2005
Prevalence of, Evolution of, and Risk Factors for Fat Atrophy and Fat Deposition in a Cohort of HIV-Infected Men and Women
Jacobson DL, Knox T, Spiegelman D, Skinner S, Gorbach S, Wanke C. Prevalence of, Evolution of, and Risk Factors for Fat Atrophy and Fat Deposition in a Cohort of HIV-Infected Men and Women. Clinical Infectious Diseases 2005, 40: 1837-1845. PMID: 15909274, DOI: 10.1086/430379.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFat atrophyRisk factorsFat depositionBaseline prevalenceCentral fat depositionHIV-Infected MenActive antiretroviral therapyHigh triglyceride levelsHuman immunodeficiency virusNutrition Examination SurveyPercent of subjectsSkin-fold measurementsBody fat levelsAbacavir useHIV loadStavudine useAntiretroviral therapyHip ratioImmunodeficiency virusExamination SurveyTriglyceride levelsNational HealthHigh school educationSmaller hipIndependent syndrome
2004
Incidence of Laparoscopically Confirmed Endometriosis by Demographic, Anthropometric, and Lifestyle Factors
Missmer SA, Hankinson SE, Spiegelman D, Barbieri RL, Marshall LM, Hunter DJ. Incidence of Laparoscopically Confirmed Endometriosis by Demographic, Anthropometric, and Lifestyle Factors. American Journal Of Epidemiology 2004, 160: 784-796. PMID: 15466501, DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwh275.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAge DistributionAlcohol DrinkingAnthropometryBody ConstitutionBody Mass IndexDemographyEndometriosisFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansIncidenceInfertility, FemaleLaparoscopyLife StyleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisNursesObesityPremenopauseProportional Hazards ModelsRisk FactorsSmokingStatistics, NonparametricUnited StatesWhite PeopleConceptsBody mass indexMass indexCigarette smokingLifestyle factorsNurses' Health Study II prospective cohortMultivariate Cox proportional hazards modelWaist/hip ratioCurrent body mass indexCox proportional hazards modelCurrent alcohol intakeCurrent cigarette smokingIncidence of endometriosisAge 18 yearsProportional hazards modelAfrican American womenPast infertilityLaparoscopic diagnosisProspective cohortAlcohol intakeHip ratioInfertility statusCaucasian womenIncidence rateCaffeine intakeHazards modelChanges in Body Weight and Body Fat Distribution as Risk Factors for Clinical Diabetes in US Men
Koh-Banerjee P, Wang Y, Hu FB, Spiegelman D, Willett WC, Rimm EB. Changes in Body Weight and Body Fat Distribution as Risk Factors for Clinical Diabetes in US Men. American Journal Of Epidemiology 2004, 159: 1150-1159. PMID: 15191932, DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwh167.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk of diabetesBody fat distributionFat distributionWeight gainBody weightHealth Professionals FollowCases of diabetesWaist gainClinical diabetesProfessionals FollowWaist circumferenceHip circumferenceRisk factorsSubsequent riskUS menDiabetesAbdominal fatWeight changeHip girthMenRiskCircumferenceWaistPercentPrevious studies
2002
HIV status and sociodemographic correlates of maternal body size and wasting during pregnancy
Villamor E, Msamanga G, Spiegelman D, Coley J, Hunter D, Peterson K, Fawzi W. HIV status and sociodemographic correlates of maternal body size and wasting during pregnancy. European Journal Of Clinical Nutrition 2002, 56: 415-424. PMID: 12001012, DOI: 10.1038/sj.ejcn.1601328.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWeeks of gestationHIV infectionHIV statusPregnant womenFirst prenatal visitSocioeconomic statusSignificant risk factorsCross-sectional studyLow socioeconomic statusLevel of educationMean MUACAntenatal clinicMaternal heightPrenatal visitUninfected mothersSecond trimesterMaternal ageOverall prevalenceRisk factorsChild healthMother's ageMultivariate analysisFogarty International CenterSociodemographic correlatesBMI
2001
Plasma leptin concentrations and four-year weight gain among US men
