Is central obesity associated with reduced peripheral wave reflection in Indigenous Australians irrespective of diabetes status?
When compared with Indigenous Australians without diabetes, those with type 2 diabetes do not have greater aortic pressure augmentation from peripheral wave reflection. However, obesity, irrespective of the index used, was related to lower peripheral wave reflection in both those with and without type 2 diabetes.
Based on our results, the presence of hydronephrosis (unilateral or bilateral) in recurrent rectal adenocarcinoma portends a survival equivalent to the presence of distant metastasis. Therefore, we do not believe potential curative surgery has a role for patients with locally recurrent rectal adenocarcinoma in the presence of hydronephrosis.