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Genital Pain and the Spectrum of Bladder-Related Symptoms: Findings from the Prevention of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Research Consortium RISE FOR HEALTH Study, USA
Introduction and HypothesisWomen with vulvovaginal or genital pain more commonly experience interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) and...
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Robotic Excision of Intravesical Mesh Following Transvaginal Mesh-Based Prolapse Repair
Introduction and HypothesisWe describe the surgical management of intravesical mesh perforation following transvaginal mesh surgery for pelvic organ...
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Epiploic steal: is this concept the key to reducing colorectal anastomotic leak rates?
PurposeEnsuring optimal colonic perfusion is a critical step in every colorectal anastomosis. The aim of this study is to describe the concept of...
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Timeliness and quality of peripartum care provision during a health system strengthening initiative in rural Guinea-Bissau: a qualitative situation analysis
Guinea-Bissau has among the world’s highest maternal and perinatal mortality rates. To improve access to quality maternal and child health (MCH)...
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Does preoperative symptom duration affect outcomes following per oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM)?
BackgroundPer oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is a safe therapy for the treatment of achalasia. Long-term effects of untreated achalasia include...
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Surgical step recognition in laparoscopic distal gastrectomy using artificial intelligence: a proof-of-concept study
PurposeLaparoscopic distal gastrectomy (LDG) is a difficult procedure for early career surgeons. Artificial intelligence (AI)-based surgical step...
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FOK1 and APA1 Gene Polymorphism Among Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Prospective Cohort Study
BackgroundVitamin D receptor (VDR) regulates insulin sensitivity, lipid metabolism and hormone balance in women. There are contrasting opinions on...
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Changes in maternity care policies and practices that support breastfeeding as measured by the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding — United States, 2018–2022
BackgroundExperiences during the birth hospitalization affect a family’s ability to establish and maintain breastfeeding. The Ten Steps to Successful...
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Feasibility and diagnostic accuracy of fast whole-body MRI in slightly to moderately injured trauma patients
ObjectivesTo determine the feasibility and diagnostic accuracy of fast whole-body magnetic resonance imaging (WB-MRI) compared to whole-body computed...
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Reliability and Validation of the PFIQ-7 and PFDI-20 in the Luganda Language
Introduction and HypothesisPelvic floor disorders (PFDs) impact women worldwide and are assessed using instruments such as the Pelvic Floor Distress...
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Protective defunctioning stoma in bowel segmental resection at the time of total hysterectomy for endometriosis: when less is more
PurposeTo compare postoperative complications in women undergoing total hysterectomy with segmental resection (TH-SR) for intestinal endometriosis...
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The impact of Paclitaxel-based hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy in advanced high-grade serous ovarian cancer patients - interim analysis of safety and immediate efficacy of a randomized control trial (C-HOC trial)
ObjectiveThis study evaluates the potential superiority of combining paclitaxel-based hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) with...
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The role of upper airway ultrasonography in tracheal necrosis diagnosis: a case report
BackgroundTracheal necrosis post endotracheal intubation is a rare life-threatening disease that can compromise airway patency. We demonstrated a...
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Promoting men-inclusive maternity services: exploring the expectations, experiences and needs of men as fathers
AimThis study aimed to explore the ‘real time’ expectations, experiences and needs of men who attend maternity services to inform the development of...
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The possible short-term of Nigella sativa – L in the management of adolescent polycystic ovarian syndrome: results of a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in reproductive age and the most common cause of infertility due to...
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Development and validation of AI-derived segmentation of four-chamber cine cardiac magnetic resonance
BackgroundCardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) in the four-chamber plane offers comprehensive insight into the volumetrics of the heart. We aimed to...
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Enrichment of cell cycle pathways in progesterone-treated endometrial organoids of infertile women compared to fertile women
PurposeTo investigate whether the transcriptome profile differs between progesterone-treated infertile and fertile endometrial organoids.
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The relationship between dietary habits and menstruation problems in women: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundNutrition is important to the management and relief of the symptoms in menstrual disorders. This study aims to investigate the relationship...
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Basal FSH values are positively associated with aneuploidy incidence in pre-advanced maternal age (AMA) but not in AMA patients
PurposeTo assess the impact of maternal age on the association between maternal basal FSH and aneuploidy.
MethodsA retrospective study including...
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Medical imaging in cancer cachexia
Cancer cachexia, often referred to as “wasting syndrome,” is characterized by fatigue, weakness, and involuntary weight loss. This syndrome is...
