Does Frequent Use of Advanced Energy Devices Improve Hysterectomy Outcomes?

: The objective of this study was to assess the efficient use of advanced energy devices by examining the impact of their usage frequency on surgical outcomes of total laparoscopic hysterectomies. : A retrospective study was conducted between 2020 and 2023 by a single surgeon. The patients' medical records and surgical videos were reviewed.

Optimal Dietary Intake of Riboflavin Associated with Lower Risk of Cervical Cancer in Korea: Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2010-2021.

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the association between the dietary intake of vitamin B complex (thiamine, riboflavin, and niacin) and cervical cancer in Korea.

Methods: The data from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) from 2010 to 2021 were analyzed, which included 28,306 participants who were categorized into non-cervical cancer and cervical cancer groups. The following dietary intake threshold levels of thiamine, riboflavin, and niacin were identified based on the recommended daily allowances (RDAs): thiamine, 1.

Dyslipidemia Is Positively Associated with Chronic Low Back Pain in Korean Women: Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2010-2012.

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the association between chronic low back pain (CLBP) and chronic diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia.

Methods: This study was a retrospective analysis using data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) between 2010-2012 and included women who answered a questionnaire in the KNHANES asking whether they had low back pain for ≥3 months. Participants were divided into non-CLBP and CLBP groups.

Serum Vitamin Levels, Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors, and Their Association with Depression in Korean Women: A Cross-Sectional Study of a Nationally Representative Sample.

Serum vitamin levels, cardiovascular disease risk factors, and their association with depression is a complex issue that has been the subject of much research. Therefore, we investigated the relationship between vitamin A, B9, and E levels, cardiovascular risk factors, and depression in premenopausal and menopausal South Korean women. This cross-sectional study used the 2016-2018 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data.

Skin aging-related microbial types separated by Cutibacterium and α-diversity.

Background: Studies on the skin microbiome have been conducted to uncover the relationship between skin microbes and the host. However, most of these studies have primarily focused on analyzing individual microbial compositions, which has resulted in a limited understanding of the overall relationship.

Methods: We analyzed the facial skin characteristics and microbial profiles of 100 healthy Korean female volunteers using the V1-V2 region of the 16S ribosomal RNA gene.

Depressed Mood as a Significant Risk Factor for Gynecological Cancer Aggravation.

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between depressed mood and gynecological cancer outcomes, identifying risk factors for cancer aggravation.

Methods: This study was a retrospective analysis of gynecological cancer patients (January 2020-August 2022) at Korea University Anam Hospital using Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). Patients were classified into non-depressed mood (NDM)- and depressed mood (DM)-based scores.

Role of Klotho and N-acetylcysteine in Oxidative Stress Associated with the Vitrification of Ovarian Tissue Cytoprotective Function of Klotho in Cryopreservation.

Background: Cryopreservation can cause mechanical and chemical stress, ultimately leading to the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and oxidative stress. ROS inhibits the expression of antioxidant enzymes in cells, resulting in increased DNA fragmentation and apoptosis. In this paper, we used a vitrification method that has the advantage of producing less ice crystal formation, cost-effectiveness, and time efficiency during cryopreservation.

Bacterial Crosstalk via Antimicrobial Peptides on the Human Skin: Therapeutics from a Sustainable Perspective.

The skin's epidermis is an essential barrier as the first guard against invading pathogens, and physical protector from external injury. The skin microbiome, which consists of numerous bacteria, fungi, viruses, and archaea on the epidermis, play a key role in skin homeostasis. Antibiotics are a fast-acting and effective treatment method, however, antibiotic use is a nuisance that can disrupt skin homeostasis by eradicating beneficial bacteria along with the intended pathogens and cause antibiotic-resistant bacteria spread.

Application of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Gynecological Cancers: What Do Gynecologists Need to Know before Using Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors?

Standard treatments for gynecological cancers include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. However, there are limitations associated with the chemotherapeutic drugs used to treat advanced and recurrent gynecological cancers, and it is difficult to identify additional treatments. Therefore, immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy products, including PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors and CTLA-4 inhibitors, are in the spotlight as alternatives for the treatment of advanced gynecological cancers.

Analysis of the Microbiome of the Ear Canal in Normal Individuals and Patients with Chronic Otitis Externa.

Background: Recently, microbiome research has been actively conducted for various skin areas. However, no study has yet compared the microbiome of bacteria and fungi in the ear canal of healthy individuals and patients with chronic otitis externa in Korea.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the difference in the distribution of fungal and bacterial microbial communities in ear canal samples of healthy individuals and patients with chronic otitis externa.

The necessity of continuing cervical cancer screening of elderly Korean women aged 65 years or older.

