Publications by authors named "Gislene B Lima"
Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a set of conditions associated with an increased cardiovascular risk. Several serum fatty acids (FAs) seem to play an essential role in the development of cardiometabolic diseases and mortality. Thus, it is imperative to explore the impact of FAs on MetS parameters, using an early MetS screening tool such as MetScore, which is readily available in clinical practice.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInflammation plays a central role in many chronic diseases that characterize modern society. Leptin/adiponectin and adiponectin/leptin ratios have been recognized as notable markers of dysfunctional adipose tissue and, consequently, an inflammatory state. Blood samples were collected from 41 adult volunteers (40.
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- - Obesity significantly heightens the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), especially systemic arterial hypertension (SAH), highlighting the need for effective early screenings such as the waist-to-hip ratio (WHR).
- - A study of 75 Brazilian women with severe obesity identified a WHR cut-off point of ≥0.92 that strongly predicts SAH, with associated higher metabolic indicators like insulin resistance and lipid profiles.
- - The findings suggest that a new WHR cut-off point is necessary for assessing the risk of SAH in individuals with severe obesity, emphasizing its importance in metabolic health monitoring.