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View article: Reduced serum iron levels are associated with metabolic dysfunction and sex-specific characteristics
Reduced serum iron levels are associated with metabolic dysfunction and sex-specific characteristics Open
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a clinical condition defined by abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension, and dyslipidaemia, associated with increased cardiovascular risk and type 2 diabetes (T2D). Emerging evidence suggests a role…
View article: Improving cardiovascular risk stratification: the role of abdominal obesity in predicting MACEs
Improving cardiovascular risk stratification: the role of abdominal obesity in predicting MACEs Open
Abdominal obesity and low HDL-c are potent, independent predictors of cardiovascular events, outperforming traditional markers like BMI. Together with the need of reaching LDL-c serum target levels, these biomarkers are crucial for unmaski…
View article: Hyperhomocysteinemia is linked to MASLD
Hyperhomocysteinemia is linked to MASLD Open
Our data suggest an intriguing scenario whereby HHcy is present in patients with MASLD and is associated to lower vitamin D and altered glucose and lipid profile. Thus, considering Hcy levels may help clinicians with the management of pati…
View article: Cutaneous polyarteritis nodosa and pulmonary arterial hypertension: An unexpected liaison. A case report
Cutaneous polyarteritis nodosa and pulmonary arterial hypertension: An unexpected liaison. A case report Open
Background: Cutaneous polyarteritis nodosa (cPAN) is a form of medium-sized vessel necrotizing vasculitis. It is a rare, skin-limited variant of polyarteritis nodosa, characterized by dermal and subcutaneous tissue involvement. The most co…
View article: Thyroid nodule malignancy is associated with increased non-invasive hepatic fibrosis scores in metabolic subjects
Thyroid nodule malignancy is associated with increased non-invasive hepatic fibrosis scores in metabolic subjects Open
Introduction Thyroid cancer incidence is increasing, and adiposity-related conditions are gaining space in its pathogenesis. In this study, we aimed to detect any anthropometric, biohumoral, and clinical features that might be associated w…
View article: A large asymptomatic portal vein aneurysm in an old man
A large asymptomatic portal vein aneurysm in an old man Open
Ultrasound (US) is a useful tool in diagnosis and follow‐up of portal vein aneurysms (PVA). In the absence of international surgical guidelines on PVAs, US can be effectively used in follow‐up of asymptomatic patients not suitable for surg…
View article: Analysis of hepatic stiffness after viral eradication in a population with chronic hepatitis C treated with DAAs
Analysis of hepatic stiffness after viral eradication in a population with chronic hepatitis C treated with DAAs Open
Although viral eradication with DAAs entails overall benefits, glycaemic decompensation negatively affects fibrosis regression and probably facilitates HCC development.
View article: Gender, BMI and fasting hyperglycaemia influence Monocyte to-HDL ratio (MHR) index in metabolic subjects
Gender, BMI and fasting hyperglycaemia influence Monocyte to-HDL ratio (MHR) index in metabolic subjects Open
Metabolic Syndrome (MS) is characterized by a low-grade inflammatory state causing an alteration of non-invasive indexes derived from blood count, namely monocyte-to-HDL ratio (MHR), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-to-lympho…
View article: Hyperhomocysteinemia is an independent risk factor of atherosclerosis in patients with metabolic syndrome
Hyperhomocysteinemia is an independent risk factor of atherosclerosis in patients with metabolic syndrome Open
Background Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a clinical condition potentially promoting the development of atherosclerotic disease. To date, the clinical impact of elevated serum homocysteine (Hcy) levels in MetS is still under discussion. The …
View article: Metabolic syndrome and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): The interplay among smoking, insulin resistance and vitamin D
Metabolic syndrome and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): The interplay among smoking, insulin resistance and vitamin D Open
We have estimated, for the first time, the COPD prevalence in MetS and suggest a potential role of smoking in inducing insulin resistance. Moreover, a direct effect of smoking on vitamin D levels is proposed as a novel mechanism, which may…