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Obesity and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in type 1 diabetes mellitus patients
(2022-11)
Introduction:
Assessed the prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). They included 15 children with T1DM and obesity, 34 children with T1DM but no obesity and ...
Association of the ADIPOQ-AS LncRNA polymorphism rs2241766 with obesity: A Meta-analysis
(2022)
Abstract:
Adipose tissue secretes different hormones to orchestrate lipid and glucose metabolism and insulin function. Adiponectin a key signaling peptide, is encoded by ADIPOQ gene and secreted by white adipose tissue. ...
The interrelationship and accumulation of cardiometabolic risk factors amongst young adults in the United Arab Emirates: The UAE Healthy Future Study
(2021)
Introduction:
Similar to other non-communicable diseases (NCDs), people who develop cardiovascular disease (CVD) typically have more than one risk factor. The clustering of cardiovascular risk factors begins in youth, ...
Disease-Associated Regulation of Non-Coding RNAs by Resveratrol: Molecular Insights and Therapeutic Applications
(2022-07)
Abstract:
There have been significant advances, particularly over the last 20 years, in the identification of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) and their pathophysiological role in a wide range of disease states, particularly ...
The "obesity paradox" in patients with atrial fibrillation: Insights from the Gulf SAFE registry
(2022-11)
Abstract:
Background: The prognostic impact of obesity on patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) remains under-evaluated and controversial.
Methods:
Patients with AF from the Gulf Survey of Atrial Fibrillation Events ...
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS): Does the Challenge End at Conception?
(2022)
Abstract:
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent condition that not only has the potential to impede conception but also represents the most common endocrine dysfunction in fertile women. It is considered a ...
Relevance of Anthropometric Measurements in a Multiethnic Obesity Cohort: Observational Study
(2021)
Background:
The prevalence of obesity is increasing worldwide, and the Middle East is not an exception to this increasing trend. Obesity increases the risk of multiple metabolic complications, such as diabetes mellitus. ...
Identification of Predictive Biomarkers for Lymph Node Involvement in Obese Women With Endometrial Cancer
(2021)
Abstract:
Obesity, an established risk factor for endometrial cancer (EC), is also associated to increased risks of intraoperative and postoperative complications. A reliable tool to identify patients at low risk for lymph ...
N6-Acetyl-L-Lysine and p-Cresol as Key Metabolites in the Pathogenesis of COVID-19 in Obese Patients
(2022)
Abstract:
Despite the growing number of the vaccinated population, COVID-19, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), remains a global health burden. Obesity, a metabolic syndrome affecting ...
Lung Epithelial Cells from Obese Patients Have Impaired Control of SARS-CoV-2 Infection
(2023)
Abstract:
Obesity is known to increase the complications of the COVID-19 coronavirus disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). However, the exact mechanisms of SARSCoV-2 infection ...