Cardiovascular risks and endothelial dysfunction in reproductive-age women with endometriosis.

Endometriosis is a prevalent gynecological condition, affecting around 10% of reproductive-age women. Inflammatory processes associated with endometriosis may contribute to endothelial dysfunction. Increased skin accumulation of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs), reflecting arterial stiffness, potentially links endometriosis with elevated risk of cardiovascular events.

Peripheral atherosclerosis evaluation through ultrasound: A promising diagnostic tool for coronary artery disease.

Effective treatment, but also proper diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases, remains a major challenge in everyday practice. A quick, safe, and economically acceptable non-invasive procedure should play a leading role in cardiovascular risk assessment before invasive diagnostics is performed. The staging of subclinical atherosclerosis may help in further clinical decisions.

Knowledge, opinions and attitudes of Polish women towards banking and donation of human breast milk.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to obtain information on the knowledge, opinions and attitudes of Polish women in terms of functioning of human milk banks, as well as the possibility to be a donor. Specific objectives included consideration of responses in the sociodemographic aspect and identification of factors influencing donation decisions.

Material And Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted, obtaining 871 responses.