The role of artificial intelligence in cosmetic and functional gynecology: Stepping into the third millennium.

Cosmetic and functional gynecology have gained popularity among patients, but the scientific literature in this field, particularly regarding the cosmetic aspect, is lacking. The use of evidence-based medicine is crucial to validate diagnostic tools and treatment protocols. However, the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) offers a promising solution to address this issue.

Role of Female Sex Hormones in ADPKD Progression and a Personalized Approach to Contraception and Hormonal Therapy.

This review navigates the intricate relationship between gender, hormonal influences, and the progression of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), highlighting the limited literature on this crucial topic. The study explores the impact of female sex hormones on liver and renal manifestations, uncovering gender-specific differences in disease progression. Actually, hormonal therapy in women with ADPKD remains a challenging issue and is a source of concern regarding its potential impact on disease outcomes, particularly at the hepatic level.

Deciphering the "David Sign": Intersections in esthetic surgery and renaissance sculpture.

Spotlighting a 500-year-old detail in Michelangelo's "David," this paper delves into the intricate connection between technique and art in the medical field, especially in esthetic surgery. With rapid technological advancement, medical specialties are becoming increasingly segmented, leading to potential oversights in holistic human examination. Drawing from ancient Greek concepts, "Techne," "Ars," and "Episteme" are explored as symbolic representations of the convergence of skill and knowledge.

Botulinum toxin injection in vulva and vagina. Evidence from a literature systematic review.

Introduction: Botulinum toxin (BoNT) administration has been proposed in the gynecologic field for pelvic, vulvar and vaginal disorders. On this regard, we aimed assessing the therapeutic effectiveness and safety of BoNT usage in the treatment of vaginal, vulvar and pelvic pain disorders.

Methods: We searched for all the original articles without date restriction until 31.

The Promise and Pitfalls of AI-Generated Anatomical Images: Evaluating Midjourney for Aesthetic Surgery Applications.

Backgrounds: The rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems, such as Midjourney, has paved the way for their use in medical training, producing computer-generated images. However, despite clear disclosures stating that these images are not intended for medical consultations, their accuracy and realism are yet to be thoroughly examined.

Methods: A series of requests were addressed to the Midjourney AI tool, a renowned generative artificial intelligence application, with a focus on depicting appropriate systemic anatomy and representing aesthetic surgery operations.

Response Letter to "Testing ChatGPT's Capabilities for Social Media Content Analysis".

This editorial discusses the innovative application of ChatGPT in categorizing and analysing social media content, with a focus on aesthetic medical fields. It highlights the revolutionary capabilities of AI in enhancing efficiency and objectivity over traditional human-driven methods. Alongside the benefits, it also considers ethical concerns surrounding privacy, consent, and inherent biases within AI models.

The Artificial Intelligence application in Aesthetic Medicine: How ChatGPT can Revolutionize the Aesthetic World.

Aesthetic medicine is witnessing a growing importance of ChatGPT and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, as highlighted by the pioneering work of Xie et al. in their article, "Aesthetic Surgery Advice and Counseling from Artificial Intelligence: A Rhinoplasty Consultation with ChatGPT." These advancements promise to revolutionize patient consultations, treatment planning, and follow-up care.

Italian validation of the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory (PFDI-20) questionnaire.

Introduction And Hypothesis: The use of validated Quality of Life (QoL) questionnaires is useful in the standardization and interpretation process of pelvic floor patient symptoms, due to their functional nature and high prevalence. The Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory QoL questionnaire (PFDI-20) serves both as a symptom inventory and a measure of the degree of bother and distress caused by pelvic floor symptoms. It includes items related to pelvic organ prolapse and lower gastrointestinal and bladder dysfunction.

Current challenges in the pharmacological management of genitourinary syndrome of menopause.

Introduction: Genitourinary syndrome of menopause is caused by climacteric estrogens drop and leads to bothersome and progressive genital and urinary symptoms. Considering the high frequency in the population and the impact on quality of life, it is crucial to find a safe and effective treatment. Pharmacological therapies aim to modulate the hormonal system and reverse tissue changes due to hypoestrogenism and consequently the symptoms.

New Innovations for the Treatment of Vulvovaginal Atrophy: An Up-to-Date Review.

Vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) is a chronic progressive disease involving the female genital apparatus and lower urinary tract. This condition is related to hypoestrogenism consequent to menopause onset but is also due to the hormonal decrease after adjuvant therapy for patients affected by breast cancer. Considering the high prevalence of VVA and the expected growth of this condition due to the increase in the average age of the female population, it is easy to understand its significant social impact.

Validation of a high-fidelity training model for fetoscopic spina bifida surgery.

Open fetal surgery for spina bifida (SB) is safe and effective yet invasive. The growing interest in fetoscopic SB repair (fSB-repair) prompts the need for appropriate training. We aimed to develop and validate a high-fidelity training model for fSB-repair.