Publications by authors named "Areti Mina"
Background: Graves' orbitopathy (GO) is an autoimmune disorder affecting the orbital fat and muscles. A significant role of IL-6 in the pathogenesis of GO has been described and tocilizumab (TCZ), an IL-6 inhibitor targeting IL-6R has been given in some patients. The aim of our case study was to evaluate the therapeutic outcome of TCZ in non-responders to first line treatments with corticosteroids.
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- Fetal growth abnormalities can lead to serious health issues for infants, and exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA)—a common endocrine disruptor—might play a role in these growth issues.
- In a study involving 35 pregnant women and their amniotic fluid, BPA was found in 80% of samples, with a wide range of concentrations, and while no overall link was found between BPA levels and fetal growth categories (AGA, SGA, LGA), some correlations were identified.
- The results indicated that higher BPA levels in amniotic fluid were associated with increased birth weight percentiles and decreased gestational age, suggesting BPA exposure during the second trimester could influence fetal development outcomes.
Purpose: Serum and urinary bisphenol A (BPA) concentrations have been associated negatively with the number of retrieved oocytes after in vitro fertilization (IVF). The impact of BPA upon women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and women with tubal factor infertility (TFI), following IVF, was investigated. To this purpose, associations among serum and urinary and follicular fluid (FF) BPA concentrations and the number of retrieved and fertilized oocytes and comparisons between pregnancy rates were evaluated.
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- Driving under the influence of alcohol and psychoactive substances significantly raises the chances of fatal motor vehicle accidents, with a study analyzing data from 2011 to 2017.
- Out of 1,841 fatal accident autopsies, 40.7% involved alcohol, predominantly affecting male drivers under 30 with high blood alcohol concentrations.
- Additionally, 18.9% of victims tested positive for psychoactive substances, with cannabis being the most common, indicating that both alcohol and drugs are critical risk factors in road traffic fatalities.