A quality-of-life meta-analysis comparing pre- and postoperative symptoms in women undergoing colorectal resection for deep infiltrating endometriosis.
Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) may involve the rectum or colon and is associated with pain, gastrointestinal dysfunction and reduced quality of life (QoL). While hormonal treatment may be effective, surgical …
Analyzing the association between menstrual coitus and endometriosis' pathogenesis: A narrative review.
Across studies, the percentage of individuals reporting regularly engaging in menstrual coitus ranges between 4% and 43%. Although no clinical guideline recommends avoiding sexual activity during menstruation, according to some …
Overexpression of FOS enhances the malignant potential of eutopic endometrial stromal cells in patients with endometriosis‑associated ovarian cancer.
Endometrial cysts of the ovary (EMC) may develop into endometriosis (EM)‑associated ovarian cancer over time (EAOC), but the pathogenesis of this disease has not been determined. In the present study, …
Enriching tuberculosis research by measuring poverty better: a perspective.
The relationship between poverty and tuberculosis (TB) is well-documented, as socio-economic deprivation constitutes a risk factor that drives TB transmission and progression while hindering treatment adherence. Despite the importance of …