Bai Y

BackgroundOvarian mucinous tumors are histologically classified into benign, borderline, and malignant categories, with borderline tumors generally demonstrating an intermediate prognosis. However, ovarian borderline mucinous tumors with ma…

BackgroundThe impact of the interval between consecutive testicular sperm aspiration (TESA) procedures on pregnancy outcomes of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) in patients with obstructive azoospermia (OA) remains controversial. Thi…

BACKGROUND: Heterotopic pregnancy is a rare but potentially life-threatening gynecologic emergency and is particularly uncommon in natural conceptions. Heterotopic pregnancies are prone to misdiagnosis due to the atypical clinical manifesta…

Cervical squamous cell carcinoma has been proven to be associated with human papillomavirus(HPV) infection, while the etiology of fallopian tube squamous cell carcinoma remains unclear and there are few literature reports. Clinically, concu…

ObjectiveRefeeding syndrome (RFS) is a potentially life-threatening complication during nutritional rehabilitation in malnourished patients, especially those in intensive care units (ICUs). This study aimed to develop and internally validat…

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids (ω-3 PUFAs) on endometriosis. DESIGN: The authors conducted a comprehensive search of the PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library and Web of Science databases, focusing exc…

BACKGROUND: Epidermal cysts are benign subcutaneous masses resulting from the implantation of epithelial cells, following trauma or surgery. Giant spontaneous epidermal cysts of the labia minora are rare. To date, only 3 cases of epidermal …

The reprogrammed osteogenic phenotype of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) is considered a critical mechanism of vascular calcification (VC) in chronic kidney disease (CKD). Currently, the RNA N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification is dec…

BackgroundUlcerative colitis (UC) is an agnogenic chronic intestinal inflammatory disease. Umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cell (UMSC) is a potential therapeutic approach against UC; however, the mechanisms underlying their efficacy…

ObjectiveThis study aims to investigate the risk factors for severe postpartum hemorrhage (SPPH) in patients with placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) undergoing cesarean delivery, despite the prophylactic use of resuscitative endovascular ballo…

Background and aimsEnvironmental pollutants, particularly organochlorine insecticides like endosulfan (ENDO), are increasingly linked to liver toxicity and related diseases. Despite its widespread historical use, the mechanisms underlying E…

PurposeTo determine the differences in 3D shape features between septate uterus (SU) and normal uterus and to train a network to automatically delineate uterine cavity on 3D magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).MethodsA total of 43 patients (22…

AIM: Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) can improve long-term cardio-renal outcomes in patients with diabetes, heart failure (HF), or renal failure. We aimed to investigate the association of SGLT2is with the risks of vario…

Retained fetal membranes (RFM) is an important reproductive disease in dairy cows, caused by maternal and fetal placental tissue adhesion. The main collagen in maternal and fetal placenta tissues is collagen type IV (COL-IV) and its breakdo…

PurposeThis study evaluates the efficacy of intrauterine hCG perfusion for RIF, as defined by ESHRE 2023 guidelines, highlighting hCG as a cost-effective alternative to other immunotherapies, especially suitable for less developed regions. …

IntroductionGingivitis is a prevalent complication in adolescents undergoing fixed orthodontic treatments. However, changes in the supragingival microbiome associated with gingivitis and the impact of Candida albicans remain elusive. Theref…

Pseudorabies virus (PRV) has spread widely in swine herds since it was introduced into China, and PRV variants have appeared in many regions in China since 2011. Owing to the ongoing emergence of viral mutations, the protective efficacy of …

ObjectiveThis study aimed to compare fertility outcomes in patients who underwent different laparoscopic surgeries and to determine the most beneficial surgical treatment for tubal ectopic pregnancy (EP) patients who wished to become pregna…

BackgroundIntracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) has tremendous advantages for resolving the problem of male infertility. However, ICSI fertilization can fail in some patients because of various reasons, primarily because of the failure of…

The prognostic value of the lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio during induction (ILMR) remains unclear in non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) patients receiving Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG). We aimed to determine and compare the prognost…

BACKGROUND Endometriosis is a disease characterized by endometrial tissue appearing outside the uterus, mainly involving the peritoneum and pelvic organs. Ureteral endometriosis (UE) is rare, typified by deep infiltrating endometriosis invo…

Ovarian cancer is the most common and lethal gynecological tumor in women worldwide. High-grade serous ovarian carcinoma (HGSOC) is one of the histological subtypes of epithelial ovarian cancer, accounting for 70%. It often occurs at later …

BackgroundPatients with elevated circulating progesterone concentrations on the day of the human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) trigger had relatively low implantation rates during assisted reproductive treatments. In this study, we assess th…

BackgroundPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine and metabolic disease in women at childbearing age. Several circular RNAs (circRNAs) have been demonstrated to be involved in PCOS. In this study, we aimed to explore the func…

ObjectiveTo compare the diagnostic value of contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS) with baseline ultrasound (B-US) in ureteral neoplasms.MethodsRetrospective analysis, comprising clinical presentation, image appearances, and diagnostic re…