H. pylori is related to NAFLD but only in female: A Cross-sectional Study.

Recently, an increasing number of studies have focused on the extragastrointestinal effects of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), including metabolic syndrome, fatty liver, and rheumatic and skin diseases. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a common chronic disease worldwide that conveys a heavy economic burden on patients and society.

H. Pylori is related to osteoporosis but only in premenopausal female: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Recently, an increasing number of studies have focused on the extra-gastrointestinal effects of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), including metabolic syndrome, fatty liver, and rheumatic and skin diseases. Osteoporosis is an asymptomatic disease that can eventually lead to fractures and has a significant impact on the quality of life of elderly individuals.

Relationship between Metabolic Syndrome and Predictors for Clinical Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Progression and International Prostate Symptom Score in Patients with Moderate to Severe Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms.

Purpose: To investigate the association between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and the predictors of the progression of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and the corresponding frequency and severity of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).

Materials And Methods: A total of 530 men with moderate to severe International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) > 7 were recruited in the present study. The predictors for clinical BPH progression were defined as the total prostate volume (TPV) ≥ 31 cm3, prostate-specific antigen level (PSA) ≥ 1.

The Relationship between Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia/Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Mean Platelet Volume: The Role of Metabolic Syndrome.

Objective: The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship among serum mean platelet volume (MPV) levels, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)/lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and metabolic syndrome (MetS), and study the potential role of serum MPV levels in BPH/LUTS progression in an indirect manner.

Methods: Five hundred fifty-one men aged 45 or older with moderate to severe LUTS due to benign prostatic enlargement were recruited into this study by consecutive routine physical examination programs. Urologic evaluation included transrectal ultrasound, International Prostate Symptom Score and maximum urinary flow rate (Qmax).