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Crown‐Rump Length Discordance And Adverse Perinatal Outcome In Twins: The Stork Multiple Pregnancy Cohort
ConclusionIn the absence of aneuploidy or structural fetal abnormality, CRL discordance is of poor predictive value for adverse perinatal outcome in either MC or DC twin pregnancies. CRL discordance should not routinely be used to identify twin pregnancies at high risk of adverse perinatal outcome.
Source: Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2013 Category: Radiology Authors: Francesco D'Antonio, Asma Khalil, Tiran Dias, Basky Thilaganathan, Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Arizona twin project: a focus on early resilience.
Abstract The Arizona Twin Project is an ongoing longitudinal study designed to elucidate the genetic and environmental influences underlying the development of early competence and resilience to common mental and physical health problems during infancy and childhood. Participants are a sample of 600 twins (25% Hispanic) recruited from birth records in the state of Arizona, United States. Primary caregivers were interviewed on twins' development and early social environments when twins were 12 and 30 months of age. Measures include indices of prenatal and obstetrical risk coded from hospital medical records, as well...
Source: Twin Research and Human Genetics - February 1, 2013 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Lemery-Chalfant K, Clifford S, McDonald K, O'Brien TC, Valiente C Tags: Twin Res Hum Genet Source Type: research

Uterine arteriovenous malformation involving the whole myometrium
Uterine arterio‐venous malformations (AVM) are uncommon, yet potentially life‐threatening. Here is a rare case of extensive arteriovenous malformation involving the whole myometrium in a 32 years old woman. US‐3D reconstruction and Doppler of the uterus reveals a heavy vascularisation into myometrium and the presence of a small cavity without any vessel. Due to failure of two previous conservative management of AVM, a vaginal hysterectomy was performed. Pathologic findings conclude to the presence of numerous fibrous nodular vascular formations involving the whole uterine wall from serosa to endometrium in relation t...
Source: Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2013 Category: Radiology Authors: Capmas P, Levaillant JM, Teig B, Fernandez H Tags: Picture of the Month Source Type: research

Screening for depression and anxiety in women with breast and gynaecologic cancer: course and prevalence of morbidity over 12 months
ConclusionsWomen are most vulnerable to psychological morbidity at diagnosis. Symptoms improve significantly over time. Reported rates are lower than those in the literature. Regular screening by self‐report is acceptable to patients but may not be the most efficient method of improving patient outcomes. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Source: Psycho-Oncology - February 1, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Stafford Lesley, Judd Fiona, Gibson Penny, Komiti Angela, Mann G. Bruce, Quinn Michael Tags: Paper Source Type: research

Practice Variation, Bias, and Experiential Learning in Cesarean Delivery: A Data‐Based System Dynamics Approach
ConclusionsThe repetitive nature of medical decision making, learning from past practice, and accumulating experience can account for increases in CD decisions and practice variation across physicians. Policies aimed at improving medical decision making should account for providers' feedback‐based learning mechanisms.
Source: Health Services Research - February 1, 2013 Category: Health Management Authors: Navid Ghaffarzadegan, Andrew J. Epstein, Erika G. Martin Tags: Simulation Methods in Health Services Research: Applications for Policy, Management, and Practice Source Type: research

Anesthesia for fetal surgery
Abstract: Fetal surgery pushes the limits of knowledge and therapy beyond conventional paradigms by treating the developing fetus as a patient. Providing anesthesia for fetal surgery is challenging for many reasons. It requires integration of both obstetric and pediatric anesthesia practice. Two patients must be anesthetized for the benefit of one, and there is little margin for error. Many disciplines are involved, and communication must be effective among all of them. Conducting anesthetic research with vulnerable populations, such as the pregnant woman carrying a fetus with a birth defect is difficult, and many question...
Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery - February 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Elaina E. Lin, Kha M. Tran Source Type: research

[A Master 2 experience in Tours.]
PMID: 23380463 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Gynecologie, Obstetrique et Fertilite - February 1, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Poret H, Marret H Tags: Gynecol Obstet Fertil Source Type: research

[Is hysterectomy required during vaginal reconstructive pelvic surgery? About histopathological results.]
CONCLUSION: The important rate of cancerous and precancerous lesions raise the question of hysterectomy or hysteroscopy and endometrial biopsy in case of uterine preservation during a vaginal reconstructive pelvic surgery. PMID: 23380464 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Gynecologie, Obstetrique et Fertilite - February 1, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Mansoor A, Campagne S, Cornou C, Goujon N, Cerisier S, Savary D, Chene G Tags: Gynecol Obstet Fertil Source Type: research

