Analysis of a Cementless Femoral Stem Neck Fracture Using Scanning Electron Microscopy and the Finite Element Method by Hirokazu Takai, Daisuke Nakayama, Masatoshi Murayama, Tomoki Takahashi

“…In this patient, multiple risk factors, including thin stem (the smallest size, NAR #1), use of the long neck (+3 mm), obesity (body mass index: 27.3), and adjacent osteoarthritis (contralateral THA loosening and knee osteoarthritis), were present. …”
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Comparative Effects of Sulforaphane and Allyl Isothiocyanate on 3T3-L1 Adipogenesis by Satoru Sakuma, Kana Yasuda, Risa Kitahara, Kaho Tsujimoto, Kishiko Yamashita, Naohiro Hoshino, Yohko Fujimoto, Keiichiro Okuhira

“…Our results may provide insight into possible strategies for the prevention of obesity and related conditions.…”
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Cardiovascular Risk Factors in the Antiphospholipid Syndrome by Felipe Freire da Silva, Roger Abramino Levy, Jozélio Freire de Carvalho

“…Atherosclerosis has major traditional risk factors: hypertension, diabetes mellitus, obesity, dyslipidemia, smoking, and sedentary lifestyle that may be implicated in vascular involvement in patients with APS. …”
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ANALYSIS OF THE INTERACTION OF LIPID METABOLISM ALLELES IN DYSLIPIDEMIA by I. V. Nikolaev, R. V. Mulyukova, L. R. Kayumova, E. V. Vorobievа, V. Yu. Gorbunova

“…The clinical significance of metabolic disorders covered by the term dyslipidemia is associated primarily with high risks of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus type 2, and obesity. Associations of certain SNPs (G-2548A in the promoter region of the leptin gene (LEP), A223G in exon 4 of the leptin receptor gene (LEPR), T495G in intron 8 in the lipoprotein lipase gene (LPL), and C34G in exon 8 of a nuclear receptor (PPARG)) with disturbed lipid metabolism have been investigated, and their cumulative contribution to the development of dyslipidemia is demonstrated.…”
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Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Asthma in Off-Reserve Aboriginal Children and Adults in Canada by Hsiu-Ju Chang, Jeremy Beach, Ambikaipakan Senthilselvan

“…Factors significantly associated with ever asthma in children included male sex, allergy, low birth weight, obesity, poor dwelling conditions and urban residence. …”
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Case report of twins with Bardet-Biedl syndrome exhibiting a rare mutation in the TTC8 gene by Agnieszka Murawska, Kamil Możdżeń, Grzegorz Horosin, Edward Pędziwiatr, Joanna Makowska, Jakub Pośpiech, Konrad Kaleta, Dorota Drożdż, Katarzyna Zachwieja

“…Both twins presented several symptoms characteristic of BBS, such as retinopathy, visceral obesity, postaxial polydactyly, renal dysfunction, cognitive impairment, facial dysmorphia, and dental abnormalities. …”
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Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in the Native American Population by Krista Goerger, Karla Abbott, Mark K. Larson, Michael Holinstat

“…Modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease, including poor nutrition, reduced physical activity, obesity, and increased substance use, are exacerbated in Native American communities due to cultural and historical factors. …”
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Focal Xanthogranulomatous Pyelonephritis with Pulmonary Lesions on the Background of Type Two Diabetes Mellitus by Ahmad Enshaei, Arash A. Boora, Diana Taheri, Zahra Changizi, Nahid Bahmani

“…She sought medical attention due to severe pulmonary infection of the background of morbid obesity. Imaging studies revealed several pulmonary lesions and a large mass of the right kidney which was indistinguishable from renal malignancy. …”
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Potential Mechanisms for Racial and Ethnic Differences in Antimüllerian Hormone and Ovarian Reserve by Reshef Tal, David B. Seifer

“…Various genetic factors and environmental factors such as obesity, smoking, and vitamin D deficiency which have been shown to correlate with serum AMH levels and also display significant racial/ethnic variations are discussed in this review. …”
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Overweight: atherogenesis risk marker in children between 8 and 9 years by Beatriz Sabina Roméu, Margarita Rosa Romeu Escobar, Juan José Apolinaire Pennini

