Evaluation of knowledge level related to obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.

Objective: Our aim in this study is to evaluate the knowledge level of outpatients about obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS).

Subjects And Methods: This cross-sectional analytical study included 1651 patients and patient relatives who applied to Konya Training and Research Hospital outpatient clinics. Sociodemographic data form and OSAS knowledge level questionnaire were applied to participants.

The Role of Visceral Adiposity Index Levels in Predicting the Presence of Metabolic Syndrome and Insulin Resistance in Overweight and Obese Patients.

To investigate visceral adiposity index (VAI) levels in obese patients with and without metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its relationship with insulin resistance (IR), and define cutoff value of VAI in the determination of patients with MetS and IR. Aged between 18 and 65, 92 patients with obesity were included. Levels of homeostasis model assessment of IR (HOMA-IR) and VAI were calculated.

Visceral Adiposity Index Levels in Patients with Hypothyroidism.

Objective: To assess visceral adiposity index (VAI) as a sign of cardio-vascular diseases (CVD) in hypothyroidism patients and to compare CVD risks in overt or subclinical hypothyroidism patients.

Materials And Methods: Sixty-eight hypothyroidism patients (29 with overt and 39 with subclinical hypothyroidism) and 33 age- and gender-matched control patients were included. VAI levels were calculated with the following formula: (waist circumference (WC)/[36.

The effects of smoking cessation on visceral adiposity index levels.

Background: : Known to cause important metabolic disturbances, weight gain becomes a major health problem after smoking cessation. Visceral adiposity index (VAI) is becoming increasingly popular in the detection of cardiometabolic risks in several disorders and general population. Here, we aimed to investigate the effects of quitting smoking on VAI levels.