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Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in Asian women with polycystic ovary syndrome: Using the International Diabetes Federation criteria

Sawaek Weerakiet, Pongamon Bunnag, Bunyong Phakdeekitcharoen, Surapee Wansumrith, Suwannee Chanprasertyothin, Rattiya Jultanmas, Ammarin Thakkinstian

Gynecological Endocrinology · 2007 · 58 citations · 46 references

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According to the IDF criteria, one-third of the PCOS women had MS. This study also showed that age, BMI and HOMA-IR are important risk factors for MS.

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David R. Matthews, J P Hosker, A. Rudenski et al. · Diabetologia · 1985 · 31K citations · Full text

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Definition, diagnosis and classification of diabetes mellitus and its complications. Part 1: diagnosis and classification of diabetes mellitus. Provisional report of a WHO Consultation

K. G. M. M. Alberti, Paul Zimmet · Diabetic Medicine · 1998 · 15.2K citations

Third Report of the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults (Adult Treatment Panel III) Final Report

Circulation · 2002 · 13.9K citations

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Detection, evaluation, and treatment of high blood cholesterol in adults (Adult Treatment Panel III)

Scott M. Grundy, Diane M. Becker, Luther T. Clark et al. · Civil War Book Review · 2002 · 12.2K citations

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The metabolic syndrome—a new worldwide definition

K. G. M. M. Alberti, Paul Zimmet, Jonathan E. Shaw · The Lancet · 2005 · 9.2K citations

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