[Sexual function and quality of life in locally advanced cervical cancer.]
CONCLUSION: This preliminary study suggests that after 2years of remission of the disease after treatment, patients and their partners need to be helped as regards their sexual function. We propose to perform a prospective study on a larger cohort. PMID: 23380465 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Gynecologie, Obstetrique et Fertilite - February 1, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Grangé C, Bonal M, Huyghe E, Lèguevaque P, Cances-Lauwers V, Motton S Tags: Gynecol Obstet Fertil Source Type: research

Novel biomarkers for predicting intrauterine growth restriction: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
ConclusionsNone of the novel biomarkers evaluated in this review are sufficiently accurate to recommend their use as predictors of IUGR in routine clinical practice. However, the use of biomarkers in combination with biophysical parameters and maternal characteristics could be more useful and merits further research.
Source: BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - February 1, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: A Conde‐Agudelo, AT Papageorghiou, SH Kennedy, J Villar Tags: Systematic review Source Type: research

Impact of health policy based on the self-management program on Cesarean section rate at a tertiary hospital in Taiwan.
CONCLUSION: Over the long term, the C/S rate seemed to reach a plateau; the immediate effect on the VBAC rate was a significant increase consistent with that of the initial health policy implementation. PMID: 23380611 [PubMed - in process]
Source: J Formos Med Assoc - February 1, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Liu CM, Lin YJ, Su YY, Chang SD, Cheng PJ Tags: J Formos Med Assoc Source Type: research

Ovarian metastasis from adenocarcinoma of the lung
A case of a young woman, affected by an unresectable pulmonary adenocarcinoma, diagnosed by broncoscopy with biopsies and treated with platinum‐pemetrexed based chemotherapy, with an incidental finding of a left ovarian mass. At ultrasound examination, a solid lesion was detected in the left ovary. Final pathology revealed an ovarian metastasis from low differentiate adenocarcinoma of the lung. This experience gives us an example of an ovarian metastasis from lung cancer, which at ultrasound examination appears as solid ovarian mass, with lobulated margins, moderate vascularisation, adjacent to normal ovarian parenchyma....
Source: Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2013 Category: Radiology Authors: Antonia C Testa, Ilaria De Blasis, Alessia Di Legge, Giovanni Scambia Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Trends in the prevalence, risk and pregnancy outcome of multiple births with congenital anomaly: a registry‐based study in 14 European countries 1984–2007
ConclusionsThe increase in babies who are both from a multiple pregnancy and affected by a congenital anomaly has implications for prenatal and postnatal service provision. The contribution of assisted reproductive technologies to the increase in risk needs further research. The deficit of chromosomal anomalies among multiple births has relevance for prenatal risk counselling.
Source: BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - February 1, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: B Boyle, R McConkey, E Garne, M Loane, MC Addor, MK Bakker, PA Boyd, M Gatt, R Greenlees, M Haeusler, K Klungsøyr, A Latos‐Bielenska, N Lelong, R McDonnell, J Métneki, C Mullaney, V Nelen, M O'Mahony, A Pierini, J Rankin, A Rissmann, D Tucker, D Welle Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Symptomatic deep venous thrombosis of the lower extremity in a pregnant woman successfully treated with endovascular procedures
We report a pregnant woman with symptomatic deep venous thrombosis of the lower extremity distributing in the left iliac, femoral, popliteal and calf veins. Systemic anticoagulation therapy failed; however, treatment was successful through a combination of various endovascular procedures, including catheter‐directed thrombolysis. During the therapies, an optional inferior vena cava filter was implanted to protect against the development of pulmonary embolism.
Source: Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research - February 1, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Takuji Yamagami, Rika Yoshimatsu, Tomoharu Okubo, Osamu Tanaka, Hiroshi Miura, Kei Yamada, Jo Kitawaki, Hajime Tsuji Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Quantitative imaging of the cervix: setting the bar.
PMID: 23371343 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Ultrasound Review of Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2013 Category: Radiology Authors: Feltovich H, Hall TJ Tags: Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research

Re: Impact of cord entanglement on perinatal outcome of monoamniotic twins: a systematic review of the literature. A. C. Rossi and F. Prefumo. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2013; 41: 131-135.
PMID: 23371344 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Ultrasound Review of Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2013 Category: Radiology Authors: Bhide A Tags: Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research

