The metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of cardiometabolic disorders that result from the
increasing prevalence of obesity. The major components of MetS include insulin resistance …

Objective To discuss the relationship between adipokines and connective tissue diseases,
by putting special emphasis on the potential role of leptin, adiponectin, resistin, and other …

Obesity has a significant impact on the musculoskeletal system being associated with both
degenerative and inflammatory conditions. Future research assessing the effects of obesity …

Adipose tissue has been more accepted as an active contributor to whole body
homeostasis, rather than just a fat depot, since leptin, a 16 kDa protein, was discovered as …

Adipose tissue is ubiquitously present in the human organism. It is a structural component of
many organs including the skin, the intestinal tract, and the joints. Besides its central function …

Overweight and obesity are increasing worldwide and now reach about one-third of the
world's population. Obesity also involves patients with inflammatory arthritis. Knowing the …

Background Osteoporosis is a well-known complication of ankylosing spondylitis (AS).
However, data about body composition modifications and muscle performance showed …

Axial spondyloarthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease with the onset at a young age, and,
if undiagnosed and untreated, it may result in permanent damage and lifelong disability …

Patients with rheumatic diseases have an increased risk of mortality by cardiovascular
events. In fact, several rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis …

Objective. To assess whether obesity is associated with distinct psoriatic arthritis (PsA)
features and whether it interacts with PsA HLA susceptibility alleles. Methods. Patients with …