Background Kidney stone disease affects approximately 10% of individuals in their lifetime
and is frequently recurrent. The disease is linked to obesity, but the mechanisms mediating …

Objectives The relationship between serum calcium and occurrence of MHO (metabolically
healthy obesity) and MUNO (metabolically unhealthy non-obesity) remains unclear, and …

Quantitative analysis of the trace element content of human intervertebral discs (IVDs) is
essential because it can identify specific enzymes or metabolites that may be related to …

Background Several studies have explored the impact of BMI on size and composition of
urinary stones. Because there were controversies, a meta-analysis was necessary to be …

Background Hormonal, biochemical, and metabolic changes after menopause may alter the
quality of life of women, leading to vasomotor, psychological, and genitourinary symptoms …

Background Calcium is involved in many biological processes, but the impact of serum
calcium levels on long-term mortality in general populations has been rarely investigated …

Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out at private health-care center.
A total of 291 patients, aged 18 years and above, with type 2 diabetes mellitus who attended …

Background and aim premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is defined as the menopause
before 40 years of age, and its prevalence is reported to be two-fold higher in Iranian women …

Background: The aetiology of deciduous molar hypomineralisation (DMH) is still largely
unknown. Aim: The aim of the study was to elucidate the occurrence of DMH as a function of …

Introduction The aim of this study was to establish RIs for clinically important markers
including superoxide dismutase (SOD), serum copper, zinc, calcium, magnesium, and …