Re: Vaginal progesterone, cerclage or cervical pessary for preventing preterm birth in asymptomatic singleton pregnant women with history of preterm birth and a sonographic short cervix. Z. Alfirevic, J. Owen, E. Carreras Moratonas, A. N. Sharp, J. M. Szychowski, M. Goya. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2013; 41: 146-151.
PMID: 23371345 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Ultrasound Review of Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2013 Category: Radiology Authors: Makrydimas G Tags: Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research

Impact of cord entanglement on perinatal outcome of monoamniotic twins: a systematic review of the literature.
CONCLUSIONS: Cord entanglement does not contribute to prenatal morbidity and mortality in monoamniotic twin pregnancies. PMID: 23371346 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Ultrasound Review of Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2013 Category: Radiology Authors: Rossi AC, Prefumo F Tags: Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research

Erratum.
Authors: PMID: 23371347 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Ultrasound Review of Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2013 Category: Radiology Tags: Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research

ISUOG Practice Guidelines: use of Doppler ultrasonography in obstetrics.
Authors: PMID: 23371348 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Ultrasound Review of Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2013 Category: Radiology Tags: Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research

Comparison between ultrasound parameters and clinical examination to assess fetal head station in labor.
CONCLUSION: The ultrasound parameters showed a high degree of correlation but only medium correlation to vaginally palpated fetal station. PMID: 23371409 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Ultrasound Review of Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2013 Category: Radiology Authors: Tutschek B, Torkildsen EA, Eggebø TM Tags: Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research

Predicting successful vaginal birth after cesarean section using a model based on cesarean scar features examined using transvaginal sonography.
CONCLUSION: Ultrasound measurements of the CS scar expressed as RMT and the change in RMT between the first and the second trimester of pregnancy, when incorporated into a mathematical model, can accurately predict a successful trial of labor in patients with one previous CS. PMID: 23371440 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Ultrasound Review of Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2013 Category: Radiology Authors: Naji O, Wynants L, Smith A, Abdallah Y, Stalder C, Sayasneh A, McIndoe A, Ghaem-Maghami S, Van Huffel S, Van Calster B, Timmerman D, Bourne T Tags: Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research

Inter-rater reliability of assessment of levator ani muscle strength and attachement to the pubic bone in nulliparous women.
CONCLUSION: MOS revealed substantial agreement between the two investigators. In this group of nulliparous patients, there was good agreement between grades of LAM attachment, which correlated to TPUS. It therefore appears that these assessment tools are reproducible in nullipara, can be readily learned and reliably incorporated into clinical practice and research after appropriate training. Further evaluation to establish its clinical utility in postpartum women and women with (symptomatic) pelvic organ prolapse is awaited. PMID: 23371476 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Ultrasound Review of Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2013 Category: Radiology Authors: van Delft K, Schwertner-Tiepelmann N, Thakar R, Sultan AH Tags: Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research

Severe second trimester ventriculomegaly revealing obstruction related to pathologies of diencephalic, mesencephalic and rhombencephalic differentiation.
CONCLUSION: When facing severe isolated ventriculomegaly, of which sonographic features are suggestive of an obstructive mechanism, close examination of the third ventricle, thalami, Sylvius aqueduct, and cerebellum may reveal pathological differentiation of the diencephalon, mesencephalon or rhombencephalon, often in combination. PMID: 23371522 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Ultrasound Review of Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2013 Category: Radiology Authors: Cagneaux M, Vasiljevic A, Massoud M, Allias F, Massardier J, Gaucherand P, Guibaud L Tags: Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research

Magnesium sulfate, cerebral palsy prevention, and medical protocols.
PMID: 23344268 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Repke JT Tags: Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research

"Do ask, do provide" contraception for women in the u.s. Military.
PMID: 23344269 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Raine-Bennett T Tags: Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research

Payment reform: why is it happening and what will it mean for you?
PMID: 23344270 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Gee RE, Wilensky GR Tags: Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research

Evaluation of the clinical use of magnesium sulfate for cerebral palsy prevention.
CONCLUSION: : It is feasible to implement a magnesium sulfate cerebral palsy prevention protocol into clinical practice. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: : III. PMID: 23344271 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Gibbins KJ, Browning KR, Lopes VV, Anderson BL, Rouse DJ Tags: Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research

Unintended pregnancy among active-duty women in the United States military, 2008.
CONCLUSION: : Unintended pregnancy rates in the military are high and have increased in most key subgroups since the 2005 survey. Efforts are needed to help servicewomen prevent unintended pregnancy, including during deployment. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: : II. PMID: 23344272 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Grindlay K, Grossman D Tags: Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research

