Several studies have indicated that selenium deficiency may be detrimental in the context of
various viral disorders, and in the case of COVID-19, several studies have reported …

Pregnancy triggers an increased demand for antioxidants to counteract heightened
oxidative stress, protecting maternal and fetal health. This paper reviews the impact of …

Background Metal exposures are suspected to associate with the risk of hyperuricemia
(HUA), but the current results are still conflicting. Objective To investigate the associations …

Background Epidemiological evidence of the associations between metal exposure and
gout-related outcomes (including serum uric acid [SUA], hyperuricemia and gout) is scarce …

Adequate maternal selenium level is essential for immune response and healthy pregnancy.
This study aimed to shed light on the selenium status of pregnant women with COVID‐19 …

Pregnancy represents a physiological state characterized by increased metabolic demands
and heightened oxidative stress, posing potential risks to both maternal health and fetal …

Background and Aims Previous studies have focused only on the cardiometabolic effects of
selenium concentrations. We explored whether selenium levels and their visit-to-visit …

Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element for normal neurodevelopment. It is incorporated
into multiple selenoenzymes which have roles in the brain and neurological function, the …

[Background] Metal exposure is suspected to be correlated to kidney function. However, the
combined effects of co-exposing to multiple metals, especially both toxic and protective …

Syzygium caryophyllatum L. Alston (Family: Myrtaceae, Sinhala: Heendan) is a red‐listed
plant that has been used in traditional medicine in Sri Lanka for the treatment of diabetes …