title: Correlations between metabolic syndrome, serologic factors, and gallstones.
abstract: [Purpose] This study investigated the serologic factors associated with metabolic syndrome and gallstones. [Subjects and Methods] The study evaluated subjects who visited a health promotion center in Seoul from March 2, 2013 to February 28, 2014, and had undergone abdominal ultrasonography. Height, weight, and blood pressure were measured. Blood sampling was performed for high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglyceride, fasting blood glucose, total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, indirect bilirubin, aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, uric acid, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, thyroid stimulating hormone, and red and white blood cell counts. We conducted logistic regression analysis to assess the risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome. [Results] The risk factors for metabolic syndrome in men, in order of decreasing weight, were red blood cell count, body mass index, maximum size of gallstones, white blood cell count, waist circumference, and uric acid level. The factors in women, in order of decreasing weight, were red blood cell count, presence/absence of gallstones, uric acid level, body mass index, fasting blood glucose, and waist circumference. [Conclusion] Most serum biochemical factors and gallstone occurrence could be used to indicate the presence or absence of metabolic syndrome, independent of gender.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Soonchunhyang, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Gumi Hospital, Republic of Korea; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Soonchunhyang, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Chunan Hospital, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Jae Hong
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Sang
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Korea Medical Institute, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Nam Kyun
authors.initials: NK
authors.lastname: Ki
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiological Technology, Ansan University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Jae Hwan
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Cho
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical IT Engineering, Soonchunhyang University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Jae Ouk
authors.initials: JO
authors.lastname: Ahn
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Soonchunhyang, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Chunan Hospital, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Jae Gun
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Sunwoo
keywords: Gallstones; Hematologic relevant factors; Metabolic syndrome