Background: Although the incidence of cervical cancer has decreased since the 1980s in Korea, it remains high among the elderly women. This study evaluated the suitability of cervical cancer screening for elderly Korean women aged ≥65 years according to recommendations by the American Society of Cytopathology and American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the records of patients who underwent cervical cancer screening, followed by liquid-based Pap test, human papillomavirus (HPV) test, and colposcopic punch biopsy at two academic hospitals from May 2008 to May 2018.

Huge vaginal stone: Case report and review of the literature.

Primary vaginal stones have been rarely reported; the reports that do exist are usually case reports. Because of their low incidence, they are often misdiagnosed. This case report and literature review of a primary vaginal stone presents an assessment of symptoms and common risk factors for vaginal stone formation.

Ectopic adrenal gland tissue in the left ovary of an elderly woman: a case report.

Ectopic adrenal gland in the ovary is very rare case, and even more rarer in older women. We reported a case of ectopic adrenal tissue as an incidental finding in left ovary from a 68-year-old woman. She presented with bearing down sensation due to uterine prolapse for 5 years.

Mild Fetal Tricuspid Regurgitation in the First Trimester as a Predictor of Perinatal Outcomes.

: This study aimed to investigate whether mild fetal tricuspid regurgitation (TR) at 11 to 13 weeks of gestation affects perinatal outcomes. Since fetal right ventricular load is associated with placental resistance, we hypothesized that fetal mild TR would be associated with perinatal outcomes as a consequence of abnormal placentation. : We retrospectively evaluated 435 women with first-trimester scan data.

Prevalence of Pathogens and Other Microorganisms in Premenopausal and Postmenopausal Women with Vulvovaginal Symptoms: A Retrospective Study in a Single Institute in South Korea.

Vaginitis causes vulvovaginal symptoms, including itching, irritation, vaginal discharge, burning, or foul odor. It is one of the most common diseases encountered in gynecologic practice. Hypoestrogenism due to menopause has a considerable negative effect on vaginal health and leads to changes in the vaginal pH and vaginal microflora, which are related to a change in the causes and microorganisms of vaginitis.

Complete mitogenome and phylogenetic analysis of two species ( and ).

We determined the complete mitogenomes of two wigeons, (16,603 bp) and (16,597 bp) of the family Anatidae using Illumina next-generation sequencing to better understand phylogenetic relationships. Both species consisted of 37 genes (13 protein-coding genes), two ribosomal RNAs, 22 transfer RNAs, and one control region. A + T content ( 51.

Clinicopathological and ultrasound features of endometrial cancer in postmenopausal women: a retrospective study in a single institute in South Korea.

Introduction: endometrial cancer is the most common type of cancer in the female genital tract. Most patients are diagnosed during postmenopausal periods. This study aimed to investigate the demographic characteristics as well as cutoff value of endometrial thickness and ultrasound characteristics of endometrial cancer in postmenopausal patients.

A core set of microsatellite loci for yellow-throated marten, Martes flavigula: a case of inferences of family relationships.

Background: Microsatellite markers are an ideal molecular marker for population genetic studies such as population structure, pedigree, and kinship. The yellow-throated marten (Martes flavigula) is widely distributed in coniferous and deciduous forests of eastern Asia and plays the role of an indicator and umbrella species in South Korea, given the absence of top predators such as tiger and leopard.

Objective: The aim of our study was to establish a core set of microsatellite markers that could be used for a population genetics study on M.

Differences in 25-hydroxy vitamin D and vitamin D-binding protein concentrations according to the severity of endometriosis.

Objective: To investigate serum 25-hydroxyl vitamin D (25(OH)D) and vitamin D-binding protein (VDBP) concentrations in women with endometriosis according to the severity of disease.

Methods: Women with mild endometriosis (n = 9) and advanced endometriosis (n = 7), as well as healthy controls (n = 16), were enrolled in this observational study. Serum total 25(OH)D concentrations were analyzed using the Elecsys vitamin D total kit with the Cobas e602 module.

Complete mitochondrial genome and phylogenetic analysis of : an endangered species from South Korea.

We present the complete mitochondrial genome and a phylogenetic analysis of , the northern fur seal, determined using Illumina next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology. The total length of the mitogenome was 17,154 bp, which consisted of 13 protein-coding genes, two ribosomal RNA genes, 22 tRNA genes, and one control region. The base composition of the entire mitogenome was 33.

Complete mitochondrial genome of the Northern Long-eared Owl ( Linnaeus, 1758) determined using next-generation sequencing.

In this study, the mitogenome of , the Northern Long-eared Owl, was analysed using Illumina next-generation sequencing. The mitogenome was found to be a circular molecule, 17,735 bp long with a slight AT bias (53.0%).