OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Hormone and Metabolic Research is 4. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)

Article	Citations
CCND1-Induced Autophagy Contributes to Lymph Node Metastasis in Endometrial Cancer	96
Effects of Metformin and Exercise in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	50
Identification of Key Genes and Related Drugs of Adrenocortical Carcinoma by Integrated Bioinformatics Analysis	43
Elevated Levels of Interleukin-18 are Associated with Lymph Node Metastasis in Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma	39
Glycemic Variability and the Risk of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Meta-Analysis	28
Hsa_circ_0080608 Attenuates Lung Cancer Progression by Functioning as a Competitive Endogenous RNA to Regulate the miR-661/ADRA1A Pathway	22
Association Between Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma and Vertebral Fracture	21
Long-COVID is Associated with Impaired Red Blood Cell Function	20
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The Pathophysiological Associations Between Obesity, NAFLD, and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Diseases	19
MiR-30a-3p Targeting FLT1 Modulates Trophoblast Cell Proliferation in the Pathogenesis of Preeclampsia	19
Recent Advances of LncRNA H19 in Diabetes	17
Prolactin is a Key Factor for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Obese Children	16
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Thyroid-Related Hormones Changes Predict Changes in Anthropometric Measures and Incidence of Obesity in Chinese Euthyroid Persons	15
Association Between Triglyceride-Glucose Index and Diabetic Retinopathy: A Meta-Analysis	15
Association Between Triglyceride Glucose Index with Cognitive Impairment and Dementia in Adult Population: A Meta-Analysis	15
LncRNA MAGI2-AS3 Inhibits Prostate Cancer Progression by Targeting the miR-142-3p	14
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy in Neuroendocrine Tumors	14
Assessment of Plasma-Free Cortisol Concentrations by LC-MS/MS in Patients with Autonomous Cortisol Secretion	13
Thyroglobulin Antibodies and Tumor Epitope-Specific Cellular Immunity in Papillary Thyroid Cancer	13
Correction: Helper T Cell 17 and Regulatory T Cell Levels in Peripheral Blood of Newly Diagnosed Patients with Autoimmune Thyroid Disease: A Meta-Analysis	13
Sensitivity of the Neuroendocrine Stress Axis in Metabolic Diseases	12
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Preservation of β-Cells as a Therapeutic Strategy for Diabetes	12
C Allele of the PPARδ+294T>C Polymorphism Confers a Higher Risk of Hypercholesterolemia, but not Obesity and Insulin Resistance: A Systematic Review and Meta	12
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The Diagnosis of Normocalcaemic Hyperparathyroidism is Strikingly Dissimilar Using Different Commercial Laboratory Assays	12
The Association of Thyroid Hormones with Coronary Atherosclerotic Severity in Euthyroid Patients	11
Time Adjustment of Hydrocortisone Doses During Shift Work in Patients with Adrenal Insufficiency	11
Novel Therapeutic Agents for Rare Diseases of Calcium and Phosphate Metabolism	11
Reduction of Severe Hypoglycemic Events Among Outpatients with Type 2 Diabetes Following Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitor Marketing in Japan	11
Positive Effects of Physical Activity on Prescription on Glycemic Control, Fitness, and Quality of Life in Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetic Patients	10
Correction: First Clinical Study on Long-Acting Growth Hormone Therapy in Children with Turner Sydrome	10
Glucocorticoids Increase Fracture Risk and Fracture Prevalence Independently from Bone Mineral Density and Clinical Risk Factors: Results from the Gliwice Osteo	10
Association Between the Metabolic Score for Insulin Resistance and Hypertension in Adults: A Meta-Analysis	10
Early Clinical, Biochemical and Radiological Features in Obese and Non-Obese Young Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Comparative Study	10
The Influence of Hyperglycemia on Liver Triglyceride Deposition in Partially Pancreatectomized Rats	10
Knockdown of CENPN Inhibits Glucose Metabolism and Induces G1 Arrest in Esophageal Cancer Cells by Regulating PI3K/AKT Signaling Pathway	10
Triglyceride-Glucose Index and the Risk of Stroke: A Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-Analysis	10
Thyroid Hormone and Diabetes Mellitus Interplay: Making Management of Comorbid Disorders Complicated	10
Metabolic and Hormonal Profile of Insulin-Like Peptide 5 (INSL5) in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Prospective Analysis	9
