Advances in medical sciences

PURPOSE: Endometriosis is a prevalent gynecological condition often requiring invasive procedures for diagnosis. This study aimed to assess mesothelin (MSLN) as a potential non-invasive biomarker by analyzing its levels in peritoneal fluid …

PURPOSE: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), present in air and food, generated during energy production and waste incineration, are known for health toxicity. PAHs may activate the aryl hydrocarbon receptor, which could in turn modify…

PURPOSE: Endometriosis is a common disease with a complex pathomechanism and atypical symptoms, often leading to delayed diagnosis. Currently, the sole method for confirming the presence of the disease is through laparoscopy and histopathol…

PURPOSE: The purpose of this article is to provide a modern perspective on the diagnosis of endometriosis with particular attention to the role of ultrasound examination. In the present study, we highlight the problem of endometriosis in te…

PURPOSE: The studies were aimed at monitoring 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA)-dependent accumulation of endogenous protoporphyrin IX (PpIX) in epithelial cells originating from normal endometrium or endometriotic foci, as related to steroid t…

PURPOSE: Chemokines play essential role not only in controlling leukocyte function and trafficking but also in the angiogenesis and modulation of inflammatory responses. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A novel array-based enzyme-linked immunosorbent …