The past decade has witnessed an exponential increase in the number of publications
referring to extracellular vesicles (EVs). For many years considered to be extracellular …

There are number of means of methods to alter body composition, and metabolic issues,
available for the adult who is overfat. The following is a systematic review and meta-analysis …

Obesity is among the fastest growing diseases worldwide; treatment is inadequate, and
associated disorders, including gastrointestinal cancers, have high morbidity and mortality …

With the rise in obesity worldwide, an important debate has developed as to whether excess
fat has a detrimental or protective effect on skeletal health in children and adults. Obese …

Acromegaly is a rare disease, caused largely by a growth hormone (GH) pituitary adenoma.
Incidence is higher than previously thought. Due to increased morbidity and mortality, if not …

States of under-nutrition are characterized by growth hormone resistance. Decreased total
energy intake, as well as isolated protein-calorie malnutrition and isolated nutrient …

A complex interplay of genetic, environmental, hormonal, and behavioral factors affect
skeletal development, several of which are associated with childhood fractures. Given the …

In addition to auxiological, clinical and metabolic features measurements of growth hormone
(GH) and insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) complement our tools in diagnosis and follow-up …

Objective Alterations in blood lipid concentrations in anorexia nervosa (AN) have been
reported; however, the extent, mechanism, and normalization with weight restoration remain …

Objectives Growth factors are signalling molecules that play roles in the survival,
proliferation, migration, and differentiation of cells. Studies have found alterations in specific …