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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Sharon Treger, Shanny Ackerman, Victoria Kaplan, Shourouk Ghanem, Yona Nadir
Summary: The study shows that progestin increases heparanase level and procoagulant activity through the estrogen receptor, with the effect depending on the type of progestin. This can impact coagulation system activation and increase thrombotic risk.
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
(2021)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Ahmad H. Alzahrani, Mads J. Skytte, Amirsalar Samkani, Mads N. Thomsen, Arne Astrup, Christian Ritz, Jan Frystyk, Jens J. Holst, Sten Madsbad, Steen B. Haugaard, Thure Krarup, Thomas M. Larsen, Faidon Magkos
Summary: The study showed that substituting dietary carbohydrate for protein and fat has beneficial effects on several cardiovascular risk markers in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. These effects were maintained or augmented over the next 6 months when patients selected and prepared the high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet on their own with dietitian support.
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Norah A. Burchardt, A. Heather Eliassen, Amy L. Shafrir, Bernard Rosner, Rulla M. Tamimi, Rudolf Kaaks, Shelley S. Tworoger, Renee T. Fortner
Summary: The use of oral contraceptives is associated with a higher risk of breast cancer, regardless of disease subtype. Current use of certain formulations containing specific progestins may increase the risk of breast cancer.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Alexis J. Bick, Renate Louw-du Toit, Salndave B. Skosana, Donita Africander, Janet P. Hapgood
Summary: This study discusses the impact of different forms of hormonal contraception and progestins on side effects, reproductive cancers, and susceptibility to infectious diseases. The research highlights the lack of study on progestins used in hormonal contraception and emphasizes the need for greater understanding of these topics.
PHARMACOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS
(2021)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Matthew I. Balcerek, Brendan J. Nolan, Adam Brownhill, Peggy Wong, Peter Locke, Jeffrey D. Zajac, Ada S. Cheung
Summary: The study found that a higher proportion of transgender individuals aged 45 and above were treated with transdermal estradiol, and those who received oral estradiol had a lower median dose in this age group. The high prevalence of cardiometabolic risk factors in this demographic suggests a need for improved cardiovascular risk management guidelines.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Shuaishuai Zhou, Teng Xu, Xu Zhang, Junjie Luo, Peng An, Yongting Luo
Summary: The supplementation of casein hydrolysate can effectively reduce blood pressure without affecting blood lipids or glycemic status.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Jing Huang, Chao Sun, Dong Teng Liu, Nan Nan Zhao, Jordan A. Shavit, Yong Zhu, Shi Xi Chen
Summary: In this study, remarkable increases of coagulation factors V (f5) and tissue factor (f3a) in zebrafish ovarian follicle cells were found during ovulation. This increase was mediated by the nuclear progestin receptor (Pgr) and was abolished in pgr(-/-) mutants. Progestin (DHP) was also found to enhance the promoter activities of f5 and f3a. Anticoagulants were found to inhibit ovulation both in vitro and in vivo, and reduced fecundity was observed in f5(+/-) female zebrafish. These findings provide plausible evidence for steroid regulation of coagulation factors and a new hypothesis for blood clotting-triggered ovulation in vertebrates.
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Oncology
Lisa Iversen, Shona Fielding, Ojvind Lidegaard, Philip C. Hannaford
Summary: The study found that the use of any hormonal contraceptives increases the risk of cervical cancer, especially in current or recent users. The risk is higher with combined contraceptives compared to progestin-only contraceptives, affecting both adenocarcinoma and squamous cancer.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Ravi Retnakaran, Baiju R. Shah
Summary: Women with gestational diabetes have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, and adverse glycemic and lipid measures contribute to this elevated risk. Monitoring and intervention targeting these risk factors may help prevent cardiovascular disease in this population.
