Is There an Association Between Hepatitis B and Atherosclerosis?

Objectives: Although hepatitis B infection can cause chronic disease, its association with atherosclerosis is a matter of debate. Retinopathy is an early marker for microvascular abnormalities of retinal circulation and some reports state that it can predict cardiovascular events. In this study, we aimed to evaluate early atherosclerosis in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) using retrobulbar flow velocities

A Review on Metabolic Syndrome and Nutrition

Metabolic syndrome can be defined as a disorder with occurrence of at least three out of five medical conditions including hyperglycemia, hypertriglyceridemia, high blood pressure, central obesity and low HDL cholesterol levels. In this review we will discuss how to improve poor eating habits which further escalates the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. To treat and moreover to prevent metabolic syndrome, we should make healthy life style changes as our priority goal. Macro and micronutrient composition and metabolically favorable food components have a profound influence on health outcomes. Though Mediterranean and DASH diets are referred as the healthiest diets, there are numerous diets that are as well successful. Positive effects of low carbohydrate diets on glycemic regulation have been shown. Nonetheless, personalized nutrition applications with persistent implementation of these changes are foundations for success. A successful approach also needs regular exercise and behavioral changes

Association between Metabolic Syndrome and Cancer

Growing data show the association of metabolic syndrome (MetS) or its components with cancer development and cancer-related mortality. It is suggested that in MetS and cancer association, insulin resistance and insulin-like growth factor 1 system play a key role, especially adipokines secreted from visceral adipocytes, free fatty acids and aromatase activity contribute to this process. It is also reported that MetS has a link with colorectal, breast, endometrial, pancreas, primary liver and, although controversial, prostate cancer. Although every component of MetS is known to have an association with cancer development, it is still debated whether the effects of these components are additive or synergistic. On the other hand, in the association between MetS and cancer, the role of antidiabetic and antihypertensive treatments including thiazolidinedione, insulin, angiotensin receptor blockers is also suggested. The primary approach in MetS-cancer relation is to prevent risk factors. Life style changes including weight loss and a healthy diet are known to decrease cancer risk in normal population. It is postulated that an insulin-sensitizing agent, metformin, has cancer-preventing effects on diabetic patients. This review discusses the relationship between MetS and cancer from different aspects and examines this relationship in some of the cancers suggested to be linked with MetS. (C) 2016 S. Karger AG, Base

The Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiology (PURE) study: PURE Turkey

Objective: The Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiology (PURE) study is a prospective cohort study that collects data on social, environmental, and individual risk factors and chronic diseases among residents of 25 countries in the range of 35 to 70 years of age, living in rural and urban areas. The PURE study is directed by the Population Health Research Institute of McMaster University in Canada. In Turkey, the study is conducted by the Metabolic Syndrome Society

Effects of the Beginning of the Academic Year on Hospital Mortality: Is the July Phenomenon Real?

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