Costa L
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· 6 papers in corpus
rct
2025
PURPOSE: To compare the efficacy of ultrasound-guided alcohol sclerotherapy versus laparoscopic cystectomy for the management of ovarian endometriomas, focusing on complications, recurrence, pain relief, and healthcare costs. METHODS: We c…
rct
2025
Objective: To compare the efficacy of ultrasound-guided alcohol sclerotherapy versus laparoscopic cystectomy for the management of ovarian endometriomas, focusing on complications, recurrence, pain relief, and healthcare costs. Design: Mult…
observational
2022
The inflammasomes are a family of recently described multi-protein cytoplasmic sensors that orchestrate the inflammatory response and participate in a variety of inflammatory conditions. We hypothesized that the activation of pyrin domain‑c…
other
2021
Although N-arachidonoylethanolamine (AEA; also known as anandamide) is present in human follicular fluid (FF), its regulation remains unknown. Therefore, the aims of the present study were to: (1) investigate the relationships between FF AE…
lab-animal
2021
Resveratrol is a phytoalexin present in plant-derived foods, including grape's skin, cocoa, and peanuts. Evidence suggests that it has beneficial effects on human health because of its antioxidant properties. However, there is limited knowl…
lab-animal
2020
Proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis of trophoblast cells are required for normal placental development. Impairment of those processes may lead to pregnancy-related diseases. Disruption of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) homeostasis has …