Does intra-abdominal fat accumulation predict the development of the metabolic syndrome in non-diabetic Japanese-Americans?
We conclude that IAF accumulation over time independently predicts the development of MetS and thus may play an important role in the development of MetS in Japanese-Americans.
The lifestyle intervention program resulted in a significant reduction of circulating concentrations of pentraxin 3 already after 4 and 8 weeks of treatment.