OCT Biometry (B-OCT): A New Method for Measuring Ocular Axial Dimensions.

Purpose: To present a new method of measuring ocular axial dimensions, termed OCT biometry (B-OCT).

Design: Observational cross-sectional study and evaluation of new diagnostic technology.

Methods: B-OCT was implemented in the spectral domain OCT device for posterior and anterior segment imaging (REVO NX, Optopol Technology).

[Polymorphism rs9939609 of FTO gene is related to the body mass index in children from Podlaskie voievodship].

Introduction: The presence of obesity and the features of metabolic syndrome plays a predictive role in cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in adults. It seems reasonable to seek new risk factors in the development of CVD. Defining the genetic background of obesity could help to select patients from a high risk group and help to introduce prevention and treatment, which, in consequence, lead to the lowering of morbidity and mortality.

[Overweight, obesity and metabolic syndrome in children with type 1 diabetes melllitus].

Introduction: Obesity can be an additional risk factor for developing cardiovascular diseases in patients with diabetes. Aim of the study was the assessment of overweight, obesity and other elements of the metabolic syndrome in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Material And Methods: 300 children treated with insulin at least one year were enrolled in the study.