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Introduction Diabetes mellitus, particularly type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), is a global health issue affecting millions of individuals worldwide, with its prevalence continually escalating ( 1 ). T2DM is associated with a multitude of
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(Instrumentation Laboratory). The total concentration of plasminogen activator inhibitor type 1 (PAI-1) antigen ( 16 ) and t-PA antigen was determined by in-house enzyme-linked immunoassays employing a microplate reader (Tecan Trading AG). Fibrin clot
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homeostasis ( 1 ). In addition to being associated with poor musculoskeletal health, vitamin D deficiency is associated with obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular diseases ( 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6
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Introduction Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) make up a heterogeneous group of neoplasms stemming from the diffuse endocrine system (DES) ( 1 ). Gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs) represent a subdivision, most commonly
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Introduction Adult growth hormone deficiency (AGHD) is associated with increased visceral adiposity, insulin resistance, dyslipidaemia and hyperglycaemia ( 1 ). AGHD may persist from childhood or be acquired in adulthood as a result of
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Introduction Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH), a manifestation of cardiac remodeling, is a significant consequence of hypertension ( 1 , 2 , 3 ). It stands as a critical predictor of morbidity and mortality among individuals with