Review
Andrology
Ashok Agarwal, Rakesh Sharma, Sajal Gupta, Renata Finelli, Neel Parekh, Manesh Kumar Panner Selvam, Camila Pinho Pompeu, Sarah Madani, Andrea Belo, Mahsa Darbandi, Neha Singh, Sara Darbandi, Simryn Covarrubias, Raha Sadeghi, Mohamed Arafa, Ahmad Majzoub, Meaghanne Caraballo, Alyssa Giroski, Kourtney McNulty, Damayanthi Durairajanayagam, Ralf Henkel
Summary: Semen analysis is a crucial test for evaluating male fertility potential and guiding infertility treatment. Both manual and automated semen analysis are important, and quality control and assurance play a vital role in ensuring reproducible results. Regular evaluation of laboratory technicians' performance is necessary for accuracy and precision.
WORLD JOURNAL OF MENS HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Tim Hafemeister, Paul Schulze, Ralf Bortfeldt, Christian Simmet, Markus Jung, Frank Fuchs-Kittowski, Martin Schulze
Summary: Liquid preserved boar semen is affected by vibrations during transportation, but there is a lack of monitoring in this area. This study found that both speed and road surface significantly influence vibration intensities. It is recommended to implement continuous monitoring of boar semen transportation in order to avoid negative impacts.
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Thomas Horvatits, Jan-Erik Wissmann, Reimar Johne, Martin H. Groschup, Ashish K. Gadicherla, Julian Schulze Zur Wiesch, Martin Eiden, Daniel Todt, Rudolph Reimer, Lisa Daehnert, Anja Schoebel, Karoline Horvatits, Rabea Luebke, Christine Wolschke, Francis Ayuk, Meike Rybczynski, Ansgar W. Lohse, Marylyn M. Addo, Eva Herker, Marc Luetgehetmann, Eike Steinmann, Sven Pischke
Summary: The study found HEV-RNA in the seminal plasma and semen of chronically infected patients, with viral loads >2 logs higher than in the serum, indicating the male reproductive system as a niche of HEV persistence in chronic infection. Additionally, HEV particles in the ejaculate did not morphologically differ from serum-derived particles, suggesting a potential route for HEV transmission.
JOURNAL OF HEPATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Reproductive Biology
Maria Kareskoski, Johanna Vakkamaki, Kirsi Laukkanen, Mari Palviainen, Anders Johannisson, Terttu Katila
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the association between MMP-2 and MMP-9 levels in stallion ejaculates and semen quality, as well as sperm survival. The results showed that MMP-2 and MMP-9 were positively correlated with sperm concentration and count, but did not affect sperm longevity during cooled storage.
Article
Andrology
Zulfu Sertkaya, Serkan Akan, Harun Ozdemir, Kemal Ertas, Emre Korkmaz, Emre Tokuc, Abdulmuttalip Simsek
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate whether semen parameters are changed with sexual arousal. The study found that watching sexual stimulation videos during a 3-day abstinence period did not affect semen parameters, except for semen volume and total motile sperm count.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gurusamy Kutralam-Muniasamy, V. C. Shruti, Fermin Perez-Guevara, Priyadarsi D. Roy, I. Elizalde-Martinez
Summary: Understanding and communicating instances of microplastic contamination is crucial for plastic-free transitions. Laboratory waters, salts, chemical solutions, and ethanol samples were found to contain varying levels of microplastics, mainly consisting of fibers, fragments, and films. The study highlights the importance of quality control during microplastic analysis and the need for prevention strategies to tackle microplastic contamination in commonly used reagents.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Mette S. Thomsen, Jan Alsner, Hanne M. Nielsen, Erik H. Jakobsen, Mette H. Nielsen, Mette Moller, Anders N. Pedersen, Esben Yates, Martin Berg, Ebbe Lorenzen, Ingelise Jensen, Mirjana Josipovic, Jens Overgaard, Birgitte V. Offersen
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between breast induration grade 2-3 at 3 years after radiation therapy and irradiated breast volume. The results showed that the frequency of breast induration significantly increased with increasing irradiated breast volume, favoring partial breast irradiation. Therefore, treated breast volume is a risk factor for breast induration.
RADIOTHERAPY AND ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Tomppa Pakarinen, Jarkko Ojala
Summary: Profeel is an open-source dosimetry data visualization and analysis software based on Matlab, designed to support quality assurance, dosimetry, and research in radiotherapy. The software offers processing and analysis tools such as gamma analysis, data normalizations, and data filtering, and automatically performs one-dimensional profile and depth dose analysis according to international standards.