Immediate compared with delayed oxytocin after amniotomy labor induction in parous women: a randomized controlled trial.
CONCLUSIONS: : Immediate or delayed oxytocin infusions are reasonable options after amniotomy for labor induction in parous women with favorable cervixes. The choice should take into account local resources and the woman's wish. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION: : ISRCTN Register, http://isrctn.org, ISRCTN51476259. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: : I. PMID: 23344273 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Tan PC, Soe MZ, Sulaiman S, Omar SZ Tags: Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research

Rate of change in cervical length in women with vaginal bleeding during pregnancy.
CONCLUSIONS: : Pregnancies without vaginal bleeding have a 20% increase in the risk of preterm birth for each additional millimeter per week increase in cervical slope. Pregnancies with vaginal bleeding are at risk for preterm birth but do not appear to undergo progressive cervical shortening. This suggests that women with vaginal bleeding undergo a different mechanism leading to preterm birth. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: : II. PMID: 23344274 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Behrendt N, Gibbs RS, Lynch A, Hart J, West NA, Iams JD Tags: Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research

Effects of changes in prenatal aneuploidy screening policies in an integrated health care system.
CONCLUSIONS: : Offering comprehensive aneuploidy testing options to all pregnant women in an integrated health care system resulted in lower use and higher yield of diagnostic testing. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: : II. PMID: 23344275 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Norton ME, Nakagawa S, Norem C, Gregorich SE, Kuppermann M Tags: Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research

Incontinence outcomes in women undergoing primary and repeat midurethral sling procedures.
CONCLUSION: : Women undergoing repeat midurethral sling procedures had almost two times the odds of SUI treatment failure but greater improvement in symptom effect on QOL than did those undergoing a primary midurethral sling procedure. This information can help counsel patients regarding their expectations of repeat midurethral sling surgery for recurrent SUI . LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: : II. PMID: 23344276 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Parden AM, Gleason JL, Jauk V, Garner R, Ballard A, Richter HE Tags: Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research

Obliterative LeFort Colpocleisis in a Large Group of Elderly Women.
CONCLUSION: : Colpocleisis is an effective and low-risk procedure with high anatomical success rates and patient satisfaction. Associated morbidity and mortality related to the procedure are low. Colpocleisis remains an excellent surgical option for the elderly patient with advanced pelvic organ prolapse. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: : III. PMID: 23344277 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Zebede S, Smith AL, Plowright LN, Hegde A, Aguilar VC, Davila GW Tags: Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research

Preventing L5-s1 discitis associated with sacrocolpopexy.
CONCLUSION: : In the supine position, the most prominent structure in the presacral space is the L5-S1 disc, which extends approximately 1.5 cm cephalad to the "true" sacral promontory. During sacrocolpopexy, awareness of a 60-degree average drop between the anterior surfaces of L5 and S1 vertebra should assist with intraoperative localization of the sacral promontory and avoidance of the L5-S1 disc. The first sacral nerve can be expected approximately 3 cm from the upper surface of the sacrum and 1.5 cm from the midline. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: : II. PMID: 23344278 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Good MM, Abele TA, Balgobin S, Schaffer JI, Slocum P, McIntire D, Corton MM Tags: Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research

Contamination rates of three urine-sampling methods to assess bacteriuria in pregnant women.
CONCLUSION: : In pregnant women, the contamination rate of midstream samples is comparable with the contamination rates of morning and clean-catch samples. The quantity of contaminants varied among the three samples collected by one woman. These results show that more complex, unpractical, and time-consuming morning and clean-catch samples are not superior. Therefore, we recommend a midstream sample to assess bacteriuria in pregnant women. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: : II. PMID: 23344279 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Schneeberger C, van den Heuvel ER, Erwich JJ, Stolk RP, Visser CE, Geerlings SE Tags: Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research

Neonatal outcomes after gestational exposure to nitrofurantoin.
CONCLUSION: : The results from this large, population-based study suggest that the teratogenic potential of nitrofurantoin is low. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: : II. PMID: 23344280 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Nordeng H, Lupattelli A, Romøren M, Koren G Tags: Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research

Effect of maternal body mass index on serum magnesium levels given for seizure prophylaxis.
CONCLUSION: : Women receiving seizure prophylaxis with a BMI of more than 30 may benefit from routine serum magnesium evaluation 4 hours after the loading dose. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: : III. PMID: 23344281 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Tudela CM, McIntire DD, Alexander JM Tags: Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research

