THE ROLE OF INTERLEUKIN-18 IN THE METABOLIC SYNDROME

The role of interleukin-18 in the metabolic syndrome

Abstract The metabolic syndrome is thought to be associated with a chronic low-grade inflammation, and a growing body of evidence suggests that interleukin-18 (IL-18) might be closely related to the metabolic syndrome and its consequences.Circulating levels of IL-18 have been reported to be elevated in subjects with the metabolic syndrome, to be cl

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The short-term effect of surgical treatment for stress urinary incontinence using sub urethral support techniques on sexual function

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the impact of surgical treatment of stress urinary incontinence on the sexual function of women and to identify whether such treatment can improve their sexual function and overall quality of life.MATERIALS AND METHODS: 64 heterosexual women with such indication were studied using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) ques

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