SUMMARY: Aging affects living organisms and produces a continuous degenerative change in most physiological functions, specifically in body composition. The aim of the present study is to compare the differences of body composition and physiologic characteristics according to physical activity levels and...
SUMMARY: The reduction of ovarian function and a decrease in estrogen levels marked by menopause are related to increased susceptibility to develop dyslipidemia. These alterations in the lipid profile can have consequences in renal tissue and generate injuries that may progress to renal failure. The prac...
ABSTRACT Objective: To assess obesity and metabolic risks for non-communicable diseases among adolescent swimmers. Methods: A cohort of 220 swimmers was selected at their respective swimming clubs via quota sampling and measured using various anthropometric parameters, which were then compared with sta...
Abstract Introduction Increased body mass index is known to be associated with the high prevalence of differentiated thyroid cancers; however data on its impact on survival outcome after thyroidectomy and adjuvant therapy is scanty. Objective We aimed to evaluate the impact of body mass index on overal...
Adenocarcinoma Folicular/mortalidad,
Adenocarcinoma Folicular/patología,
Adenocarcinoma Folicular/secundario,
Adenocarcinoma Folicular/terapia,
Índice de Masa Corporal,
Terapia Combinada,
Supervivencia sin Enfermedad,
Radioisótopos de Yodo/uso terapéutico,
Recurrencia Local de Neoplasia,
Pronóstico,
Estudios Retrospectivos,
Factores de Riesgo,
Tasa de Supervivencia,
Neoplasias de la Tiroides/mortalidad,
Neoplasias de la Tiroides/patología,
Neoplasias de la Tiroides/terapia,
Tiroidectomía
Abstract Background: Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of deaths in the world, and many events could be prevented by healthy life habits. Objectives: To compare the occurrence of cardiovascular risk factors in adolescents enrolled at public schools in the city of Rio de Janeiro, including a...
Índice de Masa Corporal,
Brasil/epidemiología,
Enfermedades Cardiovasculares/etiología,
Enfermedades Cardiovasculares/prevención & control,
Estudios Transversales,
Ejercicio Físico/fisiología,
Técnicas de Ejercicio con Movimientos/métodos,
Técnicas de Ejercicio con Movimientos/estadística & datos numéricos,
Estilo de Vida Saludable/fisiología,
Hipercolesterolemia/complicaciones,
Hipercolesterolemia/epidemiología,
Hipercolesterolemia/prevención & control,
Hipertensión/complicaciones,
Hipertensión/epidemiología,
Hipertensión/prevención & control,
Hipertrigliceridemia/complicaciones,
Hipertrigliceridemia/prevención & control,
Estado Nutricional,
Medición de Riesgo/métodos,
Deportes/fisiología,
Estudiantes/estadística & datos numéricos
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Liver biopsy is a gold standard method for hepatic steatosis assessment. However, liver biopsy is an invasive and painful procedure and can cause severe complications therefore it cannot be frequently used in case of follow-up of patients. Non-invasive assessment of steatosis and f...
Alanina Transaminasa/sangre,
Biomarcadores,
Biopsia,
Glucemia/análisis,
Presión Sanguínea,
Índice de Masa Corporal,
Diagnóstico por Imagen de Elasticidad,
Ayuno/sangre,
Hígado Graso/sangre,
Hígado Graso/diagnóstico por imagen,
Estudios de Seguimiento,
Insulina/sangre,
Resistencia a la Insulina/fisiología,
Estilo de Vida,
Enfermedad del Hígado Graso no Alcohólico/sangre,
Enfermedad del Hígado Graso no Alcohólico/diagnóstico por imagen,
Enfermedad del Hígado Graso no Alcohólico/patología,
Estudios Prospectivos,
Ultrasonografía
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The glucagon-like peptides 1 and 2 (GLP-1/GLP-2) are gut hormones that may directly affect the glucose homeostasis and their activity seems to be significantly affected by chronic inflammation. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the postprandial levels of glucagon-like peptides 1 and 2 (GLP-...
Glucemia/análisis,
Índice de Masa Corporal,
Proteína C-Reactiva/análisis,
Estudios de Casos y Controles,
Estudios Transversales,
Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2/sangre,
Péptido 1 Similar al Glucagón/sangre,
Péptido 2 Similar al Glucagón/sangre,
Insulina/sangre,
Persona de Mediana Edad,
Obesidad Mórbida/sangre,
Periodo Posprandial
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the predictive ability of adiposity indicators as MetS predictors in elderly individuals. Methods Cross-sectional study enrolled in the Estratégia Saúde da Família (Family Health Strategy). Anthropometric measurements were measured. Body Mass Index, Waist-Hip Ratio, Wa...
Resumo O objetivo foi descrever a evolução de curto prazo do índice de massa corporal (IMC) e analisar a associação entre este e variáveis sociodemográficas e de percepção familiar sobre a suficiência e o tipo dos alimentos consumidos em idosos brasileiros de ambos os sexos. Utilizaram-se dados...
Factores de Edad,
Índice de Masa Corporal,
Brasil/epidemiología,
Ingestión de Alimentos,
Renta,
Persona de Mediana Edad,
Obesidad/epidemiología,
Sobrepeso/epidemiología,
Prevalencia,
Política Pública,
Factores Socioeconómicos,
Encuestas y Cuestionarios,
Delgadez/epidemiología
ABSTRACT Objective Metabolic and bariatric surgery has a definite role in the management of obese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). There is also evidence of such surgery improving the health of type 1 diabetic (T1DM) patients. The aim of this paper is to explore the effect of metabolic and...
