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Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Exhibit Reduced Baroreflex Sensitivity That May Be Associated with Increased Body Fat

Arq. bras. cardiol; 112 (4), 2019
Abstract Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) women have a high prevalence of obesity and alterations in cardiovascular autonomic control, mainly modifications in heart rate variability (HRV) autonomic modulation. However, there are few studies about other autonomic control parameters, such as...

A Proposed Inflammatory Score of Circulating Cytokines/Adipokines Associated with Resistant Hypertension, but Dependent on Obesity Parameters

Arq. bras. cardiol; 112 (4), 2019
Abstract Background: There is evidence that subclinical systemic inflammation is present in resistant hypertension (RHTN). Objective: The aim of the study was to develop an integrated measure of circulating cytokines/adipokines involved in the pathophysiology of RHTN. Methods: RHTN (n = 112) and mild ...

Role of Adiponectin in prostate cancer

Int. braz. j. urol; 45 (2), 2019
ABSTRACT Obesity is defined as a chronic and excessive growth of adipose tissue. It has been associated with a high risk for development and progression of obesity-associated malignancies, while adipokines may mediate this association. Adiponectin is an adipose tissue-derived adipokines, with significant...

Non-caloric sweeteners and body weight

Medicina (B.Aires); 79 (2), 2019
Both total caloric intake and consumption of free sugars is higher than recommended. This situation contributes, among many other factors, to the increase of overweight and obesity in the population. To maintain the sweet taste of foods and beverages while reducing the caloric content and the amount of f...

Factores de riesgo asociados a infección del sitio operatorio post cesárea del Hospital Nacional Edgardo Rebagliati – 2017
Risk factors associated with the infection of the operating site popst cesarea of the National Hospital Edgardo Rebagliati - 2017

Rev. méd. panacea; 8 (1), 2019
Objetivo: Identificar los factores de riesgo asociados a infección del sitio operatorio post cesárea del Hospital Nacional Edgardo Rebagliati durante el año 2017. Materiales y métodos: Estudio observacional, transversal, analítico y retrospectivo con diseño de casos y controles. Se rea...

Increased ApoB/ApoA1 ratio is associated with excess weight, body adiposity, and altered lipid profile in children

J. pediatr. (Rio J.); 95 (2), 2019
Abstract Objective: To investigate ApoB/ApoA1 ratio and its association with cardiovascular risk factors in children. Methods: Cross-sectional study with 258 children aged 8 and 9 years old, enrolled in all urban schools in the city of Viçosa-MG. Anthropometric and body composition assessment, as well...

Association of globalization in its different dimensions with overweight and obesity: an analysis in 10 Latin American and Caribbean countries

Salud pública Méx; 61 (2), 2019
Abstract: Objective: To analyze the association of total globalization and its different dimensions with overweight and obesity in 10 Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries between 1995 and 2013. Materials and methods: A sample of 848 405 women aged 20-49 was analyzed. Multiple logistic regress...

Relación entre adiposidad corporal y presión arterial en niños y adolescentes con enfermedades reumáticas
Relationship between body adiposity and blood pressure in children and adolescents with rheumatic diseases

Rev. cuba. reumatol; 21 (1), 2019
Introducción: las enfermedades reumáticas son un grupo de afecciones que se caracterizan por la presencia, generalmente, de dolor, inflamación, deformidad, discapacidad funcional y disminución de la percepción de calidad de vida relacionada con la salud. Las complicaciones cardiovasculares son frec...