Tian X

BACKGROUND: Epidemiologic evidence on the association between infertility and thyroid cancer risk remains inconsistent. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to synthesize available observational evidence and quantify this asso…

Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) and focal adenomyosis of the outer myometrium (FAOM) are closely related chronic inflammatory conditions that often coexist. The systemic immune-inflammation index (SII), systemic inflammation response …

Background/Objectives: Primary dysmenorrhea is a common gynecological disorder characterized by painful uterine contractions. Danggui Buxue Decoction (DBD) is used to treat menstrual irregularities, but its mechanism in primary dysmenorrhea…

OBJECTIVES: To investigate the relationship between lesion stiffness and symptoms of patients and to evaluate the effectiveness of high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFUa) against lesion stiffness and symptoms of patients with ade…

BACKGROUND: Low-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma (LGESS) with pulmonary metastasis is a rare malignant mesenchymal tumor. LGESS is composed of cells resembling proliferative endometrial stromal cells. It grows slowly and has a favorable pr…

OBJECTIVE: To compare the effectiveness and safety of different acupuncture-related therapies combined with pharmacotherapies for treating symptomatic endometriosis. METHODS: A pre-defined search strategy was conducted across eight databas…

OBJECTIVE: Zishen Quyu Jiedu formula (ZQYJDF) is a commonly used prescription for endometriosis (EMs) with clinical efficacy. However, its active components and potential mechanisms remain unknown. This study aimed to identify the key targe…

Nanodrug delivery systems (NDDS) have demonstrated broad application prospects in disease treatment, prevention, and diagnosis due to several advantages, including functionalization capability, high drug-loading capacity, drug stability pro…

Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) is identified as a severe chronic immune-related disorder in pancreas, including two subtypes. In this study, pancreatic lesions in patients diagnosed as either type 1 AIP or type 2 AIP are examined, and these …

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Chinese herbal footbaths (CHF) as an adjunctive therapy in managing dysmenorrhea. METHODS: Ten electronic databases were searched to identify eligible randomized clinical trials (RCTs…

Acute pancreatitis (AP) is an inflammatory disease of the pancreas and the main cause of hospital admissions for gastrointestinal diseases. Here, the work studied the circular RNA DTNB/microRNA-485-5p/MCL1 axis in AP and hoped to unravel th…

The levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) is an established, long-acting contraceptive option. With the widespread use of the LNG-IUS, drug-reported adverse events (AEs) have also garnered significant attention. In this stu…

Tumor biomarkers, the substances which are produced by tumors or the body's responses to tumors during tumorigenesis and progression, have been demonstrated to possess critical and encouraging value in screening and early diagnosis, prognos…

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a prevalent autoimmune disease predominantly affecting women of childbearing age, presents ongoing challenges despite notable advances in diagnosis and treatment. Although survival rates for SLE patients …

OBJECTIVE: This study aims to explore formula patterns and application rules for SP6 as the main acupoint in prescriptions, utilizing association rules. METHODS: We conducted an extensive search in databases including China National Knowle…

BACKGROUND: We aimed to summarize the available data regarding the levels of leptin and adiponectin and the key modulators of endometriosis compared to the controls. METHODS: The electronic databases such as MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, Cochra…

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the long-term clinical outcomes of patients with adenomyosis treated by high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU). MATERIALS AND METHODS: From June 2012 to January 2020, 2311 patients with adenomyosis were treated …

BACKGROUND: A rapid development in assisted reproductive technology (ART) has led to a surge in its popularity among target couples. However, elucidation on the molecular mechanism and effective solutions for a common problem posed by ART, …

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to assess the risk factors for cholesterol polyp formation in the gallbladder. METHODS: This was a multicenter retrospective study based on pathology. From January 2016 to December 2019, patients w…

The single nucleotide polymorphism T-1031C has shown to have an important role in the regulation and transcription efficiency of TNF-α gene. Yet, the relationship between TNF-α T-1031C gene polymorphism and the development of endometriosis …

Objective: To investigate the clinical, pathological and immunohistochemical features of seromucinous neoplasms, including seromucinous cystadenoma, borderline tumour and seromucinous carcinomas of the ovary. Methods: A retrospective review…

BACKGROUND: Poor ovarian responders generally refer to patients who respond poorly to ovarian stimulation for assisted reproductive techniques (ART) such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and hence experience low live birth rate. Various cont…

The embryo of an oocyte donation (OD) pregnancy is completely allogeneic to the mother, which leads to a more serious challenge for the maternal immune system to tolerize the fetus. It is thought that macrophages are essential in maintainin…

MicroRNA-21 (miR-21) is an important regulator of cell signaling pathways involved in the pathogenesis of endometriosis. Here, we attempted to discover new ligands of miR-21 pre-element by carrying out stepwise high-throughput virtual scree…