Bridging the Diagnostic Gap: Reviewing Current Endometriosis Screening Tools and Models.
Background: Endometriosis affects 10% of reproductive-aged women globally and is one of the major causes of infertility. It is a debilitating, chronic condition with an average diagnostic delay of up …
Clinical Impact of HPV Self-Sampling and Molecular Biomarkers on Cervical Cancer Screening and Triage: "The Times They Are A-Changin'"-A Comprehensive Review and Future Perspectives.
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a necessary but insufficient cause of cervical cancer (CC) and reflects a long-standing host-virus equilibrium shaped by immune control, viral persistence, and latency. The transition …
Nutrition Care for Endometriosis: Considerations for Practice Guidelines.
Registered dietitians (RDs) are regulated health professionals with an expertise in food and nutrition, operating within interdisciplinary teams to translate complex nutrition science into specific recommendations that benefit the health …
Human versus machine: Assessing the Allplex™ bacterial vaginosis plus assay (Seegene®) using Ison-Hay criteria and cut-off values interpretations in pregnant population.
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common dysbiotic condition associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm delivery, and its diagnosis remains challenging due to limitations of conventional methods and the lack …
Cervical Endometriosis Mimicking Microinvasive Cervical Carcinoma: A Diagnostic Pitfall and Literature Review.
Background: Endometriosis of the cervix is a rare, non-cancerous disease that can look or behave like cancerous cervical tissue, causing challenges regarding diagnosis and management. Discrimination between benign and malignant …