The Role of Anterior Vaginal Prolapse in Co-Existent Underactive Overactive Bladder Syndrome-A Retrospective Cohort Study.

CUOB (co-existent underactive overactive bladder) syndrome is a clinical entity that embraces storage and emptying symptoms, not strictly correlated with urodynamic findings. We assessed the differences between patients diagnosed with CUOB with/without cystocele. The study group was allocated from 2000 women who underwent urodynamic studies between 2008 and 2016.

Retrospective cohort study of fluctuations in emergency department visits for nonspecific back and neck pain during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Objective: We examined fluctuations in emergency department (ED) visits for nonspecific back and neck pain during the COVID-19 pandemic and explored potential contributing factors.

Methods: This retrospective cohort study included patients who presented to the ED with nonspecific back and neck pain between January 2019 and December 2021. Demographic data, visit frequencies, and clinical outcomes were analyzed to assess the impact of the pandemic on visit patterns.

Enhancing predictions of embryo implantation in thin endometrium: a comparative analysis of endometrial thickness in frozen versus fresh IVF cycles.

This study investigated whether the difference between endometrial thickness in the frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycle and the preceding fresh stimulated cycle predicts clinical pregnancy in women with thin endometrium. A retrospective analysis of 335 cycles in 227 women (age < 43) with endometrium < 8 mm in the FET cycle was conducted. Endometrial thickness was assessed using the ratio (ET) and absolute difference (ET) between the maximal endometrial thickness measured during the stimulated IVF cycle and that measured in the FET cycle.

Iliococcygeus fixation for the treatment of vaginal vault prolapse: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: It has been reported that approximately 80-90% of apical prolapse repair is through reconstructive or obliterative vaginal surgery. Although several procedures have been described, to date there is a lack of consensus on the best surgical procedure. The aim of this study was to perform a thorough review of the current literature on the efficacy and safety of the iliococcygeus fixation technique for the treatment of vaginal vault prolapse.

Reducing Dysphagia Following Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery: Insights From a Meta-Analysis.

A systematic search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases to identify relevant studies. The analysis focused on the influence of surgical duration, the number of cervical levels treated, and implant types. A total of 21 studies were included, and heterogeneity among studies was evaluated using the I² statistic.

Dual-Fluoroscopy vs. Single-Fluoroscopy in Balloon Kyphoplasty: A Study of Efficiency and Safety.

Vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) are the most prevalent type of osteoporotic fractures, often causing significant pain, morbidity, and mortality. Vertebral augmentation procedures like balloon kyphoplasty (BK) are effective in treating VCFs. These procedures are typically performed using a single fluoroscopy machine (SF) for anteroposterior (AP) and lateral views.

Safety and Efficacy of Minimally Invasive Sacrospinous Ligament Fixation for Apical Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Older Women.

This study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of minimally invasive sacrospinous ligament (SSL) fixation of apical pelvic organ prolapse (POP) in older patients compared to younger patients. A cohort of 271 older (≥65 years) patients (mean age 71.8 ± 5.

Is Diastasis Recti Abdominis Rehabilitation after Childbirth Able to Prevent the Onset of Stress Urinary Incontinence? A Case-Control Study.

Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) represent the first-line approach to pelvic floor dysfunctions (PFDs). Recently, studies have shown a synergy between the pelvic floor and abdominal muscles, hypothesizing that the anatomical and functional integrity of the abdominal wall plays a role in the prevention of pelvic floor disorders. Some studies have shown a significant correlation between diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI).

Prognostic significance of delayed complete metabolic response on PET/CT after primary chemoradiation treatment of cervical cancer.

Objective: To investigate the prognostic significance of near-complete metabolic response on initial follow-up PET/CT after primary chemoradiation treatment of cervical cancer.

Methods: Survival data were retrospectively compared between patients who had complete metabolic response on first follow-up PET/CT, 3 months after chemoradiation (group 1) with those who had near-complete metabolic response on first PET/CT and later showed complete metabolic response at subsequent PET/CT, 6 months or more after treatment (group 2).

Results: Of the 108 patients included in the final analysis, 74 (68.

Cognitive control enhancement in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and neurotypical individuals.

Cognitive control, which has been localized to the right inferior frontal gyrus (rIFG) based on functional imaging and brain lesion studies, is impaired in patients with ADHD. The present study aims to investigate whether transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) over the rIFG might improve cognitive control in ADHD subjects. We hypothesized poorer performance in a cognitive control task, but not in a control language task, in the ADHD subjects.

3,3'-Diindolylmethane (DIM): A Potential Therapeutic Agent against Cariogenic Biofilm.

