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Serum TSH levels are associated with cardiovascular risk factors in overweight and obese adolescents

J. pediatr. (Rio J.); 92 (5), 2016
Abstract Objective: To investigate the relationship between serum thyrotropin (TSH), insulin resistance (IR), and cardiovascular risk factors (CRF) in a sample of overweight and obese Brazilian adolescents. Methods: A retrospective, longitudinal analysis of 199 overweight and obese pubescent adolescent...

Paraoxonase 1 (PON1) Q192R genotypes and their interaction with smoking strongly increase atherogenicity and the Framingham risk score

ABSTRACT Objective Paraoxonase 1 (PON1) polymorphisms are associated with an increased susceptibility to cardiovascular disease. PON1 Q192R polymorphism (rs662) partially determine PON1 hydrolytic activity and protect against oxidation of LDL and HDL. This study aimed to delineate the association of PO...

Obesity, Serum Resistin and Leptin Levels Linked to Coronary Artery Disease

Arq. bras. cardiol; 107 (4), 2016
Abstract Background: Clinical studies have demonstrated that adipocytokines play an important role in developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases. Objective: The aim of study was to evaluate the relationship between serum resistin and leptin levels with obesity and coronary artery disease (CAD)....

Parámetros metabólicos en pacientes con esteatosis hepática no alcohólica y diabetes tipo 2 controlados versus no controlados

La esteatosis hepática no alcohólica (EHNA) está ampliamente distribuida a nivel mundial y es más frecuente en sujetos con dislipidemia, síndrome metabólico, obesos y con DM2 (34-74%). Sin embargo, la prevalencia de cirrosis por EHNA en la población general no se conoce, lo que es aún materia de ...

Valores de LDL-Colesterol Estimados pela Equação de Friedewald são Afetados pelo Controle do Diabetes

Fundamento: A equação de Friedewald (EF) é amplamente utilizada para estimar o LDL-c sem utilizar ultracentrifugação. Entretanto, a equação tem limitações em determinados cenários clínicos. Objetivo: O nosso objetivo era investigar a possível importância das diferenças entre a EF e a mediç...

Relationship Between Neck Circumference and Epicardial Fat Thickness in a Healthy Male Population

Arq. bras. cardiol; 107 (3), 2016
Abstract Background: Epicardial fat is an upper body visceral fat depot that may play a significant role in the development of adverse metabolic and cardiovascular risk profiles. There is a significant direct relationship between the amount of epicardial fat and general body adiposity (body mass index, ...

Effect of chronic ingestion of wine on the glycemic, lipid and body weight homeostasis in mice

ABCD (São Paulo, Impr.); 29 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT Background: The health benefits associated with moderate wine consumption, as with ethanol and phenolic compounds, include different mechanisms still little understandable. Aim: Evaluate glycemic and weight variations, and the deposit of triglycerides, cholesterol and liver glycogen with red ...

Effect of aqueous extract of the Vigna angularis in rats subjected to an experimental model of moderate chronic kidney disease

Acta cir. bras; 31 (8), 2016
ABSTRACT PURPOSE: To evaluate the effect of the aqueous extract of the Vigna angularis, popularly known as "Azuki beans", in rats subjected to an experimental model of moderate chronic kidney disease. METHODS: Thirty rats underwent two surgeries - Ormrod and Miller (1980) - to obtain Moderate Chronic...

Distinct breakfast patterns on satiety perception in individuals with weight excess

ABSTRACT Objectives Western dietary pattern predisposes to weight gain, insulin resistance and cardiometabolic diseases. Promoting satiety via modifications in diet composition could be useful to fight weight gain. Mediterranean diet which is recognized to be cardioprotective contains high fiber and uns...

Long term effect of switching to darunavir/ritonavir in HIV infected patients previously on protease inhibitor therapy

Braz. j. infect. dis; 20 (4), 2016