COMPUTER METHODS AND PROGRAMS IN BIOMEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Nis Brix, Anne Gaml-Sorensen, Andreas Ernst, Linn Hakonsen Arendt, Lea Lykke Harrits Lunddorf, Gunnar Toft, Sandra S. Tottenborg, Katia Keglberg Haervig, Birgit Bjerre Hoyer, Karin S. Hougaard, Jens Peter E. Bonde, Cecilia Host Ramlau-Hansen
Summary: The timing of puberty is associated with semen characteristics, testicular volume, and reproductive hormone levels.
FERTILITY AND STERILITY
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Blanca Sebastian-Abad, Pedro Jose Llamas-Lopez, Francisco Alberto Garcia-Vazquez
Summary: The collected fraction of ejaculate affects sperm quality, with TF showing better total and progressive motility and faster sperm, although these differences diminish after a thermo-resistance test. Vibrations have a more severe impact on sperm viability in the TF group compared to the RF group.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Marta Neila-Montero, Marta F. Riesco, Mercedes Alvarez, Rafael Montes-Garrido, Juan Carlos Boixo, Paulino de Paz, Luis Anel-Lopez, Luis Anel
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of different centrifugal forces on ram sperm motility and functionality, showing that high centrifugal forces increased cell packaging degree but caused instability, while sperm centrifuged at 3000xg and 6000xg exhibited changes in movement pattern with increased linearity and beat frequency, as well as decreased velocity and path velocity after 2 hours of incubation at 37 degrees C.
ACTA VETERINARIA SCANDINAVICA
(2021)
Article
Andrology
Qi-Ling Wang, Su-Hua Jiang, Chun-Jie Ma, Kai-Xin Zhong, Jia-Ming Zhuang, Dian-Liang Lin, Peng-Yu Huang, Gui-Fang Ye, Min Jiang, Wen-Bing Zhu, Zheng-Mian Zhang, Xin-Zong Zhang
Summary: Semen analysis plays a key role in guiding treatments for male reproductive diseases and infertility due to male factors, but conducting an accurate analysis remains challenging due to lack of standardization and subjective assessments. Therefore, quality assurance and standardized training are essential to improve consistency in laboratory results.
Article
Oncology
Marco Fusella, Samuele Cavinato, Alessandra Germani, Marta Paiusco, Nicola Pivato, Marco Andrea Rossato, Anthony Scott, Alessandro Scaggion
Summary: This study presents patient-specific quality assurance results from 395 clinical cases using the new Radixact platform with precision TPS. The passing rate of the Gamma Index was analyzed and correlated to plan parameters, with action and tolerance limits set based on international guidelines. The results showed high accuracy in phantom measurements and demonstrated the adequacy of the new Precision TPS and Radixact unit delivery accuracy.
RADIATION ONCOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Carlota Quinones-Perez, Amparo Martinez, Isabel Ortiz, Francisco Crespo, Jose Luis Vega-Pla
Summary: Stallion infertility is a significant issue in the horse industry, and recent research has found that seminal microflora may play a role in sperm quality. This study identified correlations between the presence of certain bacteria families and sperm motility parameters, providing new insights for infertility treatment.
Article
Oncology
Yan Ding, Xuyin Zhang, Junjun Qiu, Jianfeng Zhang, Keqin Hua
Summary: This study conducted a retrospective analysis of 7081 cases of cervical cancer in a Chinese single center. The aim was to evaluate the clinical practice based on quality indicators proposed by the European Society of Gynecological Oncology (ESGO). The study found that patients in the high-volume group had better surgical outcomes and fewer complications compared to the low-volume group. However, there is still room for improvement in reaching the targets of some quality indicators.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Reproductive Biology
Patrycja Kurowska, Ewa Mlyczynska, Julia Wajda, Konrad Krol, Karolina Pich, Patrycja Guzman, Aleksandra Greggio, Oliwia Szkraba, Malgorzata Opydo, Joelle Dupont, Agnieszka Rak
Summary: This study investigated the expression of PNX-14 and GPR173 in ovarian tissue and the effects of PNX-14 on granulosa cell function. The results showed that PNX-14 can influence ovarian follicle growth by promoting granulosa cell proliferation, hormone secretion, and cell cycle progression.
REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Reproductive Biology
Sonia Srivastava, Swarnima Mishra, Gyan Babu, Banalata Mohanty
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of PD149163 in preventing/ameliorating LPS-induced inflammation in the female reproductive system of mice. The results showed that PD149163 reduced/prevented the inflammation in the ovary and uterine horn, restored the balance of inflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress, and recovered the levels of reproductive hormones and corticosterone.
REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Reproductive Biology
Chen Zhang, Hongyan Cheng, Xue Ye, Heng Cui, Yi Li, Honglan Zhu, Xiaohong Chang
Summary: Extracellular matrix protein 1 (ECM1) is significantly upregulated in endometriosis tissues. Blocking ECM1 attenuates cell migration and invasion. ECM1 regulates cell migration, invasion, and cytoskeleton reorganization via the RhoC/ROCK1 signaling pathway.
REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY
(2024)