Metabolic syndrome is associated with abdominal obesity, blood lipid disorders, inflammation,
insulin resistance or full-blown diabetes, and increased risk of developing cardiovascular …

There is currently substantial confusion between the conceptual definition of the metabolic
syndrome and the clinical screening parameters and cut-off values proposed by various …

The prevalence of obesity has increased worldwide and is a source of concern since the
negative consequences of obesity start as early as in childhood. The most commonly used …

Background—The present study tested the hypothesis that simple variables, such as waist
circumference and fasting plasma triglyceride (TG) concentrations, could be used as …

It is generally accepted that obesity is a health hazard because of its association with
numerous metabolic complications such as dyslipidaemia, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular …

Recent studies have suggested that elevated plasma C-reactive protein (CRP) levels are
associated with the features of insulin resistance syndrome. In the present study, we have …

The worldwide epidemic of obesity, fostered by the modern lifestyle characterized by the lack
of physical activity and an energy-dense diet, has contributed to create an unprecedented …

Background Total cholesterol (TC)/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and low-density
lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)/HDL-C ratios are used to predict ischemic heart disease …

Obesity is recognized as a heterogeneous condition in which individuals with similar body
mass index may have distinct metabolic and cardiovascular risk profiles. Susceptibility to …

Background: Primary as well as secondary prevention trials have shown the relevance of
lowering LDL-cholesterol to reduce coronary heart disease (CHD) risk. However, although the …