Venous thromboembolism (VTE) in pregnancy, consisting of deep venous thrombosis (DVT)
and pulmonary embolism (PE), is a major factor of maternal mortality. Several patient …

Venous thromboembolism (VTE), composed of pulmonary embolism and deep venous
thrombosis, is a significant cause of maternal mortality in the developed world. Normal …

Antiphospholipid antibody (aPL)-associated thrombophilia has been implicated in various
adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm birth and impaired fetal development. This …

The role of autoantibodies in in vitro fertilization (IVF) has been discussed for almost three
decades. Nonetheless, studies are still scarce and widely controversial. The aim of this study …

Background and aims Statins are contraindicated in pregnancy, due to their potential
teratogenicity. However, data are still inconsistent and some even suggest a potential …

Objective To date, there are no reliable data regarding the actual treatment received by
women with refractory obstetric antiphospholipid syndrome (OAPS). The aim of this study …

Introduction: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multi-system autoimmune disease,
characterized by the production of autoantibodies. Numerous mechanisms contribute to the …

There are many unanswered questions surrounding the function of immune cells and how
they interact with the reproductive system to support successful pregnancy or contribute to …

Introduction Maternal metabolism undergoes dynamic changes during pregnancy. A
deviation from this physiological metabolic status might be involved in the pathogenesis of …

STUDY QUESTION Does low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) require heparin-binding
epidermal growth factor (EGF)-like growth factor (HBEGF) signaling to induce extravillous …