“…A group with overweight or obese children was formed and another control group selected by randomized simple sampling with normal weight children. …”
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The Carpal tunnel syndrome - CTS - primary and secondary prevention - review of literature by Maciej Broda, Milena Flak, Magdalena Grzonkowska

“…The condition more frequently affects women, with risk factors including obesity, diabetes, and hypothyroidism. Diagnosis of CTS is based on clinical evaluation, Tinel's and Phalen's tests, and examinations such as EMG or MRI. …”
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Visceral Adipose Tissue Influence on Health Problem Development and Its Relationship with Serum Biochemical Parameters in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Literature Review by Vanessa C. Moreira, Calliandra M. S. Silva, Alexis F. Welker, Izabel C. R. da Silva

“…Further research on the association between visceral obesity and the emergence of health problems and the relationship between VAT and changes in serum biochemical parameters in older individuals should deepen the understanding of this connection and develop preventive actions.…”
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Exertion in Kangoo Jumps Aerobic: Evaluation and Interpretation Using Spectroscopic Technique Determinations by Cristina Popa, Mihai Patachia, Stefan Banita, Dan Constantin Dumitras

“…Laser photoacoustic spectroscopy (LPAS) is growing quickly in its applications to real world problems—one of the problems is to prevent obesity—being a candidate technology for breath analysis applications. …”
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Can Lp(a) become the next A1C? A case for digital health management tools to overcome inertia to Lipoprotein (a) testing by Christof Wedemeyer, Martin Peters, Graham Jones, Graham Jones

“…Furthermore, we highlight how recent trends in prescription of GLP-1 receptor antagonists are serving to motivate patients to manage biomarkers related to T2D and obesity, which are also relevant in cardiovascular disease. …”
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Adipokines and Hepatic Insulin Resistance by Yu Li, Lin Ding, Waseem Hassan, Daoud Abdelkader, Jing Shang

“…Obesity is a major risk factor for insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. …”
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Catecholamines Mediate Multiple Fetal Adaptations during Placental Insufficiency That Contribute to Intrauterine Growth Restriction: Lessons from Hyperthermic Sheep by D. T. Yates, A. S. Green, S. W. Limesand

“…These adrenergically influenced adaptive responses promote in utero survival but also cause asymmetric intrauterine growth restriction and small-for-gestational-age infants that are at greater risk for serious metabolic disorders throughout postnatal life, including obesity and type II diabetes.…”
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Diagnosis of a Morgagni-Stewart-Morel Syndrome in a Patient with Ischemic Stroke. Report of a Case by Masleidy Valladares Valle, Juan Ibrahim García Leonard, Ada Sánchez Lozano

“…During his hospital stay, the presence of grade I obesity, hirsutism and hypercholesterolemia was documented. …”
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Association of Inflammatory Markers/Cytokines with Cardiovascular Risk Manifestation in Patients with Endometriosis by Uzma Rafi, Shaaf Ahmad, Syeda Shazia Bokhari, Muhammad Amir Iqbal, Amna Zia, Muhammad Amjad Khan, Nabila Roohi

“…Exclusion criteria were diabetes, obesity, hypertension, metabolic diseases, cardiovascular, and renal disorders. …”
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Metformin: A Possible Option in Cancer Chemotherapy by Chidiebere V. Ugwueze, Odunze J. Ogamba, Ekenechukwu E. Young, Belonwu M. Onyenekwe, Basil C. Ezeokpo

“…It has been in use in the treatment of polycystic ovarian disease and obesity and is being considered in type 1 diabetes. …”
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Phenotypes, Risk Factors, and Mechanisms of Adult-Onset Asthma by Pinja Ilmarinen, Leena E. Tuomisto, Hannu Kankaanranta

“…Adult-onset asthma is more often associated with obesity, smoking, depression, or other life-style or environmental factors, even though genetic factors and respiratory tract infections may also play a role in adult-onset disease. …”
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