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Lea Duvnjak
Researcher at University of Zagreb
Publications - 97
Citations - 1823
Lea Duvnjak is an academic researcher from University of Zagreb. The author has contributed to research in topics: Diabetes mellitus & Type 1 diabetes. The author has an hindex of 19, co-authored 94 publications receiving 1444 citations.
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Adipokines and proinflammatory cytokines, the key mediators in the pathogenesis of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
TL;DR: The role of adipocytokines and proinflammatory cytokines in the pathogenesis of NAFLD is explored, particularly on adiponectin, leptin and ghrelin, with a brief mention of resistin, visfatin and retinol-binding protein 4 among adipokines, and tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin (IL)-6, IL-1, and briefly IL-18 among pro inflammatory cytokines.
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The metabolic syndrome - an ongoing story.
Lea Duvnjak,Marko Duvnjak +1 more
TL;DR: Whatever the uncertainties of definition and etiology, metabolic syndrome represents a useful and simple clinical concept which allows earlier detection of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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Should Viscous Fiber Supplements Be Considered in Diabetes Control? Results From a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Elena Jovanovski,Elena Jovanovski,Rana Khayyat,Rana Khayyat,Andreea Zurbau,Andreea Zurbau,Allison Komishon,Nourah Mazhar,Nourah Mazhar,John L. Sievenpiper,Sonia Blanco Mejia,Sonia Blanco Mejia,Hoang Vi Thanh Ho,Dandan Li,Dandan Li,Alexandra L Jenkins,Lea Duvnjak,Vladimir Vuksan +17 more
TL;DR: Viscous fiber supplements improve conventional markers of glycemic control beyond usual care and should be considered in the management of type 2 diabetes.
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Salba-chia (Salvia hispanica L.) in the treatment of overweight and obese patients with type 2 diabetes: A double-blind randomized controlled trial.
Vladimir Vuksan,Alexandra L Jenkins,C. Brissette,C. Brissette,L. Choleva,L. Choleva,Elena Jovanovski,Elena Jovanovski,Alison L. Gibbs,Richard P. Bazinet,Fei Au-Yeung,Fei Au-Yeung,Andreea Zurbau,Andreea Zurbau,Hoang Vi Thanh Ho,Hoang Vi Thanh Ho,Lea Duvnjak,John L. Sievenpiper,Robert G. Josse,Robert G. Josse,A. K. Hanna,A. K. Hanna +21 more
TL;DR: The results of this study support the beneficial role of Salba-chia seeds in promoting weight loss and improvements of obesity related risk factors, while maintaining good glycemic control.
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of the effect of konjac glucomannan, a viscous soluble fiber, on LDL cholesterol and the new lipid targets non-HDL cholesterol and apolipoprotein B
Hoang Vi Thanh Ho,Elena Jovanovski,Andreea Zurbau,Sonia Blanco Mejia,Sonia Blanco Mejia,John L. Sievenpiper,Fei Au-Yeung,Alexandra L Jenkins,Lea Duvnjak,Lawrence A. Leiter,Vladimir Vuksan +10 more
TL;DR: The findings support the intake of ∼3 g KJM/d for reductions in LDL cholesterol and non-HDL cholesterol of 10% and 7%, respectively, and may be of interest to health agencies in crafting future dietary recommendations related to reduction in CVD risk.