A Large Study About Reproductive Factors That Predict Hysterosalpingography-Identified Tubal Pathology: An Insight into the Necessity of Preconception Screening.

: Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is pivotal in delineating tubal pathology, but is associated with pain and exposure to ionizing radiation. This study investigated which reproductive factors predict HSG-identified tubal pathology. : From May 2016 to August 2023, 3322 infertile females with HSG (mean age 33.

Understanding the Relationship Between Adverse Medication Use and Falls Among Older Patients Receiving Home Medical Care: OHCARE study.

Previous studies suggest older patients with multiple health conditions and medications may experience adverse interactions, leading to negative outcomes. However, there's limited research on this in older adults receiving home medical care. This study assesses whether polypharmacy is linked to falls or other clinical outcomes.

Actual conditions for returning home after hospitalization among older patients receiving home medical care in Japan: OHCARE Study.

Aim: To examine the actual conditions of older patients receiving home medical care after hospitalization over a period of 2 years in Japan.

Methods: The study population included 102 participants, aged ≥65 years, receiving home medical care, who consented to participate in the Osaka Home Care Registry (OHCARE) study in Japan over a period of 2 years. We investigated the actual conditions for returning home after hospitalization.

Seasonal Serum 25(OH) Vitamin D Level and Reproductive or Immune Markers in Reproductive-Aged Women with Infertility: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study in East Japan.

Several studies have reported that vitamin D may modify human reproductive functions; however, the results are conflicting. We aimed to comprehensively evaluate serum vitamin D levels and examine the relationship between serum vitamin D levels and ovarian reserve markers, and immune markers of implantation, in reproductive-aged Japanese women with infertility.in reproductive-aged women with infertility.

Results of lifestyle modification promotion and reproductive/general health check for male partners of couples seeking conception.

Purpose: Male infertility is partially caused by an inappropriate lifestyle and comorbidities. In this study, we analyzed the prevalence of these factors and the effects of lifestyle modifications as part of male preconception care.

Methods: Four hundred and two male partners of couples seeking conception with abnormal parameters upon the first semen analysis were enrolled.