Ultrasound measurements are both surrogate markers and risk factors for atherosclerosis
end points. Carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) is most commonly used, but ultrasound can …

Background: Expanding evidence indicates that apolipoprotein B (apo B) is superior to LDL
cholesterol as a marker of vascular disease. Although traditional lipid measures are known …

… FBG = fasting blood glucose FN = First Nations HLA = human leukocyte antigen IHD =
ischemic heart disease LDL-C = low-density lipoprotein cholesterol M = male … Dean HJ …

Background: Risk factors for type 2 diabetes remain poorly characterized among Aboriginal
Canadians. We aimed to determine the incidence of type 2 diabetes in an Aboriginal …

OBJECTIVE—The aim of this study was to investigate associations of adiponectin, leptin, C-reactive
protein (CRP), interleukin (IL)-6, and serum amyloid A (SAA), individually or in …

Background and Purpose— Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ is a crucial molecule
in atherogenesis because it is associated with metabolic risk factors such as obesity and …

Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a growing concern worldwide, particularly in
Indigenous communities, which have undergone a marked nutrition transition characterized by …

Aims: Traditional lipid indices have been associated with type 2 diabetes, but limited data are
available regarding non‐high‐density lipoprotein (non‐HDL) cholesterol. In view of recent …

Background The metabolic syndrome is associated with increased vascular disease risk. We
evaluated two carotid ultrasound measurements, namely intima media thickness and total …

AIM: One putative determinant of diabetic nephropathy is the Pro12Ala (P12A) polymorphism
in the gene encoding peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ). Previous …