results Of a potential population of parents of 445 children, 189 were willing to participate (enrollment refusal=57.5%, n=256), 142 filled in the baseline questionnaire (baseline attrition rate=25%, n=47), and 105 also filled in the questionnaire at T1 (post randomization attrition rate during follow-up=26%, n=32). As such, 24% of the potential population participated. Analysis in the experimental group (n=54) revealed a total of 32 (59%) unique users, divided into 12 (38%) frequent users, 9 (28%) incidental users, and 11 (34%) low-frequent users. Of the total of 44 professionals, 34 (77%) logged in, and 32 (73%) logged in repeatedly. Analysis of the user statistics in the experimental group further showed high practicability and integration in all users, moderate acceptability and demand in parents, and high acceptability and demand in health care professionals. Baseline parenting stress index scores were related to the parents’ frequency of logging on (ρ=.282, P=.03) and page-views (ρ=.304, P=.01). No significant differences in change in parenting stress between experimental and control group were found (F3,101=.49, P=.49). Conclusions The trial can be considered feasible, considering the average enrollment refusal rate, baseline attrition rate and postrandomization attrition rate, compared to other eHealth studies, although lower than hypothesized. Implementing Sugarsquare in clinical practice was partly feasible, given moderate demand and acceptability in parent users and lack of potential efficacy. Parents who reported higher levels of parenting stress used Sugarsquare more often than other parents, although Sugarsquare did not reduce parenting stress. These results indicate that Web-based interventions are a suitable way of providing parents of children with T1D with additional support. Future studies should determine how Sugarsquare could reduce parenting stress, for instance by adding targeted interventions. Factors potentially contributing to successful implementation are suggested. Trial Registration Nederlands Trial Register Number: NTR3643; http://www.trialregister.nl/trialreg/admin/rctview.asp?TC=3643 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/6qihOVCi6)
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- Emiel Boogerd
- Department of Medical Psychology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Psychology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands.,Children's Diabetes Center Nijmegen, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, Albert Schweitzer Hospital, Dordrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, Medical Center Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden, Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, Meander Medical Center, Amersfoort, Netherlands
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- Children's Diabetes Center Nijmegen, Nijmegen, Netherlands.,Department of Pediatrics, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Psychology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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Eilander MM, de Wit M, Rotteveel J, Aanstoot HJ, Bakker-van Waarde WM, Houdijk EC, Nuboer R, Winterdijk P, Snoek FJ. Disturbed eating behaviors in adolescents with type 1 diabetes. How to screen for yellow flags in clinical practice? Pediatr Diabetes 2017; 18:376-383. [PMID: 27357496 DOI: 10.1111/pedi.12400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2016] [Revised: 03/16/2016] [Accepted: 04/22/2016] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Adolescents with type 1 diabetes are at an increased risk of disturbed eating behaviors (DEBs). OBJECTIVE The aims of this study are to (i) explore the prevalence of DEBs and associated 'yellow flags', and (ii) establish concordance between adolescents-parents and adolescents-clinicians with respect to DEBs. METHODS Adolescents (11-16 yr) and parents completed questionnaires. A stepwise approach was used to assess DEBs: only adolescents whose answers raised psychological yellow flags for DEBs completed the Diabetes Eating Problems Scale - Revised and questions from the AHEAD study. Parents and clinicians shared their observations regarding possible DEBs. Kruskal-Wallis tests, post hoc Mann-Whitney U test, and chi-squared tests were utilized to examine clinical yellow flags. Cohen's kappa was used to assess concordance. RESULTS Of 103 adolescents participated (51.5% girls), answers of 47 (46.5%) raised psychological yellow flags, indicating body and weight concerns. A total of 8% scored above cut-off for DEBs. Clinical yellow flags were elevated glycated hemoglobin A1c (p = 0.004), older age (p = 0.034), dieting frequency (p = 0.001), reduced quality of life (p = 0.007), less diabetes self-confidence (p = 0.015), worsened diabetes management (p < 0.001), and body dissatisfaction (p < 0.001). Body Mass Index (BMI) z-scores and gender were no yellow flags. Concordance between parents and adolescents was slight (k = 0.126 and 0.141), and clinicians and adolescents was fair (k = 0.332). DISCUSSION Half of the adolescents reported body and weight concerns, less than 1 in 10 reported DEBs. Screening for yellow flags for DEBs as a part of clinical routine using a stepwise approach and early assistance is recommended to prevent onset or deterioration of DEBs.