Chu N, Spiegelman D, Yu J, Rifai N, Hotamisligil G, Rimm E. Plasma leptin concentrations and four-year weight gain among US men. International Journal Of Obesity 2001, 25: 346-353. PMID: 11319631, DOI: 10.1038/sj.ijo.0801549.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPlasma leptin concentrationsBaseline body mass indexPlasma leptin levelsLeptin levelsSubsequent weight gainLeptin concentrationsWeight gainInsulin levelsLeptin resistanceUS menSoluble tumor necrosis factor receptor levelsTumor necrosis factor receptor levelsBaseline plasma leptin levelsElevated plasma leptin concentrationsFour-year prospective studyDetailed lifestyle questionnaireHigher baseline leptinHealth Professionals FollowBody mass indexTotal energy intakeBody fat massPlasma insulin levelsDevelopment of obesityFollow-up questionnaireBaseline leptin
2000
Predictors of Change in the Functional Status of Children With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
Missmer S, Spiegelman D, Gorbach S, Miller T. Predictors of Change in the Functional Status of Children With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection. Pediatrics 2000, 106: e24-e24. PMID: 10920180, DOI: 10.1542/peds.106.2.e24.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHeight z-scoreHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infectionImmunodeficiency virus infectionTotal health scoreFunctional statusHealth scoresZ-scoreGeneral healthVirus infectionBaseline evaluationCD4 T-lymphocyte countFunctional status parametersFunctional status surveyHIV disease stageT-lymphocyte countsAbsolute CD4 countGeneral health scoresImportant clinical predictorsSignificant univariate predictorsFunctional status scoresMain outcome measuresNon-white raceResponsiveness scoresPredictors of changeCD4 count
1998
Body Anthropometry and the Risk of Hip and Wrist Fractures in Men: Results from a Prospective Study
Owusu W, Willett W, Ascherio A, Spiegelman D, Rimm E, Feskanich D, Colditz G. Body Anthropometry and the Risk of Hip and Wrist Fractures in Men: Results from a Prospective Study. Obesity 1998, 6: 12-19. PMID: 9526965, DOI: 10.1002/j.1550-8528.1998.tb00309.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWrist fracturesHip fractureRelative riskBody anthropometryHip ratioLowest quintileFracture casesNonsignificant inverse associationRisk of hipBody mass indexIncidence of hipIncidence of fracturesHip fracture casesYears of ageAvailable epidemiological informationModerate traumaWaist circumferenceMass indexFracture incidenceProspective studyHighest quintileInverse associationSignificant elevationAnthropometric indicatorsAdult men
1995
Body Size and Fat Distribution as Predictors of Coronary Heart Disease among Middle-aged and Older US Men
Rimm E, Stampfer M, Giovannucci E, Ascherio A, Spiegelman D, Colditz G, Willett W. Body Size and Fat Distribution as Predictors of Coronary Heart Disease among Middle-aged and Older US Men. American Journal Of Epidemiology 1995, 141: 1117-1127. PMID: 7771450, DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a117385.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexCoronary heart diseaseHeart diseaseFat distributionMass indexHip ratioProspective studyRisk factorsUS menAge-related hormonal changesIncident coronary heart diseaseLong-term prospective studiesCoronary risk factorsIncident coronary eventsStrong risk factorOlder US menRelative risk estimatesYears of ageCoronary eventsLean menCoronary diseaseObese menIndependent predictorsLong followRelative risk
1992
Absolute fat mass, percent body fat, and body-fat distribution: which is the real determinant of blood pressure and serum glucose?
Spiegelman D, Israel R, Bouchard C, Willett W. Absolute fat mass, percent body fat, and body-fat distribution: which is the real determinant of blood pressure and serum glucose? American Journal Of Clinical Nutrition 1992, 55: 1033-1044. PMID: 1595574, DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/55.6.1033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexBlood pressurePercent body fatAbsolute fat massFat massSerum glucoseBody fatBlood glucoseDiastolic blood pressureBody fat distributionCigarette smoking statusCurrent cigarette smoking statusRegional fat distributionMultiple skinfold thicknessesRelative fat massMass indexFat distributionOverall body massSkinfold thicknessBody compositionStudy centersGold standardHip girthStrongest predictorUnderwater weighing