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Sport Sciences
Line B. Dalgaard, Emil B. Jorgensen, Mikkel Oxfeldt, Emil B. Dalgaard, Frank T. Johansen, Mads Karlsson, Steffen Ringgaard, Mette Hansen
Summary: This study investigated the effects of using second generation oral contraceptives (OC) on muscle adaptations to resistance training in young untrained women. The results showed that both OC users and non-users experienced significant increases in muscle cross-sectional area, muscle fiber cross-sectional area, muscle strength, and functional power after 10 weeks of training, with no significant differences between the groups. However, the OC group had a tendency towards greater gains in fat-free mass.
JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Steven J. Erly, Terra R. Forward, Zoe H. Rogers, Stephen E. Hawes, Elizabeth Micks
Summary: This study found that women with potential contraindications to estrogen are more likely to use permanent contraception or no contraception, rather than conventional estrogen-based contraceptive methods. This suggests that potential medical contraindications may limit women's access to other contraceptive options.
JOURNAL OF WOMENS HEALTH
(2022)
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Rana Hassan, Victoria J. Riehl-Tonn, Sandra M. Dumanski, Kristin J. Lyons, Sofia B. Ahmed
Summary: Heart failure shows differences in etiology, presentation and prognosis by sex, with female sex-specific and predominant risk factors playing important roles. However, there are insufficient studies that include female-specific risk factors in the data analysis and results sections.
AMERICAN HEART JOURNAL
(2022)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Andrea Henkel, Klaira Lerma, Griselda Reyes, Hanna Gutow, Jonathan G. Shaw, Kate A. Shaw
Summary: This study suggests that inserting the etonogestrel contraceptive implant during the birth-hospitalization period does not delay the onset of lactogenesis and should therefore be routinely offered as part of person-centered postpartum contraception measures.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sabina Cauci, Serena Xodo, Cinzia Buligan, Chiara Colaninno, Mattia Barbina, Giuseppe Barbina, Maria Pia Francescato
Summary: This study found that oral contraceptive users had significantly elevated oxidative stress and increased levels of serum hsCRP, indicating signs of low-grade chronic inflammation. Additionally, there was a strong positive correlation between oxidative stress and hsCRP, which is significant in assessing the risk for future cardiovascular diseases.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Ting Zhang, Shiu-Lun Au Yeung, C. Mary Schooling
Summary: The study found bi-directional associations between arachidonic acid synthesis and cardiovascular disease risk factors, with some lipid indicators showing positive associations. Genetically predicted arachidonic acid was positively associated with ApoB and LDL-C, but not with other traits. The association of arachidonic acid with ischemic heart disease may be mediated through ApoB.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Anju Sinha, Anita Nath, Rajeev Sethumadhavan, Shajy Isac, Reynold Washington
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Megharita M. Singh, Suneela Garg, Anita Nath, Vimal K. Gupta
ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2015)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nandini Sharma, Anita Nath, Davender Kumar Taneja, Gopal Krishnan Ingle
ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2009)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Reynold G. Washington, Anita Nath, Shajy Isac, Prakash Javalkar, Banadakoppa M. Ramesh, Parinita Bhattacharjee, Stephen Moses
ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2014)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Regine Sitruk-Ware, Anita Nath
BEST PRACTICE & RESEARCH CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2013)
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Robert M. Brenner, Ov D. Slayden, Anita Nath, Y. Y. Tsong, Regine Sitruk-Ware
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Anita Nath, Regine Sitruk-Ware
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Regine Sitruk-Ware, Anita Nath
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Regine Sitruk-Ware, Anita Nath, Daniel R. Mishell
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Anita Nath, Regine Sitruk-Ware
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CONTRACEPTION AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE
(2009)
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Anita Nath, Gudlavalleti Venkata Satyanarayana Murthy, Giridhara R. Babu, Gian Carlo Di Renzo
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Health Policy & Services
Anita Nath
SAHARA J-JOURNAL OF SOCIAL ASPECTS OF HIV-AIDS
(2009)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Regine Sitruk-Ware, Anita Nath
EXPERT REVIEW OF ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2015)