Hoda Elkafas

ORCID: 0000-0002-1058-3399 · 5 papers in corpus
review 2022
Endocrine Reviews ·doi:10.1210/endrev/bnab039

Uterine fibroids are benign monoclonal neoplasms of the myometrium, representing the most common tumors in women worldwide. To date, no long-term or noninvasive treatment option exists for hormone-dependent uterine fibroids, due to the limi…

review 2022
Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology ·doi:10.3389/fcimb.2022.1059825

Every year, millions of women are affected by genital tract disorders, such as bacterial vaginosis (BV), endometrial cancer, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, and uterine fibroids (UFs). These disorders pose a significant eco…

review 2021
International journal of molecular sciences ·doi:10.3390/ijms22042165

Cell-cell communication is an essential mechanism for the maintenance and development of various organs, including the female reproductive system. Today, it is well-known that the function of the female reproductive system and successful pr…

review 2021
Nutrients ·doi:10.3390/nu13041178

Diet and nutrition are fundamental in maintaining the general health of populations, including women's health. Health status can be affected by nutrient deficiency and vice versa. Gene-nutrient interactions are important contributors to hea…

2019
·doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2019.07.382