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Decidualization potential of endometrial mesenchymal stem cells and their role in reproductive health.

The establishment of a successful pregnancy depends on proper embryo development and coordinated endometrial differentiation, particularly through the process of decidualization. Mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs), especially those derived from endometrial …

Medical illustrations in radiologic reports for endometriosis: improving communication with surgeons and patients.

Endometriosis is a complex, multicompartmental disease in which accurately conveying the extent of involvement to the surgical team is essential for preoperative planning and patient counseling. In this context, medical …

ADVANTAGE: Advanced discovery of visceral analgesics by neuroimmune targets and the genetics of extreme human phenotype, a study protocol.

Chronic visceral pain affects over 20% of adults globally but remains poorly understood, significantly impacting quality of life and healthcare costs. Limited understanding and diagnostic misconceptions hinder effective management, particularly …

Endometriosis-related alterations in the endometrium revealed by integrated single-cell and AI-powered approaches.

Endometriosis, affecting 1 in 9 women, presents treatment and diagnostic challenges. To address these issues, we generated a comprehensive single-cell atlas of endometrial tissue, comprising 466,371 cells from 35 endometriosis …

Stromal-only endometriosis catamenial pneumothorax: A diagnostic algorithm with potential pitfalls.

Catamenial pneumothorax (CP) is a rare form of recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax occurring synchronously with menstruation and represents the most common manifestation of thoracic endometriosis. CP predominantly involves the right hemithorax …

Anti-Müllerian hormone decreased in women with superficial peritoneal endometriosis and associated with an elevated inflammatory profile.

Endometriosis is a common, inflammatory condition impacting 200 million women and those assigned female at birth, where 25-40% experience infertility. Ovarian endometriosis is known to decrease anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) levels …

Diagnostic laparoscopy should not be used to establish the diagnosis of endometriosis: the need for standardized preoperative mapping in adolescents.

Endometriosis and ovarian cancer: epidemiological evidence, molecular insights, and clinical decision-making.

Endometriosis, particularly ovarian endometrioma, is associated with a 2-fold increased risk of ovarian cancer (OC), especially the clear cell and endometrioid subtypes. However, the absolute lifetime risk of OC in …

Whole genome methylation profiling of menstrual stem cells identifies novel biomarkers for endometriosis.

Endometriosis, despite its high prevalence, is underdiagnosed and poorly managed due to lack of clinically validated biomarkers and pathophysiological insight. Menstrual blood-derived stem cells have been implicated in disease pathogenesis, …

Unraveling the significance of decorin in endometriosis development through single cell sequencing and experimental approaches.

A link exists between decorin (DCN) and endometriosis, nevertheless, the role of DCN in this condition remains unclear. This study aims to bioinformatically characterize DCN expression, diagnostic value, and related …