Morbid Obesity
Adiposity plays role in obesity-related, low-grade inflammation
Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, March 21st, 2005
"Metabolic alterations such as insulin resistance are thought to underlie the endothelial dysfunction and low grade inflammation found in morbid obesity. Twenty-six morbidly obese patients, aged 39.0±10.0 (mean±SD), were evaluated before and 4.2±0.8 months after bariatric surgery. A marked increment in the insulin sensitivity index (SI ) and the endothelium-dependent vasodilatory response in a dorsal hand vein was observed after weight loss following bariatric surgery," scientists in Spain report.
"Circulating levels of E-selectin, P-selectin,...
Want to see the full article?
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Obesity and Diabetes Week
More Articles from Obesity and Diabetes Week
- Diet and Nutrition
Diets decrease C-reactive protein by affecting adipocyte function - Diet and Nutrition
Low-AGE content of low-fat vegan diets could benefit diabetic patients - Obesity and Diabetes
Diet-induced obesity upregulates glucocorticoid metabolism - Obesity and Diabetes
Protein secreted by visceral fat mimics effects of insulin - Obesity and Diabetes
Reduced insulin reserve plays major role in progression of diabetes - Addison Disease
Diabetes plus 21-hydroxylase antibodies raises Addison disease risk - More from this issue of Obesity and Diabetes Week
NewsRx is Social
Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:
Top Medical Newsletters
Awards
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005
Facts & Stats
NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
- Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
