Publications by authors named "Ana Luiza Santos Marques"

Objective: To evaluate the association of two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) findings with adenomyosis symptoms.

Methods: This prospective study conducted between January and December 2018 enrolled 78 women aged 18 to 40 years with abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB), infertility, and/or pelvic pain. All patients underwent 2D and 3D TVUS.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study investigates the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy, focusing on maternal and fetal health in high-risk versus low-risk pregnancies.
  • Conducted across 76 centers worldwide, the research looked at data from 887 infected singleton pregnancies, assessing outcomes like severe maternal morbidity and perinatal complications.
  • Results indicate that high-risk pregnancies have a significantly higher likelihood of adverse maternal outcomes and hospital admissions compared to low-risk pregnancies.
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Study Objective: To systematically review the literature regarding the efficacy of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) in reducing adenomyotic lesions, patients' pain and bleeding symptoms, and the impact on patients' quality of life.

Data Source: A search was performed through PubMed/MEDLINE and Cochrane databases.

Methods Of Study Selection: All available studies published in the English language in the last 10 years that evaluated the effects of HIFU for adenomyosis.

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