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- Minke Ma Eilander
- Department of Medical Psychology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,EMGO + Institute for Health and Care Research, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Psychology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,EMGO + Institute for Health and Care Research, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- EMGO + Institute for Health and Care Research, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Pediatrics, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Diabeter, Center for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes Care and Research, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, Juliana Children's Hospital/Haga Hospital, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, Meander Medical Center, Amersfoort, The Netherlands
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- Diabeter, Center for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes Care and Research, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Psychology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,EMGO + Institute for Health and Care Research, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Medical Psychology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Eilander MMA, Snoek FJ, Rotteveel J, Aanstoot HJ, Bakker-van Waarde WM, Houdijk ECAM, Nuboer R, Winterdijk P, de Wit M. Parental Diabetes Behaviors and Distress Are Related to Glycemic Control in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes: Longitudinal Data from the DINO Study. J Diabetes Res 2017; 2017:1462064. [PMID: 29376080 PMCID: PMC5742467 DOI: 10.1155/2017/1462064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2017] [Revised: 10/06/2017] [Accepted: 10/15/2017] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To evaluate (1) the longitudinal relationship between parental well-being and glycemic control in youth with type 1 diabetes and (2) if youth's problem behavior, diabetes parenting behavior, and parental diabetes-distress influence this relationship. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Parents of youth 8-15 yrs (at baseline) (N = 174) participating in the DINO study completed questionnaires at three time waves (1 yr interval). Using generalized estimating equations, the relationship between parental well-being (WHO-5) and youth's HbA1c was examined. Second, relationships between WHO-5, Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), Diabetes Family Behavior Checklist (DFBC), Problem Areas In Diabetes-Parent Revised (PAID-Pr) scores, and HbA1c were analyzed. RESULTS Low well-being was reported by 32% of parents. No relationship was found between parents' WHO-5 scores and youth's HbA1c (β = -0.052, p = 0.650). WHO-5 related to SDQ (β = -0.219, p < 0.01), DFBC unsupportive scale (β = -0.174, p < 0.01), and PAID-Pr (β = -0.666, p < 0.01). Both DFBC scales (supportive β = -0.259, p = 0.01; unsupportive β = 0.383, p = 0.017), PAID-Pr (β = 0.276, p < 0.01), and SDQ (β = 0.424, p < 0.01) related to HbA1c. CONCLUSIONS Over time, reduced parental well-being relates to increased problem behavior in youth, unsupportive parenting, and parental distress, which negatively associate with HbA1c. More unsupportive diabetes parenting and distress relate to youth's problem behavior.
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- Minke M. A. Eilander
- Department of Medical Psychology, VU University Medical Center, De Boelenlaan 1117, 1081 HV Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Van der Boechorststraat 7, 1081 BT Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Diabeter, Center for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes Care and Research, Blaak 6, 3011 TA Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Psychology, VU University Medical Center, De Boelenlaan 1117, 1081 HV Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Van der Boechorststraat 7, 1081 BT Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Department of Medical Psychology, Academic Medical Center, Meibergdreef 9, 1100 DD Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Van der Boechorststraat 7, 1081 BT Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Department of Pediatrics, VU University Medical Center, De Boelelaan 1118, 1081 HV Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Diabeter, Center for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes Care and Research, Blaak 6, 3011 TA Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ Groningen, Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, Juliana Children's Hospital/Haga Hospital, Els Borst-Eilersplein 275, 2545 AA The Hague, Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, Meander Medical Center, Maatweg 3, 3813 TZ Amersfoort, Netherlands
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- Diabeter, Center for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes Care and Research, Blaak 6, 3011 TA Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Psychology, VU University Medical Center, De Boelenlaan 1117, 1081 HV Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Van der Boechorststraat 7, 1081 BT Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Eilander MMA, de Wit M, Rotteveel J, Aanstoot HJ, Waarde WMBV, Houdijk ECAM, Luman M, Nuboer R, Oosterlaan J, Winterdijk P, Snoek FJ. Diabetes IN develOpment (DINO): the bio-psychosocial, family functioning and parental well-being of youth with type 1 diabetes: a longitudinal cohort study design. BMC Pediatr 2015; 15:82. [PMID: 26173476 PMCID: PMC4502615 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-015-0400-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2014] [Accepted: 07/02/2015] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Strict glycemic control during adolescence decreases the risk of developing complications later in life, even if this level of control is not maintained afterwards. However, the majority of adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D) are in poor control and so far medical or psychological interventions have shown limited success. Adolescence is characterized by major biological, psychosocial, cognitive and parent–child relationship changes and the complex interaction between these developmental trajectories, and its impact on health outcomes is still poorly understood. A specific topic of interest in this context is the timing of diagnosis. The longitudinal study DINO (Diabetes IN develOpment) aims to examine:If and how the onset of T1D before vs. during puberty results in different outcomes of glycemic control, self-management, psychological functioning and diabetes-related quality of life. The timing of onset of disturbed eating behavior, its risk factors and its prospective course in relation to glycemic and psychological consequences. If and how the onset of T1D before vs. during puberty results in different family functioning and parental well-being. If and how the cognitive development of youth with T1D relates to glycemic control and diabetes self-management.
