Adiposity
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1. Association between neck circumference and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: cross-sectional analysis from ELSA-Brasil
Abstract BACKGROUND: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has become a public health problem worldwide. Neck circumference (NC) is a simple anthropometric adiposity parameter that has been correlated with cardiometabolic disorders like NAFLD. OBJECTIVES: To investigate the association between NC and NAFLD, considering their obesity-modifying effect, a
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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2. Elevated levels of interleukin-18 are associated with several indices of general and visceral adiposity and insulin resistance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
ABSTRACT Objective: Our aim was to analyze levels of proinflammatory biomarker interleukin-18 (IL-18) in healthy controls and patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) focusing on its association with obesity, clinical, hormonal, and metabolic characteristics. Subjects and methods: Fifty-eight patients with PCOS were enrolled in the study fulfilling t
Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism. Publicado em: 2022
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3. Musculoskeletal effects of obesity and bariatric surgery – a narrative review
Abstract Obesity affects several areas of the human body, leading to increased morbidity and mortality and the likelihood of other diseases, such as type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases and musculoskeletal disorders. These conditions predispose to bone fractures and sarcopenic obesity, defined by the presence of an obesity-associated decrease in
Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism. Publicado em: 2022
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4. Poor Trunk Flexibility is Associated with Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Abstract Background: Poor flexibility is a predictor of reduced physical activity. The association between trunk flexibility and cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs) is not well understood. Objective: To identify the prevalence of CVRFs and their association with trunk flexibility in individuals participating in a community-based health education program.
International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. Publicado em: 2022
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5. Overview of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Adults in São Paulo, Brazil: Prevalence and Associated Factors in 2008 and 2015
Abstract Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the main cause of morbidity and mortality in Brazil. Objective To provide population-based data on prevalence and factors associated with CVD risk factors. Methods Individuals aged ≥20 years from two editions of the cross-sectional Health Survey of São Paulo focusing on Nutrition (ISA-Nutrition)
International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. Publicado em: 2022
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6. Adenovirus 36 infection and daycare starting age are associated with adiposity in children and adolescents
Abstract Objective This study aimed to investigate human adenovirus 36 (Adv36) as an associated factor for adiposity in children and adolescents aged 9-12 years. Methods This was a case-control study comparing overweight (cases) and eutrophic (controls) children and adolescents aged 9-12 years based on their body mass index in relation to human adenovirus
J. Pediatr. (Rio J.). Publicado em: 2021-08
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7. T3 therapy for hypothyroidism: choosing wisely still requires careful bench to bedside translation
ABSTRACT Objective: To study the association of SLC16A11 gene variants with obesity and metabolic markers in nondiabetic Chilean adults. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study included 263 non-diabetic adults. The genotype of the rs75493593 polymorphism of SLC16A11 gene was performed by real-time PCR. It's association with adiposity markers (bod
Arch. Endocrinol. Metab.. Publicado em: 2021-06
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8. Genetic variants in the SLC16A11 gene are associated with increased BMI and insulin levels in nondiabetic Chilean population
ABSTRACT Objective: To study the association of SLC16A11 gene variants with obesity and metabolic markers in nondiabetic Chilean adults. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study included 263 non-diabetic adults. The genotype of the rs75493593 polymorphism of SLC16A11 gene was performed by real-time PCR. It's association with adiposity markers (bod
Arch. Endocrinol. Metab.. Publicado em: 2021-06
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9. Inverse association of plasma hydrogen sulfide levels with visceral fat area among Chinese young men: a cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the association between plasma Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) levels and visceral fat area (VFA) among Chinese young men. Subjects and methods: This cross-sectional study involved 156 Chinese male subjects, aged 18–45 years, who visited the First Hospital of Qinhuangdao (Hebei, China) in 2014 for annual health check-up. Partici
Arch. Endocrinol. Metab.. Publicado em: 2021-06
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10. Correlation between Epicardial Fat Thickness and Clinical and Anthropometric Variables in an Elderly Population
Abstract Background Epicardial fat (EF) thickness is a marker of visceral adiposity and consequently considered an important predictive marker of cardiovascular and metabolic risk. Objective To describe echocardiographic features of the heart in an elderly population and to study the correlation between EF thickness and clinical and anthropometric variab
Int. J. Cardiovasc. Sci.. Publicado em: 2021-04
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11. Can the Impact of the Excessive Use of Salt and its Chronic Consequences be Atenuated by Functional Foods?
Abstract Background Epicardial fat (EF) thickness is a marker of visceral adiposity and consequently considered an important predictive marker of cardiovascular and metabolic risk. Objective To describe echocardiographic features of the heart in an elderly population and to study the correlation between EF thickness and clinical and anthropometric variab
Int. J. Cardiovasc. Sci.. Publicado em: 2021-04
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12. Rivaroxaban: is it Really Need to Monitor its Anticoagulant Effect in Clinical Practice?
Abstract Background Epicardial fat (EF) thickness is a marker of visceral adiposity and consequently considered an important predictive marker of cardiovascular and metabolic risk. Objective To describe echocardiographic features of the heart in an elderly population and to study the correlation between EF thickness and clinical and anthropometric variab
Int. J. Cardiovasc. Sci.. Publicado em: 2021-04