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Fetal Heart Rate at 12 Weeks' Gestation and the Risk of Preterm Birth

Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, EarlyView.
Objectives To prospectively validate the association between fetal heart rate (FHR) at the 12‐week scan and the risk of preterm birth (PTB), including spontaneous preterm birth (sPTB). Methods This prospective cohort study included 1276 singleton pregnancies undergoing routine first‐trimester screening at 11–13 + 6 weeks' gestation and followed until ...
José Morales‐Roselló, Alicia Soriano‐Payá, Blanca Novillo‐Del Álamo, Alicia Martínez‐Varea   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ashwagandha: Is It Safe? Part 2: A Preclinical Evidence Review

Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The preclinical evidence for the safety of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal, AS) is reviewed, and its preparations (extracts) and constituents, from the general toxicity in animal models to in vitro and cell culture studies, which may elucidate mechanisms of action and explain clinical case reports.
Elizabeth M. Williamson, Thomas Brendler
wiley   +1 more source

Subclinical hypothyroidism would not lead to female sexual dysfunction in Chinese women

BMC Women's Health, 2018
Background There is dearth of research about female sexual dysfunction (FSD), especially in China, because of conservative beliefs. Previous studies indicated the relationship between subclinical hypothyroidism and anxiety and depression.
Han Luo, Wanjun Zhao, Hongliu Yang, Qianqian Han, Li Zeng, Huairong Tang, Jingqiang Zhu   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluation of Potential Hormonal Activities of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Ashwagandha is a widely used herb in traditional medicine systems, particularly Ayurveda. Despite its extensive tradition, growing concerns regarding its potential endocrinological effects have prompted scientific scrutiny. This review systematically evaluates the current preclinical, clinical, and case study evidence concerning AS's effects ...
Günter Vollmer, Thomas Brendler
wiley   +1 more source

Subclinical hypothyroidism and cardiac function. [PDF]

, 2002
The cardiovascular system is sensitive to the action of thyroid hormone. However, although a wide spectrum of cardiac abnormalities has long been recognized in patients with overt thyroid dysfunction, the question of cardiac involvement in patients with ...
BIONDI, BERNADETTE, FAZIO S., PALMIERI EA, LOMBARDI G.   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Ophthalmic artery Doppler as potential surrogate marker of angiogenic imbalance in near‐term pregnancy

Ultrasound in Obstetrics &Gynecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives First, to evaluate whether the ratio of soluble fms‐like tyrosine kinase‐1 to placental growth factor (sFlt‐1/PlGF) is associated with hemodynamic changes in ophthalmic artery (OA) Doppler in near‐term pregnancy. Second, to assess the performance of OA Doppler to rule in and rule out angiogenic factor imbalance.
M. F. Tinajero, C. Faraci, M. Cuenca, M. Ferrer, S. Paolucci, E. Gratacos, F. Crovetto, F. Figueras   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Endothelial dysfunction and the risk of atherosclerosis in overt and subclinical hypothyroidism

Endocrine Connections, 2018
Hypothyroidism is associated with increased risk of atherosclerosis. We assessed carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT), as a marker of atherosclerosis, and endothelial function in patients with hypothyroidism.
Aasem Saif, Shrook Mousa, Maha Assem, Nashwa Tharwat, Alaa Abdelhamid   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluation of thyroglobulin autoantibodies in dogs at the time of diagnosis of hypoadrenocorticism and during treatment

Veterinary Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT) may occur more frequently in dogs with hypoadrenocorticism (HA) than previously recognised. The objective of this study was to determine the presence of thyroglobulin autoantibodies (TgAAs) in dogs with HA.
Christin Emming, Sina Strey, Ina Leiter, Reinhard Mischke, Holger Volk, Marion Schmicke, Johanna Rieder   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Healthy Aging Men Do Not Suffer From Relevant Limitations of Their Reproductive Functions

Andrology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background While metabolic disorders are well‐established contributors to testosterone decline and erectile dysfunction (ED), little is known about the natural progression of reproductive parameters in healthy aging men. Objectives This study aimed to evaluate longitudinal changes in reproductive parameters and sought to determine the ...
Simone Bier, Jann‐Frederik Cremers, Phillip Schrage, Amelie Körtje, Claudia Krallmann, Sabine Kliesch, Jörg Gromoll, Sandra Laurentino, Michael Zitzmann   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Serum Irisin Level Among Patients with Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Relation with Plasma Atherogenic Indices

Advanced Medical Journal
Background and objectives: Subclinical hypothyroidism, impacting 3-8% of the general population with a higher incidence in women and older individuals, is linked to cardiovascular and atherosclerosis.
Asin Irfan Saeed, Dhia Mustafa Sulaiman, Sherwan Farman Salih   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source