Polycystic ovary syndrome associated with increased adiposity interferes with serum levels of TNF-alpha and IL-6 differently from leptin and adiponectin.

Objective The aim of this study was to investigate polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and to explore the relationship between body fat percentage and metabolic markers. Subjects and methods Sedentary women were assigned to PCOS (N = 60) and CONTROL (N = 60) groups. Each group was subdivided into three subgroups according to body fat percentage (22-27%, 27-32% and 32-37%).

[Electromyographic alterations of trunk muscle of patients with post-stroke hemiparesis].

Unlabelled: Stroke is the main cause of chronic disability in adults, but few studies evaluated the trunk motor activity in affected subjects.

Objective: To compare the myoelectrical activity of trunk muscle in hemiparetic and control subjects.

Method: Eight hemiparetic and eight control subjects were assessed during lower extremities flexion and trunk rotation in supine position; stand up and rise up upper extremities in seated position.