BACKGROUND: Television viewing time is associated with obesity risk independent of leisure-time physical activity (LTPA). However, it is unknown whether the relationship of TV viewing time with body mass index (BMI) is moderated by other domains of…
Papers in Obesity
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BACKGROUND: Concerns of a decrease in physical activity levels (PALs) of children and a concurrent increase in childhood obesity exist worldwide. The exact relation between these two parameters however has as yet to be fully defined in children.…
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H5N1 influenza A viruses have spread to numerous countries in Asia, Europe and Africa, infecting not only large numbers of poultry, but also an increasing number of humans, often with lethal effects. Human and avian influenza A viruses differ in…
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The presence of cell-free microRNAs (miRNAs) has been detected in a range of body fluids. The miRNA content of plasma/serum in particular has been proposed as a potential source of novel biomarkers for a number of diseases. Nevertheless, the…
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The metabolic syndrome (MetS) is associated with central obesity and leads to increased morbidity and mortality due to cardiovascular disease (CVD). Since obesity is associated with a hypercoagulable state, it has been speculated that…
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During 2003-2006 totally 1470 women 46-60 y.o., living mainly in Moscow city and Moscow region, were observed. There were three groups of women: obese, diabetic and practically healthy. The anthropometric and clinical data were compared with…
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The hallmarks of cancer comprise six biological capabilities acquired during the multistep development of human tumors. The hallmarks constitute an organizing principle for rationalizing the complexities of neoplastic disease. They include…
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OBJECTIVE: We examined the halo effect of a 2-year weight-loss diet trial, the Dietary Intervention Randomized Controlled Trial (DIRECT), on the weight and nutritional patterns of participants' spouses. DESIGN: DIRECT participants in a research…
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Traditional ways of preventing and treating overweight and obesity have almost invariably focused on changing the behavior of individuals, an approach that has proven woefully inadequate, as indicated by the rising rates of both conditions.…
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PURPOSE: To increase the efficiency of densely encoded diffusion imaging of the brain, such as diffusion spectrum imaging (DSI), we time-multiplex multiple slices within the same readout using simultaneous image refocusing echo-planar imaging…
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Among all muscle function tests, measurement of hand grip strength has gained attention as a simple, non-invasive marker of muscle strength of upper extremities, well suitable for clinical use. This review outlines the prognostic relevance of grip…
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Prolactinomas are a common cause of reproductive and sexual dysfunction. Once other causes of hyperprolactinemia have been excluded with a careful history, physical examination, routine chemistries, and a TSH, MR imaging or computerized tomography…
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The Handbook of Self-Regulation represents state-of-the-art coverage of the latest theory, research, and developments in applications of self-regulation research. Chapters are of interest to psychologists interested in the development and operation…
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The biochemistry text that every medical student must own-now in full color! Comprehensive, concise, and up-to-date, Harper's is unrivaled in its ability to clarify the link between biochemistry and the molecular basis of health and disease. The…
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The associations between elevated blood pressure and overweight, on one hand, and the increasing prevalence over time of pediatric overweight, on the other hand, suggest that the prevalence of elevated blood pressure could have increased in children…
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High-density lipoproteins (HDLs) play a key role in the protection against oxidative damage. The enzyme paraoxonase-1 (PON1) associated at the surface of HDL modulates the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory role of HDL. Previous studies have…
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International headache classification systems presently differentiate between more than 150 types of headaches and facial pain. This paper subdivides the most frequent types of pain according to the duration of typical manifestations. It deals with…
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BACKGROUND: Treatment for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia with cryosurgery is uncomfortable for many women. The subsequent healing process is also thought to bring discomfort. The purpose of our study was to describe women's experiences after…
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OBJECTIVE: Although newer techniques to promote the healing of leg ulcers associated with chronic venous insufficiency are promising, improved healing rates and cost effectiveness are unproven. We prospectively followed a series of patients who…
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Rising prevalence of obesity is a worldwide health concern because excess weight gain within populations forecasts an increased burden from several diseases, most notably cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and cancers. In this report, we used a…
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