The Surgical Benefit of Hysterolaparoscopy in Endometriosis-Related Infertility: A Single Centre Retrospective Study with a Minimum 2-Year Follow-Up.

Aim: This study examined the fertility performance of women after combined hysterolaparoscopic surgical management of endometriosis. This study is a hospital-based retrospective review.

Materials And Methods: Data collected from the records of all patients presented with endometriosis-related infertility using a checklist designed for the purpose.

[Actor as a simulated patient in medical education at the University of Pécs].

Introduction: Medical training in the 21st century faces simulation-based education as one of the challenges that efficiently contributes to clinical skills development while moderating the burden on the clinicians and patients alike.

Aim: The University of Pécs, Medical School has launched a simulation program in the MediSkillsLab based on history taking with actors to improve patient interviewing communication skills.

Method: This new program was inspired by experiences gathered in previous medical language teaching and integrates the method of the "Standardized Patient Program".

Pelvic pain in endometriosis: painkillers or sport to alleviate symptoms?

To assess potential individual factors influencing quality of life and pain scores of patients suffering from histologically confirmed endometriosis. Study using a questionnaire among patients of reproductive age undergoing laparoscopy with a presumed diagnosis of endometriosis. Details of fertility, previous treatments and quality of life, sexual activity, as well as linear pain scores for several symptoms, were recorded.

Effect of the removal of the Fallopian tube during hysterectomy on ovarian survival: the orphan ovary syndrome.

Objective: The objective was to assess the long-term impact on ovarian survival of removing the Fallopian tube during hysterectomy.

Study Design: We modified our standard operative policy by adding the option of removing the Fallopian tube, thus leaving an "orphan" ovary behind. In a follow-up study, we identified 82 patients who had undergone hysterectomy followed by a second operation for an adnexal condition.

The time of sunrise and the number of hours with daylight may influence the diurnal rhythm of acute heart attack mortality.

We investigated whether the time of sunrise and the number of daylight hours have an effect on the seasonality, or the daily rhythm of heart attack mortality. We analyzed retrospectively data of patients admitted to hospitals with the diagnosis of heart attack (n=32,329) and patients who deceased of a heart attack (n=5142) between January 1, 2004 and December 31, 2005 in Hungary. Heart attack mortality was highest during winter, while lowest number of events was recorded during summer .