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The cytokine profile in obesity and asthma in children
Background. Childhood obesity is one of the pressing problems in modern healthcare, since it is associated with a high risk of non-communicable diseases, such as bronchial asthma (BA). The aim.
A. A. Tarabrina +7 more
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Visceral Obesity: A “Civilization Syndrome” [PDF]
AbstractThe controversial question of the relationship between obesity and disease has been considerably clearer after the demonstration in several prospective, epidemiological studies that the subgroup of central, visceral obesity is particularly prone to develop cardiovascular disease, stroke, and noninsulin dependent diabetes mellitus.Visceral ...
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Pathophysiology of Human Visceral Obesity: An Update [PDF]
Excess intra-abdominal adipose tissue accumulation, often termed visceral obesity, is part of a phenotype including dysfunctional subcutaneous adipose tissue expansion and ectopic triglyceride storage closely related to clustering cardiometabolic risk factors.
André, Tchernof, Jean-Pierre, Després
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Visceral Obesity: Terminology, Measurement, and Its Correlation with Inflammation
The prevalence of childhood obesity in the world is significant and it is topical issue due to the high risk of chronic non-communicable diseases development.
Anna A. Tarabrina +2 more
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Stress, Visceral Obesity, and Metabolic Complications
Abstract: Stress is a state of threatened homeostasis or disharmony caused by intrinsic or extrinsic adverse forces and is counteracted by an intricate repertoire of physiologic and behavioral responses that aim to reestablish the challenged body equilibrium.
Kyrou, Ioannis +2 more
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Visceral Obesity Is Associated with Gallbladder Polyps
Gallbladder polyps (GBP) are a common clinical finding and may possess malignant potential. We conducted this study to determine whether visceral obesity is a risk factor for GBP.We retrospectively reviewed records of subjects who received both ultrasonography and computed tomography with measurements of the areas of visceral adipose tissue and total ...
Lee, Jun Kyu +8 more
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The worldwide epidemic of obesity, fostered by the modern lifestyle characterized by the lack of physical activity and an energy-dense diet, has contributed to create an unprecedented condition in human history where a majority of overfed individuals will soon surpass the number of malnourished.1 Obesity-associated disorders, such as diabetes mellitus,
Patrick, Mathieu +4 more
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Methods of estimation of visceral fat: Advantages of ultrasonography
Objective: To compare methods for the assessment of visceral fat with computed tomography (CT) and establish cutoffs to define visceral obesity based on such alternative methods.Research Methods and Procedures: One hundred women (50.4 +/- 7.7 years; BMI ...
Zanella, Maria Teresa [UNIFESP] +4 more
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Changing pattern of visceral leishmaniasis, United Kingdom, 1985-2004. [PDF]
A 20-year (1985-2004) retrospective review of 39 patients with imported visceral leishmaniasis found that tourism to Mediterranean countries and HIV infection were associated with visceral leishmaniasis. Diagnosis was often delayed.
Lawrence John +7 more
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The relationship between DXA-based and anthropometric measures of visceral fat and morbidity in women [PDF]
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Chowienczyk, P +20 more
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