Methods/design DINO, a longitudinal multi-center cohort study is conducted in youth with T1D in the age range 8–15 years at baseline. Participants will be divided into two subgroups: pre-pubertal and pubertal. Both groups will be followed for 3 years with assessments based on a bio-psychosocial model of diabetes, scheduled at baseline, 12 months, 24 months and 36 months examining the biological, psychosocial -including disturbed eating behaviors- and cognitive development, family functioning and parental well-being. Discussion A better understanding of how the different trajectories affect one another will help to gain insight in the protective and risk factors for glycemic outcomes and in who needs which support at what moment in time. First results are expected in 2016. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12887-015-0400-1) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Minke M A Eilander
- Department of Medical Psychology, VU University Medical Center, De Boelenlaan 1117, 1081, HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. .,EMGO+Institute for Health and Care Research, VU University Medical Center, Van der Boechorststraat 7, 1081, BT, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Medical Psychology, VU University Medical Center, De Boelenlaan 1117, 1081, HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. .,EMGO+Institute for Health and Care Research, VU University Medical Center, Van der Boechorststraat 7, 1081, BT, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- EMGO+Institute for Health and Care Research, VU University Medical Center, Van der Boechorststraat 7, 1081, BT, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. .,Department of Pediatrics, VU Medical Center, De Boelelaan 1118, 1081, HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Diabeter, Center for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes Care and Research, Blaak 6, 3011, TA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department Pediatrics, University Hospital of Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9700, RB, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Haga Hospital Juliana Children's Hospital, Sportlaan 600, 2566, MJ, the Hague, The Netherlands.
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- Department Clinical Neuropsychology, Vrije Universiteit, Van der Boechorststraat 1, 1081, BT, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Meander Medical Centre, Maatweg 3, 3813, TZ, Amersfoort, The Netherlands.
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- Department Clinical Neuropsychology, Vrije Universiteit, Van der Boechorststraat 1, 1081, BT, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Diabeter, Center for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes Care and Research, Blaak 6, 3011, TA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Medical Psychology, VU University Medical Center, De Boelenlaan 1117, 1081, HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. .,EMGO+Institute for Health and Care Research, VU University Medical Center, Van der Boechorststraat 7, 1081, BT, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. .,Department of Medical Psychology, Academic Medical Center (AMC), Meibergdreef 9, 1100, DD, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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de Jonge JC, Koop K, Bousema M, Nuboer R. [Fever with a rash caused by chronic meningococcemia]. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 2015; 159:A8103. [PMID: 25850448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Fever with a rash is a common clinical presentation, which can be caused by various medical conditions. CASE DESCRIPTION A 14-year old boy presented at the outpatient clinic with a two-week history of fever, myalgia and purpuric skin lesions. Blood cultures showed an infection with Neisseria meningitidis. After antibiotic treatment, his symptoms resolved promptly. CONCLUSION Chronic meningococcemia is a rare manifestation of meningococcal infection and should be considered in patients with prolonged fever, purpuric skin lesions and joint involvement.
