microRNAs, mega impact

They are ubiquitous in the human body. Relatively stable, they have been shown to control gene expression and regulate a wide spectrum of processes, such as cellular differentiation, proliferation and apoptosis. MicroRNAs are gradually receiving increased research interest within the field of human reproduction as the need for non-invasive biomarkers rises in

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Adenomyosis: this is how it all starts

Although not entirely clear how adenomyosis initiates, two proposed theories can explain the majority of cases encountered in everyday clinical practice. Invagination of the endometrial basalis into the myometrium, the most widely accepted theory, holds that a traumatised junctional zone, either as a result of aberrant hyperestrogenic environment and

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Monitoring performance in the ART lab

Monitoring performance of the lab includes kPIs for many diverse parameters, as in structure, processes and outcome-related kPIs. And although both structure and process-related kPIs are essential in the effort to achieve, it is the outcome-related kPIs that reflect on overall effectiveness of care, and particularly where the interaction lies with clinical factors

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Safe Practices in ART labs

The IVF lab is at the core of ART practice. Lab performance should be regularly assessed through key performance indexes in the context of a quality management system. Within such a context it is important to recognise the clinical factors that have an impact on lab outcomes, and also examine this interaction by highlighting the influence of lab performance on clinical decision making and clinical practice.

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