Exosomes are extracellular vesicles of nanoscale, which represent the characteristics of the cells of origin. Tumor cell-derived exosomes (TEXs) obtain the characteristics of the tumor cells, which meanwhile transfer the various substances …
Mitophagy is a catabolic mechanism that selectively degrades damaged mitochondria and precisely modulates mitochondrial content, thereby maintaining intracellular homeostasis under stress conditions. To date, most reviews on mitophagy have …
OBJECTIVE: To assess the utility of clinical and MRI features in distinguishing ovarian clear cell carcinoma (CCC) from adnexal masses with ovarian-adnexal reporting and data system (O-RADS) MRI scores of 4-5. METHODS: This retrospective s…
Progesterone is a widely used therapeutic hormone and a common precursor for the synthesis of pharmaceutical steroids in both mammals and plants. It has been successfully produced in heterologous microorganisms, but the market demand has no…
OBJECTIVE: This meta-analysis aimed to assess the diagnostic efficacy of transvaginal ultrasound (TVS) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the detection of rectosigmoid deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE). METHODS: A thorough system…
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the ultrasonographic imaging features of accessory cavitated uterine malformations (ACUM) and discuss the practical value of ultrasonography in diagnosing this disease. METHODS: A retrospective analysis was conducted …
OBJECTIVE: To explore the necessity of long-term pharmacological management following total hysterectomy for adenomyosis. METHODS: A case of ureteral endometriosis identified over one year after laparoscopic total hysterectomy and bilatera…
Endometrial cancer arising in adenomyosis (EC-AIA), i.e., malignant transformation of the endometrium within adenomyotic foci, is a very unusual condition. We report a postmenopausal woman who had an unexpected diagnosis of uterine serous c…
BackgroundReproductive tract diseases have become a serious public health problem threatening women's health. Vaginal microecological balance in women of childbearing age is essential for the maintenance of reproductive health, and differen…
Irpex lacteus is a fungus typically found on angiosperm branches and trunks. Here, we report the isolation of a novel strain of I. lacteus from the cervix uteri of a female patient diagnosed with endometriosis and COVID-19 at Beijing Obstet…
Synopsis PET/CT can differentiate between endometriosis, the malignant progression of endometriosis, and ovarian cysts.
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…
Haiping Li,1,* Xuesong Wang,1,* Yu Wang,1 Yuanbo Gao,1 Xiaojun Zheng,1 Xifen Zhang,1 Xuxin Li,1 Xihui Zheng,1 Xisheng Fan,1,2 Guang Zuo,1 Yanfen She1,2 1College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shi…
Haiping Li,1,* Xuesong Wang,1,* Yu Wang,1 Yuanbo Gao,1 Xiaojun Zheng,1 Xifen Zhang,1 Xuxin Li,1 Xihui Zheng,1 Xisheng Fan,1,2 Guang Zuo,1 Yanfen She1,2 1College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shi…
BACKGROUND: Acupuncture and related therapies are effective and safe ways to relieve the pain, and improve the health and quality of life in women with endometriosis-related pain. However, it is still unclear which treatment is the most eff…
BackgroundDue to the limitations of clinical trials, some delayed and rare adverse events (AEs) may remain undetected, and safety information can be supplemented through post-market data analysis. This study aims to comprehensively analyze …
BackgroundImbalances in alkali elements (AEs) and alkaline earth elements (AEEs) cause reproductive disorders. However, it remains unclear whether AEs/AEEs in follicular fluid have a relationship with the serious reproductive disorder known…
BackgroundCystitis glandularis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the urinary system characterized by high recurrence rates, the reasons for which are still unknown.ObjectivesThis study aims to identify potential factors contributing to r…
BACKGROUND: Endometrial hyperplasia (EH) is a precursor to endometrial cancer, and the role of the microbiome in its development is unclear. RESULTS: The present study investigated the uterine microbiome in patients with benign uterine cond…
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the efficacy of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) for adenomyosis and postoperative recurrence and its influencing factors. METHODS: Clinical and follow-up data of 308 patients with adenomyosis who were treated…
Endometriosis (EM) is one of the most common diseases among women of reproductive age. The etiology and pathogenesis of EM remain unclear and therefore there is a lack of effective treatment measures, which affects physical and mental healt…
The effects of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection persist months and years after recovery. We conducted an online survey to assess the health condition of convalescents approximately 5 months following th…
Ligand-dependent transcription factors of the nuclear receptor (NR) family regulate diverse aspects of metazoan biology, enabling communications between distant organs via small lipophilic molecules. Here, we examined the impact of each of …
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to assess the use of machine learning methodologies in the diagnosis of endometriosis (EM). METHODS: This study included a total of 106 patients with EM and 203 patients with non-EM conditions (like simp…