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Fisiopatología de la hipertensión arterial secundaria a obesidad

Arch. cardiol. Méx; 87 (4), 2017
Resumen: La obesidad es un problema de gran morbimortalidad a nivel mundial. Hoy en día, ha sido constituido como un factor de riesgo cardiovascular, que predispone frecuentemente al desarrollo de múltiples dolencias que deterioran la calidad de vida, tales como hipertensión arterial, dislipidemia y d...

Obese with higher FNDC5/Irisin levels have a better metabolic profile, lower lipopolysaccharide levels and type 2 diabetes risk

ABSTRACT Objective: Thus, the aim of this study was to compare if higher or smaller fibronectin type 3 domain-containing protein 5 (FNDC5)/irisin levels are associated with inflammatory and metabolic markers, caloric/macronutrient intake, physical fitness and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) risk in obes...

The role of the sleeve gastrectomy and the management of type 2 diabetes

ABCD (São Paulo, Impr.); 30 (4), 2017
ABSTRACT Background : Currently, bariatric surgery has promoted weight loss and improved glycemic control in obese patients through different techniques, including vertical sleeve gastrectomy. Aim : Present and update the different vertical sleeve gastrectomy ways of action, both in the treatment of ...

Fundoplication conversion in roux-en-y gastric bypass for control of obesity and gastroesophageal reflux: systematic review

ABCD (São Paulo, Impr.); 30 (4), 2017
ABSTRACT Introduction : Obesity is related with higher incidence of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Antireflux surgery has inadequate results when associated with obesity, due to migration and/or subsequent disruption of antireflux wrap. Gastric bypass, meanwhile, provides good control of gastroesoph...

Niveles de 25(oh)-vitamina D en pacientes con diabetes mellitus tipo 2 con y sin síndrome metabólico
25(OH)-Vitamin D levels in type 2 diabetes with and without metabolic syndrome

Actual. osteol; 13 (3), 2017
Los bajos niveles de 25-hidroxivitamina D (25OHD) se han vinculado con el desarrollo de enfermedad cardiovascular, diabetes mellitus tipo 2, obesidad, dislipidemia e hipertensión arterial, todos componentes del síndrome metabólico (SM). Además, se ha reportado una asociación inversa entre 25OHD y el...

Síndrome de apneas del sueño: revisión de 25 años de experiencia

El conocimiento científico y clínico sobre los trastornos respiratorios del sueño se ha desarrollado de manera acelerada en las últimas décadas. El objetivo de este estudio es presentar la experiencia adquirida en nuestro país, en el diagnóstico y tratamiento del síndrome de apneas del sueño de ...

Efectos de la actividad física sobre la asociación entre obesidad y diabetes mellitus tipo 2: resultados de la Encuesta Nacional de Salud 2009-2010

Rev. méd. Chile; 145 (11), 2017
Background Physical inactivity and obesity are major risk factors for type 2 diabetes (T2D). Aim To investigate whether if the association between obesity and diabetes is modified by levels of physical activity in the Chilean population. Material and Methods Cross-sectional study including 4,712 partic...

Evaluation of waist-to-height ratio as a predictor of insulin resistance in non-diabetic obese individuals. A cross-sectional study

Säo Paulo med. j; 135 (5), 2017
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Insulin resistance (IR) and progressive pancreatic β-cell dysfunction have been identified as the two fundamental features in the pathogenesis of obesity and non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. We aimed to investigate correlations between anthropometric indices of obesity ...

Consumo actual de edulcorantes naturales (beneficios y problemática): Stevia
Current consumption of natural sweeteners (benefits and problems): Stevia

Rev. medica electron; 39 (5), 2017
La estevia [Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni)] es un arbusto de tipo perenne de la familia de las Asteraceas que crece en áreas tropicales y subtropicales de Suramérica. Hoy en día, su cultivo se ha extendido a otras regiones del mundo, incluyendo Canadá y algunas partes de Asia, Europa y México, donde su...

Twenty-four hour Blood Pressure in Obese Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Arq. bras. cardiol; 109 (4), 2017
Abstract Background: Obesity, systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are closely related. Up to 70% of patients with OSA may be asymptomatic, and there is evidence that these patients have cardiovascular disease, especially nocturnal SAH. Objectives: The aim of this stud...