Browsing by Subject "Metabolic Syndrome X"

Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibition improves beta-cell function in metabolic syndrome.

Hill, Kevin D; Eckhauser, Aaron W; Marney, Annis; Brown, Nancy J (Diabetes Care, 2009-05)

OBJECTIVE: This study tested the hypothesis that phosphodiesterase 5 inhibition alone or in combination with ACE inhibition improves glucose homeostasis and fibrinolysis in individuals with metabolic syndrome. RESEARCH DESIGN ...

Prevalence, components, and correlates of metabolic syndrome (MetS) among elderly Muscovites.

Metelskaya, Victoria A; Shkolnikova, Maria A; Shalnova, Svetlana A; Andreev, Evgeny M; Deev, Alexander D; Jdanov, Dmitri A; Shkolnikov, Vladimir M; ... (8 authors) (Arch Gerontol Geriatr, 2012-09)

The goal of this study is to estimate the prevalence of MetS, together with its components and correlates, among elderly Russians. Our population-based sample included randomly selected residents of Moscow aged 55 and older: ...

The effect of gemfibrozil, niacin and cholestyramine combination therapy on metabolic syndrome in the Armed Forces Regression Study.

Krasuski, Richard A; Devendra, Ganesh P; Cater, George; Whitney, Edwin J (Am J Med Sci, 2011-05)

INTRODUCTION: Metabolic syndrome is a powerful predictor of cardiovascular events independent of overt diabetes. Dietary restriction and weight loss modify metabolic syndrome components. This study addresses whether combination ...

Walking in old age and development of metabolic syndrome: the health, aging, and body composition study.

Peterson, Matthew J; Morey, Miriam C; Giuliani, Carol; Pieper, Carl F; Evenson, Kelly R; Mercer, Vicki; Visser, Marjolein; ... (14 authors) (Metab Syndr Relat Disord, 2010-08)

BACKGROUND: The specific health benefits of meeting physical activity guidelines are unclear in older adults. We examined the association between meeting, not meeting, or change in status of meeting physical activity guidelines ...