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Full-Text Articles in Endocrine System Diseases
Etiology, Functional Status And Short Term Outcome Of Patients With Pituitary Lesions. An Experience From A Developing Country, Osama Ishtiaq, Mansoor Ul Haq, Azra Rizwan, Mohammad Qamar Masood, Saeed Mehar, Abdul Jabbar
Etiology, Functional Status And Short Term Outcome Of Patients With Pituitary Lesions. An Experience From A Developing Country, Osama Ishtiaq, Mansoor Ul Haq, Azra Rizwan, Mohammad Qamar Masood, Saeed Mehar, Abdul Jabbar
Section of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism
OBJECTIVE: To describe the etiology, functional status and short term outcome of patients with pituitary lesions (PL).
METHODS: Brain or pituitary MRI reports of 3753 patients were analyzed for PL over the period of 2000 to 2007, done at the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), Karachi, Pakistan. MRIs with reported PL and all those ordered by Endocrinologists with or without pituitary abnormalities, were included in the analysis. This made a total of 338 (9%) MRI reports. PL were defined as pituitary tumors, cysts, haemorrhage, hypoplasia; and empty sella. Patients with these PL, were analyzed for symptoms, hormonal profile and short …
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus--A Forerunner Of Chronic Disorders In Mother And Child, Romaina Iqbal, Sobia Jawaid, Abdul Jabbar, Rahat Qureshi
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus--A Forerunner Of Chronic Disorders In Mother And Child, Romaina Iqbal, Sobia Jawaid, Abdul Jabbar, Rahat Qureshi
Community Health Sciences
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) can have serious immediate as well as long term consequences, both for the mother as well as the off-spring. It seems that women of south Asian origin are not only more likely to have GDM but also suffer more from the adverse consequences of the disorder. These consequences include the development of type 2 DM in women with a history of GDM and a higher risk of obesity and metabolic syndrome in the off-spring. Pakistani physicians should consider GDM seriously because the WHO states that rise in the prevalence of type 2 DM will mainly occur …
Metabolic Syndrome, Inflammation, Heart Rate Variability, And Fitness In Obese African American Youth, Belinda J. Fleming
Metabolic Syndrome, Inflammation, Heart Rate Variability, And Fitness In Obese African American Youth, Belinda J. Fleming
Theses and Dissertations (ETD)
Purpose. The purposes of this dissertation were to (1) explore the relationships among fitness, heart rate variability (HRV), inflammation and components of the Metabolic Syndrome in obese African American youth participating in a supervised weight management program, (2) examine the effect of change in severity of obesity on these variables, and (3) identify predictors of weight loss.
Method. This study consisted of a post-hoc analysis of existing pre and post-intervention data obtained from 50 African-American youth (70% female, aged 7-18 years). Anthropometric assessment of height, weight, waist circumference, systolic blood pressure, body mass index, body mass index percentile …
Associations Among Health Literacy Levels And Health Outcomes In Pregnant Women With Pregestational And Gestational Diabetes In An Urban Setting, Rosemary Ann Mclaughlin
Associations Among Health Literacy Levels And Health Outcomes In Pregnant Women With Pregestational And Gestational Diabetes In An Urban Setting, Rosemary Ann Mclaughlin
Theses and Dissertations (ETD)
Purpose/Objectives: Poor health literacy is a problem for over 45% of American adults and is associated with a variety of adverse health outcomes. Low health literacy has been associated with poor prenatal care utilization and a higher likelihood of poorer glycemic control. Poor glycemic control can lead to poor birth outcomes for both the mother and infant. Health literacy levels of pregnant women with diabetes can influence these outcomes and need to be known early in the pregnancy. Interventions can influence tighter glycemic control and lessen the impact of diabetes for the mother and infant. Therefore, the purpose of this …
Patterns Of Commodity Food Use Among American Indians, Michelle Chino, Darlene R. Haff, Carolee Dodge Francis
Patterns Of Commodity Food Use Among American Indians, Michelle Chino, Darlene R. Haff, Carolee Dodge Francis
Environmental & Global Health Faculty Research
Objectives: To better understand risks for obesity and diabetes among American Indians.
Methods: Adults from tribes across the country surveyed to explore commodity food use patterns and food choice.
Results: Respondents reported second and third generation commodity food use. Current commodity users stated preferences for canned and packaged meals and were more likely to participate in other federal food programs.
Conclusions: Low-income, nutritionally stressed families relying on federal food programs may be at increased risk of obesity and diet-related chronic conditions due to long-term use of foods that are high in fat and calories and low in fiber.