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GCKR gene functional variants in type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome: do the rare variants associate with increased carotid intima-media thickness? [PDF]

, 2010
BACKGROUND: Recent studies revealed that glucokinase regulatory protein (GCKR) variants (rs780094 and rs1260326) are associated with serum triglycerides and plasma glucose levels.
Anita Maász, Béla Melegh, Enikő Sáfrány, Eszter Fehér, István Wittmann, Judit Cseh, Katalin Hetyésy, Katalin Sümegi, Luca Járomi, Márton Mohás, Noémi Polgár, Péter Kisfali, Veronika Csöngei   +12 more
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Histopathological Characterization and Differential Expression of miRNAs in Male Pediatric Patients With Lichen Sclerosus

Andrology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Lichen sclerosus is a chronic, inflammatory, scarring disease of the skin that manifests mostly in the genital region. Objective We studied the histomorphological characteristics, grade, and pattern of inflammation in male pediatric patients with lichen sclerosus.
Valerie Flammang, Arndt Hartmann, Robert Stöhr, Katrin Weigelt, Carol Geppert, Frederik A. Stuebs, Matthias W. Beckmann, Bernd Wullich, Helge Taubert, Marios Marcou, Sven Wach   +10 more
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Cardiovascular Health in Women—Across the Lifespan

Clinical Endocrinology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of mortality and morbidity among women worldwide. However, CVD continues to be perceived as a predominantly male issue. CVD in women therefore remains understudied, underrecognized and undertreated.
Jaya Chandrasekhar, Jessica Yao, Simone Gong, Madhuka Wijayarathne, Monique Watts, Swati Mukherjee   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Serum Uric Acid as a Potential Concomitant with Carotid Atherosclerosis

Caspian Journal of Neurological Sciences, 2016
Background: Common carotid intima-media thickness (CC-IMT) measured by ultrasonography as a non-invasive method is nowadays known as a marker for early atherosclerosis. Objectives: Survey the relationship between serum uric acid and carotid intima-media
Seyed-Ali Roudbary, Ahmad Alizadeh, Amirreza Ghayeghran, Fariborz Roshan   +3 more
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Early atherosclerosis and Chlamydia Pneumoniae Infection in the Coronary Arteries [PDF]

, 2015
In non-atheromatous segments of coronary arteries a sequence of preatherosclerotic changes was identified which consisted of medial thickening followed by intimal thickening. More recently, Chlamydia pneumoniae seropositivity was associated with enhanced
Hortoványi E, Illyés G, Kádár, Anna
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Prevalence of macrovascular disease amongst type 2 diabetic patients detected by targeted screening and patients newly diagnosed in general practice: the Hoorn Screening Study [PDF]

, 2004
Prevalence of macrovascular disease amongst type 2 diabetic patients detected by targeted screening and patients newly diagnosed in general practice: the Hoorn Screening Study.
Alberti KGMM, Altman DG, Baan CA, Bullimore SP, Burke GL, Chambless LE, DECODE Study Group, Engelgau MM, Grobbee DE, Guidelines Subcommittee 1999. World Health Organization, Kors JA, Newman AB, Niskanen L, O'Connor PJ, O'Leary DH, Ruige JB, Rutten GEHM, Savage G, Spijkerman AM, Spijkerman AMW, Stern MP, Vegt F, Wagenknecht LE, Welborn TA, Willems JL, Wood D   +25 more
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Cerebrovascular Function in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Pilot Multi‐Parameter Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study

Clinical Endocrinology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with an increased risk of cerebrovascular disease, but the effects on cerebrovascular function are unknown. In this pilot study, we sought to compare cerebrovascular perfusion, pulsatility, reactivity and metabolism between women with PCOS and healthy volunteers using MRI, and ...
Melissa E. Wright, Cory T. Richards, Saajan Davies, Rachel N. Lord, D. Aled Rees, Kevin Murphy   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The ApoB/ApoA-1 ratio, the carotid intima-media THICKNESS AND its possible relationship

Revista Cubana de Cardiología y Cirugía Cardiovascular, 2015
The ApoB/ApoA-1 ratio and the carotid intima media thickness are markers of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular risk. Objective: To determinate the ApoB/ApoA-1 ratio, the carotid intima media thickness and its possible relationship in the health area ...
Yanela Yordanka Ortega Torres, Juan Valiente Mustelier, Luis Roberto Llerena Rojas, Nurys B. Armas Rojas, Ramón Suárez Medina, Yamilé Marcos Gutiérrez   +5 more
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Endothelial dysfunction in adolescents and young adults with nonalcoholic liver disease [PDF]

, 2019
Nonalcoholic liver disease is a global public health problem that increases cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in these patients. This paper discusses endothelial dysfunction among patients (adolescents and young adults) with nonalcoholic liver ...
Donoiu, Ionuț, Istrătoaie, Octavian, Moise, Cristiana G, Mustafa, Edme R, Rogoveanu, Ion, Tudorașcu, Diana R, TÂRTEA, Georgică C   +6 more
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Early diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases in workers: role of standard and advanced echocardiography [PDF]

, 2018
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) still remains the main cause of morbidity and mortality and consequently early diagnosis is of paramount importance. Working conditions can be regarded as an additional risk factor for CVD. Since different aspects of the job
Capotosto, Lidia, DE SIO, Simone, Massoni, Francesco, Ricci, Serafino, Vitarelli, Antonio   +4 more
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