During adolescence, growth and development are transformative and have profound
consequences on an individual's health in later life, as well as the health of any potential …

Diabetes mellitus is one of the major health problems in the world, the incidence and
associated mortality are increasing. Inadequate regulation of the blood sugar imposes …

Autoimmune polyglandular syndrome is characterized by autoimmune damage to several
endocrine glands, which can be combined with non-endocrine autoimmune disorders …

What causes a child to grow up gay or straight? Neuroscientist Simon LeVay summarizes a
wealth of scientific evidence that points to one inescapable conclusion: Sexual orientation …

OBJECTIVE. We sought to examine the association between weight status in early
childhood and onset of puberty. PATIENTS AND METHODS. The study included 354 girls …

Sustained intracranial hypertension and acute brain herniation are “brain codes,” signifying
catastrophic neurological events that require immediate recognition and treatment to prevent …

Sex differences in the response to stress contribute to sex differences in somatic,
neurological, and psychiatric diseases. Despite a growing literature on the mechanisms that …

Background: Autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) pathogenesis may result from a loss of
immune tolerance to thyroid antigens. Regulatory T cells (Tregs) control immune responses …

Background Evaluation of psychiatric disorders in children is essential in timely treatment.
Despite individual studies, there is no information on the exact status of psychiatric disorders …

Background The diagnosis of hypoglycemia and the use of diazoxide have risen in the last
decade. Diazoxide is the only Food and Drug Agency-approved pharmacologic treatment for …