The aim of this study was to determine the sensitivity, specificity and the level of association between two indicators of overweight and obesity among women. Sixty-five women (from 50-77 years of age) participated in the study. They showed mean body mass of 70.3 ± 11 kg and mean stature of 158.0 ± 5.5 cm. The body mass index (BMI) and the reciprocal of ponderal index (RPI) were computed. Perce...

AIMS/INTRODUCTION To evaluate the glycometabolism and outcomes of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) patients according to the International Association of Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Group (IADPSG) criteria in China. MATERIALS AND METHODS According to the results of a 75-g oral glucose tolerance test, 1,683 pregnant women were divided into three groups: (i) an increment GDM group (patients...

A homeopathic widespread belief is that the inversion of effect drugs in medical practice due to dilution or very low doses, but there are many incoherencies. For example first conception similia principle was obtained through planned, small sample, clinical experiments with ponderal/pharmacological doses healthy and diseased subjects1. Furthermore classical foundations Organon2, primary second...

Introducao: A Terapeutica Nutricional individualizada constitui, a par da farmacoterapia, um fator fundamental no controlo Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2. avaliacao efetividade em adultos com 2 passa pelo glicemico, reducao de fatores risco cardiovascular, do peso e/ou prevencao seu ganho, diminuicao uso farmacos e aumento qualidade vida. Objetivos: Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar pela evo...

Objetivo: Comparar los resultados obtenidos en calidad de vida, pérdida ponderal y resolución comorbilidades al año, pacientes con obesidad mórbida intervenidos Gastrectomía vertical laparoscópica (GVL) o Bypass gástrico Y Roux laparoscópico (BGYRL) nuestro centro.Material Métodos: Estudio observacional una base datos prospectiva. Las variables del estudio fueron IMC pre postoperatorio, porcent...

BACKGROUND Being born small for gestational age (SGA) is a risk factor for later development of type 2 diabetes. The development of glucose tolerance disorders in adults involves insulin resistance and impaired insulin secretion. OBJECTIVE To evaluate insulin secretion and insulin sensitivity in a 4-yr old cohort of SGA. METHODS 85 children were prospectively followed from mid-gestation to ...