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  1. Article ; Online: Is separating obstetrics from gynaecology the way forward? A UK perspective.

    Habiba, Marwan

    Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology : the journal of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

    2023  Volume 43, Issue 2, Page(s) 2259981

    Abstract: A recent editorial in this Journal argued that increasing surgical complexity coupled with more limited training calls for separating obstetrics from gynaecology. The speciality suffers manpower challenges and high attrition rates. There is an apparent ... ...

    Abstract A recent editorial in this Journal argued that increasing surgical complexity coupled with more limited training calls for separating obstetrics from gynaecology. The speciality suffers manpower challenges and high attrition rates. There is an apparent gulf in approach between researchers focussing on the views of UK graduates or trainees and workforce planners who address the problem through overseas recruitment. Whilst available literature provides scant, if any, indication as to how to address current challenges, it is important that advocates for women's health assess and mitigate potential drawbacks when exploring the way forward.
    MeSH term(s) Pregnancy ; Female ; Humans ; Gynecology ; Obstetrics ; Women's Health ; United Kingdom
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-21
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 604639-3
    ISSN 1364-6893 ; 0144-3615
    ISSN (online) 1364-6893
    ISSN 0144-3615
    DOI 10.1080/01443615.2023.2259981
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  2. Book: Uterine adenomyosis

    Habiba, Marwan / Benagiano, Giuseppe

    2015  

    Author's details Marwan Habiba ; Giuseppe Benagiano ed
    Keywords Uterine Adenomyosis ; Endometriosis ; Dysmenorrhea ; Myometrium ; Genetic Factors ; Clinical Management
    Language English
    Size X, 188 S. : Ill., graph. Darst., 235 mm x 155 mm
    Publisher Springer
    Publishing place Cham u.a.
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Book
    HBZ-ID HT018818034
    ISBN 978-3-319-13011-8 ; 978-3-319-13012-5 ; 3-319-13011-0 ; 3-319-13012-9
    Database Catalogue ZB MED Medicine, Health

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  3. Article ; Online: Professionally responsible COVID-19 vaccination counseling-response to Chervenak et al.

    Habiba, Marwan

    American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

    2021  Volume 225, Issue 3, Page(s) 355

    MeSH term(s) COVID-19 ; COVID-19 Vaccines ; Counseling ; Humans ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Vaccination
    Chemical Substances COVID-19 Vaccines
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-06-09
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Letter ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 80016-8
    ISSN 1097-6868 ; 0002-9378
    ISSN (online) 1097-6868
    ISSN 0002-9378
    DOI 10.1016/j.ajog.2021.05.046
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  4. Article ; Online: Are Adenomyosis and Endometriosis Phenotypes of the Same Disease Process?

    Habiba, Marwan / Guo, Sun-Wei / Benagiano, Giuseppe

    Biomolecules

    2023  Volume 14, Issue 1

    Abstract: In recent literature reviews, we concluded that the possibility that endometrial molecular aberrations are the sole or a necessary determinant of endometriosis and the Tissue Injury and Repair (TIAR) theory are yet to be convincingly proven. Here, we ... ...

    Abstract In recent literature reviews, we concluded that the possibility that endometrial molecular aberrations are the sole or a necessary determinant of endometriosis and the Tissue Injury and Repair (TIAR) theory are yet to be convincingly proven. Here, we critically examine the theory that adenomyosis and endometriosis represent different phenotypes of a single disease. A common etiopathology for adenomyosis and endometriosis has been suggested because both conditions entail the presence of endometrial tissue at locations other than the lining of the uterus. There are wide differences in reported disease incidence and prevalence and, consequently, in estimates of the coexistence of both conditions. There are some similarities but also differences in their clinical features and predisposing factors. Each condition has a range of subtypes. These differences alone pose the question of whether subtypes of endometriosis and adenomyosis have different etiopathologies, and, in turn, this raises the question of whether they all share a common etiology. It is debatable whether the recognized differences between the eutopic endometrium in adenomyosis and endometriosis compared to those in unaffected women are the cause or the effect of the disease. The finding of common mutations, particularly of
    MeSH term(s) Female ; Humans ; Adenomyosis/genetics ; Endometriosis/genetics ; Endometrium ; Uterus ; Phenotype
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-25
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2701262-1
    ISSN 2218-273X ; 2218-273X
    ISSN (online) 2218-273X
    ISSN 2218-273X
    DOI 10.3390/biom14010032
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  5. Article ; Online: From Retrograde Menstruation to Endometrial Determinism and a Brave New World of "Root Treatment" of Endometriosis: Destiny or a Fanciful Utopia?

