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OBJECTIVE: To determine the potential diagnostic markers and extent of immune cell infiltration in endometriosis (EMS). METHODS: Two published profiles (GSE7305 and GSE25628 datasets) were downloaded, and the candidate biomarkers were iden…

Urogenital tract infections with Chlamydia trachomatis have frequently been detected among patients diagnosed with sexually transmitted infections, and such infections lead to inflammatory complications. Currently, no licensed chlamydial va…

Endometriosis, characterized by ectopic endometrium growth in the extrauterine environment, is one of the most notable diseases of the female reproductive system. Worldwide, endometriosis affects nearly 10 % of women in their reproductive y…

INTRODUCTION: Ovarian endometriosis is a frequently occurring gynecological disease with large socioeconomic impact. Accumulating evidence has suggested that aberrant miRNA-mRNA interactions are involved in the pathogenesis and progression …

Endometriosis is a common chronic condition characterized by abnormal growth of the endometrium outside the uterus. Heat shock transcription factor 1 (HSF1) is a significant regulator of the proteotoxic stress response and plays an essentia…

Endometriosis (EM) is one of the vanquished wonted causes of chronic pelvic sting in women and is closely associated with infertility. The long-term, complex, systemic, and post-treatment recurrence of EM wreaks havoc on women's quality of …

BackgroundConceptions following in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) have an increased risk of congenital anomalies. Few studies have explored the prognosis of fetuses with congenital anomalies. This study…

ObjectivesTo evaluate the usefulness of Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of Polypoid lesions of gallbladder (PLGs) ≥ 1 cm.MethodsA prospective analysis was performed on 180 patients with PLGs ≥…

Emerging evidence suggests that children conceived through assisted reproductive technology (ART) have a higher risk of congenital heart defects (CHDs) even when there is no family history. De novo mutation (DNM) is a well-known cause of sp…

BackgroundTo summarize the characteristics of solitary necrotic nodules (SNN) in the liver observed under contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS).MethodsConventional ultrasonography (US) and CEUS were performed in 24 patients who were conf…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a gynecological non-malignant disease that is manifested by the presence of extrauterine ectopic endometrial cells and stroma. The aim of current study was to explore the role of tumor necrosis factor receptor t…

Endometriosis (Ems) is a common gynecological disease with the characteristics of infertility, pelvic pain, and sexual intercourse difficulty. Our present study aimed to investigate the effect of miR-199a-5p on cell mobility and epithelial-…

IntroductionPsoriasis vulgaris is a common skin disease characterized by persistent localized erythematous scaly plaques, typically on the elbows, knees, and scalp. It is an immune-abnormal disease that progresses slowly over a long period …

PurposeTo study the chromosome constitution of equal-sized three-cell embryo.MethodsWe determined the chromosome constitution of 105 blastomeres from 35 embryos using multiple annealing and looping-based amplification cycles (MALBAC) togeth…

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is an increasingly serious health problem that impairs quality of life and is caused by multiple additive genetic and environmental factors. As the uterosacral ligaments (ULs) provide primary support for the pelv…

Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are emerging as important modulators of cancer progression, among which prostate cancer-associated transcript 1 (PCAT1) has been shown to be an oncogene in several tumors. However, the clinical significance an…

BackgroundShift work disrupts the circadian rhythm and may cause menstruation disorders. This study assessed the impact of shift work on menstrual cycle in a population of Chinese nurses.MethodsQuestionnaires on menstrual characteristics an…

BackgroundThe aim of this study was to assess curative effect of hysteroscopic and laparoscopic myomectomy for type II submucous myomas between 3 and 5 cm in diameter and explore the optimal surgical indications.MethodsA retrospective analy…

The aim of this study was to compare the clinical results of total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) for large uterus with uterus size of 12 gestational weeks (g.w.) or greater through transvaginal or uterine morcellation approaches. We retro…