January 2018 in “Online Publication Service of Würzburg University (Würzburg University)” This study found that donor age and culture medium significantly impact the quality of human full-thickness skin models, with implications for their use as animal model alternatives in research.
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April 2002 in “Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics” This study found that although diabetic patients undergoing a very low calorie diet experienced faster weight loss initially, those on a conventional diet and exercise plan maintained weight loss more effectively over five years.
February 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, skin tags in Irish adults with morbid obesity were associated with higher blood pressure, higher HbA1c levels, and a greater prevalence of diabetes and hypertension, suggesting increased cardiovascular risk.
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September 2013 in “PubMed” This study found that Chinese women with PCOS have a high prevalence of mild to moderate NAFLD, particularly when BMI is ≥24 kg/m(2), emphasizing the role of insulin resistance and metabolic abnormalities.
October 2023 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” In this study, metabolic surgery led to a weight loss of 10.8 to 12.6 kg and improvement in body composition and HbA1c levels among patients from North-Eastern Romania, with nutritional intervention proving safe over six months.