European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Jul 2011
Growth hormone reduces tissue damage in rat ovaries subjected to torsion and detorsion: biochemical and histopathologic evaluation.
To evaluate the effects of growth hormone (GH) as an antioxidant and tissue-protective agent and analyse the biochemical and histopathological changes in rat ovaries due to experimental ischemia and ischemia/reperfusion injury. ⋯ The administration of GH is protective against ischemia and/or ischemia/reperfusion-induced ovarian damage. This protective effect can be attributed to the antioxidant properties of GH.
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Jul 2011
Comparative StudyCompliance with screening mammography and breast sonography of young Asian women.
We evaluated compliance with mammography and breast sonography and the factors related to compliance. ⋯ For young Asian women with dense breast tissue, compliance with sonography for breast cancer screening was better than that with mammography.
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Jul 2011
Elevated C-reactive protein and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.
C-reactive protein (CRP) and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) are inflammatory factors involved in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. This study aimed to analyse serum concentrations of CRP and MCP-1 in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and to test the effect of these factors on human THP-1 cells to determine the inflammatory state of these patients. ⋯ Patients with PCOS suffer low-grade chronic inflammation indicated by higher levels of CRP and MCP-1, which could lead to increased risk of atherogenesis.
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Jul 2011
Burnout, depression and anxiety levels in mothers of infants with brachial plexus injury and the effects of recovery on mothers' mental health.
To evaluate depression, anxiety and burnout in mothers of infants with brachial plexus injury and assess the effects of the severity of injury on the mothers' mental health, as the literature provides no information on this topic. ⋯ Infants' disability may cause psychological distress in their mothers. When brachial plexus injury is predicted in infants, more mothers may become depressed.