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- Jeroen Christiaan de Jonge
- Afd. Kindergeneeskunde: J.C. de Jonge, coassistent kindergeneeskunde; dr. K. Koop, aios kindergeneeskunde; drs. R. Nuboer, kinderarts
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Schipper HS, Nuboer R, Prop S, van den Ham HJ, de Boer FK, Kesmir Ç, Mombers IMH, van Bekkum KA, Woudstra J, Kieft JH, Hoefer IE, de Jager W, Prakken B, van Summeren M, Kalkhoven E. Systemic inflammation in childhood obesity: circulating inflammatory mediators and activated CD14++ monocytes. Diabetologia 2012; 55:2800-2810. [PMID: 22806355 DOI: 10.1007/s00125-012-2641-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2012] [Accepted: 06/15/2012] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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AIMS/HYPOTHESIS In adults, circulating inflammatory mediators and activated CD14(++) monocytes link obesity to its metabolic and cardiovascular complications. However, it is largely unknown whether these inflammatory changes already occur in childhood obesity. To survey inflammatory changes during the early stages of obesity, we performed a comprehensive analysis of circulating inflammatory mediators, monocyte populations and their function in childhood obesity. METHODS In lean and obese children aged 6 to 16 years (n = 96), 35 circulating inflammatory mediators including adipokines were measured. Hierarchical cluster analysis of the inflammatory mediator profiles was performed to investigate associations between inflammatory mediator clusters and clinical variables. Whole-blood monocyte phenotyping and functional testing with the toll-like receptor 4 ligand, lipopolysaccharide, were also executed. RESULTS First, next to leptin, the circulating mediators chemerin, tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 1, EGF and TNF receptor 2 were identified as novel inflammatory mediators that are increased in childhood obesity. Second, cluster analysis of the circulating mediators distinguished two obesity clusters, two leanness clusters and one mixed cluster. All clusters showed distinct inflammatory mediator profiles, together with differences in insulin sensitivity and other clinical variables. Third, childhood obesity was associated with increased CD14(++) monocyte numbers and an activated phenotype of the CD14(++) monocyte subsets. CONCLUSIONS/INTERPRETATION Inflammatory mediator clusters were associated with insulin resistance in obese and lean children. The activation of CD14(++) monocyte subsets, which is associated with increased development of atherosclerosis in obese adults, was also readily detected in obese children. Our results indicate that inflammatory mechanisms linking obesity to its metabolic and cardiovascular complications are already activated in childhood obesity.
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- H S Schipper
- Department of Metabolic Diseases, University Medical Center Utrecht, Room STR3.217, Universiteitsweg 100, 3584 CG, Utrecht, the Netherlands
- Department of Pediatric Immunology and Center for Molecular and Cellular Intervention, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, Meander Medical Center, Amersfoort, the Netherlands
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- Department of Metabolic Diseases, University Medical Center Utrecht, Room STR3.217, Universiteitsweg 100, 3584 CG, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Virology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Theoretical Biology and Bioinformatics, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Theoretical Biology and Bioinformatics, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Immunology and Center for Molecular and Cellular Intervention, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Immunology and Center for Molecular and Cellular Intervention, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Metabolic Diseases, University Medical Center Utrecht, Room STR3.217, Universiteitsweg 100, 3584 CG, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Immunology and Center for Molecular and Cellular Intervention, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Laboratory for Experimental Cardiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Immunology and Center for Molecular and Cellular Intervention, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Immunology and Center for Molecular and Cellular Intervention, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Metabolic Diseases, University Medical Center Utrecht, Room STR3.217, Universiteitsweg 100, 3584 CG, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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Verrijn Stuart AA, de Jager W, Klein MR, Teklenburg G, Nuboer R, Hoorweg JJG, de Vroede MAMJ, de Kruijff I, Fick M, Schroor EJ, van der Vlist GJ, Meerding J, Kamphuis S, Prakken BJ. Recognition of heat shock protein 60 epitopes in children with type 1 diabetes. Diabetes Metab Res Rev 2012; 28:527-34. [PMID: 22492505 DOI: 10.1002/dmrr.2306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Treatment with a specific HSP60 epitope in new onset of type 1 diabetes (T1D) patients has been shown to preserve endogenous insulin production. Previously, recognition of pan HLA-DR-binding HSP60 epitopes in various autoimmune diseases was found; this study investigated recognition of these epitopes in newly diagnosed T1D patients and correlated findings to the occurrence of a partial remission. METHODS Peripheral blood mononuclear cells of 18 children with T1D were prospectively collected at disease onset and a few months after diagnosis. Epitope-specific T-cell proliferation and cytokine production (intracellular and in culture supernatants) were measured. Results were compared with 31 longstanding T1D patients and ten healthy controls. RESULTS Although HSP60 epitope-specific T-cell proliferative responses were detected, overall proliferative responses were low. At onset, epitope-specific intracellular IFN-γ production was higher in T1D patients compared with healthy controls (p < 0.05). At follow-up, both IL-10 and IFN-γ production were higher in those without a partial remission than in those with a partial remission (both p < 0.05). Also, IL-10 and IFN-γ production were higher compared with onset for patients without a PR (both p < 0.01). In supernatants of HSP60 epitope-specific T-cell cultures, no substantial differences in cytokine production were found between T1D patients with and without a partial remission, either at onset or a few months after onset. As patient numbers were small, results should be interpreted with caution. CONCLUSIONS Pan-DR-binding HSP60 peptides induced low peptide-specific proliferative responses and peptide-specific production of some, mainly intracellular, cytokines in T1D patients. Recognition did not differ significantly between patient groups and various time points.
