Metabolic Syndrome as a Risk Factor for Osteoarthritis

• Main Authors: Alireza Askari (Author), Zahra Shahabfard (Author), Elham Ehrampoush (Author), Ehsan Bahramali (Author), Reza Homayounfar (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Fasa University of Medical Sciences, 2015-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Metabolic syndrome refers to a set of conditions that include high blood pressure, increased insulin level in the blood, the accumulation of the excess fat around the abdomen, and increased blood lipids. In metabolic syndrome, the vast majority of these conditions are simultaneously present, and the...