Sex-specific association of metabolic risk factors with brain ischemic lesions by severity and location
ConclusionsMetabolic syndrome was associated with brain ischemic lesions in men but not in women. Higher body mass index was related to ischemic lesions located in lobar in men and in deep brain/infratentorial areas in women. Its mechanisms remain to be further investigated.
Source: Biology of Sex Differences - Category: Biology Source Type: research
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