ObjectiveTo assess the role of neck circumference (NC) in assessing insulin resistance (IR) polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).DesignA cross-sectional study.SettingUniversity-affiliated hospital.Patient(s)One hundred forty-three women with PCOS were recruited from November 2018 to February 2020.Intervention(s)None.Main Outcome Measure(s)The associations NC IR and cutoff points for IR.Result(s)The...

The synchronous occurrence of primary renal cell carcinoma with gastric cancer is very rare. We report a case of 41 year old male who presented on 05/07/2011 to M S Ramaiah hospital, Bangalore with history of fever, pain abdomen and malena. Ultrasound abdomen and pelvis showed large heterogenous mass arising from the upper pole of left kidney. Computed tomography of the abdomen showed left rena...

The synchronous occurrence of primary renal cell carcinoma with gastric cancer is very rare. We report a case of 41 year old male who presented on 05/07/2011 to M S Ramaiah hospital, Bangalore with history of fever, pain abdomen and malena. Ultrasound abdomen and pelvis showed large heterogenous mass arising from the upper pole of left kidney. Computed tomography of the abdomen showed left rena...

OBJECTIVE Cow`s milk protein allergy usually occurs in infants within the first months of life. It can affect several organs, but gastrointestinal symptoms are the most clinical symptoms observed. The most effective treatment is restricting the cow `s milk protein in mother and infant`s diet. Lactobacillus GG supplementation in infant could be effective through modulation of the immune system a...

OBJECTIVE We studied the association of digestible carbohydrates, fiber intake, glycemic index, and glycemic load with insulin sensitivity (S(I)), fasting insulin, acute insulin response (AIR), disposition index, BMI, and waist circumference. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Data on 979 adults with normal (67%) and impaired (33%) glucose tolerance from the Insulin Resistance Atherosclerosis Study ...

The Thailand winged stick insect (Sipyloidea sp.) flees rapidly from a disturbance by jumping forwards when stimulated on the abdomen and backwards when stimulated on the head. The mechanisms underlying these fast movements were analysed by measuring movements of the body and legs from images captured at 250 Hz. A forward jump of both adults and nymphs involves movements of the abdomen and the ...

Gr. S., a3t. 18, was first admitted to Ward 28 in the Hospital, July 1897, complaining of a swelling of the abdomen which had been noticed for sixteen months. The patient had never menstruated, but stated that at the age of fifteen she had some swelling of the abdomen, which, however, gradually disappeared. Before admission the abdomen was tapped three times, on May 1st, June 10th, and July 15t...

Background and Objectives: Skin laxity of the body is a growing cosmetic concern. Laxity can result from chronological or photoaging and changes in body dimensions during pregnancy or weight loss. The end result is loose, sagging skin, and localized fat deposits. Liposuction and abdominoplasty or brachioplasty are established approaches to these issues. Patient desire for alternatives to surgic...

background: identifying new ways to decrease adiposity have great importance for human health. we aimed to find out whether l – arginine (arg) and selenium alone or together can increase the effect of hypocaloric diet enriched in legumes (hdel) on anthropometric measures in healthy women with central obesity. methods: this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was undertaken in 84 ...