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The low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 5 (LRP5) 4037C>T polymorphism: candidate for susceptibility to type 1 diabetes mellitus

ABSTRACT Objective: The present study has investigated the association between low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 5 (LRP5) 4037C>T polymorphism and type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) susceptibility in a Brazilian population. Subjects and methods: A total number of 134 T1DM patients and 18...

Lipid accumulation product index in HIV-infected patients: a marker of cardiovascular risk

Braz. j. infect. dis; 22 (3), 2018
ABSTRACT The lipid accumulation product (LAP) index is an emerging cardiovascular risk marker. We aimed to assess the accuracy of this index as a marker of cardiovascular risk in HIV-infected patients. A cross-sectional study of 133 HIV-infected patients on antiretroviral drugs and 20 non-infected contro...

Indice cardiometabólico como predictor de factores de riesgo cardiovascular en adolescentes

Rev. salud pública; 20 (3), 2018
RESUMEN Objetivo Evaluar la capacidad del Índice Cardiometabólico (ICM) para predecir alteraciones en las concentraciones en ayuno de glucosa, dislipidemia e hipertensión en adolescentes. Métodos El estudio fue descriptivo, correlacional y transversal. Se evaluaron 278 adolescentes de entre 12 y 15...

Glucose alteration and insulin resistance in asymptomatic obese children and adolescents

J. pediatr. (Rio J.); 94 (3), 2018
Abstract Objective Obesity is associated with the abnormal glucose metabolism preceding type 2 diabetes mellitus. Thus, further investigation on the prediction of this lethal outcome must be sought. The objective was the profile glycemic assessment of asymptomatic obese children and adolescents from Sal...

Correlation of body mass index Z-scores with glucose and lipid profiles among overweight and obese children and adolescents

J. pediatr. (Rio J.); 94 (3), 2018
Abstract Objective To evaluate the prevalence of abnormalities in plasma lipid and glucose profiles among overweight and obese children and adolescents, and to assess the presence of a correlation between body mass index Z-scores and indicators of comorbidities related to both profiles. Methods This wa...

Posible correlación patogénica entre dislipemia y disglucemia
Possible pathogenic correlation between dyslipemia and dysglycemia

RESUMEN Objetivos Analizar: 1) el perfil lipídico en personas con glucemia de ayunas alterada (GAA) y 2) su posible asociación con parámetros clínico-metabólicos. Material y métodos Se reclutaron 101 personas de ambos sexos asistentes a consultorios de la Carrera Universitaria de Medicina Interna...

Cardiovascular Risk in Xavante Indigenous Population

Arq. bras. cardiol; 110 (6), 2018
Abstract Background: The prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors is little known in Brazilian indigenous populations. In the last two decades, important changes have occurred in the lifestyle and epidemiological profile of the Xavante people. Objective: to assess the prevalence of cardiovascular risk...

Influencia del consumo de quinua sobre parámetros bioquímicos e histomorfometría intestinal en ratas obesas

RESUMEN Objetivo . Determinar la influencia del consumo de tres variedades de quinua sobre parámetros bioquímicos e histomorfometría intestinal en ratas obesas. Materiales y Métodos . Se utilizaron 42 ratas obesas Holtzman dispuestas en siete tratamientos de seis animales cada uno, que fueron alime...

Impact of 1 25(OH) 2 D 3 on TG content in liver of rats with type 2 diabetes

Acta cir. bras; 33 (6), 2018
Abstract Purpose: To evaluate the effects of 1,25 dihydroxy vitamin D3 (1,25(OH)2D3) on the content of triglyceride (TG), as well as on the gene and protein expressions of adiponectin receptor 2 (AdipoR2), p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (P38MAPK), and lipoprotein lipase (LPL) in the liver of rats...