OBJECTIVE Low maternal selenium status has been associated with poor pregnancy
outcomes, including preterm birth. This study aimed to evaluate available evidence of the …

Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element mainly known for its antioxidant, anti-
inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic properties, as it is part of the catalytic center of 25 different …

Background Pregnancy-induced hypertensive disorders (PIHD), including preeclampsia,
cause maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Several studies have linked …

Selenium is an essential trace element in humans, critical to the normal physiology in all
animal species. The main form of selenium in food is selenomethionine, selenocysteine and …

Iodine and selenium are essential trace elements. Recent studies indicate that pregnant and
lactating women often have insufficient intake of iodine and selenium, but the impact on fetal …

Selenium (Se) supplements are commonly prescribed to autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT)
patients by European endocrinologists, despite the lack of official guidelines. The majority of …

Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element for normal neurodevelopment. It is incorporated
into multiple selenoenzymes which have roles in the brain and neurological function, the …

Background Selenium (Se), an essential trace mineral, has been implicated in preterm birth
(PTB). We aimed to determine the association of maternal Se concentrations during …

Preterm birth prevention is multifaceted and produces many nuanced questions. This review
addresses six important clinical questions about preterm birth prevention as voted for by …

A healthy pregnancy is important for the growth and development of a baby. An adverse
pregnancy outcome is associated with increased chronic disease risk for the mother and …