Background: Zinc is an essential micronutrient involved in cellular growth, protein synthesis, and immune regulation. During pregnancy, maternal zinc requirements increase, and deficiency has been implicated in adverse birth outcomes, including low birth weight (LBW). LBW remains...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i111318
Tashrifa Rahman, Rajib Hassan Ibn Shafiullah, Barna Das, Razia Sultana, Ferdous Ara & Muna Shalima Jahan·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2025
Background: Intrauterine fetal death (IUFD) is one of the most distressing obstetric complications, necessitating timely and safe induction of labor to prevent maternal morbidity. Effective cervical ripening is crucial to ensure successful induction and reduce complications. Both...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i121329
Background: Uterine fibroids (UFs) are the most common benign tumors of the female reproductive tract and are often associated with significant gynecological morbidity. Metabolic syndrome (MetS), characterized by central obesity, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and hyperglycemia, has...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i111320
Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a prevalent metabolic condition during pregnancy, linked to negative outcomes for both mother and fetus. Homocysteine (Hcy), a sulfur-based amino acid, has been associated with insulin resistance, endothelial impairment, and oxid...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i111319