Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a transitory metabolic condition caused by
dysregulation triggered by intolerance to carbohydrates, dysfunction of beta-pancreatic and …

Background An imbalance in the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)
and its receptor (VEGF-R) during pregnancy plays an important role in the pathogenesis of …

Dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), especially omega-3 (n-3) and n-6 long-chain
(LC) PUFAs, are indispensable for the fetus' brain supplied by the placenta. Despite being …

Purpose The aim of this study is to investigate the placental expression of VEGF and CD31
in pregnancies complicated by gestational diabetes (GDM) and the influence of …

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), is one of the most important pregnancy complications
affecting approximately 15% of pregnant women. It is related to several gestational adverse …

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and preeclampsia (PE) are both characterized by
endothelial dysfunction and GDM women have higher incidence of PE. The placenta plays a …

Alterations in maternal physiological adaptation during pregnancy lead to complications,
including abnormal birthweight and gestational diabetes. Maternal adaptations are driven by …

BACKGROUND Cerebral complications in preeclampsia are leading causes of maternal
mortality worldwide but pathophysiology is largely unknown and a challenge to study. Using …

Cardiometabolic disorders, such as obesity, insulin resistance, and hypertension, prior to
and within pregnancy are increasing in prevalence worldwide. Pregnancy-associated …

A strict correlation between gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and preeclampsia (PE) has
been shown in previous studies. This case-control observational study evaluates the …