Background: The first line of defence against oxidative stress (OS) are the endogenous
antioxidants, such as the Se containing compounds. During pregnancy, OS is caused by the …

Background Obesity is a chronic inflammatory disorder in which leptin, adiponectin and C-
reactive protein (CRP) play an important role. This study aimed to investigate the …

Introduction The “catch-up growth” phenomenon in children born small for gestational age
(SGA) has been linked to early onset obesity with the subsequent emergence of metabolic …

Background: Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) is a multifactorial disorder that
increases the risk of morbid-ity and mortality in both mother and newborn. Although there …

Objective To investigate the relationship between markers of adiposity and common carotid
artery (CIMT) in obese children born small for gestational age (SGA) versus appropriate for …

Selenium, residing in a series of selenoproteins, plays an important role in both female and
male reproductive function. Of particular significance for reproduction is the antioxidant …

Small and large birth weights (BWs) for gestational age (GA) represent extremes, but the
correlation between extreme BW and metabolic syndrome (MetS) has not been fully …

The" catch-up growth" phenomenon in children born small for gestational age (SGA) has
been linked to early onset obesity with the subsequent emergence of metabolic syndrome …

Background: Multiparametric ultrasound (MPUS) is a concept whereby the examiner is
encouraged to use the latest features of an ultrasound machine. The aim of this study was to …

Background: Selenium is a chemical element found in the human body that plays a crucial
role in its regulation. Depending on the concentration, it may have beneficial or have toxic …