Background: Acrochordon is a benign fibroepithelial skin tumor commonly found in intertriginous areas and thought to be associated with insulin resistance (IR). Hyperinsulinemia resulting from IR contributes to fibroblast and keratinocyte proliferation through activation of the insulin-like growth factor-1 signaling pathway. The homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) is a …
Background. DSD is a heterogeneous group of congenital conditions associated with variations in chromosomes, gonads, or anatomical sex. CAH is classified as a DSD that is usually diagnosed based on ambiguous genitalia in newborn girls or salt-wasting crises. Early diagnosis and treatment of CAH DSD patients is crucial. However, a major challenge is that research conducted primarily at the natio…
Background: Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints among adolescents, particularly those who spend extend periods sitting and maintaining non-ergonomic neck positions during academic activities. Neck position can be assessed using the Craniovertebral Angle (CVA), which biomechanically correlates with increased load on the cervical muscles. However, evidence regarding the…
Background: Adiposity indices are anthropometric measures used to assess the amount and distribution of body fat. Changes in fat distribution may influence the morphology of various body parts, including the auricle. The auricle exhibits variations in shape and size that may reflect changes in adipose tissue composition. This study aims to determine the relationship between adiposity indices an…
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Background: Because most of infertility cases are found in women, various methods have been developed. One of them is laparoscopy. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between risk factors of infertility and pathological findings in childbearing age women who underwent laparoscopy. Methods: We conducted an observational analysis by using cross-sectional study design. Data was …
Background: Infertility is the inability of a couple to achieve pregnancy over an average period of one year without use of birth control means and while having normal sexual intercourse. Approximately 8-10% of couples are facing some kind of infertility problem. Infertility is divided into primary and secondary infertility. The high percentage of female factors in relation to infertility and t…