Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)

Adult intussusception is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction that differs markedly from the pediatric form in etiology, clinical presentation, and management. In contrast to predominantly idiopathic pediatric cases, adult intussusception…

Background and Objectives: This study aimed to identify the clinical factors associated with the need for surgical intervention in women with uterine fibroids (UFs) and develop a data-driven clinical decision helper algorithm. By comparing …

Background and Objectives: To evaluate maternal characteristics associated with placenta previa in comparison with breech cesarean controls, as well as maternal and neonatal outcomes. Materials and Methods: A retrospective case-control stud…

Background and Objectives: The association between different anesthesia modalities and spermiogram parameters and reproductive outcomes in patients undergoing microscopic subinguinal varicocelectomy (MSV) remains unclear. In this retrospect…

Background and Objectives: Endometriosis is a multifactorial gynecological condition associated with impaired fertility; however, its impact on embryo competence remains incompletely understood. This study aimed to evaluate embryo competenc…

Background and Objectives: Adenomyosis is increasingly being recognized as a heterogeneous uterine disorder with variable clinical expressions. Current ultrasound-based classifications do not consistently align structural severity with symp…

Background and Objectives: Serum albumin is a widely available and inexpensive biomarker that reflects nutritional status and physiological reserve. Hypoalbuminemia has been linked to poor postoperative outcomes in surgical oncology; howeve…

Background and Objectives: Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent disorder characterized by the presence of functional endometrial tissue, comprising both glandular and stromal components, located outside the uterine cavity, affecti…

Background and Objectives: Male infertility has emerged as a growing global health concern, contributing to 20-30% of all infertility cases. It is a multifactorial condition, arising from genetic, endocrine, structural, environmental and li…

Background and Objectives: Klotho (KL) is a multifunctional protein involved in reproductive physiology; however, its precise role in ovarian reserve and in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate th…

Background and Objectives: Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent inflammatory disease with multifactorial pathogenesis. Increasing evidence suggests that alterations in the gut and reproductive tract microbiota may contribute to di…

Background and Objectives: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a prevalent condition that impairs quality of life, functionality, and work productivity. While most acute episodes of back pain resolve, 4-25% become chronic due to factors such as…

Background and Objectives: The fact that men are at a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared to women, regardless of concomitant risk factors, draws attention to the potential role of sex hormones in cardiovascular health. Hor…

Congenital anomalies of the reproductive system represent a heterogeneous group of structural and functional abnormalities affecting both male and female genital organs. These anomalies typically arise during embryogenesis and may remain as…

Background and aims: An increased risk of acute pancreatitis (AP) has been reported in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but data on its prevalence, etiology, and outcomes are limited. Materials and Methods: A two-step retrosp…

Background and Objectives: Gender disparities in pain management persist, with women frequently receiving inadequate analgesia despite reporting similar or higher pain levels compared with men. This issue is particularly evident across vari…

Background and Objectives: Endometriosis has been shown to be associated with an increased cancer risk, and apoptosis may be important in the pathophysiology of endometriosis. To date, it remains unclear whether the tissue cell surface apop…

An isolated hydatid cyst of the spleen represents an exceptional pathology, and its association with high CA 19-9 serum levels was not previously reported. This case presents a patient with an isolated hydatid cyst of the spleen, with preop…

Background and Objectives: The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the medical field is rapidly expanding. This review aims to explore and summarize all published research on the development and validation of deep learning (DL) models in…

Background and Objectives: The Mediterranean diet is traditionally linked to metabolic balance and improved reproductive health. However, dietary patterns in Mediterranean regions have progressively shifted toward more Westernized models, p…

Background and Objectives: One of the most widely used reversible contraceptive techniques among women of reproductive age worldwide is oral contraceptives (OCPs). Despite their widespread use, OCPs are associated with increased risks of st…

Background and Objectives: This meta-analysis aimed to determine whether pre-implantation uterine artery (UtA) Doppler measurements are associated with clinical pregnancy in women undergoing assisted reproductive technologies (ART). Materia…

Osteoporosis, the most common bone disorder, profoundly impacts women's health, especially during postmenopausal phases. Characterised by diminished bone mineral density (BMD), it increases the risk of fractures, affecting mobility, quality…