Cadmium may be a risk factor for osteoporosis

Cadmium may be a risk factor for osteoporosis.

OBJECTIVES The primary study aim was to examine the possible role of cadmium as a risk factor for osteoporosis by determining the bone mineral density (BMD) in workers previously exposed to cadmium. A second objective was to validate the BMD data obtained with a movable instrument. METHODS 43 workers who were exposed to cadmium for < or = 5 years before 1978 were studied. Cadmium in blood (B-...

Measles may be a Risk Factor for Malignant Brain Tumors

BACKGROUND A possible risk factor for brain tumor might be measles, since late neurologic sequelae are part of measles pathology. Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, a devastating neurologic illness, is prone to develop years after measles infection. METHODS Because measles damage to the brain might increase the risk of brain tumor, we examined the relationship of measles incidence in 1960 a...

AdipoRon may be benefit for atherosclerosis prevention

Atherosclerosis has serious role in coronary arteries disease,so it is important to establish effective strategies for prevention or even treatment of atherosclerosis. Adiponectin, as one of the most abundant adipokines, has insulin sensitivity, anti-inflammatory and anti-atherogenic properties. Disturbed adiponectin actions through its receptor, (AdipoR1 and AdipoR2) may be involved in atheros...

Cadmium as a Risk Factor for Osteoporosis and Fractures in Women

PAX-9 polymorphism may be a risk factor for hypodontia: a meta-analysis.

To evaluate the association between paired box 9 (PAX9) gene polymorphisms and tooth agenesis in isolated humans, we performed a comprehensive meta-analysis. We examined 6 case-control studies, with a total of 855 hypodontia cases and 1201 healthy controls. The G allele and G carrier (AG + GG) of A1031G were positively associated with hypodontia susceptibility. Similarly, the T allele and T car...