The regulation of linear growth by nutritional and inflammatory influences is examined in
terms of growth-plate endochondral ossification, in order to better understand stunted growth …

During pregnancy and lactation, female physiology adapts to meet the added nutritional
demands of fetuses and neonates. An average full-term fetus contains∼ 30 g calcium, 20 g …

Depending on the definitions used, up to 10% of all live-born neonates are small for
gestational age (SGA). Although the vast majority of these children show catch-up growth by …

Context: Babies of obese women are often large at birth, which is associated with perinatal
complications and metabolic syndrome later in life. The mechanisms linking maternal …

Pregnancies are rare in women with pituitary adenomas, which may relate to hormone
excess from secretory subtypes such as prolactinomas or corticotroph adenomas …

Objective To appraise the existing literature on cancer risk among patients with Parkinson's
disease (PD), determine the overall cancer risk ratio among patients with PD, explore …

Major hormonal changes emerge during pregnancy. The pituitary gland is one of the most
affected organs with altered anatomy and physiology. The pituitary gland is enlarged as a …

Fetal growth is primarily determined by nutrient availability, which is intimately related to
placental nutrient transport. Detailed information on the regulation of placental nutrient …

American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Medical Guidelines for Clinical Practice for
Growth Hormone Use in Growth Hormone-Deficient Adults and Transition Patients – 2009 …

Background Early detection of maladaptive processes underlying pregnancy-related
pathologies is desirable because it will enable targeted interventions ahead of clinical …