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View article: Media temperature control: A potentially important quality control parameter in human oocyte vitrification
Media temperature control: A potentially important quality control parameter in human oocyte vitrification Open
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the role of controlling media temperature during human oocyte vitrification. This study aimed to retrospectively compare embryological outcomes following oocyte warming, fertilisation and e…
View article: Correction: Pharmacological non-hormonal treatment options for male infertility: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Correction: Pharmacological non-hormonal treatment options for male infertility: a systematic review and network meta-analysis Open
View article: Ovarian culture with mouse serum improves follicle development compared with fetal bovine serum, showing the importance of as yet unidentified factors in follicle growth
Ovarian culture with mouse serum improves follicle development compared with fetal bovine serum, showing the importance of as yet unidentified factors in follicle growth Open
Context For survivors of childhood blood cancer, fertility preservation through ovarian tissue cryopreservation (OTC) and reimplantation is not recommended because of the risk of reintroducing malignant cells. Since a robust in vitro ovari…
View article: Impact of obesity on serum markers of prostatic disorders: A cross-sectional study in Iraqi
Impact of obesity on serum markers of prostatic disorders: A cross-sectional study in Iraqi Open
The aim in the current research was to assess the correlation between body mass index (BMI) and two prostatic markers—total prostate-specific antigen (tPSA) and free prostate-specific antigen (fPSA). A prospective randomized cross-sectiona…
View article: Effect of chemotherapy combination with AgNPs, AgNO3, and NaHCO3 on the progression of non-small lung cancer via targeting cancer stem cell genes
Effect of chemotherapy combination with AgNPs, AgNO3, and NaHCO3 on the progression of non-small lung cancer via targeting cancer stem cell genes Open
Non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLC), are a heterogeneous group representing most lung cancer cases. NSCLC is one of the most genomically diverse tumors, regardless of the histological subtype. This study investigated the therapeutic potent…
View article: Genomics in diagnosing primary ovarian insufficiency (POI): the door is open, but the path is still to be paved
Genomics in diagnosing primary ovarian insufficiency (POI): the door is open, but the path is still to be paved Open
View article: Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Some Types of Sugars on the Lipid Profile in Animals Induced with Diabetes and Obesity
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Some Types of Sugars on the Lipid Profile in Animals Induced with Diabetes and Obesity Open
From March 6th to April 28th, 2022, researchers at the University of Fallujah’s College of Veterinary Medicine and postgraduate laboratories studied the effects of various sugars on blood lipid profiles (TG, Cho, HDL, LDL, VLDL) in animals…
View article: How to Preserve Fertility in Reproductive-Age Women with Cancer
How to Preserve Fertility in Reproductive-Age Women with Cancer Open
Chemotherapy and radiotherapy, among other gonadotoxic treatments, can significantly affect ovarian reserve and function, potentially leading to premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) and sterility. With the increasing survival rates among …
View article: P054 High-intensity focused ultrasound vs radical prostatectomy for localized prostate cancer: Systematic review and meta-analysis of current evidence
P054 High-intensity focused ultrasound vs radical prostatectomy for localized prostate cancer: Systematic review and meta-analysis of current evidence Open
View article: Road to <i>in vitro</i> maturation (IVM), from basic science to an informed clinical practice
Road to <i>in vitro</i> maturation (IVM), from basic science to an informed clinical practice Open
The February 2024 ESHRE Journal Club discussion focused on a study by , reporting their experience with IVM in expected hyper-responders, compared with traditional OS for ICSI; the discussion expanded to possible benefits and limits of IVM…
View article: Is AMH a promising predictive biomarker for mTESE success in iNOA patients?
Is AMH a promising predictive biomarker for mTESE success in iNOA patients? Open
The September ESHRE Journal Club discussion focused on a study by Pozzi et al. that addressed the current standards in diagnostic male reproductive health, and whether or not AMH testing should be included in the future; what the possible …
View article: Effect of New Antidiabetics on Steatosis in Nerve Tissues and Nerve Conduction Velocity: Possible Role of Nerve Growth Factor (NGF)/Synaptophysin and Nrf2/HO-1 Pathways
Effect of New Antidiabetics on Steatosis in Nerve Tissues and Nerve Conduction Velocity: Possible Role of Nerve Growth Factor (NGF)/Synaptophysin and Nrf2/HO-1 Pathways Open
View article: Pharmacological non-hormonal treatment options for male infertility: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Pharmacological non-hormonal treatment options for male infertility: a systematic review and network meta-analysis Open
View article: Associations of methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) polymorphism with hepatocellular carcinoma in Egyptian population
Associations of methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) polymorphism with hepatocellular carcinoma in Egyptian population Open
Liver serves as a hub for key metabolic pathways such as folate cycle that provides one-carbon units for a network of metabolic reactions. Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) is a rate limiting enzyme in folate metabolism and thus …
View article: When disaster strikes: risk management and implementing emergency vitrification protocols in IVF laboratory crises
When disaster strikes: risk management and implementing emergency vitrification protocols in IVF laboratory crises Open
During July 2021 Zhengzhou flood 1246 oocytes and embryos from 155 patients were subjected to emergency vitrification.Vitrification protocols were amended to allow cryopreservation of all gametes & embryos and mitigate risk of compromised …
View article: Chemoprotection of the ovary: a leading role or a complementary strategy in fertility preservation?
