Background: Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is a key pro-inflammatory cytokine that is secreted by accumulated active macrophages in ectopic tissue of endometriosis. MIF is involved in pathophysiological events of endometriosis, such as angiogenesis and cell proliferation. MIF that stimulates the synthesis of PGE2, leads to over-expression of local estradiol synthesis in endometrio...

Abstract Study question What does co-development bring to the design of a mobile application (app) for supporting fertility intentions and reproductive choices? Summary answer Co-development app choices informed content, from expressed preferences, ensuring acceptability by end user. is known already We sought develop digital tool support people age understand their pregnancy preferences intent...

Tel: +086-512-67780101 Fax: +086-512-67780999. Osteonecrosis in osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVFs) may lead to a continued source of chronic pain and disability for patients. This study aims to describe the characteristics of the osteonecrosis in OVFs and the efficacy of balloon kyphoplasty (BKP) for the osteonecrosis. This was a prospective study of 61 patients with the osteonecrosis in O...