    Guo, Sun-Wei / Habiba, Marwan / Benagiano, Giuseppe

    Biomolecules

    2023  Volume 13, Issue 2

    Abstract: Practically unknown outside of China, the "endometrial determinism" theory was proposed to account for the apparent gap between the relatively low prevalence of endometriosis and nearly universal retrograde menstruation. Attracting uncritical advocacy, ... ...

    Abstract Practically unknown outside of China, the "endometrial determinism" theory was proposed to account for the apparent gap between the relatively low prevalence of endometriosis and nearly universal retrograde menstruation. Attracting uncritical advocacy, the theory culminates in a recent consensus by elite Chinese gynecologists in favor of "root treatment", intended to nip endometriosis in the bud. Correcting endometrial "defects" can gain further momentum by the presence of cancer-driver mutations such as KRAS mutations in the endometrium of women with endometriosis and the recent introduction of therapeutics aiming to rectify the effect of these mutations for cancer treatment. We provide a critical appraisal of evidence for endometrial aberrations in endometriosis and relevant experimental evidence. All available evidence of endometrial "defect" is invariably post hoc and may well be secondary to induced endometriosis. We propose that the theory of "endometrial determinism" needs to demonstrate a clear causal and a phylogenetic relationship between endometrial aberrations and endometriosis. We argue that while it is highly likely that endometriosis is a consequence of retrograde menstruation, the case that molecular aberrations as a sole or a necessary determinant remains to be proven. "Root treatment" is a worthy ambition but as of now it is close to a fanciful Utopia.
    MeSH term(s) Female ; Humans ; Endometriosis ; Phylogeny ; Utopias ; Endometrium ; Menstruation Disturbances/complications
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-09
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2701262-1
    ISSN 2218-273X ; 2218-273X
    ISSN (online) 2218-273X
    ISSN 2218-273X
    DOI 10.3390/biom13020336
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  6. Article ; Online: An Appraisal of the Tissue Injury and Repair (TIAR) Theory on the Pathogenesis of Endometriosis and Adenomyosis.

    Habiba, Marwan / Benagiano, Giuseppe / Guo, Sun-Wei

    Biomolecules

    2023  Volume 13, Issue 6

    Abstract: As understanding their pathogenesis remains elusive, both endometriosis and adenomyosis are often referred to as "enigmatic diseases". The uncertainty and heightened interest are reflected in the range of expressed views and opinions. There is a sense of ...

    Abstract As understanding their pathogenesis remains elusive, both endometriosis and adenomyosis are often referred to as "enigmatic diseases". The uncertainty and heightened interest are reflected in the range of expressed views and opinions. There is a sense of urgency because of the entailed patient suffering. The plethora of opinions calls for a critical analysis of proposed theories, both old and new. A series of papers published since 2009 proposed that both endometriosis and adenomyosis originate from the same aberrations occurring within the uterus. This came to be recognized as the tissue injury and repair theory, and the newly coined term "archimetrosis" posits that the two diseases share the same origin. While the theory opens an interesting channel for exploration, its claim as a unifying theory necessitates a critical appraisal. We, thus, undertook this review of the theory and analyzed its underpinnings based on a comprehensive review of the literature. Our appraisal indicates that the theory is open to a range of criticisms. Chief among these is the need for confirmatory evidence of features of abnormal uterine contractility and the lack of data addressing the question of causality. In addition, the theory has, as yet, no supporting epidemiological evidence, which is a major weakness. The theory suffers as it is not open to the test of falsifiability, and it lacks the ability to make useful predictions. It has not addressed the questions, such as why only a small percentage of women develop adenomyosis or endometriosis, given the ubiquity of uterine peristalsis. On the other hand, the triggers and prevention of hyper- or dys-peristalsis become critical to a theory of causation. We conclude that additional supportive evidence is required for the theory to be accepted.
    MeSH term(s) Female ; Humans ; Adenomyosis/pathology ; Endometriosis/etiology ; Endometriosis/pathology ; Uterus
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-11
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2701262-1
    ISSN 2218-273X ; 2218-273X
    ISSN (online) 2218-273X
    ISSN 2218-273X
    DOI 10.3390/biom13060975
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  7. Article ; Online: In Memory of Ivo Brosens: Reflections on the Pathophysiology of Neonatal Uterine Bleeding.

