Obesity is a multifactorial disease with both genetic and environmental components. The
prevailing view is that obesity results from an imbalance between energy intake and …

The prevalence of type 2 diabetes in adolescents and young adults is dramatically
increasing. Similar to older-onset type 2 diabetes, the major predisposing risk factors are …

Aim. To review the prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in Eastern and
Southeastern Asia. Methods. We systematically searched for observational studies on GDM …

The prevalence of apical periodontitis (AP) in Europe has been reported to affect 61% of
individuals and 14% of teeth, and increase with age. Likewise, the prevalence of root canal …

An optimal early life environment is crucial for ensuring ideal neurodevelopmental
outcomes. Brain development consists of a finely tuned series of spatially and temporally …

Low birth weight serves as a crude proxy for impaired growth during fetal life and indicates a
failure for the fetus to achieve its full growth potential. Low birth weight can occur in …

Type 2 diabetes disparities in the USA persist in both the prevalence of disease and
diabetes-related complications. We conducted a literature review related to diabetes …

Background: The prevalence of type 2 diabetes (DM) in children is disturbingly increasing in
parallel with the increasing childhood obesity. Better knowledge regarding the …

The present study aimed to explore the renoprotective effect of metformin on diabetic
nephropathy in type 2 diabetic rats. A rat model of type 2 diabetic nephropathy (T2DN) was …

The prevalence of diabetes in China has increased substantially over recent decades, with
more than 100 million people estimated to be affected by the disease presently. During this …