Periodontitis is a highly prevalent disease. As it progresses, it causes serious morbidity in
the form of periodontal abscesses and tooth loss and, in the latter stages, pain. It is also now …

Obesity and osteoporosis have become major global health problems over the last decades
as their prevalence is increasing. The interaction between obesity and bone metabolism is …

Overweight and obesity according to the definition of the WHO are considered as an
abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health. Studies comparing fracture …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major incurable global health burden
and is currently the 4th largest cause of death in the world. Importantly, much of the disease …

Background & Aims Two major body compartments, skeletal muscle and adipose tissue,
exhibit independent functions. We aimed to explore the prognostic significance of skeletal …

Although obesity was once considered protective against osteoporosis, various factors
influence the relationship between fat and bone mineral density (BMD). To establish the …

The influence of obesity on development, severity and prognosis of both asthma and COPD
is attracting growing interest. The impact of obesity on the respiratory system ranges from …

Niclosamide (NIC) is a commonly used molluscicide that reportedly disrupts the endocrine
system and may lead to lipid metabolism disorders. However, few studies have investigated …

Background: Postmenopausal osteoporosis is not only related to hormonal factors but is
also associated with environmental and genetic factors. One of the latter is the …

Purpose Osteoporosis is a metabolic bone disease characterized by decreased bone
strength and mass, which predisposes patients to fractures and is associated with high …