Evaluation of the Malignancy Risk in Nodules Expanding the Thyroid Gland Capsule	9
X-Linked Familial Hypophosphatemia: A Case Report of 27-Year Old Male and Review of Literature	9
Circulating Asprosin Concentrations in Patients with Obesity and Carbohydrate Disturbances	9
The Associations of Maternal Blood Hemoglobin and Serum Triglyceride Levels and the Risk of Preterm Delivery	8
Influence of Metabolic Syndrome on the Long-Term Prognosis of Patients with Myocardial Infarction: A Meta-Analysis	8
Early Renin Recovery After Adrenalectomy in Aldosterone-Producing Adenomas: A Prospective Study	8
Hsa_circ_0092355 Accelerates Papillary Thyroid Cancer Progression by Regulating the miR-543/PDE5A Pathway	8
Development of an Immune Prognostic Model for Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma Based on Tumor Microenvironment	8
Serological Screening for Celiac Disease and Gastrointestinal Absorption Disorders in Patients with Autoimmune Endocrine Diseases	8
Effects of Lipid Overload on Heart in Metabolic Diseases	8
A Study on the Clinical Significance of Blood Exosomal PD-L1 in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients and its Correlation with PD-L1 in Tumor Tissues	8
Metabolic Profile and Echocardiographic Evaluation in Adults with Growth Hormone Deficiency	7
Thyroid Hormone Resistance: Multicentrical Case Series Study	7
Andrew Victor Schally – Nobel Prize Winner in Medicine, Legend and Pioneer in Endocrinology and a Great Friend and Supporter of the TransCampus	7
Androgens’ Role in Severity and Mortality Rates of COVID-19	7
CircPI4KA Overexpression Enhances Carcinogenesis and Glycolysis Metabolism in Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma by Causing the miR-1287-5p-Mediated NRP2 Expression El	7
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Bone Metastases in Patients with Pancreatic NETs: Prevalence and Prognosis	7
Correction: Precision Medicine Approach for Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Therapeutic Apheresis	7
Is Stimulated Thyroglobulin Before Radioiodine Therapy a Useful Tool in Predicting Response to Initial Therapy in Patients with Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma	7
Identification and Verification of a Glycolysis-Related lncRNA Prognostic Signature for Hepatocellular Carcinoma	7
Effects of Melatonin Supplementation on Insulin Levels and Insulin Resistance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials	7
Predictors of Delayed Hyponatraemia After Surgery for Pituitary Tumour	7
Targeting Abnormal Tau Phosphorylation for Alzheimer’s Therapeutics	7
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Precision Medicine Approach for Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Therapeutic Apheresis	7
Reduced Bone Mineral Density in Middle-Aged Male Patients with Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency	6
Metabolomic Profile of Insulin Resistance Women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus	6
Correction: Association Between Metabolic Syndrome and the Risk of Lung Cancer: A Meta-Analysis	6
FGF21: A Novel Regulator of Glucose and Lipid Metabolism and Whole-Body Energy Balance	6
Correlation of Serum Estradiol with Bone Mineral Density and Bone Metabolism in Patients of Postmenopausal Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Complicated with Osteoporosis	6
Climate Change and Obesity	6

β-Thalassemia and Diabetes Mellitus: Current State and Future Directions	6
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Cushing Syndrome is Associated with Increased Stage N2 Sleep and Decreased SWS Partially Reversible After Treatment	6
The Associations of Dietary Vitamin K Intake and Circulating Vitamin 25(OH)D with Serum Lipoprotein Levels: The Vitamin Deficiency Matters	6
The Relationship Between Serum Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 and Klotho Protein and Low Bone Mineral Density in Middle-Aged and Elderly Patients with End-Stage Re	6
Bone Mineral Density and Vitamin D Status in Patients with Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndromes: A Single Tertiary Care Center Experience	6
Thanks to the Reviewers	6
CGM-Based Real-World Data on the Transition from Glargine U100 to U300 in Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes	6
The Role of Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone and the Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Somatotropic Axis in Aging: Potential Therapeutic Applications and Risks	6
Risk of Lymphoma and Leukemia in Thyroid Cancer Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study in Germany	6
