The effect of GH substitution on serum lipids and lipoproteins, and in particular lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)), was investigated in 32 adults with postoperative (acquired) GH deficiency as part of a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Seventeen men and fifteen women, aged 18-59 years (mean 42 years) from two centres (Hannover and Göttingen) were randomly assigned to two groups. Group P (placebo) ...

Introduction: Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels in serum is the basis of diagnosis, classification and management hypercholesterolemia as per current recommendations Adult Treatment Panel III National Cholesterol Education Program. Friedewalds formula used most laboratories to measure LDL-C indirectly. But, not reliable always. Now-a-days, various homogenous assay kits for dire...

BACKGROUND Little is known so far on the lipid profile in polymyositis (PM) patients. Our aim is to identify lipid profiles in untreated patients with early PM, to assess the association between lipid profiles and C-reactive protein (a sensitive marker of inflammation) in these patients. METHODS AND FINDINGS This work was conducted as a case-control study. Sixty untreated patients with PM and...

Background: It is unclear whether greater skeletal muscle mass beneficial for improving cardiometabolic health in young individuals. Our purpose was to investigate the association between and risk factors males. Methods: Data were collected from thirty-seven males (23.2 ± 0.3 years). Participants categorized based on (skeletal index-percentile score, SMI-PS) assessed by bioelectrical impedance ...

The aim of the study was to follow the rate and manifestation of dyslipidemia in industrial workers exposed to heat. One hundred and two male industrial workers exposed to heat and a control group of 102 male workers were studied. The microclimate components were followed and Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) was calculated. The mean WGBT was 35.4 degrees C (28.4-41.7 degrees C) for the studied...

objective: we aimed to evaluate association between thyroid dysfunction, and lipid profile and glycated hemoglobin in type 2 diabetic patients. materials and methods: this cross-sectional study was carried out in type 2 diabetic patients who referred to yazd diabetes research center. a total of 1200 type 2 diabetic patients who had thyroid dysfunction according to clinical examinations and labo...

BACKGROUND It is unknown if tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF), which is often coformulated with the lipid-neutral emtricitabine (FTC), has a lipid-lowering effect. METHODS We performed a randomized, crossover, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial on human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1)-infected subjects with HIV-1 RNA < 50 copies/mL during ≥6 months on stable darunavir/rit...

Objective: To study the blood pressure, lipid and glycemic effects and safety of Vaccinium arctostaphylos leaf in the hypertensive hyperlipidemic type 2 diabetic patients. Materials and Methods: The patients took 350 mg standardized plant leaf hydro-alcoholic extract capsule (n=50) or placebo capsule (n=50) three times daily alongside conventional drugs for 2 months. At the baseline and endpoin...

Objective: Tea, camellia sinensis, which is used as a popular beverage in Iran, may reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases suchas coronary heart disease (CHD). In this investigation, we studied the effect of Iranian black and green tea on serum and liver lipid profile which is closely associated with obesity and many cardiovascular diseases. Materials and Methods: 24 male adult Wistar rats...