Indole, a metabolite of the amino acid tryptophan, has been proven to act as a signal molecule in bacteria, acting in different aspects of biofilm formation. The oral biofilm is a type of biofilm that has consequences for human health. It is a complex, three-dimensional structure that develops on the surface of teeth via the attachment of primary microbial colonizers.

The EnPlace sacrospinous ligament fixation-A novel minimally invasive transvaginal procedure for apical pelvic organ prolapse repair: Safety and short-term outcome results.

Objective: The EnPlace device is a novel minimally invasive tool allowing transvaginal sacrospinous ligament (SSL) fixation of apical pelvic organ prolapse (POP). The study aimed to investigate the safety and short-term efficacy of the EnPlace SSL fixation for significant apical POP repair.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study of 123 consecutive patients (mean age 64.

The efficacy and feasibility of fractional CO2 laser therapy for the treatment of urinary incontinence: a multicentric case-control study.

Background: Female urinary incontinence is a significant public health problem. Conservative treatments require high patient compliance, while surgery often leads to more complications and recovery time. Our aim is to evaluate the efficacy of microablative fractional CO2 laser (CO2-laser) therapy in women with urinary incontinence (UI).

Hysteropexy and Anterior Vaginal Native Tissue Repair in Women with Anterior and Central Compartment Prolapse: A Long Term Follow-Up.

Although it is known that hysterectomy (HY) alone cannot resolve apical prolapse, vaginal hysterectomy (VH) remains the most common surgical procedure for this issue. In recent years, various procedures for uterine conservation have been proposed to avoid the surgical risks of HY. Furthermore, most women with symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse (POP) prefer uterine conservation in the absence of considerable benefit in uterine removal.

Does the Polydimethylsiloxane Urethral Injection (Macroplastique) Improve Sexual Function in Women, in Fertile Age, Affected by Stress Urinary Incontinence?

: Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) negatively affects women's quality of life, including sexual function. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the effect of polydimethylsiloxane (Macroplastique) on sexual function in women of fertile age affected by SUI. Single-center prospective study.

The association between increased subjective sensation of fetal movements and pregnancy outcome-a prospective cohort and a retrospective comparative analysis.

Objective: To determine pregnancy outcomes in women with subjective sensation of increased fetal movements (IFM).

Methods: A prospective cohort study of women after 20 weeks of gestation who were referred with subjective sensation of IFM (April 2018-April 2019) for assessment. Pregnancy outcome was compared to pregnancies with a normal sensation of fetal movements all through pregnancy who underwent obstetrical assessment at term (37-41 weeks of gestation) matched by maternal age and pre-pregnancy BMI in a 1:2 ratio.

Pre- versus Post-Menopausal Onset of Overactive Bladder and the Response to Vaginal Estrogen Therapy: A Prospective Study.

This study examined the utility of local estrogen therapy for improving urinary symptoms in women diagnosed with Overactive Bladder allied to the time of onset of urinary symptoms whether pre- or post-menopausal. : Subject to informed consent, menopausal women diagnosed with Overactive Bladder (OAB) and Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) were enrolled at three urogynecological units. OAB symptoms were scored using the Global Pelvic Floor Symptoms Bother Questionnaire (GPFSBQ), with explicit attention to question number 3 that specifically addresses the presence or absence of urgency and the Patient Perception of Intensity of Urgency Scale (PPIUS).

High Incidence of Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries among Immigrant Women of Asian Ethnicity.

(1) Background: Obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASI) may complicate vaginal deliveries. The aim of the present study was to explore the incidence and clinical characteristics of OASI among Asian women living in a Western country compared to local Caucasian women. (2) Methods: A retrospective cohort study of 380 women diagnosed with OASI, following singleton vaginal deliveries, during a 10-year period (January 2011 to December 2020).

The link between emotion regulation and size estimation of spiders pictures among women with fear of spiders.

Introduction: Fear is associated with perceptual biases. People who are afraid of spiders perceive spiders as larger than people without this fear. It is yet unclear, however, whether this effect can be influenced by using implicit (non-deliberate) emotion regulation (ER) processes and explicit (deliberate) ER strategies, such as reappraisal and suppression.

Substantial Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury during Vacuum Assisted Delivery: An Obstetrical Issue or Device Related?

Background: Obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) might be associated with long-term urinary and anorectal morbidities. The aim of the study was to investigate the risk factors and clinical implications of OASIS associated with vacuum-assisted deliveries versus normal vaginal deliveries.

Methods: A series of 413 consecutive OASIS cases were retrospectively analyzed.

The Manchester operation - is it time for it to return to our surgical armamentarium in the twenty-first century?

We conducted a study to assess the efficacy and outcome results of Manchester operation for women with symptomatic elongation of uterine cervix between 2010 and 2020. Forty-five women were enrolled. Mean age was 54.