Endometriosis is increasingly recognized as a systemic inflammatory condition associated with adverse cardiovascular events, yet glucose-lowering drug selection in this population is not evidence-based.
Spontaneous pneumothorax encompasses both primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) and secondary spontaneous pneumothorax (SSP), which differ in etiology and recurrence risk. Surgical management aims to control air leaks and prevent recurrence …
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Transvaginal ultrasound-guided oocyte retrieval is required for assisted reproductive technology. This is a short and minimally invasive, but painful procedure. There are no clinical guidelines on optimal pain management. We …
Both genetic and environmental factors affect human stature, including overall height and familial short stature (FSS), and it is associated with various health outcomes. However, the study of genetic connections …
Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO) and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) exert opposing effects on systemic sex hormone exposure. Although HRT is frequently prescribed following BSO to mitigate surgical menopause, their combined impact …
To assess whether high-dose folic acid supplementation (4-5 mg/day), initiated before conception, reduces the risk of miscarriage and improves pregnancy rates compared to standard-dose supplementation (0.4 mg/day).
Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) is a severe subtype of endometriosis, often associated with dysmenorrhea and significant diagnostic challenges. Conventional biomarkers, such as cancer antigen 125 (CA125), lack sufficient specificity for …
Endometriosis, with a global prevalence of approximately 18%, is a chronic condition that significantly impacts patients' quality of life and increases the risk of depression. Despite growing public health concerns, …