Karen Pendergrass, Standards Team

Koch’s postulates, formulated by Robert Koch in the late 19th century, were a set of criteria used to establish a causative relationship between a specific microbe and a disease. These postulates became foundational in microbiology, providing a systematic approach for identifying pathogenic microorganisms. The original postulates consist of four criteria: Presence of the Microbe […]

Postbiotics are bioactive compounds produced by probiotic bacteria during fermentation, offering health benefits without containing live microorganisms.

“Idiopathic” is a term used in medicine to describe a disease or condition that arises spontaneously or for which the cause is unknown.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber, which increases the amount of oxygen dissolved in the blood and delivered to tissues.

Lymphovascular Metastasis Theory posits that endometrial cells spread via blood and lymph systems, causing distant endometriosis. Evidence is promising but limited.

Metabolomic signatures are unique metabolite patterns linked to specific biological conditions, identified through metabolomics. They reveal underlying biochemical activities, aiding in disease diagnosis, biomarker development, and personalized medicine. The microbiome significantly affects these signatures, influencing health and disease outcomes through metabolic interactions.

An endometrioma is a type of ovarian cyst filled with old blood, arising from endometrial tissue outside the uterus, typically causing pain and potentially impacting fertility.

Drug repurposing involves identifying new therapeutic uses for existing drugs, offering a cost-effective and time-efficient pathway to enhance treatment options and address unmet medical needs.

Transvaginal photobiomodulation (TVPBM) is an emerging therapeutic modality that uses light therapy to address various gynecological and pelvic health issues. This treatment is noninvasive and uses specific wavelengths of light to stimulate cellular functions, promoting healing and reducing inflammation.

The estrobolome is a group of gut bacteria that metabolize estrogen, impacting its levels and effects in the body. By modulating estrogen reabsorption and excretion, the estrobolome influences hormonal balance and risks of estrogen-related conditions, making it a target for therapeutic interventions.

The Genetic and Epigenetic Theory of Disease posits that genetic mutations and epigenetic modifications, influenced by environment and lifestyle, impact gene function and disease development, providing insights into disease mechanisms and potential personalized treatments.

The Microbiome Theory posits that gut balance promotes health, while imbalances (dysbiosis) cause disease, suggesting restoration as treatment.

Coelomic Metaplasia Theory could help explain the cases of endometriosis in men or in women who are not yet menstruating.

Definition Molecular mimicry is a biological phenomenon where the molecules (usually proteins or peptides) of one organism mimic the molecular structures of another organism. This mimicry can occur between molecules of different viruses, between viruses and the host, or between different cellular components within an organism. Fundamental Elements Molecules: At the most basic level, molecular […]

Photobiomodulation (PBM), formerly known as Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), is a non-invasive therapeutic technique involving the application of light, typically in the red to near-infrared (NIR) spectrum, to promote tissue repair, reduce inflammation and pain, and provide various other therapeutic effects. This technique has gained significant attention in clinical and research settings due to its […]