Soluble receptor for advanced glycation end products and lipid profile ratio as cardiovascular risk markers in children with obesity.

Introduction: Obesity has been shown to be associated with low levels of soluble receptor for advanced glycation end products (sRAGE).

Objective: To evaluate the levels of sRAGE and its association with the lipid index in children with obesity.

Methods: Cross-sectional study of children with obesity aged between six and 11 years.

INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR BINDING PROTEIN-1, NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE, AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH FRUCTOSE CONSUMPTION IN CHILDREN WITH OBESITY.

Background: Over consumption of added sugar is associated with obesity, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and insulin resistance (IR).

Objective: The objective of the study was to study the insulin-like growth factor binding protein-1 (IGFBP-1) and NAFLD and their relationship with fructose consumption in children with obesity.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in children 6-11 years old with obesity.

Dietary restriction in obese children and its relation with eating behavior, fibroblast growth factor 21 and leptin: a prospective clinical intervention study.

Background: Obesity is significant problem involving eating behavior and peripheral metabolic conditions. The effect of carbohydrate and fat restriction on appetite regulation, fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) and leptin in children has not been defined. Our objective was to compare the effect of both diets.

Influence of heart rate variability and psychosocial factors on carotid stiffness, elasticity and impedance at menopause.

Background And Aims: The risk for cardiovascular diseases (CVD) increases after menopause. Heart rate variability (HRV), a measure of autonomic control, is a strong predictor of CVD. We undertook this study to test the association of ultrasound indices of early carotid atherosclerosis with HRV, symptoms, hormonal conditions, metabolic state, indicators of stress, and psychosocial factors in women at peri- and postmenopause, registering ambulatory R-R interval monitoring.

Whole-body and hepatic insulin resistance in obese children.

Background: Insulin resistance may be assessed as whole body or hepatic.

Objective: To study factors associated with both types of insulin resistance.

Methods: Cross-sectional study of 182 obese children.