Chemoprotection of the ovary: a leading role or a complementary strategy in fertility preservation? Open
The November ESHRE Journal Club discussion focused on a study by Wu et al. (2023) that addressed the concept of chemoprotection of ovary during chemotherapy with taxane-platinum (TP) regime. The chemoprotection was induced with CHEK1/2 inh…
View article: Detection of Epithelial Membrane Antigen and Determination of Its Diagnostic Performance on Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Detection of Epithelial Membrane Antigen and Determination of Its Diagnostic Performance on Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma Open
Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is considered the sixth most common cancer in the world. Epithelial membrane antigen (EMA) is a glycoprotein which is associated with the tumor formation and has an important role in metastasis. D…
View article: Empowering tomorrow's leaders: the impact of the 15th Network of Young Researchers in Andrology (NYRA) meeting on male reproductive health and interdisciplinary collaboration
Empowering tomorrow's leaders: the impact of the 15th Network of Young Researchers in Andrology (NYRA) meeting on male reproductive health and interdisciplinary collaboration Open
The 15th Network of Young Researchers in Andrology (NYRA) meeting, held at the Palace de Caux, Switzerland, served as a valuable platform to disseminate cutting-edge research and facilitate interactions among early-career researchers and t…
View article: Epidemiological profile of infertile couples in Western Iraq
Epidemiological profile of infertile couples in Western Iraq Open
Infertility affecting approximately one in seven couples globally is a poorly documented issue in Iraq. This study examines the epidemiology of infertility among 82 Iraqi couples undergoing assisted conception at Al-Razzi Hospital in Ramad…
View article: Unpacking the artificial intelligence toolbox for embryo ploidy prediction
Unpacking the artificial intelligence toolbox for embryo ploidy prediction Open
Graphical AbstractOpen in new tabDownload slideThe May ESHRE Journal Club discussion focused on a study byBamford et al. (2023), ML models for predicting ploidy status of embryos, IVF dataset characteristics and imbalances, and the use of …
View article: From stress to success: exploring methods addressing psychosocial stress in couples trying to conceive
From stress to success: exploring methods addressing psychosocial stress in couples trying to conceive Open
Graphical AbstractOpen in new tabDownload slideMethods to address psychosocial stress in couples trying to conceive. FWM, fertile window monitoring; TCC, trying to conceive.
View article: Progesterone in HRT-FET cycles: a game of hide and seek
Progesterone in HRT-FET cycles: a game of hide and seek Open
Graphical AbstractOpen in new tabDownload slideThe February ESHRE Journal Club discussion focused on a study by Maignien et al. (2022), the novel clinical variables accounting for low progesterone levels on day of FET in patients undergoin…
View article: Balancing the scales: the interplay of diet, exercise, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and obesity in shaping male reproductive health
Balancing the scales: the interplay of diet, exercise, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and obesity in shaping male reproductive health Open
Graphical AbstractOpen in new tabDownload slideThe January 2023 Journal Club was dedicated to a study by Andersen et al. (2022), inspiring discussion about the effects of diet-induced weight loss on male infertility, the long-term strategi…
View article: Going back to the start: do cancer and haematological disorders affect germ cells in prepubertal boys?
Going back to the start: do cancer and haematological disorders affect germ cells in prepubertal boys? Open
Recent evidence shows the need for optimal counselling about the adverse effects of cancer treatments on reproductive tissues and options for preserving fertility in prepubertal paediatric males (Mulder et al., 2021). Some of the current c…
View article: University students’ opinion on gamete donor identification regimes
University students’ opinion on gamete donor identification regimes Open
Purpose This study aims to evaluate the opinion of university students about the identification or nonidentification of gamete donation and the probability of donation according to the different regimes. Methods This was a cross-sectional …
View article: Mind the gap: deciphering the role of anti-Müllerian hormone in follicular development—from animal studies toward clinical application
Mind the gap: deciphering the role of anti-Müllerian hormone in follicular development—from animal studies toward clinical application Open
Deciphering novel functions of anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH).
View article: Better late than never: the clinical value of Day 7 blastocysts
Better late than never: the clinical value of Day 7 blastocysts Open
The advancement of in vitro culture media has improved the efficacy of ARTs in the treatment of infertility (Chronopoulou and Harper, 2015). Despite this progress, embryos may demonstrate delayed development and reach the blastocyst stage …
View article: #ESHREjc report: failed fertilization: is genetic incompatibility the elephant in the room?
#ESHREjc report: failed fertilization: is genetic incompatibility the elephant in the room? Open
A recently published opinion paper by Dr Jukka Kekäläinen hypothesized that cryptic female choice (CFC), i.e. female-driven mechanisms that act primarily prior to or during fertilization and bias it towards the sperm of specific males, cou…
View article: Effects of Covid-19 vaccination on different semen parameters
Effects of Covid-19 vaccination on different semen parameters Open
View article: #ESHREjc report: diagnosing endometriosis loosens the Gordian knot of infertility treatment
#ESHREjc report: diagnosing endometriosis loosens the Gordian knot of infertility treatment Open
Extract The path to the characterization of endometriosis since its first discovery by Karl von Rokitansky 150 years ago has been a rocky one (von Rokitansky, 1860). Linking histology to clinical observations was perplexed by infamous theo…