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Obesity is associated with increased seminal insulin and leptin alongside reduced fertility parameters in a controlled male cohort
(BioMed Central, 2014)
Obesity appears to be associated with male reproductive dysfunction and infertility, although this has been inconsistent and inconclusive. Insulin and leptin are known mediators and modulators of the hypothalamus-pituitary-testes ...
The impact of male overweight on semen quality and outcome of assisted reproduction
(Medknow Publications, 2014)
The impact of obesity on male reproductive health remains a
contested topic as evidence is inconclusive and inconsistent. Even
more debatable is the effect of male obesity in assisted reproduction.
In the manuscript, ...
The geography of emergency department-based HIV testing in South Africa: Can patients link to care?
(Elsevier, 2021)
: Emergency Departments (EDs) can serve as clinical sites for identification of new HIV infections
and their entry into care. We examined if HIV-positive patients who present to EDs in South Africa are able
to successfully ...
A web-based global educational model for training in semen analysis during the Covid-19 pandemic
(Korean Society for Sexual Medicine and Andrology, 2021)
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Center for Reproductive Medicine (ACRM) transitioned its
annual training in assisted reproductive technology (ART) from a hands-on, laboratory-based training course to a ...
Obesity and male infertility: Mechanisms and management
(Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2021)
Obesity is considered a global health problem affecting more than a third of the population. Complications of obesity include cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes mellitus, malignancy (including prostatic cancer), ...
Shelf-Life Stability of Ready-to-Use Green Rooibos Iced Tea Powder—Assessment of Physical, Chemical, and Sensory Properties
(MDPI, 2021)
Green rooibos extract (GRE), shown to improve hyperglycemia and HDL/LDL blood
cholesterol, has potential as a nutraceutical beverage ingredient. The main bioactive compound of
the extract is aspalathin, a C-glucosyl ...
A comparative analysis and evaluation of the naturopathic curriculum in South Africa
(South African Medical Association, 2021)
Naturopathy has been taught at tertiary level in South Africa (SA) for 18 years. This research paper examines the naturopathic curriculum
to determine whether it is benchmarked to international standards and meets the ...
Highly Cited Articles in the Field of Male Infertility and Antioxidants: A Scientometric Analysis
(Worlds J Mens Health, 2021)
Purpose
The objective of this scientometric analysis was to recognize the top 100 cited articles on ‘Male infertility and Antioxidants’ and analyze its publication characteristics.
Materials and Methods
The Scopus ...
Effects of active galactic nucleus feedback on cold gas depletion and quenching of central galaxies
(American Astronomical Society, 2022-12-27)
We investigate the influence of active galactic nucleus (AGN) feedback on the galaxy cold gas content and its connection to galaxy quenching in three hydrodynamical simulations of Illustris, IllustrisTNG, and SIMBA. By ...
The efficacy of zingiber officinale on dyslipidaemia, blood pressure, and inflammation as cardiovascular risk factors: A systematic review
(Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, 2022)
Background & aims: Hypertension, dyslipidaemia, and chronic inflammation contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Zingiber officinale has been suggested to reduce these CVD risk factors; however, the ...