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Prolapsed fallopian tube to the vagina after hysterectomy a year ago: A case report.

Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol

January 2025

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40203, Taiwan; Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 40203, Taiwan.

Objective: This case report aims to present a rare occurrence of fallopian tube prolapse into the vaginal vault following hysterectomy, underscoring the importance of recognizing this uncommon complication.

Case Report: A 45-year-old woman, with a history of hysterectomy for adenomyosis, presented with symptoms mimicking a vaginal tumor, including persistent discharge, abdominal pain, postcoital bleeding, and weight loss. Imaging raised concerns of malignancy, but surgery revealed a prolapsed fallopian tube with chronic inflammation.

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Fistula formation after excision of extraperitoneal paravaginal teratoma.

Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol

January 2025

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, 704302, Taiwan. Electronic address:

Objective: Mature extragonadal teratomas, particularly at the pelvic extraperitoneal site, are rare. Herein, we report a case of paravaginal teratoma and fistula formation five years post-operation.

Case Report: A 23-year-old woman (G4P3A1) presented with a left paravaginal cystic tumor.

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Objective: Prenatal diagnosis of fetal 13q34 microdeletion is a rare condition, which may present with abnormal fetal development, including facial dysmorphism, mental retardation, and developmental delay. We present a pregnant woman in whom the fetus presented with a 0.24-cm ventricular septal defect at 20 weeks of gestation, with fetal 13q34 (113610612-115092648) deletion.

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Outcomes of fetuses with severe diaphragmatic hernia after fetal endoluminal tracheal occlusion treatment: A series of case reports.

Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol

January 2025

Ultrasound, Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Chongqing, China; Ultrasound, Women and Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China. Electronic address:

Objective: To explore outcomes of fetuses with severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) after fetal endoluminal tracheal occlusion (FETO) treatment.

Case Report: Fetuses diagnosed with severe CDH and taken FETO for intrauterine treatment from January 2020 to December 2023 were recruited. There was no significant difference in general conditions, as well as O/E LHR and measurements related to CDH (p > 0.

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Objective: Prenatal detection of complex chromosomal rearrangements (CCR) is extremely rare, but is of great clinical importance, since CCR can be causative of different congenital disorders. We present an exceptionally rare case of prenatally diagnosed Saethre-Chotzen syndrome (SCS) rising as a consequence of chromothripsis involving chromosomes 5, 7 and 11 and deletion of TWIST1 gene.

Case Report: Brachycephaly, hypertelorism, flat face, micrognathia, relative macroglossia and small posterior fossa were noted on ultrasound examination at 28th gestational week.

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Objective: We report a case of pregnancy following lung transplantation (LT) for idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH) in Japan.

Case Report: A female developed IPAH at 14 years of age and underwent a successful bilateral living-donor lobar LT from her parents at 19 years of age (gravida 2, para 0). At the age of 40 years, the patient became pregnant via artificial insemination.

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Objectives: The main objective of this case report is to discuss the differentiation between hyperemesis gravidarum and a brain tumor in the presence of hyperemesis symptoms in the first trimester of pregnancy.

Case Report: A patient was initially diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum in early pregnancy and was hospitalized. After hospitalization, cerebral hemorrhage and cerebral hernia due to convulsions occurred.

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Retroperitoneal Müllerian cyst causing uterine protrusion in a teenage girl.

Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol

January 2025

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; School of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan. Electronic address:

Objective: To describe a rare case of a retroperitoneal Müllerian cyst in a teenage girl with a protruding uterus and associated urogenital anomalies, and to discuss the challenges faced in differential diagnosis and management of such cases.

Case Report: We present the case of a 14-year-old girl presented with a protruding uterus for several weeks, with a history of twin-twin transfusion syndrome at birth. Initial ultrasonography identified a large pelvic cystic tumor.

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Objective: This is a case report of a COL4A1 gene mutation which was confirmed by further genetic testing following anomalies observed in prenatal ultrasound and fetal brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Case Reports: The ultrasound examination of the patient revealed a mass in fetal left intracranial cavity. Repeated subsequent MRI detected an evolving mass in the left frontal parietal lobe.

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The expression of BHLHE22 in endometrial carcinoma: Associations with mismatch repair protein expression status, tumor-infiltrating immune cells, programmed death-ligand 1 and clinical outcomes.

Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol

January 2025

Department of Pathology, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, 23561, Taiwan; Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan. Electronic address:

Objective: Endometrial cancer (EC) shows substantial heterogeneity in their immune microenvironment. BHLHE22 is consistently hypermethylated in EC and high expression of BHLHE22 is likely to be immunosuppressive in the tumor microenvironment. Herein, we evaluated expression of BHLHE22, programmed cell death ligand-1 (PD-L1), CD8, CD68 and mismatch repair proteins in EC.

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Artificial intelligence and assisted reproductive technology: A comprehensive systematic review.

Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol

January 2025

Division of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan. Electronic address:

The objective of this review is to evaluate the contributions of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART), focusing on its role in enhancing the processes and outcomes of fertility treatments. This study analyzed 48 relevant articles to assess the impact of AI on various aspects of ART, including treatment efficacy, process optimization, and outcome prediction. The effectiveness of different machine learning paradigms-supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning-in improving ART-related procedures was particularly examined.

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Introduction of the single-lumen oocyte retrieval needle in an assisted reproductive technology center: Propensity score matching analysis of grouping.

Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol

January 2025

Reproductive Medicine Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan; Department of Post-Baccalaureate Medicine, College of Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan. Electronic address:

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of oocyte retrieval using a single-lumen aspiration needle compared to a double-lumen aspiration needle in IVF (in vitro fertilization) patients.

