Serum relaxin levels are reduced in pregnant women with a history of recurrent miscarriage, and correlate with maternal uterine artery Doppler indices in first trimester [PDF]
, 2009 Objectives: Defective implantation is a mechanism for recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). We sought to determine whether the serum expression of human relaxin-2 (RLX) is impaired in women with a history of RPL.
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Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective Pincer morphology can lead to femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) and may be a modifiable risk factor for hip osteoarthritis (OA). Currently, no studies investigate the prevalence of pincer morphology in early adolescence, which is the period when this bony shape likely develops.
Delong Chen +6 more
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Consumer Preferences for Animal Welfare Attributes: The Case of Gestation Crates [PDF]
Animal welfare concerns are having dramatic impacts on food and livestock markets. Here we examine consumer preferences for pork products with a focus on use of gestation crates.
Olynk, Nicole J. +2 more
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From gestational chronodisruption to noncommunicable diseases: Pathophysiological mechanisms of programming of adult diseases, and the potential therapeutic role of melatonin [PDF]
, 2023 Natalia Méndez +7 more
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Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective Lupus low disease activity state (LLDAS) is a validated treatment target in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), but limited studies have explored the role of LLDAS in lupus nephritis (LN). This study aims to investigate the frequency and predictors of LLDAS attainment and its benefit on LN relapse and renal function preservation in patients ...
Chak Kwan Cheung +6 more
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Expression of the insulin-like growth factor-II/mannose-6-phosphate receptor in multiple human tissues during fetal life and early infancy [PDF]
, 1992 The insulin like growth factor-II/mannose-6-phosphate (IGF-II/M6P) receptor has been detected in many cells and tissues. In the rat, there is a dramatic developmental regulation of IGF-II/M6P receptor expression, the receptor being high in fetal and ...
Eisenmenger, Wolfgang +5 more
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The yield of early-pregnancy homeostasis of model assessment -insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) for predicting gestational diabetes mellitus in different body mass index and age groups [PDF]
, 2023 Sima Hashemipour +9 more
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Oxidative stress status of highly prolific sows during gestation and lactation.
Animal, 2011 Elevated oxidative stress is reported to be associated with pregnancy complications in highly prolific sows. Oxidative DNA damage and the antioxidant status were determined in blood samples collected during the course of gestation and lactation in ...
C. Berchieri-Ronchi +5 more
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Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective We conducted formative research aimed at identifying solutions that address inequitable health outcomes in lupus due to adverse social determinants of health (SDoH). Methods We conducted a search for keywords, which provided insights into potential solutions and initiatives underway. An advisory panel of lupus experts iteratively reviewed the
Joy Buie +11 more
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Revista de Ciências Agroveterinárias, 2018 Considering the scarcity of information regarding blood parameters of Pêga donkeys (Equus asinus), and the influence of factors such as breed and physiological status on these parameters, this study aimed to evaluate the influence of pregnancy on ...
Annita Morais Girardi +5 more
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