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Incidence Trends of Colorectal Cancer by Social and Behavioral Factors—A Pooled Cohort Study

International Journal of Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Colorectal cancer (CRC) represents more than 10% of the global cancer burden. Unlike in some other cancers, no single risk factor accounts for most CRC cases. Despite the well‐studied overall incidence trend of CRC, little information is available on risk factor‐specific incidence trends of CRC.
Emilia Muhonen, Karri Seppä, Heidi Ryynänen, Johan G. Eriksson, Tommi Härkänen, Pekka Jousilahti, Paul Knekt, Seppo Koskinen, Satu Männistö, Ossi Rahkonen, Maarit A. Laaksonen, Janne Pitkäniemi, Sanna Lappi‐Heikkinen, METCA Study Group   +13 more
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[Waist circumference, waist/height ratio, and neck circumference as parameters of central obesity assessment in children].

Revista paulista de pediatria : orgao oficial da Sociedade de Pediatria de Sao Paulo, 2014
To analyze studies that assessed the anthropometric parameters waist circumference (WC), waist-to-height ratio (WHR) and neck circumference (NC) as indicators of central obesity in children.We searched PubMed and SciELO databases using the combined descriptors: "Waist circumference", "Waist-to-height ratio", "Neck circumference", "Children" and ...
Magalhães, Elma Izze da Silva, Sant'Ana, Luciana Ferreira da Rocha, Priore, Silvia Eloiza, Franceschini, Sylvia do Carmo Castro   +3 more
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Correlation of anthropometric parameters with serum progesterone levels for the prediction of ovulation in infertile women in Ile‐Ife, Nigeria

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To correlate anthropometric parameters with serum levels of progesterone (P4) for the prediction of ovulation in infertile women. Methods Body mass index (BMI), cormic index (CI), waist‐hip ratio (WHR), waist‐height ratio (WHtR), neck circumference (NC) and triceps skinfold thickness (TSF) were measured for 60 anovulatory and ...
Akaninyene Eseme Ubom, Olumide Stephen Akinsomisoye, Muritala Abiola Asafa, Kelechi Nelson Adindu, Omobolanle Suliyat Ahmed, Tomiwa Akande   +5 more
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Subclinical cardiac alterations and cardiometabolic profile in adolescents with newly diagnosed polycystic ovary syndrome: A cross‐sectional comparative echocardiographic study

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective While cardiometabolic comorbidities have been well established in adults with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), it remains unclear whether the early signs of cardiovascular morbidity emerge during adolescence. This study aimed to investigate whether metabolic and cardiovascular alterations begin in adolescents with PCOS.
Demet Aygün Ari, Melis Pehlivantürk Kizilkan, Musa Öztürk, İlker Ertuğrul, Hayrettin Hakan Aykan, Tevfik Karagöz, Nuray Kanbur, Orhan Derman, Sinem Akgül   +8 more
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Optimal waist circumference cut-off points for predicting cardiovascular risk factors in Minoodar district, Qazvin

The Journal of Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, 2016
Background: Central obesity - one of the metabolic syndrome components- is associated with cardiovascular diseases. Central obesity is defined based on waist circumference.
A. Ziaee, F. Kalantari, S. Oveisi, N. Esmailzadehha, S. Hashemipour   +4 more
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Pola Konsumsi Orang Dewasa Minangkabau dan Hubungannya Dengan Ukuran Lingkar Pinggang

NERS Jurnal Keperawatan, 2012
This study used Cross Sectional Study design comprising the population of adult’s group age 30-60 years, live in Padang. 54 samples were taken by multi stage method from Bungus, Teluk Kabung, and Kecamatan Nanggalo.
Susmiati
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Insulin Resistance: An Update on Biochemical and Pathophysiological Mechanisms and Impact on Various Diseases

iNew Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Insulin resistance is the biological phenomenon in which the human body's normal response to the metabolic hormone insulin is compromised. Insulin is a regulator of most of the essential metabolic steps in the body that control energy homoeostasis, so dysregulation leads to multiple diverse human diseases including, most prominently, Type 2 ...
Peter J. Little, Stefan Offermanns, Haaglim Cho, Zhiping Liu, Pinglian Yang, Qiaozhu Su, Henry Wade, Wah Yang, Danielle Kamato, Neale Cohen, Alex Bobik, Iqra Ilyas, Suowen Xu   +12 more
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The association between waist circumference and adult asthma attack using nationally representative samples

BMC Public Health
Aims This study aims to explore the relationship between waist circumference and asthma attack in adults. Methods In this cross-sectional study, we analysed data from 5,530 U.S. adults diagnosed with asthma.
Xiang Liu, Shuang Tian, Ting Zhao
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The Role of Serum Uric Acid in the Prediction of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study

Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis, EarlyView.
This study aimed to examine the association between serum uric acid and incident type 2 diabetes mellitus. The study included 5719 subjects (2588 men) aged ≥ 30 years without T2DM at baseline. Multivariate Cox proportional hazard analyses were applied using SUA as continuous and categorical variables. Subjects followed up during a median follow‐up of 8.
Nahid Kord, Samaneh Asgari, Maryam Tohidi, Somayeh Hosseinpour‐Niazi, Fereidoun Azizi, Farzad Hadaegh   +5 more
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Visceral Adipose Tissue as an Independent Predictor of Severe Post‐ERCP Pancreatitis: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study

Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Acute pancreatitis after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), known as post‐ERCP pancreatitis (PEP), is a major adverse event. Although risk factors for PEP incidence have been widely studied, factors associated with severe PEP remain unclear.
Shinya Uemura, Takuji Iwashita, Takuya Koizumi, Yosuke Ohashi, Shota Iwata, Akinori Maruta, Keisuke Iwata, Masahito Shimizu   +7 more
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