mTOR inhibitors as potential therapeutics for endometriosis: A narrative review.
Mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) inhibitors have been used clinically as anticancer and immunosuppressive agents for over 20 years, demonstrating their safety after long-term administration. These inhibitors exhibit various effects, …
Extracellular vesicle-packaged PKM2 from endometriotic stromal cells promotes endometrial collagen I deposition by inhibiting autophagy in endometriosis.
Aberrant endometrial collagen I deposition during the implantation window impairs endometrial stromal cell (ESC) decidualization, which may contribute to lower pregnancy rate in endometriosis (EMs) patients with in vitro fertilization …
A Case Report on Endometriosis-Associated Intestinal Tumour Following Hysterectomy: Diagnostic Challenges and Implications for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Guidelines.
Endometriosis is a complex condition that is often underdiagnosed, leaving rare but serious risks such as malignant transformation overlooked in many cases. Malignant transformation, especially in extra-gynaecological sites, poses significant …
Quality Improvement Report: The Sliding Sign Initiative-Facilitating Earlier Detection of Deep Endometriosis in an Academic US Department.
A delayed diagnosis of endometriosis can significantly impact a patient's quality of life. To facilitate an earlier diagnosis, we implemented a modified pelvic US protocol that included use of the …
Interventional Radiology Treatments to Address Chronic Pelvic Pain in Females.
Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) affects about one in four women globally and has a variety of etiologies, including gynecologic causes. Interventional radiology (IR) offers minimally invasive treatment options for several …