Deciphering the Nexus Between Oxidative Stress and Spermatogenesis: A Compendious Overview.

Oxidative stress (OS) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) are one of the main reasons for the multifactorial concern - male infertility. ROS are active components of cellular metabolism that are intrinsic to cellular functioning and are present at minimal and unreactive levels in normal cells. They are an integral component of the sperm developmental physiology, capacitation, and function.

Psychosocial determinants of stress among adolescents in an urban slum in a city of Western Maharashtra: a cross-sectional study.

Introduction: Stress is a major underlying factor in the manifestation of many mental disorders. The prevalence of stress among Indian adolescents varies from 13% to 45%. Hence, the present study was done to assess the psychosocial determinants of stress among adolescents in an urban slum.