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Low Grade Inflammation in Juvenile Obesity and Type 1 Diabetes Associated with Early Signs of Atherosclerosis
7 Jul 2004
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Subclinical inflammation has been implicated in the initiation and/or progression of atherosclerosis. Diabetes mellitus and obesity are risk factors for atherosclerosis, and asymptomatic low grade inflammation occurs prior to overt vascular lesions in these patients. In contrast to adults, little information exists concerning low grade inflammation in young type 1 diabetes and juvenile obesity. AIM:...
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