Medical microrobotics is an emerging field that aims at non-invasive diagnosis and therapy
inside the human body through miniaturized sensors and actuators. Such microrobots can …

Reproduction is a fundamental process for the preservation of the human species. This
process requires a sequence of orchestrated events that are necessary for a successful …

Implantation is a critical step in human reproduction. The success of this step is dependent
on a competent blastocyst, receptive endometrium, and successful cross talk between the …

BACKGROUND Advanced maternal age is associated with decreased oocyte quantity and
quality as well as uterine and placental dysfunctions. These changes lead to infertility …

STUDY QUESTION What is the global variability in recurrent implantation failure (RIF)
definition, investigation and therapy, currently offered to patients undergoing IVF …

Abstract Preterm birth (PTB) complicates 5–18% of pregnancies globally and is a leading
cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Most PTB is spontaneous and idiopathic …

Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a well-known angiogenic factor that plays a
critical role in various physiological and pathological processes. VEGF also contributes to …

Implantation of the embryo into the uterine endometrium is one of the most finely-regulated
processes that leads to the establishment of a successful pregnancy. A plethora of factors …

The field of bone tissue engineering has seen significant advancements in recent years.
Each year, over two million bone transplants are performed globally, and conventional …

Currently, infertility affects 8–12% of reproductive age couples worldwide, a problem that
also affects women suffering from recurrent implantation failure (RIF). RIF is a complex …