    Habiba, Marwan / Guo, Sun-Wei / Benagiano, Giuseppe

    Gynecologic and obstetric investigation

    2023  Volume 88, Issue 5, Page(s) 257–266

    Abstract: Background: The occurrence of vaginal bleeding in early neonatal life has been observed for centuries and was considered a consequence of the sudden drop in circulating hormones following birth. As such, neonatal uterine bleeding was dismissed as having ...

    Abstract Background: The occurrence of vaginal bleeding in early neonatal life has been observed for centuries and was considered a consequence of the sudden drop in circulating hormones following birth. As such, neonatal uterine bleeding was dismissed as having no clinical significance. Interest in the phenomenon was renewed when a new theory suggested a link between neonatal uterine bleeding (NUB) and accelerated endometrial maturation. This theory was based on the observation of a higher incidence of NUB in babies born post-term or after pregnancies complicated by intrauterine growth restriction, preeclampsia, or blood group incompatibility.
    Objective: The objective of this study was to review of available evidence on the pathogenesis of NUB.
    Method: Review of available literature using Medline search (August 2022, no limit on start date or language) to identify articles that may link NUB with features of the uterus and/or endometrium.
    Outcome: The fetal endometrial responses differ from that of the adult. In the fetus, the endometrium features progestogenic response only in a minority of cases. The endometrium in most newborn girls does not exhibit secretory or decidual changes which indicate lack of progesterone response. Most newborn girls do not have visible bleeding. Animal studies linked exogenous progestogen exposure during the period of organogenesis to poor endometrial gland development, progesterone resistance, and to alterations of reproductive performance. Although the fetal endometrium may not exhibit a full proliferative response, it is clearly sensitive to circulating estrogens. Molecular mechanisms involved in NUB may include "ontogenetic progesterone resistance."
    Conclusion and outlook: Endometrial development and its response to withdrawal of hormones at birth varies and may be affected by intrauterine stressors and gestational age. Factors that affect endometrial development during fetal life and in preterm neonates can have implications on future reproductive performance.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-26
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 800003-7
    ISSN 1423-002X ; 0378-7346
    ISSN (online) 1423-002X
    ISSN 0378-7346
    DOI 10.1159/000533123
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  8. Article ; Online: Classifying Adenomyosis: Progress and Challenges.

    Habiba, Marwan / Benagiano, Giuseppe

    International journal of environmental research and public health

    2021  Volume 18, Issue 23

    Abstract: Classically, the diagnosis of adenomyosis relied on histological examination of uteri following hysterectomy and classifications focused on the depth of endometrial invasion within the myometrium. There remain uncertainties around the cut-off point for ... ...

