An observational descriptive study was carried out of the healthcare resources consumed during 1 year by a sample of patients with type II diabetes of a healthcare area in southern Spain. A total of… (More)
OBJECTIVE
To study self-perceived quality of life in adults with cystic fibrosis (CF), and to assess the validity of the St George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) for use in these patients.
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Activation of the PPAR gamma 2 gene (PPARG2) improves the action of insulin and its lipid metabolism. We examined the association between Pro12Ala polymorphism of PPARG2, type 2 diabetes mellitus… (More)
BACKGROUND & AIMS
The importance of milk intake to the supply of dietary iodine is not fully known. We therefore undertook a study in Spain of the iodine concentration in cow's milk and the impact of… (More)
AIM
To evaluate the relation between type of dietary fatty acid and degree of insulin resistance.
DESIGN
A cross-sectional study.
METHODS
Anthropometrical data were measured in 538 subjects, aged… (More)
The short bowel syndrome appears for the reduction of intestinal absorptive surface due to functional or anatomical loss of part of the small bowel. We present the case of a 35-year-old woman with… (More)
Bronchiectasis causes pulmonary infections and loss of lung function, resulting in chronic respiratory symptoms and worsening health-related quality of life. The aims of this study were to measure… (More)
The prevalence of hyponutrition in cystic fibrosis is high although it may vary according to the different studies. Detection of hyponutrition should be done by combining different methods, depending… (More)
OBJECTIVE
Numerous genes have been associated with the risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2). In an attempt to understand how specific variants of different genes interact and intervene in the… (More)
Background:Vitamin D deficiency is common worldwide. No homogenous reference values have yet been established and no studies of values have been conducted in Spain involving a large number of… (More)