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- A A Verrijn Stuart
- Department of Paediatric Endocrinology, University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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Ludvigsson J, Krisky D, Casas R, Battelino T, Castaño L, Greening J, Kordonouri O, Otonkoski T, Pozzilli P, Robert JJ, Veeze HJ, Palmer J, Samuelsson U, Elding Larsson H, Åman J, Kärdell G, Neiderud Helsingborg J, Lundström G, Albinsson E, Carlsson A, Nordvall M, Fors H, Arvidsson CG, Edvardson S, Hanås R, Larsson K, Rathsman B, Forsgren H, Desaix H, Forsander G, Nilsson NÖ, Åkesson CG, Keskinen P, Veijola R, Talvitie T, Raile K, Kapellen T, Burger W, Neu A, Engelsberger I, Heidtmann B, Bechtold S, Leslie D, Chiarelli F, Cicognani A, Chiumello G, Cerutti F, Zuccotti GV, Gomez Gila A, Rica I, Barrio R, Clemente M, López Garcia MJ, Rodriguez M, Gonzalez I, Lopez JP, Oyarzabal M, Reeser HM, Nuboer R, Stouthart P, Bratina N, Bratanic N, de Kerdanet M, Weill J, Ser N, Barat P, Bertrand AM, Carel JC, Reynaud R, Coutant R, Baron S. GAD65 antigen therapy in recently diagnosed type 1 diabetes mellitus. N Engl J Med 2012; 366:433-42. [PMID: 22296077 DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa1107096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 244] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND The 65-kD isoform of glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD65) is a major autoantigen in type 1 diabetes. We hypothesized that alum-formulated GAD65 (GAD-alum) can preserve beta-cell function in patients with recent-onset type 1 diabetes. METHODS We studied 334 patients, 10 to 20 years of age, with type 1 diabetes, fasting C-peptide levels of more than 0.3 ng per milliliter (0.1 nmol per liter), and detectable serum GAD65 autoantibodies. Within 3 months after diagnosis, patients were randomly assigned to receive one of three study treatments: four doses of GAD-alum, two doses of GAD-alum followed by two doses of placebo, or four doses of placebo. The primary outcome was the change in the stimulated serum C-peptide level (after a mixed-meal tolerance test) between the baseline visit and the 15-month visit. Secondary outcomes included the glycated hemoglobin level, mean daily insulin dose, rate of hypoglycemia, and fasting and maximum stimulated C-peptide levels. RESULTS The stimulated C-peptide level declined to a similar degree in all study groups, and the primary outcome at 15 months did not differ significantly between the combined active-drug groups and the placebo group (P=0.10). The use of GAD-alum as compared with placebo did not affect the insulin dose, glycated hemoglobin level, or hypoglycemia rate. Adverse events were infrequent and mild in the three groups, with no significant differences. CONCLUSIONS Treatment with GAD-alum did not significantly reduce the loss of stimulated C peptide or improve clinical outcomes over a 15-month period. (Funded by Diamyd Medical and the Swedish Child Diabetes Foundation; ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT00723411.).
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- Johnny Ludvigsson
- Division of Pediatrics, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Linköping University, 58185 Linköping, Sweden.