Clinical significance of serum anti-human papillomavirus 16 and 18 antibodies in cervical neoplasia.
CONCLUSION: : Serum anti-HPV 16 antibodies can distinguish cervical neoplasia from a normal control and has the advantage of identifying high-grade CIN. Moreover, in cervical cancer, HPV 16 seropositivity may be associated with a more favorable prognosis. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: : II. PMID: 23344282 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Chay DB, Cho H, Kim BW, Kang ES, Song E, Kim JH Tags: Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research

Factors associated with 12-month discontinuation among contraceptive pill, patch, and ring users.
CONCLUSION: : Despite selecting their method and obtaining it at no cost, almost half of OCP and ring users and a majority of patch users discontinued their method by 12 months. Experiencing difficulty obtaining the method contributes to high rates of discontinuation. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: : II. PMID: 23344283 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Stuart JE, Secura GM, Zhao Q, Pittman ME, Peipert JF Tags: Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research

Platinum derivatives during pregnancy in cervical cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
CONCLUSION: : Cisplatin may play a significant role in the management of patients with cervical cancer during the second and third trimesters. PMID: 23344284 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Zagouri F, Sergentanis TN, Chrysikos D, Bartsch R Tags: Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research

Classification of diabetes in pregnancy: time to reassess the alphabet.
Abstract The White classification is a system of alphabetically designated categories of diabetes in pregnancy based on age at onset, duration of disease, and the presence or absence of vascular complications. The original classification system underwent several revisions, each progressively increasing in detail and complexity. Individual authors and institutions have modified the classes, resulting in identically lettered classes having different definitions. Some publications make reference to the class of diabetes by letter without providing a reference defining that class. Despite a 1994 American College of Obs...
Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Sacks DA, Metzger BE Tags: Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research

Pravastatin for the Prevention of Preeclampsia in High-Risk Pregnant Women.
Abstract Preeclampsia complicates approximately 3-5% of pregnancies and remains one of the major causes of maternal and neonatal morbidity. It shares pathogenic similarities with adult cardiovascular disease as well as many risk factors. Attempts at prevention of preeclampsia using various supplements and classes of medications have failed or had limited success, and they were not convincing enough to lead to widespread adoption of any particular strategy. Contrary to the experience with preeclampsia, prevention of cardiovascular mortality and other cardiovascular events in nonpregnant patients using 3-hydroxy-3-me...
Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Costantine MM, Cleary K, for the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Obstetric--Fetal Pharmacology Research Units Network Tags: Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research

Surgical treatment of vaginal apex prolapse.
Abstract Pelvic organ prolapse is a common problem in women that increases with age and adversely affects quality of life and sexual function. If conservative treatments fail, surgery becomes the main option for symptom abatement. For uterovaginal prolapse, treatment with or without hysterectomy can be offered, and operations must include a specific apical support procedure to be effective. Operations for apical prolapse include transvaginal, open, and laparoscopic or robotic options; few clinical trials have compared the effectiveness and risk of these various surgeries. Grafts can be used selectively for apical s...
Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Walters MD, Ridgeway BM Tags: Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research

What is new in placenta accreta?: best articles from the past year.
Abstract This month, we focus on current research in placenta accreta. Dr. Lorenz discusses five recent publications, and each is concluded with a "bottom line" that is the take-home message. The complete reference for each can be found in on this page, along with direct links to the abstracts. PMID: 23344288 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Lorenz RP Tags: Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research

Pregnancy outcomes in women with and without gestational diabetes mellitus according to the international association of the diabetes and pregnancy study groups criteria.
PMID: 23344289 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Coustan DR Tags: Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research

In reply.
PMID: 23344290 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Bodmer-Roy S, Morin L, Cousineau J, Rey E Tags: Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research

Practicing pelvic examinations by medical students on women under anesthesia: why not ask first?
Practicing pelvic examinations by medical students on women under anesthesia: why not ask first? Obstet Gynecol. 2013 Feb;121(2 Pt 1):378 Authors: Tocce K, Teal SB PMID: 23344291 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Tocce K, Teal SB Tags: Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research

Chlorhexidine-alcohol compared with povidone-iodine for surgical-site antisepsis in cesarean deliveries.
PMID: 23344292 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Maiwald M Tags: Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research

In reply.
PMID: 23344293 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 1, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Sangi-Haghpeykar H Tags: Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research