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risk factors for RLN paralysis ( 9 , 10 ), intraoperative device use, such as nerve monitoring and energy devices, can be associated with a low occurrence of RLN paralysis ( 4 , 11 ). Whereas body mass index (BMI) is associated with short
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, the prevalence of obesity, defined as a body mass index (BMI) ≥30, increased from 15.3% in 1995 to 23.9% in 2005 [ 5 ]. Obesity has been suggested as a predisposing factor in several human cancers, including thyroid cancer [ 6 ]. Thus, one could
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balance are regulated by 2 hormones, leptin and ghrelin [ 15 ]. Leptin is released into the circulation by the adipose tissue as a function of the energy stores. Consistently, leptin levels are correlated with body mass index (BMI), being higher in
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(both parents of African origin) and Other (all other combinations of parental origin). Body mass index (BMI) was defined as weight (kg) divided by height (m) squared and body surface area (BSA) was calculated using the Boyd formula: BSA (m 2 ) = 0
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( 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 ). Recently, Rahman et al. demonstrated a positive association between body mass index (BMI) and B-type Raf kinase ( BRAFV600E ) mutation in both men and women based on a large population-based study in Australia ( 12 ). de
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and body mass index (BMI). Materials and Methods Study Design and Population In the study, data was obtained from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) VI, a nationwide, cross-sectional survey conducted by the
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included 46 patients receiving DM treatment between 2016 and 2017 at our institution. All those included in the study were patients aged 18–65 years, with a body mass index (BMI) >35, who were receiving 2 oral antidiabetic treatment agents because of the