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Polystyrene microplastics exposition on human placental explants induces time-dependent cytotoxicity, oxidative stress and metabolic alterations

Frontiers in Endocrinology
IntroductionMicroplastics (MPs) are environmental pollutants that pose potential risks to living organisms. MPs have been shown to accumulate in human organs, including the placenta.
Ashelley Kettyllem Alves de Sousa, Keyla Silva Nobre Pires, Isadora Hart Cavalcante, Iasmin Cristina Lira Cavalcante, Julia Domingues Santos, Maiara Ingrid Cavalcante Queiroz, Ana Catarina Rezende Leite, Alessandre Carmo Crispim, Edmilson Rodrigues da Rocha Junior, Thiago Mendonça Aquino, Rodrigo Barbano Weingrill, Johann Urschitz, Stephanie Ospina-Prieto, Alexandre Urban Borbely   +13 more
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Interplay between lipid profile and anthropometric measures as indicators of cardiometabolic risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Frontiers in Endocrinology
ObjectivesPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disorder that often coexists with cardiometabolic risk factors. Women with PCOS have a two-fold increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes and substantially elevated risk for ...
Marzena Jabczyk, Marzena Jabczyk, Justyna Nowak, Justyna Nowak, Paweł Jagielski, Bartosz Hudzik, Bartosz Hudzik, Bartosz Hudzik, Jakub Borszcz, Barbara Zubelewicz-Szkodzińska, Barbara Zubelewicz-Szkodzińska, Barbara Zubelewicz-Szkodzińska   +11 more
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Vitamin D metabolism-related single nucleotide polymorphisms in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease risk

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IntroductionChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the world’s major public health problems. It is characterized by a major inflammatory response, where vitamin D, due to its role in regulating the immune system, and genetic variants ...
Susana Rojo-Tolosa, Laura Elena Pineda-Lancheros, Laura Elena Pineda-Lancheros, Andrea Fernández-Alonso, Noelia Márquez-Pete, Yasmin Cura, Cristina Membrive-Jiménez, Luciana Maria Iglecias-Marangoni, Luciana Maria Iglecias-Marangoni, MCarmen Ramírez-Tortosa, José María Gálvez-Navas, José María Gálvez-Navas, José María Gálvez-Navas, José María Gálvez-Navas, Cristina Pérez-Ramírez, Cristina Pérez-Ramírez, Cristina Pérez-Ramírez, Concepción Morales-García, Concepción Morales-García, Alberto Jiménez-Morales, Alberto Jiménez-Morales   +20 more
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Association between thyroid hormones and cognitive functioning in euthyroid elderly adults: a cross-sectional preliminary study from the NHANES 2011–2012 survey

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ObjectiveChanges in serum thyroid hormone levels may affect cognitive functioning in euthyroid individuals. This study used representative data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) to comprehensively examine the association ...
Bingbing Xv, Peiyun Wu, Ping Li, Wanling Chen, Xiangzhi Rao, Boqi Lu, Cheng Lin, Zhizhuo Wang   +7 more
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Umbilical Cord–Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Improve Ornidazole-Induced Asthenozoospermia in Rats via Activation of the AKT/mTOR Pathway

International Journal of Endocrinology
Conclusion: UC-MSCs inhibit autophagy and improve sperm quality in AS rats through the AKT/mTOR pathway, highlighting a new idea for the treatment of AS.
GaoBo Huang, Li Quan, Qi Li, Xiao Zhou, Mei Han, Fang Peng, YanFei Gong   +6 more
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Diabetes and current Indian scenario: A narrative review

Journal of Diabetology
Health needs assessment plays a critical role in identifying priorities and allocating resources to enhance health outcomes and reduce disparities. This write-up focuses on the health priority of diabetic care in India and highlights the challenges faced
Shrikanth Muralidharan
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Diabetic mastopathy: A review of a breast carcinoma mimic

Journal of Diabetology
Diabetic mastopathy is a rare fibro-inflammatory breast disease that closely mimics breast carcinoma. The disease predominantly affects insulin-dependent diabetics, and the etiology is still unclear.
Sajad Ahmad Salati, Lamees AlSulaim
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Identifying the genetic association between severe autoimmune type 2 diabetes and the risk of focal epilepsy

Frontiers in Endocrinology
BackgroundObservational studies suggested a bidirectional relationship between severe autoimmune type 2 diabetes and focal epilepsy. However, it remains debated whether and in which direction a causal association exists.
Huanhua Wu, Kai Liao, Kai Liao, Ying Li, Zhiqiang Tan, Ziqing Zhou, Chunyuan Zeng, Jian Gong, Huadong Wang, Hao Xu, Youzhu Hu   +10 more
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Fracture severity dependence of bone and muscle performance in patients following single or multiple vertebral fractures

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BackgroundFew studies focus on the clinical, laboratory, radiological, and biological characteristics of bone and muscle of multiple vertebral fractures, which are associated with a more poor prognosis compared with single fracture.PurposeTo compare the ...
Chenggui Zhang, Yang Li, Guodong Wang, Jianmin Sun   +3 more
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Challenges in tendon–bone healing: emphasizing inflammatory modulation mechanisms and treatment

Frontiers in Endocrinology
Tendons are fibrous connective tissues that transmit force from muscles to bones. Despite their ability to withstand various loads, tendons are susceptible to significant damage.
Fan Jiang, Haibo Zhao, Po Zhang, Yanchi Bi, Haoyun Zhang, Shenjie Sun, Yizhi Yao, Xuesai Zhu, Fenghua Yang, Yang Liu, Sicong Xu, Tengbo Yu, Xiao Xiao   +12 more
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