The association between the environmental endocrine disruptor bisphenol A and polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Y Hu, S Wen, D Yuan, L Peng, R Zeng… - Gynecological …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Objective: To investigate the association between bisphenol A (BPA) and polycystic ovary
syndrome (PCOS). Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis using STATA software …

[HTML][HTML] Irisin promotes osteoblast proliferation and differentiation via activating the MAP kinase signaling pathways

X Qiao, Y Nie, Y Ma, Y Chen, R Cheng, W Yin, Y Hu… - Scientific reports, 2016 - nature.com
Physical exercise is able to improve skeletal health. However, the mechanisms are poorly
known. Irisin, a novel exercise-induced myokine, secreted by skeletal muscle in response to …

Interventions for leg cramps in pregnancy

K Zhou, HM West, J Zhang, L Xu… - Cochrane Database of …, 2015 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Leg cramps are a common problem in pregnancy. Various interventions have
been used to treat them, including drug, electrolyte and vitamin therapies, and non‐drug …

Estradiol therapy and breast cancer risk in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Z Yang, Y Hu, J Zhang, L Xu, R Zeng… - Gynecological …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Objective: To investigate the association between estradiol therapy and incidence of breast
cancer, taking into consideration of different types of combined progestogen, the duration of …

[PDF][PDF] International survey on variations in practice of the management of the third stage of labour

MR Festin, P Lumbiganon, JE Tolosa… - Bulletin of the World …, 2003 - SciELO Public Health
OBJECTIVE: To determine the use of the active management of the third stage of labour in
15 university-based obstetric centres in ten developing and developed countries and to …

Association between polycystic ovary syndrome and cancer risk

W Yin, H Falconer, L Yin, L Xu, W Ye - JAMA oncology, 2019 - jamanetwork.com
Methods| Using Swedish register data, we established a cohort including all females aged
15 to 50 years between 1985 and 2009 (N= 3 511 357). Those with cancers before entry (n …

[HTML][HTML] Disordered metabolism in mice lacking irisin

Y Luo, X Qiao, Y Ma, H Deng, CC Xu, L Xu - Scientific reports, 2020 - nature.com
Irisin is a product of fibronectin type III domain-containing protein (Fndc5) and is involved in
the regulation of adipokine secretion and the differentiation of osteoblasts and osteoclasts …

Irisin promotes proliferation but inhibits differentiation in osteoclast precursor cells

Y Ma, X Qiao, R Zeng, R Cheng, J Zhang… - The FASEB …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
The receptor activator of NF‐κB ligand‐induced osteoclast differentiation has a critical role in
the process of bone metabolism. Overactivation of osteoclastogenesis may result in a series …

[HTML][HTML] Association between social and family support and antenatal depression: a hospital-based study in Chengdu, China

Y Hu, Y Wang, S Wen, X Guo, L Xu, B Chen… - BMC pregnancy and …, 2019 - Springer
Background Antenatal depression (AD) is considered as one of the major health burdens
and has adverse effects on the outcome of expectant mothers and newborns. The present …

Role of PCSK9 in lipid metabolic disorders and ovarian dysfunction in polycystic ovary syndrome

M Wang, D Zhao, L Xu, W Guo, L Nie, Y Lei, Y Long… - Metabolism, 2019 - Elsevier
Background Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) plays a critical role in the
cholesterol metabolism by negatively regulating the low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) …