Vaginal microbiome diversity and characteristics in PCOS

What are the different characteristics of the vaginal microbiome (VMB) between patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and healthy women? A cross-sectional study was conducted in a single university-affiliated academic center. 1446 participants were recruited the group with polycystic ovary syndrome consisting of 713 people and the control group consisting of 733 people. Vaginal swabs…

Probiotics in Barrett’s Esophagus: Preventive Benefits

Probiotici nell’esofago di Barrett: Potenziali benefici nella prevenzione e trattamento dell’adenocarcinoma esofageo If underestimated, gastroesophageal reflux can induce Barrett’s esophagus, a complex precancerous condition characterized by metaplasia at the gastroesophageal junction, where the normal squamous epithelium is altered (columnar epithelium) and can lead to the development of esophageal adenocarcinoma. The molecular pathogenesis of the disease…