OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between circulating C-reactive protein (CRP) concentrations and indices of body fat distribution and the insulin resistance syndrome in South Asians and Europeans. DESIGN: : Cross-sectional study.
NG Forouhi +23 more
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Anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory activity of ketogenic diet. New perspectives for neuroprotection in alzheimer’s disease [PDF]
The ketogenic diet, originally developed for the treatment of epilepsy in non-responder children, is spreading to be used in the treatment of many diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease.
Bonucci, Alessio +4 more
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Ethnic Differences in Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Between UK Children of Black African-Caribbean and White European Origin. [PDF]
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: UK black African-Caribbean adults have higher risks of stroke than white Europeans and have been shown to have increased carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT).
Bhowruth, DJ +12 more
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Obese patients with a binge eating disorder have an unfavorable metabolic and inflammatory profile [PDF]
To evaluate whether obese patients with a binge eating disorder (BED) have an altered metabolic and inflammatory profile related to their eating behaviors compared with non-BED obese.A total of 115 White obese patients consecutively recruited underwent ...
Aloi, M +8 more
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Background and Objectives: Insulin resistance (IR) is a key factor involved in the development of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Besides its role in the pathogenesis of T2D, insulin resistance is associated with impairment of glycemic control, reduced ...
Liana Iordan +8 more
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The association between blood glucose and oxidized lipoprotein(a) in healthy young women [PDF]
Background Oxidized lipoproteins play important roles in the atherosclerotic processes. Oxidized lipoprotein(a) (oxLp(a)) may be more potent in atherosclerotic pathophysiology than native Lp(a), a cardiovascular disease-relevant lipoprotein.
Kazuhiko Kotani +23 more
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Economic insecurity during the Great Recession and metabolic, inflammatory and liver function biomarkers: analysis of the UK Household Longitudinal Study [PDF]
Background: Economic insecurity correlates with adverse health outcomes, but the biological pathways involved are not well understood. We examine how changes in economic insecurity relate to metabolic, inflammatory and liver function biomarkers ...
Auston +26 more
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A Novel Index Using Soluble CD36 Is Associated with the Prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Comparison Study with Triglyceride-Glucose Index [PDF]
BackgroundPlasma soluble cluster determinant 36 (sCD36) level is closely related with insulin resistance and atherosclerosis, but little is known whether it could be a surrogate for estimating risk of developing diabetes or not.
Ho Jin Kim +6 more
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Abstract Background: The C-reactive protein-triglyceride glucose index (CTI), a promising new marker, could evaluate the extent of inflammation. Endometriosis is a prevalent chronic inflammatory condition that is influenced by estrogen and primarily impacts individuals of reproductive age.
Yanan Ren +6 more
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Extra virgin olive oil and cardiovascular diseases: benefits for human health [PDF]
The cardioprotective properties of Mediterranean Diet were demonstrated for the first time from the Seven Country Study. In the last few decades, numerous epidemiological studies, as well as intervention trial, confirmed this observation, pointing out ...
Cammisotto, Vittoria +8 more
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