
To explore the associations of serum iron indices with bone mineral density (BMD) and bone turnover markers (BTMs) in postmenopausal Saudi women with and without osteoporosis.
Preeclampsia is a multifactorial disease involving diverse pathological mechanisms and signaling pathways. However, the specific mechanism of PE is not yet completely elucidated.
Infectious diseases caused by bacteria such as Yersinia enterocolitica pose significant global health challenges. Y. enterocolitica, a Gram-negative bacterium, is known for causing gastrointestinal diseases in humans. The objective of this study was to identify potential drug targets to combat Y. enterocolitica infections.
Metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is the most prevalent chronic liver disease worldwide. Although dysglycaemia is a major risk factor, additional cardiometabolic disturbances contribute to the development of MASLD. This study aimed to identify parameters that distinguish MASLD among dysglycaemic individuals using body composition, anthropometric, biochemical, and imaging-based assessments.
Sarcopenia is common among individuals with impaired kidney function and is associated with poor quality of life and adverse clinical outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the association between sarcopenia and all-cause mortality among Chinese community-dwelling middle-aged and older adults with an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of 15–89 mL/min/1.73 m2.