Background and Objectives: NR5A1-related 46,XY differences of sex development (DSD) represent a heterogeneous group of conditions characterized by variable degrees of undervirilization, gonadal dysgenesis, and endocrine dysfunction. Mutatio…
Background/Objectives: Endometrial cancer (EC) is a common malignancy in developed countries, with incidence closely linked to lifestyle factors and genetic predispositions, notably Lynch syndrome. Traditional biopsy methods for diagnosis a…
BACKGROUND: Technological advances in visual systems have contributed to overcoming the limitations in spatial perception of minimally invasive techniques. To date, there is a lack of literature on the advantages of 3D vision systems over 4…
Periodontal disease (PD) has been shown to increase the risk of preterm birth, preeclampsia and low birth weight. These observations have suggested that PD may also affect the early phase of pregnancy, including conception. The present stud…
BACKGROUND: Formyl peptide receptor 2 (FPR2) is involved in the pathogenesis of chronic inflammatory diseases, being activated either by pro-resolving or proinflammatory ligands. FPR2-associated signal transduction pathways result in phosph…
There is considerable evidence from animal studies that gonadal steroid hormones modulate neuronal activity and affect behavior. To study this in humans directly, we used H215O positron-emission tomography to measure regional cerebral blood…