Materials And Methods: This retrospective cohort study included all IVF cycles between 1st January, 2020 and 31st December, 2022 in Changhua Christian Hospital, Taiwan. Pairwise comparisons were conducted through propensity score matching analysis at a 1:3 ratio according to patients' age, anti-Müllerian hormone levels, and body weight.

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Carbon-based nanozymes for cancer therapy and diagnosis: A review.

Int J Biol Macromol

January 2025

Independent Researcher, W Nazar ST, Boostan Ave, Isfahan, Iran. Electronic address:

Carbon-based nanozymes (CNs) have emerged as a significant innovation in targeted cancer therapy, demonstrating great potential for advancing cancer diagnosis and treatment. With exceptional catalytic properties, remarkable biocompatibility, and the ability to precisely target cancer cells, CNs provide a promising avenue for the development of novel oncological therapies. By functionalizing their surfaces with targeting ligands, such as antibodies or peptides, CNs can specifically recognize and bind to cancer cells.

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Background: Abdominal binders are a prominent non-pharmacological intervention aimed at mitigating adverse outcomes following Cesarean delivery (CD), including pain and distress.

Aim: We conducted a meta-analysis to quantitatively evaluate the effects of abdominal binders on women undergoing CD.

Methods: A systematic search was conducted using terms such as "abdominal binder," "clinical trials," and variations of "cesarean" across multiple electronic databases, including PubMed, Google Scholar, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, ClinicalTrials.

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Mercury pollution control and Marphysa sanguinea bio-response in active-capped sediment with calcium alginate/activated carbon composite.

J Hazard Mater

January 2025

Graduate Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106319, Taiwan; Advanced Research Center for Green Materials Science and Technology, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106319, Taiwan. Electronic address:

Anthropogenic and industrial activities have released large amounts of mercury (Hg) into the hydrosphere. Hg ultimately deposits in sediments and could be re-released into the water environment, threatening the ecological system. Active capping is considered a suitable remediation method due to its relatively low cost and in-situ decontamination feasibility.

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Background: Hip fractures are a significant public health issue, particularly among the elderly population. Pelvic radiographs (PXRs) play a crucial role in diagnosing hip fractures and are commonly used for their evaluation. Previous research has demonstrated promising performance in classification models for hip fracture detection.

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Impact of patient resourcefulness on cancer patients' pain management and medical opioid use: A cross-sectional study.

Eur J Oncol Nurs

December 2024

College of Medicine, Department of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University. Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, No. 110, Section 1, Jianguo North Road., Taichung, 40201.Taiwan. Electronic address:

Purpose: Negative beliefs about cancer pain and morphine are detrimental to pain interpretation. Patients with high resourcefulness often proactively address problems to cope with stress, and establish problem-solving strategies.The aim of the project is to investigate the impact of resourcefulness and pain interpretation on cancer-related pain control.

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This meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis (TSA) investigated the effects of probiotic supplementation on triglyceride levels in patients after bariatric surgery. A comprehensive literature search identified seven randomized controlled trials involving 411 participants. The meta-analysis revealed a significant reduction in triglyceride levels favoring probiotic supplementation (mean difference =  - 18.

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Migration routes and the depth patterns of anguillid eel larvae migrating long distances from spawning grounds in the ocean remain poorly understood. We used otolith stable isotope analysis to study the oceanic migrations of anguillid eels by reconstructing experienced water temperature histories of larvae. The otolith stable oxygen isotopes (δO) of recruited Anguilla japonica glass eels were analyzed to assess the relationship with the experienced water temperature of the early larval stage in laboratory experiments.

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Oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) represents the most prevalent malignancy among head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCCs). Standard treatment modalities include surgical resection combined with radiation and chemotherapy. However, locoregional failure remains a critical issue affecting the prognosis of OSCC patients, largely due to tumor resistance against radiation or chemotherapy.

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Recommendation for the use of respiratory syncytial virus vaccines.

J Microbiol Immunol Infect

January 2025

Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Chang Gung Children's Hospital, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, College of Medicine, Taiwan.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common pathogen for young children hospitalized with bronchiolitis and pneumonia. Most infections occur below 1 year of age. RSV is also a significant viral pathogen for adults with respiratory tract infection.

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Sarcopenia and myosteatosis are associated with low survival in patients receiving lenvatinib for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma.

J Formos Med Assoc

January 2025

Department of Medical Imaging and Radiology, National Taiwan University Hospital and College of Medicine, Taiwan; Center of Minimal-Invasive Interventional Radiology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Hepatits Research Center, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan. Electronic address:

Purpose: To investigate the association of skeletal muscle mass and quality with survival outcomes in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) treated with lenvatinib (LEN).

Methods: In this retrospective study, LEN-treated patients with HCC were enrolled. Sarcopenia and myosteatosis were evaluated on the basis of baseline skeletal muscle index and mean muscle attenuation, respectively, on computed tomography at the L3 level.

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Nuclear translocation of RON receptor tyrosine kinase. New mechanistic and functional insights.

Cytokine Growth Factor Rev

January 2025

Center for Precision Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan. Electronic address:

Receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) are membrane sensors that monitor alterations in the extracellular milieu and translate this information into appropriate cellular responses. Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is the most well-known model in which gene expression is upregulated by mitogenic signals through the activation of multiple signaling cascades or by nuclear translocation of the full-length EGFR protein. RON (Receptuer d'Origine Nantatise, also known as macrophage stimulating 1 receptor, MST1R) has recently gained attention as a therapeutic target for human cancer.

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Expression of female hormone receptor and prognosis of cervical cancer: Does any relationship exist?

Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol

January 2025

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan; Female Cancer Foundation, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan. Electronic address:

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