Correction: A Single-Center Pilot Study of Therapeutic Apheresis in Patients with Severe Post-COVID Syndrome	6
Rare Metabolic and Endocrine Diseases with Cardiovascular Involvement: Insights from Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance – A Review	6
Re: Prolactin is a Key Factor for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Obese Children	6
Predictive Value of Inflammatory Cytokines in Early Pregnancy for Liver Dysfunction in Pregnant Women with Hepatitis B	6
Association Between Homocysteine and All-Cause Mortality Among Osteoarthritis Patients: A Cohort Study from the NHANES Database	6
Pharmacological Interventions for Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis: An Umbrella Review	6
The Adrenal Gland: A Fascinating Object of Research and Clinical Care Showcased at the 15th German Adrenal Conference in Dresden	5
Thresholds of Basal- and Calcium-Stimulated Calcitonin for Diagnosis of Thyroid Malignancy	5
Raloxifene in the Treatment of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women with End-Stage Renal Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	5
The Potential of Electrical Stimulation and Smart Textiles for Patients with Diabetes Mellitus	5
Glycemic Variability and Prognosis of Patients with Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A Meta-Analysis	5
Cardiac Remodeling in Hypertension: Clinical Impact on Brain, Heart, and Kidney Function	5
Long Non-Coding RNA Small Nucleolar RNA Host Gene 5 (SNHG5) Regulates Renal Tubular Damage in Diabetic Nephropathy via Targeting MiR-26a-5p	5
Quality Evaluation of Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease Guidelines and Expert Consensus	5
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Comparative Profiling of Salivary Cortisol and Salivary DHEA-S Among Healthy Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Women	5
Graves’ Orbitopathy Models: Valuable Tools for Exploring Pathogenesis and Treatment	5
Association Between Prediabetes and Retinopathy: A Meta-Analysis	5
The Evolution of the Bone Turnover Marker in Patients Following Recovery from Diabetic Ketoacidosis	5
Does the Association of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis with Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Really Have a Protective Role?	5
Anti-Mullerian Hormone Levels Increase After Bariatric Surgery in Obese Female Patients With and Without Polycystic Ovary Syndrome	5
Correction: Factors of Central Lymph Node Metastasis in Papillary Thyroid Cancer Based on C-TIRADS Analysis	5
Metastatic Risk Profile of Microscopic Lymphatic and Venous Invasion in Medullary Thyroid Cancer	5
Elevated Serum Creatine Kinase During the Treatment of Patients with Graves’ Disease with Antithyroid Drugs: New Insights into an Old Issue	5
Axillary Node Metastases of Medullary Thyroid Cancer: A Hallmark of Terminal Disease	5
Thyroid Function Abnormalities and Outcomes in Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19 Infection: A Cross-Sectional Study	4
Correction: Adrenal Crisis – Definition, Prevention and Treatment: Results from a Delphi Survey	4
Clinical Diagnostic Values of C1q/TNF-Related Protein-3 for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Women with Insulin Resistance	4
COVID-19 and Lipid Disorders	4
Salt and Aldosterone – Reciprocal and Combined Effects in Preclinical Models and Humans	4
Meta-Analysis and Network Analysis Differentially Detect Various Pro-Inflammatory Mediators and Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes in the Elderly	4
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Immune-Related Genes can Serve as Potential Biomarkers for Predicting Severe Acute Pancreatitis	4
Pulsatile Subcutaneous Hydrocortisone Replacement in Primary Adrenal Insufficiency	4
Angiotensin(1–7) Improves Islet Function in Diabetes Through Reducing JNK/Caspase-3 Signaling	4
Severity Identification of Graves Orbitopathy via Random Forest Algorithm	4
Hsa_Circ_0104206 is An Oncogenic circRNA in Colon Cancer by Targeting Mir-188–3p/CCNA2 Axis	4
Incretins Enhance PGF2α-Induced Synthesis of IL-6 and Osteoprotegerin in Osteoblasts	4
Aprotinin does not Impair Vascular Function in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery	4
The Effect of 17β-Estradiol Plus Norethisterone Acetate on Estradiol, Testosterone, IGF-1 and SHBG in Postmenopausal Women: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Contro	4
BRAFV600E and BRAF-WT Specific Antitumor Immunity in Papillary Thyroid Cancer	4
Gut Microbial Control of Neurotransmitters and Their Relation to Neurological Disorders: A Comprehensive Review	4