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Oegema R, Schram P, Nuboer R. [Diabetes treatment in children: intensive therapy is not always best]. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 2011; 155:A802. [PMID: 21447231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Since the 'Diabetes Complications and Control Trial' results were published in 1993, intensive insulin therapy has been the standard treatment for paediatric patients with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. This therapy significantly lowers the risk of long term complications of diabetes. The intensive therapy occurs by either continuous insulin infusion via a pump or a 4-times daily injection regime. In three young patients--two girls of 16 and a boy aged 12 years--the intensive treatment option appeared to be inadequate due to a variety of factors including lack of parental support and an eating disorder. All patients were put on a 2 or 3-times daily regime, which resulted in great improvements to their HbA1c levels and sense of well being. To the boy and one of the girls, extra support was given by a home care nurse. We recommend an individualized approach to the paediatric diabetic patient when it comes to the degree of intensity of the treatment.
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- Renske Oegema
- Meander Medisch Centrum, Amersfoort, The Netherlands
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Kumaraguru J, Flanagan SE, Greeley SAW, Nuboer R, Støy J, Philipson LH, Hattersley AT, Rubio-Cabezas O. Tooth discoloration in patients with neonatal diabetes after transfer onto glibenclamide: a previously unreported side effect. Diabetes Care 2009; 32:1428-30. [PMID: 19435956 PMCID: PMC2713626 DOI: 10.2337/dc09-0280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess if tooth discoloration is a novel side effect of sulfonylurea therapy in patients with permanent neonatal diabetes due to mutations in KCNJ11. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS A total of 67 patients with a known KCNJ11 mutation who had been successfully transferred from insulin injections onto oral sulfonylureas were contacted and asked about the development of tooth discoloration after transfer. RESULTS Altered tooth appearance was identified in 5 of the 67 patients. This was variable in severity, ranging from mild discoloration/staining (n = 4) to loss of enamel (n = 1) and was only seen in patients taking glibenclamide (glyburide). CONCLUSIONS These previously unreported side effects may relate to the developing tooth and/or to the high local concentrations in the children who frequently chewed glibenclamide tablets or took it as a concentrated solution. Given the multiple benefits of sulfonylurea treatment for patients with activating KCNJ11 mutations, this association warrants further investigation but should not preclude such treatment.
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- Janani Kumaraguru
- Institute of Biomedical and Clinical Science, Peninsula Medical School, Exeter, U.K
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Langens F, Dapper T, Nuboer R, van Weel C, van Binsbergen J. Co-morbidity obese children in family practice in The Netherlands: the results of a pilot study. Fam Pract 2008; 25 Suppl 1:i75-8. [PMID: 18826992 DOI: 10.1093/fampra/cmn062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this pilot study was to assess the prevalence of co-morbidity in obese children. Particular emphasis was on cardiovascular risk. METHOD In this retrospective, cross-sectional, observational study the data of 155 obese children, who visited a paediatric obesity outdoor clinic, have been studied. RESULTS In all, 92% of the population had at least one cardiovascular risk factor. In all, 48% showed a high systolic and 9% a high diastolic blood pressure, while 18% had an increased fasting glucose. In 60%, we diagnosed insulin resistance: the homeostasis model assessment was elevated. DISCUSSIONS The prevalence of high blood pressure, dyslipidaemia, abnormal fasting glucose and insulin resistance are high in this retrospective study. Outcomes of foreign studies on this object are difficult to compare because various populations and cut-off points are used. A new, prospective, study will be conducted to asses the prevalence of co-morbidity in obese children in general practice.
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- Françoise Langens
- Department of General Practice, 117-HAG, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen.