    Abstract Classically, the diagnosis of adenomyosis relied on histological examination of uteri following hysterectomy and classifications focused on the depth of endometrial invasion within the myometrium. There remain uncertainties around the cut-off point for the histological diagnosis. Imaging-based diagnosis enables recognition of the condition in women not undergoing surgery and facilitates the assessment of the extent of adenomyosis within the whole uterus, as well as of affections of the uterovesical pouch and of the pouch of Douglas. In this article, we explore the diagnostic uncertainties, the need to produce a classification of the condition and the challenges towards that goal. A distinction should be drawn between disease mapping and a classification that may link histological or image-based features with clinical characteristics, or with pathophysiology. An agreed system for reporting adenomyotic lesions may enable comparisons of research studies and thus contribute towards an informed classification. To this aim, we outline the features of the condition and explore the characteristics that are considered when producing a taxonomy. These include the latest proposal for subdivision of adenomyosis into an internal and an external variant. We also explore the uncertainties linked to classifying involvement of the uterovesical pouch, the pouch of Douglas and lesions in the outer myometrium. The limitations of currently available evidence suggest that agreement on a hypothesis to underpin a classification is unlikely at present. Therefore, current efforts will probably remain focused on disease mapping.
    MeSH term(s) Adenomyosis ; Endometriosis/diagnosis ; Endometrium ; Female ; Humans ; Hysterectomy ; Myometrium/diagnostic imaging ; Uterus
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-11-25
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2175195-X
    ISSN 1660-4601 ; 1661-7827
    ISSN (online) 1660-4601
    ISSN 1661-7827
    DOI 10.3390/ijerph182312386
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  9. Article ; Online: Classifying Adenomyosis

    Marwan Habiba / Giuseppe Benagiano

    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 18, Iss 12386, p

    Progress and Challenges

    2021  Volume 12386

    Abstract: Classically, the diagnosis of adenomyosis relied on histological examination of uteri following hysterectomy and classifications focused on the depth of endometrial invasion within the myometrium. There remain uncertainties around the cut-off point for ... ...

    Abstract Classically, the diagnosis of adenomyosis relied on histological examination of uteri following hysterectomy and classifications focused on the depth of endometrial invasion within the myometrium. There remain uncertainties around the cut-off point for the histological diagnosis. Imaging-based diagnosis enables recognition of the condition in women not undergoing surgery and facilitates the assessment of the extent of adenomyosis within the whole uterus, as well as of affections of the uterovesical pouch and of the pouch of Douglas. In this article, we explore the diagnostic uncertainties, the need to produce a classification of the condition and the challenges towards that goal. A distinction should be drawn between disease mapping and a classification that may link histological or image-based features with clinical characteristics, or with pathophysiology. An agreed system for reporting adenomyotic lesions may enable comparisons of research studies and thus contribute towards an informed classification. To this aim, we outline the features of the condition and explore the characteristics that are considered when producing a taxonomy. These include the latest proposal for subdivision of adenomyosis into an internal and an external variant. We also explore the uncertainties linked to classifying involvement of the uterovesical pouch, the pouch of Douglas and lesions in the outer myometrium. The limitations of currently available evidence suggest that agreement on a hypothesis to underpin a classification is unlikely at present. Therefore, current efforts will probably remain focused on disease mapping.
    Keywords adenomyosis ; classification ; endometriosis ; fibroids ; outer myometrium ; inner myometrium ; Medicine ; R
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-11-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  10. Article ; Online: Ethical considerations relevant to infections in pregnancy: Application to Sars-Covid-19.

    Habiba, Marwan / Akkad, Andrea

    European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology

    2020  Volume 252, Page(s) 563–567

    Abstract: Despite wide diversity and scope, the ethical dimensions relevant to infections in pregnancy remain little explored. Important questions span topics with personal or wider societal and public health impact. The conceptualization of the status and ... ...

    Abstract Despite wide diversity and scope, the ethical dimensions relevant to infections in pregnancy remain little explored. Important questions span topics with personal or wider societal and public health impact. The conceptualization of the status and responsibilities of the pregnant woman and the legitimate limits of third-party interests are key determinants of our appreciation of applicable ethical obligations.
    MeSH term(s) Betacoronavirus ; COVID-19 ; Coronavirus Infections ; Female ; Humans ; Pandemics/ethics ; Pneumonia, Viral ; Pregnancy ; Pregnancy Complications, Infectious/virology ; Pregnant Women/psychology ; Prenatal Care/ethics ; SARS-CoV-2
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-07-12
    Publishing country Ireland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 190605-7
    ISSN 1872-7654 ; 0301-2115 ; 0028-2243
    ISSN (online) 1872-7654
    ISSN 0301-2115 ; 0028-2243
    DOI 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2020.07.013
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