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Liraglutide induced browning of visceral white adipose through regulation of miRNAs in high-fat-diet-induced obese mice
Obesity is characterized by excessive accumulation of white adipose tissue (WAT). Conversely, brown adipose tissue is protective against obesity. We recently reported liraglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 rec...
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Open AccessRisk factors for death of follicular thyroid carcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis
There are conflicting reports on the factors that increase the likelihood of patients dying from follicular thyroid carcinoma (FTC). Therefore, it is critical to identify risk factors of patients with FTC. Thi...
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Association of serum Tsukushi level with metabolic syndrome and its components
Tsukushi (TSK), a novel hepatokine, has recently been pointed out to play an important role in energy homeostasis and glycolipid metabolism. However, there are no clinical studies on the association of TSK wit...
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The efficacy and safety of microwave ablation versus lobectomy for the treatment of benign thyroid nodules greater than 4 cm
To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of microwave ablation (MWA) versus lobectomy for the treatment of benign thyroid nodules > 4 cm.
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Body fat indices as effective predictors of insulin resistance in obese/non-obese polycystic ovary syndrome women in the Southwest of China
Insulin resistance (IR) is a common feature of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Body fat indices can be predictive markers of IR. This study is aimed to predict IR in Chinese women with PCOS of different body...
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Comparison and preliminary discussion of the reasons for the differences in diagnostic performance and unnecessary FNA biopsies between the ACR TIRADS and 2015 ATA guidelines
(1) To compare the American College of Radiology (ACR) thyroid imaging reporting and data system (TIRADS) and American Thyroid Association (ATA) guidelines for thyroid nodules with regard to diagnostic perform...
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Circulating microRNA-1a is a biomarker of Graves’ disease patients with atrial fibrillation
It has been increasingly suggested that specific microRNAs expression profiles in the circulation and atrial tissue are associated with the susceptibility to atrial fibrillation. Nonetheless, the role of circu...
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Polymorphisms in NR3C1 gene associated with risk of metabolic syndrome in a Chinese population
Polymorphisms of the NR3C1 (glucocorticoid receptor) gene have been reported to be associated with altered glucocorticoids sensitivity and changes in body composition and metabolic parameters. This study explo...
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Associations between TNF gene polymorphisms (−308 A/G, −238 A/G, −1031 C/T and −857 T/C) and genetic susceptibility to T1D: a meta-analysis
The aim of this study was to estimate the associations between tumor necrosis factor (TNF) gene polymorphisms and type 1 diabetes (T1D) using meta-analysis. Relevant studies were searched using PubMed and Embase ...
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Association of hematological parameters with metabolic syndrome in Bei**g adult population: a longitudinal study
The purposes of the study were to estimate the incidence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and to systematically evaluate the relationship between hematological parameters and MetS in a 5-year follow-up of Bei**g ...
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Nitric oxide inhibits ghrelin-induced cell proliferation and ERK1/2 activation in GH3 cells
Ghrelin stimulates growth hormone release and cell proliferation, which strongly supports a significant role for this peptide in the control of growth hormone-releasing adenomas function and growth. Nitric oxi...
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Expression and localization of RAP250 mRNA in rat ovary
The expression levels of nuclear receptor coregulators in specific tissue compartments and cells are thought to influence the expression of hormone-responsive genes involved in metabolism, development, and rep...