Psoriasis and Obesity: A Review of the Current Literature

The aim of the present study is to examine the relation between understanding of emotions and cardiovascular related diseases, namely coronary heart disease, diabetes mellitus and obesity. Coronary heart disease is a type of cardiovascular disease that usually coexists with other diseases, such as diabetes mellitus and obesity. The uniqueness of this study lies in the fact that examined the relationship between the cardiovascular related diseases named above and the understanding of emotions in the context of Emotional Intelligence (EI). The latter consists of a wide range of psychological factors that reflect many aspects of human thought and behavior, providing a very comprehensive picture of each person. The experimental design through the observed variables were approached, has not been applied in previous studies internationally. The study was conducted in 300 participants during a 3 year period. All participants completed a self-report questionnaire, assessing various aspects of EI, such as self-emotion appraisal, other emotion appraisal, emotion regulation and use of emotions. As hypothesized, coronary heart disease is a prognostic factor of regulation of emotions. The results of this study extend and reinforce the findings of previous studies, which emphasize on the relationship of cardiovascular related diseases and psychological characteristics, such as anxiety and anger, being aspects of EI. Additionally, this work fills a gap in the relevant Greek literature, as a first attempt to examine the correlation of EI with cardiovascular related diseases. New approaches are needed to improve primary prevention, early detection and clinical management of those diseases. Furthermore, this study focused on the need to cultivate and improve EI of patients, in order to eliminate the effects of the diseases.

Download Full-text

Understanding of emotions and cardiovascular related diseases

10.7287/peerj.preprints.761v1 ◽

2014 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Dimitrios Vlachakis ◽

Chrisanthy Vlachakis

Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Coronary Heart Disease ◽

Heart Disease ◽

Self Report ◽

Greek Literature ◽

Wide Range ◽

Comprehensive Picture ◽

And Behavior ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship

The aim of the present study is to examine the relation between understanding of emotions and cardiovascular related diseases, namely coronary heart disease, diabetes mellitus and obesity. Coronary heart disease is a type of cardiovascular disease that usually coexists with other diseases, such as diabetes mellitus and obesity. The uniqueness of this study lies in the fact that examined the relationship between the cardiovascular related diseases named above and the understanding of emotions in the context of Emotional Intelligence (EI). The latter consists of a wide range of psychological factors that reflect many aspects of human thought and behavior, providing a very comprehensive picture of each person. The experimental design through the observed variables were approached, has not been applied in previous studies internationally. The study was conducted in 300 participants during a 3 year period. All participants completed a self-report questionnaire, assessing various aspects of EI, such as self-emotion appraisal, other emotion appraisal, emotion regulation and use of emotions. As hypothesized, coronary heart disease is a prognostic factor of regulation of emotions. The results of this study extend and reinforce the findings of previous studies, which emphasize on the relationship of cardiovascular related diseases and psychological characteristics, such as anxiety and anger, being aspects of EI. Additionally, this work fills a gap in the relevant Greek literature, as a first attempt to examine the correlation of EI with cardiovascular related diseases. New approaches are needed to improve primary prevention, early detection and clinical management of those diseases. Furthermore, this study focused on the need to cultivate and improve EI of patients, in order to eliminate the effects of the diseases.

Download Full-text

High Frequency of Obesity in Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Patients: A Hypothesis from a Brazilian Study

Skin Appendage Disorders ◽

10.1159/000509203 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (6) ◽

pp. 374-378

Author(s):

Andrea Mizuno Matsunaga ◽

Violeta Duarte Tortelly ◽

Carla Jorge Machado ◽

Ludmila Ribeiro Pedrosa ◽

Daniel Fernandes Melo

Keyword(s):

Metabolic Syndrome ◽

High Frequency ◽

Related Factor ◽

Obese Patients ◽

Inflammatory Condition ◽

Chronic Inflammatory Condition ◽

General Physicians ◽

Male Patients ◽

Per Se ◽

The Relationship

Acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN) is a chronic inflammatory condition that almost exclusively affects the occipital and nape areas. Although not completely understood, its etiopathogenesis seems to be multifactorial, including association with metabolic syndrome (MetS). Despite being commonly seen in patients with MetS, obesity per se as a possible related factor for AKN has yet to be studied. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between obesity and AKN in a series of patients. Eight male patients, with a median age of 38 years (range 15–48), were included. Overweight/obesity was found in 8/8 (100%), with median BMI of 32.2 (range 27.7–43.85 kg/m<sup>2</sup>), including 2 patients with class 3 obesity. We hypothesize adipose tissue accumulation in the nape, the only moving part of the scalp, leads to redundant skin folds, more friction, and inflammation, triggering AKN. This paper highlights the possible relationship between AKN and overweight/obesity, hypothesizing a mechanism for their contribution to the etiopathogenesis of this scalp disorder. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study focused specifically in this association. While general physicians should pay attention to the appearing of AKN in overweight/obese patients, dermatologists must be aware that AKN patients should be assessed beyond the skin.

Download Full-text

Relationship betweenHelicobacter pyloriInfections in Diabetic Patients and Inflammations, Metabolic Syndrome, and Complications

International Journal of Chronic Diseases ◽

10.1155/2015/290128 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2015 ◽

pp. 1-6 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Yusuf Kayar ◽

Özgül Pamukçu ◽

Hatice Eroğlu ◽

Kübra Kalkan Erol ◽

Aysegul Ilhan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Metabolic Syndrome ◽

Helicobacter Pylori ◽

Diabetic Complications ◽

Gastrointestinal Diseases ◽

Diabetic Patients ◽

The Common ◽

Common Problems ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship

Helicobacter pyloriinfection and diabetes mellitus are two independent common diseases. It is showed that the worsening glycemic and metabolic control increases the rates ofHelicobacter pyloriinfections andHelicobacter pyloriis shown as one of the common problems in diabetic patients with complaints of gastrointestinal diseases. In this study, we aimed to investigate the prevalence and eradication rates ofHelicobacter pyloriin diabetic patients and the relationship ofHelicobacter pyloriwith the risk factors and diabetic complications. In our study, in which we have included 133 patients, we have shown a significant relationship betweenHelicobacter pyloriinfections and metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, inflammations, and diabetic complications.

Download Full-text