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Apolipoprotein B and non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol reveal a high ath...
Fonseca, Liliana; Paredes, Sílvia; Ramos, Helena; Oliveira, José Carlos; Palma, IsabelBackground: Lipid-lowering therapy is guided by Low-density-lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c) levels, although the cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk could be better reflected by other lipid parameters. This study aimed at comparing a comprehensive lipid profile between patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) with LDL-c concentration within and above target. Methods: A comprehensive lipid profile was charact...
Iron Deficiency and Obesity – Are we Diagnosing with Appropriate Indicators?
Monteiro, Ana Margarida; Fernandes, Vera; Matta-Coelho, Cláudia; Paredes, Sílvia; Lopes Pereira, Maria; Marques, Olinda; Alves, MartaIntroduction: We aim to define the iron deficiency prevalence and eventual differences between obese patients with and without metabolic syndrome.Material and Methods: Analysis of patients evaluated at multidisciplinary consultation of obesity in our institution between 2013 and 2015 (n = 260). Iron deficiency: ferritin levels < 15 ng/mL. Exclusion criteria: prior bariatric surgery; lack of ferritin or hemog...
Iron Deficiency and Obesity - Are we Diagnosing with Appropriate Indicators?
Monteiro, AM; Fernandes, V; Matta-Coelho, C; Paredes, Sílvia; Pereira, ML; Marques, O; Alves, MINTRODUCTION: We aim to define the iron deficiency prevalence and eventual differences between obese patients with and without metabolic syndrome. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Analysis of patients evaluated at multidisciplinary consultation of obesity in our institution between 2013 and 2015 (n = 260). Iron deficiency: ferritin levels < 15 ng/mL. EXCLUSION CRITERIA: prior bariatric surgery; lack of ferritin or hemoglo...
Management and Treatment of Glucocorticoid-Induced Hyperglycemia
Paredes, Sílvia; Alves, MartaIntroduction: Glucocorticoids have been associated to several side effects, specially a diabetogenic action, the most common and representative effect. Glucocorticoid-induced hyperglycemia is a common medical condition, with general associated morbidity andmortality.Material and Methods: It was performed a literature review about the management and treatment of glucocorticoid-induced hyperglycemia.Results: Thro...