The human gut microbiota (HGM) is a complex ecosystem subtly dependent on the interplay between hundreds of bacterial species and numerous metabolites. Dietary phenols, whether ingested (e.g.
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Introduction: Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic, recurring skin condition characterized by inflammation of the terminal hair follicle. It presents as painful, deep-seated, inflamed lesions such as nodules, fistulas, and abscesses. While the mean onset age for hidradenitis suppurativa is typically between 21 and 29 years, the condition can also manifest in childhood.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study examines the impact of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) and insulin-like growth factor 2 (IGF-2) on various aspects of children's health-from the realms of growth and puberty to the nuanced characteristics of metabolic syndrome, diabetes, liver pathology, carcinogenic potential, and cardiovascular disorders. A comprehensive literature review was conducted using PubMed, with a Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) method employing specific keywords related to child health, obesity, and insulin-like growth factors. This study reveals associations between insulin-like growth factor 1 and birth weight, early growth, and adiposity.
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