Introduction: Prostaglandins (PG) are important regulators of the myometrial contractility in mammals. Endometrosis, a condition characterized by morphological changes in the equine endometrium, also affects endometrial secretory function. However, it remains unclear whether and how endometrosis affects myometrial function.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTriclosan (TCS) is commonly used worldwide due to its bactericidal and antifungal properties. There are data suggesting the involvement of aryl hydrocarbon receptors (AhR) and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARγ). Since the effect of TCS on mouse fibroblasts has not been described so far, we decided to investigate the mechanism of action of this compound in the mouse embryonic fibroblast cell line (3T3-L1).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNavigating pediatric advanced cancer is challenging for children and parents, resulting in increased risk for psychological distress. While research has explored parent worries/concerns, few studies have included children's perspectives. To explore worries/concerns in children with advanced cancer and their parents.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The aim of the study is to assess changes in body mass index (BMI), functional fitness, satisfaction with and quality of life among women 60+ years after participating in a 9-month organised health training programme.
Material And Methods: Research on a group of 74 women aged 60-83 years (M = 67.8; SD = 5.