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Nuboer R, Borsboom GJJM, Zoethout JA, Koot HM, Bruining J. Effects of insulin pump vs. injection treatment on quality of life and impact of disease in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus in a randomized, prospective comparison. Pediatr Diabetes 2008; 9:291-6. [PMID: 18466210 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-5448.2008.00396.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Effects of pump treatment vs. four times daily injections were explored in children with diabetes with regard to quality of life and impact of disease as well as adverse effects and parameters of metabolic control. METHODS An open, parallel, randomized controlled prospective comparative study lasting 14 months was completed by 38 type 1 children with diabetes (age 4-16 yr) following a 3.5-months run-in phase. Standardized quality-of-life Pediatric Quality of life Inventory (PedsQL) and impact of disease scores were obtained every 3.5 months as well as regular medical parameters. Parallel treatment group data and longitudinal within-patient data were analysed for each treatment modality. RESULTS Within-patient comparisons of the two treatment modalities showed significant improvement in PedsQL and impact scores after pump treatment. Treatment group comparisons did not show significant improvement. Pump treatment resulted in decreased symptomatic hypoglycaemia and lowered haemoglobin A1c by 0.22% after run in. CONCLUSIONS Within-patient comparison suggests that metabolic control, frequency of severe hypoglycaemia (a threefold decrease), quality of life and impact of disease scores are improved by pump treatment in comparison to regular treatment with four daily insulin injections.
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- Roos Nuboer
- Department of Pediatrics, Erasmus MC/Sophia Children's Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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Slingerland AS, Nuboer R, Hadders-Algra M, Hattersley AT, Bruining GJ. Improved motor development and good long-term glycaemic control with sulfonylurea treatment in a patient with the syndrome of intermediate developmental delay, early-onset generalised epilepsy and neonatal diabetes associated with the V59M mutation in the KCNJ11 gene. Diabetologia 2006; 49:2559-63. [PMID: 17047922 DOI: 10.1007/s00125-006-0407-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2006] [Accepted: 07/11/2006] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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AIMS/HYPOTHESIS Activating mutations in the KCNJ11 gene encoding the Kir6.2 subunit of the K(ATP) channels in pancreatic beta cells are a common cause of neonatal diabetes. One-third of patients also have developmental delay, which probably results from mutated K(ATP) channels in muscle, nerve and brain. Sulfonylureas, which bind to the sulfonylurea receptor 1 subunit of the K(ATP) channel, can replace insulin injections in patients with KCNJ11 mutations. The aim of this study was to investigate the long-term outcome and impact on neurological features of sulfonylurea treatment. METHODS We report the response to sulfonylurea treatment in a boy with neonatal diabetes and marked developmental delay resulting from the KCNJ11 mutation V59M. RESULTS Glibenclamide (glyburide) treatment was started at 23 months and resulted in insulin being discontinued, lower overall glycaemia, reduced glucose fluctuations and reduced hypoglycaemia. Good control (HbA(1c) 6.5%) was maintained 2 years after discontinuing insulin, despite a reduction in the glibenclamide dose (from 0.41 to 0.11 mg.kg(-1).day(-1)). Within 1 month of starting glibenclamide there was marked improvement in motor function, resulting in the patient progressing from being unable to stand unaided to walking independently, but there was no improvement in mental function. CONCLUSIONS/INTERPRETATION This 2-year follow-up of a patient highlights that sulfonylurea treatment can result in prolonged, excellent glycaemic control and may improve motor features, but not mental features, associated with KCNJ11 mutations. This suggests that the neurological actions of sulfonylurea are initially principally on peripheral (nerve or muscle) rather than on central (brain) K(ATP) channels. Early molecular diagnosis is important in patients with neonatal diabetes and neurological features.
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- A S Slingerland
- Institute of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Peninsula Medical School, Exeter, UK
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Cost-effectiveness of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) in children is reviewed in the context of possible improvement of percentage of hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and of other clinical benefits over multiple daily injections (MDI). Cost-effectiveness depends on clinical efficacy but reported clinical efficacy parameters may overlook definite benefits perceived by children and parents using CSII. There are few detailed reports on cost comparisons between CSII and MDI in adults, even less in children or adolescents. Review of direct extra costs for CSII over conventional treatment, including MDI, suggest that these may double, 5000-6000 EUR vs. 3000 EUR per patient year. An example is given of how to calculate direct cost differences, showing local differences. Randomized comparisons between CSII and MDI in childhood and adolescence show few marked clinical effects, but non-randomized comparisons favor CSII. Quality of life parameters fall short in any such comparison in children and adolescents alike. The reasons for the apparent discrepancy between non-randomized childhood studies and the randomized prospective ones are given. There is a dire need for better parameters to assess the well-being of diabetic children treated by CSII or MDI. Only then is it warranted to estimate the cost-effectiveness of CSII vs. MDI in childhood and adolescence.
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- Roos Nuboer
- Department of Paediatrics, Meander Medical Center, Amersfoort, the Netherlands.
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