Background: The atherogenic risk factor profile in obese subjects is characterised by
hypertension, reduced high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, increased low density …

Background: Little is known about changes in thyroid function in obese children. An
influence of leptin on thyroid hormone synthesis has been proposed. Aims: To examine …

Context: There is some controversy whether T4 treatment is indicated in obese humans with
hyperthyrotropinemia. Objective: The objective of this study was to examine whether …

Objective. Insulin sensitivity is impaired among some obese children, reflecting an
atherogenic risk factor profile for the affected subjects. This study was performed to examine …

Objective The roles of vitamin D and parathyroid hormone (PTH) are discussed
controversially in obesity, and studies of these hormones in obese children are limited …

Background: Data concerning the long-term improvement of cardiovascular disease (CVD)
risk factors after an obesity intervention in children are limited. Objective: We studied …

Abstract Background/Aims: The aim of this study was to analyze thyroid hormones in female
adolescents with obesity and anorexia nervosa (AN) before and after normalization of …

Adiponectin is decreased in obesity and seems to be involved in insulin resistance. The
influences of age, gender, puberty, and weight loss on adiponectin have not been studied in …

Objective: Multiple definitions of the metabolic syndrome (MS) have been proposed for
children, adolescents and adults. The aim of this study was to analyse the variations in the …

OBJECTIVE: So far in Europe, no large studies have been published on the frequencies of
the cardiovascular risk factors hypertension and dyslipidaemia in overweight children …