Background: Uterine fibroids (UFs) are the most common benign tumors of the female reproductive tract and are often associated with significant gynecological morbidity. Metabolic syndrome (MetS), characterized by central obesity, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and hyperglycemia, has...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i111320
Background: Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) is a prevalent hepatic manifestation of metabolic syndrome and is emerging as a leading cause of chronic liver disease globally. Early detection is essential for effective risk stratification and interve...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i71277
Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a progressive liver disease characterized by inflammation and accumulation of fat in the liver, often associated with obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome leading to fibrosis and ultimately cirrhosis of the liver. The literature search...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i101100
Aim: The study assessed the prevalence of cardiometabolic risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome among apparently healthy adults in rural settlements. Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study. Place and Duration: Ejigbo, a rural settlement in Osun State, Southwest...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2022/v20i12768
Background: Healthcare providers occupy an important position in the health sector and the economy of a country. Ensuring their sound health goes a long way in maintaining the health of the citizens at large. Metabolic syndrome is described as the constellation of interrelated p...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2018/43851
Adediji, Isaac Oluwole, Taiwo Timilehin Darasimi, Adepoju Paul Olusegun, Adelakun Ayodele Ademola, Akinleye Waheed Akindele & Afolabi Joy Oluwaseyifunmi·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2018
Background: Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of metabolic abnormalities which confers upon an individual a substantial increase in cardiovascular disease risk – approximately twice as high as those without the syndrome. Aim: The study assessed the relationship between serum cortis...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2018/40623
Ayokunle S. Dada, Daisi D. Ajayi, Emmanuel E. Eyitayo, Julius G. Olaogun, Mojeed O. Rafiu & Olusegun E. Gabriel·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2017
Background: Individuals with metabolic syndrome are at increased risk of developing chronic kidney disease. Objective: There is limited information on the relationship between metabolic syndrome and CKD among Nigerian population. Data from few available studies are contradictory....
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/37606
Poor vitamin D status is frequently linked with nearly all elements of the metabolic syndrome. There is insufficient evidence of beneficial effect to recommend vitamin D supplementation as a means of improving insulin resistance. The aim of this study was to determine the relatio...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/36087