The association of metabolic syndrome and its factors with gallstone disease
Conclusions:
The present study suggests that metabolic syndrome is related to gallstone disease. Waist circumference and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol are all associated with GSD. Men and women may possibly have different priorities and strategies to reduce the burden of GSD.
Source: BMC Family Practice - Category: Primary Care Authors: I-Ching LinYu-Wen YangMei-Feng WuYi-Hui YehJenn-Chang LiouYing-Li LinChih-Hsiang Chiang Source Type: research
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