2025 March - 14 articles
Objectives: This study investigated the effects of the menstrual cycle phases on cortisol levels before and after a maximal incremental exercise test in women with and without premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Methods: Nineteen healthy, active and eumenor...
Introduction: Early-life neurological and inflammatory disorders significantly affect long-term cognitive, social, and emotional development. The ‘Developmental Origins of Health and Disease’ hypothesis states that an adverse intrauterine...
Background/Objectives: Dienogest 0.5 mg tablets (DNG0.5) taken twice daily (1 mg/day) are more effective than cyclic low-dose estrogen/progestin/combined oral contraceptive (LEP/COC) in ameliorating dysmenorrhea pain and are recommended for dysmenorr...
Stress responses enable vertebrates to adapt to environmental challenges while maintaining homeostasis. Zebrafish larvae are a valuable model for studying stress regulation due to their genetic accessibility and rapid development. This review examine...
A balanced diet and regular physical activity are essential for maintaining musculoskeletal health. Key nutrients such as calcium, vitamin D, and protein are especially important for preventing falls and fractures. While the benefits of these nutrien...
Background/Objectives: In contrast to endochondral bone healing, the process of intramembranous bone regeneration is poorly understood. This limits our ability to repair and regenerate the craniofacial skeleton to either correct deformity or optimall...
Background/Objectives: Primary aldosteronism (PA) is associated with a higher cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk than essential hypertension (EH) and is mainly driven by the excess of aldosterone production. Studies suggest a relationship between aldo...
Alex Vermeulen (1927–2023) was a leading Belgian endocrinologist whose name will forever remain linked to testosterone and androgen metabolism. As a dedicated scientist and clinician, he made seminal contributions to endocrinology throughout hi...
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a prevalent condition impacting approximately 14% of pregnancies globally, posing significant health risks to mother and child. This review explores the role of diet, physical activity (PA), and sedentary behavi...
The endocrine system relies on complex cell signaling and epigenetic processes to adjust to the body’s needs. However, stressors such as climate change and heat can disrupt the endocrine system. This study aims to collect and systematically rev...
Background: Lipocalin 2 (LCN2), also known as neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin, is a 25 kDa protein involved in immune defense, inflammation, and metabolism. Results: LCN2 is widely expressed across various tissues, including immune cells,...
Background: Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) is increasingly becoming a critical healthcare priority globally. Medical interventions are primary strategies for managing diabetes, but more recently, diet/nutrition therapy, including the use of functional food pr...
Background: Osteoporosis is common in transplant recipients, and fracture risk is high. Standard treatment is with anti-resorptive medications. Despite high fracture rates, there are limited data on the use of anabolic bone therapies in transplant re...
Objective: The effect of testosterone on the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is of interest due to the higher risk of CVD in men. This study aims to examine the impact of testosterone depletion and supplementation on atherosclerosis progr...
