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Oocyte–cumulus cell interaction: a key factor in early embryo development

Biological Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The evaluation of oocyte competence is a fundamental step in achieving successful outcomes following assisted reproduction techniques (ART). At present, however, conventional oocyte maturation assessment is carried out by morphological observation, which is a subjective method that does not consider molecular features.
Marc Torres‐Garrido, Marc Yeste, Yentel Mateo‐Otero   +2 more
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Abortion in Iranian Legal System

Iranian Journal of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, 2014
Abortion traditionally means miscarriage and is still known as a problem, which societies have been trying to reduce its rate by using legal means. Despite the fact that  pregnant women and fetuses have been historically supported;  abortion  was firstly
Mahmoud Abbasi, Ehsan Shamsi Gooshki, Neda Allahbedashti   +2 more
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The Relationship Between Gut Microbiota and Recurrent Spontaneous Abortion

Microorganisms
Recently, the gut microbiota has been found to be associated with multiple organs and systems in the human body, playing a key role in the occurrence and development of various diseases, such as the gut–brain axis and the gut–liver axis.
Yiyao Huang, Ruijie Fang, Ting Xiong, Wei Li, Nan Yu   +4 more
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Echocardiography‐Assisted Stenting of the Ductus Venosus in Infracardiac TAPVC: Report of a New Technique and Review of the Literature

Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Neonates with infracardiac total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC) frequently require urgent treatment. If surgical repair is contraindicated due to extreme prematurity, interventional stenting of the ductus venosus (DV) has been introduced successfully to postpone surgery.
Simon Schmid, Michael Hofbeck, Johannes Nordmeyer, Ralf Rauch, Jörg Michel   +4 more
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Maize Kernel Composition and Morphology Influences Pericarp Retention During Nixtamalization

Cereal Chemistry, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and Objectives Pericarp retention during nixtamalization directly influences masa quality, affecting texture, machinability, and nutritional content of staple foods such as tortillas and chips. Despite its industrial relevance, the underlying kernel traits that govern pericarp retention remain poorly characterized.
Michael J. Burns, Sydney P. Berry, Amanda M. Gilbert, Peter J. Hermanson, Candice N. Hirsch   +4 more
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DDN gene downregulation in endometrium: a potential immune-mediated link between bipolar disorder and spontaneous abortion revealed by Mendelian randomization and bioinformatics

Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences
Background Spontaneous abortion, affecting over 20% of pregnancies, presents significant physical and psychological burdens. While chromosomal aneuploidy and environmental factors contribute to its etiology, the role of maternal genetic and psychiatric ...
Jian Tang, Zhixin Xu, Lingling Yang, Qiong Zou   +3 more
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Incidental Laparoscopic Discovery of an Intraperitoneal Plastic Catheter 16 Years after an Unsafe Abortion: A Case Report from the Gynecologic, Obstetric, and Pediatric Hospital of Yaoundé (Cameroon)

Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2017
In many developing countries like Cameroon, unsafe abortion is a major public health problem. It can be responsible for severe complications including damage to the digestive and/or urinary tract, sepsis, and uterine perforation.
Ngandji Andre, Ngo Um Meka Esther Juliette, Fokom Joel, Wandji Brigitte, Foumane Pascal   +4 more
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GLP‐1 Receptor Agonists and Endoscopy: Understanding Gastric Stasis, Aspiration Risk, and Contemporary Peri‐Procedural Guidance

Chronic Diseases and Translational Medicine, EarlyView.
Pharmacological mechanisms and physiologic effects of GLP‐1 receptor agonists relevant to peri‐endoscopic risk. ABSTRACT The global increase in obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) has led to a higher use of glucagon‐like peptide‐1 receptor agonists (GLP‐1RAs) among patients ...
Junaid Beig, Jason Ta, Sophie Jones, Emily Scott, Khalid Sofi, Frances Osler, Marije Jansen, Puneet Chhabra   +7 more
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Considerations for drug trials in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

ESC Heart Failure, Volume 12, Issue 2, Page 1095-1112, April 2025.
Abstract Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a heterogeneous condition with potentially serious manifestations. Management has traditionally comprised therapies to palliate symptoms and implantable cardioverter‐defibrillators to prevent sudden cardiac death. The need for disease‐modifying therapies has been recognized for decades.
John P. Farrant, Matthias Schmitt, Anna B. Reid, Clifford J. Garratt, William G. Newman, Aneil Malhotra, Rhys Beynon, Masliza Mahmod, Betty Raman, Robert M. Cooper, Dana Dawson, Thomas Green, Sanjay K. Prasad, Anvesha Singh, Susanna Dodd, Hugh Watkins, Stefan Neubauer, Christopher A. Miller   +17 more
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Abortion in Chile: The Long Road to Legalization and its Slow Implementation [PDF]

Health and Human Rights, 2019
Until as recently as September 2017, Chile was one of the few countries in the world that did not permit abortion under any circumstances. Although the Health Code had permitted therapeutic abortion (i.e., on health grounds) from 1931, this was repealed ...
Gloria Maira, Lidia Casas, Lieta Vivaldi
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