LONDERO A. P.

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Background. We suggested a programme of public lectures given by associations (Coldiretti, Federcasalinghe) and by doctors specialised in various fields of medicine to increase awareness of primary osteoporosis (type 1 and 2) in Friuli-Venezia-Giulia (Italy). Methods. A number of areas the region were involved and we asked the National Health...

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In this survey we will report a case of placental chorionangioma causing severe foetomaternal haemorrhage. The diagnosis of foetomaternal transplacental haemorrhage is not easy to make, since the value of foetal anemia is not precisely known; yet, non-stress test, oxytocin contraction test and fluximetry might be helpful. Since we know that...

Introduction: Benign metastasising leiomyoma refers to a type of lesion characterised by leiomyomatous alterations without any indication of malignancy. It presents as either a singular nodule or multiple nodules of proliferating smooth muscle cells and is generally found in the lungs of women who have undergone a hysterectomy. The purpose of...

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Introduction: Women affected by benign or borderline lesions will undergo a follow-up which includes both regular, usually yearly, clinical examinations and imaging repetition. The present study aims to determine how many women with a previous diagnosis of breast lesion of uncertain significance develop breast cancer during follow-up and to...

In the e-first version of the above mentioned article, the name of the first author was given incorrectly. Correct is: Arrigo Fruscalzo.

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The sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) has progressively substituted complete axillary lymph node dissection (CALND), and has dramatically changed breast surgery impact on women's psychophysical wellness, reducing surgical morbidity while granting an adequate nodal staging. The present authors have seen a gradual improvement in the technique in...

Aim: To evaluate the influence on feasibility and reliability of quantitative tissue Doppler imaging (TDI)-based cervical elastography of the cycle phase and of the derivative pitch (DP) selected during tissue strain (TS) calculation across all three trimesters of pregnancy. Materials and methods: The pilot study included 17 patients collected...

Aims To assess the success rate and prevalence of maternal or neonatal complications in women undergoing a trial of labor after three or more (≥3) previous cesarean sections (CSs). Methods A systematic literature review and meta-analysis was conducted from inception to May 2022 in Medline, Scopus, ENBASE, ClinicalTrials.gov, and the Cochrane...

The effect of estrogen and progesterone on oxidative status is not yet very clear, improvements and detrimental effects having been reported with the use of menopausal hormone therapy or hormonal contraceptives, respectively. In this study, we evaluated the role played by estrogen and progesterone separately, on the oxidative status of 32...

The effect of estrogen and progesterone on oxidative status is not yet very clear, improvements and detrimental effects having been reported with the use of menopausal hormone therapy or hormonal contraceptives, respectively. In this study, we evaluated the role played by estrogen and progesterone separately, on the oxidative status of 32...

Aim. Over genetic and obsteteric factors, also autoimmunity may be involved in female chronic pelvic pain (CPP) pathogenesis. Our study aims to determinate the prevalence of CPP after one year from delivery, and to investigate the possible influence on CPP of concomitant autoimmune conditions. Methods. We selected a cohort of Caucasian...

Objective: To evaluate the impact on cesarean section (CS) rate with of a program of multiple non-clinical interventions targeted at health-care professional within a hospital maternity ward. Materials and methods: Retrospective quasi-experimental pre-post intervention study with an historical control group conducted in a second-level teaching...

: Millions of women give birth every year worldwide [...].

Background Pregnancy-related cancers are mostly breast cancers, and their incidence is likely to increase as a result of the modern trend of delaying childbearing. In particular, advanced maternal age increases breast cancer risk, and younger breast cancer patients are more likely to die and metastasize. This study compared a population with a...

Endometriosis is a common inflammatory disease affecting women of reproductive age, characterized by the growth of endometrial tissue beyond the uterus. In addition to gynecological manifestations, many endometriosis patients experience gastrointestinal symptoms, indicating a potential association between gut health and the disease. Recent...

Objective: Hormone therapy (HT) can relieve symptoms of menopause and treat chronic diseases. Its effectiveness in treating psychological symptoms is still debated. Several progestins can be used in HT, but their effects on mood, in particular depressive symptoms, is still unclear. This systematic review evaluates the evidence from randomized...

Two vaccines focused on the prevention of HPV-related diseases have been introduced in the last decade, the quadrivalent vaccine Gardasil® and the bivalent vaccine Cervarix® . They are targeted to prevent precancerous and cancerous lesions not only of the cervix, but also of the vulva, vagina, anal and head-neck region. Furthermore, the...

A chronic infection with "high risk" human papillomavirus (HPV) is as an obligated step in the development of cervical dysplasia and cancer and, less frequently, other types of cancers. It has been suggested to be responsible for an estimated 100% of cases of cervical cancer, 90% of anal cancers, 40% of vulvar, vaginal and penile cancers and...