Survival and hormone production of isolated mouse follicles in three-dimensional artificial scaffolds after stimulation with bpV(HOpic).

Purpose: To preserve fertility before gonadotoxic therapy, ovarian tissue can be removed, cryopreserved, and transplanted back again after treatment. An alternative is the artificial ovary, in which the ovarian follicles are extracted from the tissue, which reduces the risk of reimplantation of potentially remaining malignant cells. The PTEN inhibitor bpV(HOpic) has been shown to activate human, bovine and alpacas ovarian follicles, and it is therefore considered a promising substance for developing the artificial ovary.

EV products obtained from iPSC-derived MSCs show batch-to-batch variations in their ability to modulate allogeneic immune responses .

Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) have demonstrated therapeutic potential in diverse clinical settings, largely due to their ability to produce extracellular vesicles (EVs). These EVs play a pivotal role in modulating immune responses, transforming pro-inflammatory cues into regulatory signals that foster a pro-regenerative milieu. Our previous studies identified the variability in the immunomodulatory effects of EVs sourced from primary human bone marrow MSCs as a consistent challenge.

Mitigating wildfire smoke inside homes: Evidence from Oregon, September 2020.

The smoke produced by wildfires can travel great distances and lead to respiratory and/or cardiovascular health impacts through inhalation. Individuals can reduce exposure by implementing smoke mitigation measures in their homes and beyond. In this article, we examine household level survey data (n = 543) on wildfire smoke mitigation in response to the September 2020 wildfires that occurred in the state of Oregon (and beyond).

Possible Rates of Detection of Neonatal Sepsis Pathogens in the Context of Microbiological Diagnostics in Mothers - Real World Data.

Objective: The aim of this study was to identify the rate of detection of neonatal sepsis pathogens in maternal microbiological smears.

Study Design: This is a retrospective study conducted at a Level 1 perinatal center in the context of routine care from 2014 to 2019. For all premature infants and neonates with neonatal sepsis, the neonatal and maternal microbiological findings were examined to see if there was a match.

S1 Guideline: Impairment of gonadal function After Cancer in Childhood and Adolescence.

A possible negative consequence of cancer treatment is the fertility impairment of young cancer survivors. However, most former patients express the wish to have biological children. Fertility-preserving measures are available and are - under certain circumstances - financed by health insurance.