Several studies show that a significantly stronger association is obvious between increased
body mass index (BMI) and higher breast cancer incidence. Furthermore, obese women are …

Aims There are three definitions belong to metabolic syndrome (MetS). These definitions
have some differences that make some problem for MetS diagnosis criteria. So a new …

Background It is imperative to develop markers for risk stratification and detection of
cardiometabolic comorbidities in children with obesity. The adipokines leptin and …

Results: Increased values of adiponectin/leptin ratio (P= 0.043, P= 0.001 and P< 0.001 for
low-fat, olive oil and nut diets, respectively) and adiponectin/HOMA-IR ratio (P= 0.061, P …

Currently, adipose tissue is considered an endocrine organ, however, there are still many
questions regarding the roles of adipokines—leptin and ghrelin being two adipokines. The …

Background Although attention to metabolic syndrome (MetS) in children has increased,
there is still no universally accepted definition and its pathogenesis remains unclear. Our …

Purpose Leptin and adiponectin have opposite effects on subclinical inflammation and
insulin resistance, both involved in the development of metabolic syndrome (MS). We aimed …

Objective Leptin and adiponectin are adipokines which have opposing roles in the
development of insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome (MetS). Leptin/adiponectin ratio …

The purpose of the study was to evaluate the relationship between serum adiponectin and
leptin concentrations and body composition, hematological indices and lipid profile …

Background. Obesity and asthma are associated. There is a relationship between lung
function impairment and the metabolic syndrome. Whether this relationship also exists in the …