Appendicoliths are commonly found obstructing the lumen of the appendix at the time of
appendectomy. To identify factors that might contribute to their formation we investigated the …

The objective of this study was to investigate the potential associations between serum iron
levels, dietary iron intake, and iron supplementation, and the prevalence of metabolic …

Trace elements and heavy metals play pivotal roles in health status by regulating a myriad of
vital biological functions. Abnormal metal homeostasis has been linked to a constellation of …

Dysregulation of any step implicated in iron (Fe) metabolism in obesity may cause Fe
overload. Excess Fe may cause toxic oxygen damage by generating oxygen-free radicals …

Background Our study aimed to investigate the association between iron metabolism and
body composition in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods A total of 824 …

Dysmetabolic iron overload syndrome (DIOS) corresponds to the increase in iron stores
associated with components of metabolic syndrome (MtS) and in the absence of an …

Purpose This study reviews the prevalence of iron deficiency (ID) in bariatric surgery
candidates and the long-term outcomes of the prevalence of ID after bariatric surgery …

Studies have indicated that metal exposure is associated with an increased risk of metabolic
syndrome (MetS). However, it is unclear whether overexposure to heavy metals occurs in …

Background Ferroptosis is a type of regulatory cell death (RCD) mode that depends on iron-
mediated oxidative damage. It has the potential to improve the efficacy of tumor …

The liver is a primary organ that stores body iron, and plays a central role in the regulation of
iron homeostasis. Hepatic iron overload (HIO) is a prevalent feature among patients with …