Socioeconomic and Racial/Ethnic Inequalities in Infertility Prevalence, Help-Seeking, and Help Received Since 1995
In the United States, infertility and treatment for infertility are marked by racial/ethnic and socioeconomic inequalities. Simultaneously, biomedical advances and increased public health attention toward preventing and addressing infertility have grown. It is not known, however, whether the racial/ethnic and socioeconomic inequalities observed in infertility prevalence, help-seeking, or help received have changed over time. (Source: Womens Health Issues)
Source: Womens Health Issues - April 30, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Katherine I. Tierney, Arthur L. Greil, Ann V. Bell Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Autologous platelet-rich plasma for assisted reproduction
CONCLUSIONS: We are uncertain about the effect of intrauterine or intraovarian administration of PRP on outcomes of assisted reproduction technology in infertile women. The pooled results should be interpreted with caution. Only one of the 12 included studies was judged at low risk of bias. Other limitations of the included trials were failure to report live birth, poor reporting of methods, lack of prospective protocol registration, low precision due to the small number of enrolled participants, indirectness due to the specific subpopulations and settings studied, and insufficient or absent safety data.PMID:38682756 | DOI...
Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - April 29, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Dennis Vaidakis Michail Papapanou Charalampos S Siristatidis Source Type: research
Perceptions and Experiences With Healthcare Providers Among People Navigating Reproductive and Fertility Decisions
CONCLUSION: Participants wanted information about fertility from their primary healthcare providers that they felt was lacking. Moreover, participants wanted their healthcare providers to engage with them as multifaceted individuals with current needs as well as future plans regarding fertility. While healthcare providers regularly assess pregnancy intentions, they may need to make a concerted effort to address fertility concerns among both those who want to pursue pregnancy and those who do not wish to become pregnant immediately.PMID:38682555 | DOI:10.1177/21501319241249405 (Source: Primary Care)
Source: Primary Care - April 29, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Marta Bornstein Anna C Church Kaleb Masterson Alison H Norris Source Type: research
Investigation of sperm hsa-mir-145-5p and MLH1 expressions, seminal oxidative stress and sperm DNA fragmentation in varicocele
CONCLUSION: This is the first study investigating the expressions of sperm miR-145 and MLH1 in varicocele patients. Further studies are needed to clarify the potential effect of miR-145 on male fertility.PMID:38683237 | DOI:10.1007/s11033-024-09534-1 (Source: Molecular Biology Reports)
Source: Molecular Biology Reports - April 29, 2024 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Neslihan Hekim Sezgin Gunes Sercan Ergun Elzem Nisa Barhan Ramazan Asci Source Type: research
Biodegradation of polystyrene nanoplastics by Achromobacter xylosoxidans M9 offers a mealworm gut-derived solution for plastic pollution
This study investigated the degradation of nanoplastics by isolating bacteria from the gut microbiome of Tenebrio molitor larvae fed various plastic diets. Five bacterial strains capable of degrading polystyrene were identified, with Achromobacter xylosoxidans M9 showing significant nanoplastic degradation abilities. Within 6 days, this strain reduced nanoplastic particle size by 92.3%, as confirmed by SEM and TEM analyses, and altered the chemical composition of the nanoplastics, indicating a potential for enhanced bioremediation strategies. The strain also caused a 7% weight loss in polystyrene film over 30 days, demonst...
Source: Archives of Microbiology - April 29, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Najat El-Kurdi Sahar El-Shatoury Khaled ElBaghdady Sherif Hammad Mohamed Ghazy Source Type: research
Feasibility and effectiveness of preconception check-ups at workplaces in Japan
CONCLUSIONS: We developed a preconception check-up package that can be integrated into workplace health examinations, complemented by tailored counselling. This novel check-up package is a feasible and effective approach for improving preconception health and fertility awareness.PMID:38684110 | DOI:10.1093/joccuh/uiae021 (Source: Journal of Occupational Health)
Source: Journal of Occupational Health - April 29, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Akiko Fujishima Eri Maeda Koki Sato Hidekazu Saito Chihiro Ozeki Yukihiro Terada Source Type: research
Autologous platelet-rich plasma for assisted reproduction
CONCLUSIONS: We are uncertain about the effect of intrauterine or intraovarian administration of PRP on outcomes of assisted reproduction technology in infertile women. The pooled results should be interpreted with caution. Only one of the 12 included studies was judged at low risk of bias. Other limitations of the included trials were failure to report live birth, poor reporting of methods, lack of prospective protocol registration, low precision due to the small number of enrolled participants, indirectness due to the specific subpopulations and settings studied, and insufficient or absent safety data.PMID:38682756 | PMC...
Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - April 29, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Dennis Vaidakis Michail Papapanou Charalampos S Siristatidis Source Type: research
Perceptions and Experiences With Healthcare Providers Among People Navigating Reproductive and Fertility Decisions
CONCLUSION: Participants wanted information about fertility from their primary healthcare providers that they felt was lacking. Moreover, participants wanted their healthcare providers to engage with them as multifaceted individuals with current needs as well as future plans regarding fertility. While healthcare providers regularly assess pregnancy intentions, they may need to make a concerted effort to address fertility concerns among both those who want to pursue pregnancy and those who do not wish to become pregnant immediately.PMID:38682555 | PMC:PMC11060028 | DOI:10.1177/21501319241249405 (Source: Primary Care)
Source: Primary Care - April 29, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Marta Bornstein Anna C Church Kaleb Masterson Alison H Norris Source Type: research
Investigation of sperm hsa-mir-145-5p and MLH1 expressions, seminal oxidative stress and sperm DNA fragmentation in varicocele
CONCLUSION: This is the first study investigating the expressions of sperm miR-145 and MLH1 in varicocele patients. Further studies are needed to clarify the potential effect of miR-145 on male fertility.PMID:38683237 | DOI:10.1007/s11033-024-09534-1 (Source: Molecular Biology Reports)
Source: Molecular Biology Reports - April 29, 2024 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Neslihan Hekim Sezgin Gunes Sercan Ergun Elzem Nisa Barhan Ramazan Asci Source Type: research
Biodegradation of polystyrene nanoplastics by Achromobacter xylosoxidans M9 offers a mealworm gut-derived solution for plastic pollution
This study investigated the degradation of nanoplastics by isolating bacteria from the gut microbiome of Tenebrio molitor larvae fed various plastic diets. Five bacterial strains capable of degrading polystyrene were identified, with Achromobacter xylosoxidans M9 showing significant nanoplastic degradation abilities. Within 6 days, this strain reduced nanoplastic particle size by 92.3%, as confirmed by SEM and TEM analyses, and altered the chemical composition of the nanoplastics, indicating a potential for enhanced bioremediation strategies. The strain also caused a 7% weight loss in polystyrene film over 30 days, demonst...
Source: Archives of Microbiology - April 29, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Najat El-Kurdi Sahar El-Shatoury Khaled ElBaghdady Sherif Hammad Mohamed Ghazy Source Type: research
Feasibility and effectiveness of preconception check-ups at workplaces in Japan
CONCLUSIONS: We developed a preconception check-up package that can be integrated into workplace health examinations, complemented by tailored counselling. This novel check-up package is a feasible and effective approach for improving preconception health and fertility awareness.PMID:38684110 | DOI:10.1093/joccuh/uiae021 (Source: Journal of Occupational Health)
Source: Journal of Occupational Health - April 29, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Akiko Fujishima Eri Maeda Koki Sato Hidekazu Saito Chihiro Ozeki Yukihiro Terada Source Type: research
Autologous platelet-rich plasma for assisted reproduction
CONCLUSIONS: We are uncertain about the effect of intrauterine or intraovarian administration of PRP on outcomes of assisted reproduction technology in infertile women. The pooled results should be interpreted with caution. Only one of the 12 included studies was judged at low risk of bias. Other limitations of the included trials were failure to report live birth, poor reporting of methods, lack of prospective protocol registration, low precision due to the small number of enrolled participants, indirectness due to the specific subpopulations and settings studied, and insufficient or absent safety data.PMID:38682756 | PMC...
Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - April 29, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Dennis Vaidakis Michail Papapanou Charalampos S Siristatidis Source Type: research
Feasibility and effectiveness of preconception check-ups at workplaces in Japan
CONCLUSIONS: We developed a preconception check-up package that can be integrated into workplace health examinations, complemented by tailored counselling. This novel check-up package is a feasible and effective approach for improving preconception health and fertility awareness.PMID:38684110 | DOI:10.1093/joccuh/uiae021 (Source: Journal of Occupational Health)
Source: Journal of Occupational Health - April 29, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Akiko Fujishima Eri Maeda Koki Sato Hidekazu Saito Chihiro Ozeki Yukihiro Terada Source Type: research
