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As a major global health threat, tumors present significant clinical challenges due to their heterogeneity, metastatic potential, and therapy resistance. In recent years, non-coding RNAs, particularly microRNAs (miRNAs), have emerged as cru…

Y-box binding protein 1 (YBX1) has been reported to play a role in human granulosa cell (GC) dysfunction by binding with long noncoding RNAs in patients with primary ovarian insufficiency (POI). 5-Methylcytosine (m5C) methylation is an abun…

BACKGROUND: Spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic, is commonly prescribed for conditions such as heart failure, hypertension, and hyperaldosteronism. This study aims to explore and analyze the safety profile of spironolactone by exam…

In the treatment of ulcerative colitis (UC), persistent inflammatory activity increases the risk of recurrence and poor prognosis. Probe-based confocal laser endomicroscopy (pCLE) can accurately assess the UC inflammation than conventional …

Nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine (AG) is the standard first-line chemotherapy for advanced or metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and has limited efficacy. This phase 1b/2 study aimed to evaluate SHR-1701 (an anti-PD-L1/TGF-βRII fusi…

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine and metabolic disorder with unclear pathogenesis. Increasing evidence suggests that oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction contribute to PCOS development. Sirtuins (SIRTs), esp…

Endometriosis (EMs) is a common disease in women of childbearing age, categorized into ovarian, superficial, and deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE). Bladder endometriosis (BE) is a type of DIE with an incidence of approximately 1% among …

Wen Zhao,1 Zeting Li,2 Jianping Ou1 1Center for Reproductive Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Endocrinology, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, S…

ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to assess the clinical outcomes of ultrasound (US)-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) in patients with breast fibroadenoma (FA) of different sizes.Materials and methodsA total of 88 patients …

Extra-pelvic endometriosis always presents complex diagnostic challenges due to its non-specific symptoms. We describe a rare case of coexisting iatrogenic abdominal wall endometriosis (AWE) and thoracic endometriosis (TE) in a 33-year-old …

BackgroundMyofascial pelvic pain syndrome (MPPS) is a common but often underdiagnosed cause of chronic pelvic pain in women, significantly affecting quality of life. Early and accurate identification of patients at risk is essential for imp…

This study aimed to explore the causal link between immunophenotypes and adenomyosis using Mendelian randomization (MR). We conducted a bidirectional MR analysis on 731 immunophenotypes, employing inverse-variance weighted (IVW) as the prim…

BackgroundHyperuricemia (HUA) impairs sperm function via oxidative stress and metabolic dysregulation. This retrospective cohort study aimed to investigate the therapeutic effect of density gradient centrifugation (DGC) on HUA-associated sp…

Uterine fibroids are common among women of reproductive age and often recur after treatment. Accurate recurrence prediction is essential for guiding clinical decisions, yet existing models remain inadequate. This study aimed to develop a no…

ObjectivesThis study aimed to evaluate a clinical utility of preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) in patients with recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) and explore a population that benefits from it.MethodsWe analyzed 818 oocyte…

BackgroundMore than 500 patients have received cryopreserved ovarian tissue transplantation (OTT) worldwide, resulting in over 200 live births. Although guidelines recognize OTT as an effective fertility preservation method, there is no con…

Phthalate metabolites Mono- (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate(MEHP) and Phthalic Acid Monobenzyl Ester (MBZP) are widely present in the environment, can interfere with the endocrine system and accumulate in human tissues, and are closely related to …

Endometriosis (EMs) is a chronic gynecologic condition characterized by the growth of endometrial stromal and glandular tissue outside the uterine cavity of unknown etiology. Currently, ferroptosis resistance, increased glycolysis, and incr…

Adenomyosis (AM), a gynecological disorder that severely affects female reproductive health. AM-associated macrophage (AAM) polarization-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is a key driver of AM progression. In this study, we in…

BackgroundAn increasing number of studies have reported noteworthy health risks associated with dermal exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from feminine hygiene products (FHPs).ObjectivesThis study sought to address the gap in und…

In the field of treatment and prevention of immune-related bone diseases, significant challenges persist, necessitating the urgent exploration of new and effective treatment methods. However, most existing Mendelian randomization (MR) studi…

BackgroundThe prevention, management, and treatment of female cancers among women of childbearing age (WCBA) are crucial strategies for achieving the objectives outlined in the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Breast Cancer Initiative…

BackgroundThe human body's intestinal microbiota is a vital "organ" that coexists with it and is intimately linked to both human health and illness. Human intestinal microbiota and its metabolites are a crucial component in the development …

BackgroundChat-Generative Pretrained Transformer (ChatGPT) has proven its value in medical information acquisition and perioperative education. This study aimed to evaluate correlated factors to explore the value of ChatGPT in patient commu…