Polycystic ovary syndrome, insulin resistance, and obesity: navigating the pathophysiologic labyrinth
J Rojas, M Chávez, L Olivar, M Rojas… - International journal …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a highly prevalent endocrine‐metabolic disorder that
implies various severe consequences to female health, including alarming rates of infertility …
implies various severe consequences to female health, including alarming rates of infertility …
Type 2 diabetes in Latin America and the Caribbean: Regional and country comparison on prevalence, trends, costs and expanded prevention
H Gallardo-Rincón, A Cantoral, A Arrieta, C Espinal… - Primary Care …, 2021 - Elsevier
Purpose To present an overview of type 2 diabetes status in Latin America and the
Caribbean region. Methods The data were collected from the International Diabetes …
Caribbean region. Methods The data were collected from the International Diabetes …
Risk factors, cardiovascular disease, and mortality in South America: a PURE substudy
Abstract Aims In a multinational South American cohort, we examined variations in CVD
incidence and mortality rates between subpopulations stratified by country, by sex and by …
incidence and mortality rates between subpopulations stratified by country, by sex and by …
Trends in cardiometabolic risk factors in the Americas between 1980 and 2014: a pooled analysis of population-based surveys
Background Describing the prevalence and trends of cardiometabolic risk factors that are
associated with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is crucial for monitoring progress …
associated with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is crucial for monitoring progress …
The reality of heart failure in Latin America
Heart failure (HF) data in Latin America (LA) were reviewed to guide health service planning
in the prevention and treatment of HF. The HF epidemiology and the adequacy of relevant …
in the prevention and treatment of HF. The HF epidemiology and the adequacy of relevant …
Burden of heart failure in Latin America: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction and objectives Heart failure is a major public health concern. The aim of this
review was to estimate the burden of heart failure in Latin America. Methods Systematic …
review was to estimate the burden of heart failure in Latin America. Methods Systematic …
Association of overweight, obesity and abdominal obesity with socioeconomic status and educational level in Colombia
Objective Latin American countries are experiencing a nutritional and demographic
transition that predisposes to the spread of the obesity epidemic, especially among the …
transition that predisposes to the spread of the obesity epidemic, especially among the …
Socio-demographic patterns of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in Chile: results from the National Health Survey 2009–2010
C Celis-Morales, C Salas, A Alduhishy… - Journal of public …, 2016 - academic.oup.com
Background Surveillance of physical activity (PA) is essential for the development of health
promotion initiatives. The aim of the present study was to examine the prevalence of PA and …
promotion initiatives. The aim of the present study was to examine the prevalence of PA and …
Contribution of modifiable risk factors for hypertension and type-2 diabetes in Peruvian resource-limited settings
Background It is important to understand the local burden of non-communicable diseases
including within-country heterogeneity. The aim of this study was to characterise …
including within-country heterogeneity. The aim of this study was to characterise …
Serum lipid profile as a predictor of dengue severity: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
WG Lima, NA Souza, SOA Fernandes… - Reviews in medical …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Dengue virus is known to modulate host cell lipid metabolism in order to promote efficient
viral replication. Recent studies have focused on circulating lipids as potential biomarkers of …
viral replication. Recent studies have focused on circulating lipids as potential biomarkers of …