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The excessive use of antioxidant therapy: A possible cause of male infertility?
(Wiley, 2018)
Reactive oxygen species and oxidative stress are closely associated with various pathologies such as neurodegenerative diseases, ageing and male infertility. Hence, antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E, N‐acetyl ...
Interpretation of semen analysis using WHO 1999 and WHO 2010 reference values: abnormal becoming normal
(Wiley, 2017)
Reference values of WHO 1999 manual were used for the interpretation of semen analysis until 2010 when new reference values were introduced which have lower cut-off compared to WHO 1999. Therefore, several men who previously ...
Bibliometrics: tracking research impact by selecting the appropriate metrics
(Medknow Publications, 2016)
Traditionally, the success of a researcher is assessed by the number of publications he or she publishes in peer-reviewed, indexed,
high impact journals. This essential yardstick, often referred to as the impact of a ...
The relationship between seminal leukocytes, oxidative status in the ejaculate, and apoptotic markers in human spermatozoa
(Taylor & Francis, 2013)
The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between seminal leukocytes, reactive oxygen species (ROS) production in the ejaculate, and markers of apoptosis in human spermatozoa. Semen samples were collected ...
The impact of sperm DNA damage in assisted conception and beyond: recent advances in diagnosis and treatment
(Elsevier, 2013)
Sperm DNA damage is a useful biomarker for male infertility diagnosis and prediction of assisted reproduction outcomes.
It is associated with reduced fertilization rates, embryo quality and pregnancy rates, and higher ...
A simple point of care test can indicate the need for periodontal therapy to reduce the risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes in mothers attending antenatal clinics
(Taylor & Francis Group, 2017)
INTRODUCTION: Although the association between periodontal disease (PD) and adverse pregnancy
outcomes has gained recognition amongst antenatal healthcare workers, not much has changed in
practice to address it. This ...
Effect of Cissampelos capensis rhizome extract on human spermatozoa in vitro
(Wiley, 2014)
Cissampelos capensis is commonly known by the Afrikaans name ‘dawidjies’ or ‘dawidjieswortel’. C. capensis is the most important and best-known medicinal plant of the family Menispermaceae used by the Khoisan and other ...
In vivo effects of eurycoma longifolia Jack (Tongkat Ali) extract on reproductive functions in the rat
(Blackwell, 2013)
An aqueous extract of Eurycoma longifolia (Tongkat Ali; TA) roots is traditionally used to enhance male sexuality. Because previous studies are limited to only few sperm parameters or testosterone concentration, this study ...