Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)

BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE: Visceral disorders, both functional and organic, significantly impact health-related quality of life and pose a challenge for healthcare systems. Osteopathy offers manual, systemic, and patient-centered approaches …

Background: Smoking is one of the leading causes of preventable mortality worldwide. Smoking cessation treatments require personalized therapeutic approaches. Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly utilized in clinical decision suppor…

Background/Objectives: Endometrial cancer (EC) is the sixth most common cancer among women worldwide, and its global incidence has significantly increased over the past three decades. Despite its substantial burden, comprehensive reviews of…

Objective: To comprehensively examine the qualitative results of current studies reporting the efficacy of digital health (DH) technologies in the treatment of chronic pelvic pain syndromes (CPPS) and to describe the characteristics of thes…

Iatrogenic urinary tract injury is a known complication of pelvic surgery, most commonly occurring during gynecological procedures. The bladder and ureters are particularly vulnerable due to their close anatomical proximity to the uterus. U…

Background/Objectives: According to recent literature, the prevalence and incidence of long-term illnesses such as asthma and diabetes in young people have substantially risen over the past 13 years. Recent figures indicate that, in England…

Background: Endometriosis costs Australia $9.7 billion AUD annually, with absenteeism and lost productivity mostly contributing to this cost burden. Previous research has shown how the absence of workplace support(s) for endometriosis sympt…

Background: Cesarean delivery is a frequent surgical procedure associated with postoperative scarring, which may impact both the aesthetic and functional recovery of patients. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), a concentration of autologous platel…

Background: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic nociplastic pain condition predominantly affecting women. Although often addressed within biomedical frameworks, its structural and relational dimensions remain underexplored. This study examined h…

Background/Objectives: Endometrial hyperplasia (EH) is a pathology of the uterus, which is a pathological overgrowth of the endometrial glands associated with the risk of progression to endometrial cancer (EC). The purpose of this study was…

Endometriosis is a common gynecological pathology, with an incidence of nearly 10% in patients of reproductive age, and is still underdiagnosed. A thorough and well-spread diagnostic study of endometriosis based on epigenetic factor dysregu…

Background/Objectives: Endometriosis is commonly associated with infertility due to multiple factors. In this paper, we investigated the histopathological factors underlying these effects by comparing microscopic samples obtained during lap…

Introduction: Actinomyces are commensal bacteria that colonize various sites in the human body. Under certain predisposing conditions, they can proliferate and cause granulomatous inflammation in different tissues. Pelvic actinomycosis is a…

Background/Objectives: The successful integration of video consultations in routine hospital care requires further research. This study explores how healthcare professionals experienced and engaged with a pilot training program in video con…

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a worldwide challenge. There are an estimated 17-24 million patients worldwide, with an estimated 60 percent or more who have not been diagnosed. Without a known cure, no specif…

Background: Infertility affects 8-12% of couples globally, with causes including hormonal and structural abnormalities. Letrozole, an aromatase inhibitor, is commonly used for ovulation induction, but its role in various assisted reproducti…

Background: Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) frequently affects the posterior pelvic compartment, where accurate non-invasive imaging is essential for diagnosis and surgical planning. Aim: This systematic review evaluates the diagnosti…

Objectives: To explore the feasibility and surgical outcomes of robot-assisted vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (RA-vNOTES) for women suffering from gynecologic disease. Methods: We performed an observational study re…

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder that increases the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). This study aims to assess the correlation between PCOS and GDM and to identify associated…

UNLABELLED: Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a psychological condition that significantly influences female students' behavior, cognitive ability, and mental health status. It has a critical role in mental health and well-being and…

Background/Objectives: Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP) is a multifactorial condition that affects in many ways the daily life of patients suffering from it. Different psychological factors demonstrated to be associated with the genesis and mainte…

Background/Objectives: The internet has unquestionably altered how people acquire health information. Instead of consulting with a medical professional, billions of pages of information can be accessed by anyone with a smartphone. Women's h…

OBJECTIVE: To provide a brief summary of the high incidence, symptomatology, different types, and diagnosis of adenomyosis and to explore various aspects of the disease, with the primary aim of raising awareness among gynecologists for appr…

During the postpartum period, psychological disorders may emerge. Aims and objectives: With the current study, we aim to explore the biological determinants that act on women during labor and incur the risk for postpartum depression (PPD). …

BACKGROUND: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is considered a "man's disease". However, emerging data show that females may have a higher prevalence of certain risk factors. A potential causal role of asbestos in CRC carcinogenesis has been suggested…