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    Effects of age and gender on concentration of lipid parameters and glucose in elderly patients
    (Македонско лекарско друштво = Macedonian medical association, 2024-12)
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    Srbinovska, Hristina
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    Angelovska, Tamara
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    Objective: Lipids have significant biochemical functions, but their excess can also be a high-risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Glucose levels, diabetes and as well aging seriously contribute in increasing the prevalence of CVD. The main aim of the study is to analyze the correlation between age and gender with the concentration of lipid parameters and glucose in elderly patients. Material and methods: A total of 50 patients selected from the Medical Biochemistry Laboratory in Bitola were included in the study. Triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC), and fasting blood glucose levels were measured quantitatively using standard methods. Results were evaluated to identify a potential association between age, gender and blood glucose as well as lipid parameters. Results: The selected group consisted in 50 patients, of whom 24 (48%) males and 26 (52%) females. The age ranged between 55 and 83 years old, with a median age of 72. The median value of each was as follows: triglycerides 1,614 mmol/l (ranging 0.5-5.9 mmol/l), cholesterol 5.464 mmol/l (ranging 3.3-7.7 mmol/l) and glucose 6.85 mmol/l (ranging 4.8-13.4 mmol/l). We compared the parameters regarding gender and age. No correlation was found when comparing the age and value of triglycerides or cholesterol, while regarding the glucose status, Pearson`s correlation was not statistically significant (p=0.06). Chi-squared test regarding the gender and the normal or results above the reference value showed a statistical significance regarding the triglycerides status and gender (p=0.011). There was no statistical significance regarding gender and results of cholesterol and glucose levels. Conclusion: Our results show a plausible correlation between these parameters and the gender of the patients. Considering the increasing age, decreasing levels of hormones especially estrogen in women, factors such as lifestyle and habits, regular checkups are required.
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    ASSOCIATION BETWEEN FIRST TRIMESTER OBESITY AND SOME MATERNAL CHARACTERISTICS
    (Македонско лекарско друштво = Macedonian Medical Association, 2020)
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    Pranvera Izairi
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    Abstract Introduction. Obesity in pregnant women has substantial negative impact on both pregnancy and labor/delivery. The aim of this article was to determine first trimester obesity-frequency, and its association with some maternal history data. Methods. In this cross-sectional study, 809 first trimester pregnant women were evaluated for obesity defined as BMI ≥30. The data were collected via a questionnaire. Results. BMI ≥30 had17.3% of all participants, 17.0% of them were Macedonian and 17.5% Albanian. BMI ≥30 had 23.9%of those with completed primary school, 16.4% of those with completed high school, and 14.8% of those with university degree; 18.7% of those with total family income less than 350 euros, 14.9% of those with total family income between 350-700 euros, and 14.8% of those with total family income above 700 euros. BMI ≥30 had 13.2% of nulliparous, and 20.6% of parous women. Among smokers, BMI ≥30 had 28.8%, but only 15.3% in nonsmokers. Regarding the IPI (interpregnancy interval), 26.2% in those with IPI ≤12 months had BMI ≥30, and 19.6% of those with IP I>12 months. Women aged40 years and over had BMI ≥30 in 40% of casesversus 16.8% of pregnant women younger than 40 years. Conclusion. Obesity showed statistically significant negative association with level of education (p=0.010), positive correlation with smoking (p=0.003), age of the mother (p=0.019) and parity (p=0.006); obesity showed negative, but statistically insignificant association with IPI and family wealth, and showed no association with nationality.