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[[File:Def_of_Metabolic_syndrome.JPG| | [[File:Def_of_Metabolic_syndrome.JPG|700px|'''Figure 1: Definition of metabolic syndrome'''|thumb]] | ||
A comprehensive definition of metabolic syndrome and its key features would facilitate research on its causes.[Fig.1]<ref>Paul L. Huang.A comprehensive definition for metabolic syndrome. Dis Model Mech. 2009 May-Jun; 2(5-6): 231–237.doi: 10.1242/dmm.001180</ref> It can lead to new insights into pharmacological, and lifestyle treatment approaches. In metabolic diseases, only pharmacological interventions don’t give results. Lifestyle management is very much essential with pharmacological interventions. | A comprehensive definition of metabolic syndrome and its key features would facilitate research on its causes.[Fig.1]<ref>Paul L. Huang.A comprehensive definition for metabolic syndrome. Dis Model Mech. 2009 May-Jun; 2(5-6): 231–237.doi: 10.1242/dmm.001180</ref> It can lead to new insights into pharmacological, and lifestyle treatment approaches. In metabolic diseases, only pharmacological interventions don’t give results. Lifestyle management is very much essential with pharmacological interventions. | ||