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Are prenatal, obstetric, and infant complications associated with postpartum psychosis among women with pre‐conception psychiatric hospitalisations?
ConclusionsWe found no prenatal indicators of postpartum risk for psychiatric hospitalisation among high‐risk women, but they had higher odds of postpartum pregnancy‐related medical problems and, rarely, offspring death.
Source: BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - November 30, 2012 Category: OBGYN Authors: WL Hellerstedt, SM Phelan, S Cnattingius, CM Hultman, BL Harlow Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

A periconceptional energy‐rich dietary pattern is associated with early fetal growth: the Generation R study
ConclusionThis study suggests that increasing adherence to an energy‐rich dietary pattern is associated with increased CRL in the first trimester.
Source: BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - November 30, 2012 Category: OBGYN Authors: MI Bouwland‐Both, RPM Steegers‐Theunissen, M Vujkovic, EMEH Lesaffre, DO Mook‐Kanamori, A Hofman, J Lindemans, H Russcher, VWV Jaddoe, EAP Steegers Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Reply
We thank Dr Kreitzer for his continuing communications on shoulder dystocia and comments on our work. We agree that subjective definitions and imperfect record keeping are limitations with most studies on shoulder dystocia; however, we would like to point out an incorrect assumption in the letter. In our study, incidences of shoulder dystocia were not determined by retrospective chart review, which would potentially add recorder bias issues. The diagnosis was recorded prospectively in the delivery record by the delivering clinicians at the time of the birth.
Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - November 29, 2012 Category: OBGYN Authors: Emily F. Hamilton, Mary Veronica Daly, Kathryn Townsend Tags: Letters to the Editors Source Type: research

Shoulder dystocia outcomes associated with structured prenatal counseling
I commend the efforts of my New Jersey colleagues undertaking quantitative risk assessment for shoulder dystocia, and applying it prospectively. It is likely, however, that the commonly used but somewhat restrictive definition of shoulder dystocia chosen by the authors (use of maneuvers following a failure of downward traction) is, to a great extent, responsible for the decline in shoulder dystocia incidence each year, and when compared to the group without enhanced assessment and counseling. It also appears that documentation of shoulder dystocia was based on retrospective chart review. Their definition of shoulder dysto...
Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - November 29, 2012 Category: OBGYN Authors: Michael S. Kreitzer Tags: Letters to the Editors Source Type: research

Reply
On behalf of all the authors and organizations involved in this editorial, we thank you for your letter of support for this call to action. Congratulations on your program and success with the MOREOB program at Syracuse and thank you for sharing what you have done. It is important to share successes and programs that have been shown to work with our colleagues. Please continue to be a strong supporter of these concepts so we all can keep moving forward to improve the quality and safety for all women.
Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - November 29, 2012 Category: OBGYN Authors: Dan F. O'Keeffe Tags: Letters to the Editors Source Type: research

A response to “a call to action”
Upon reading your journal editorial, titled “Quality patient care in labor and delivery: a call to action,” I was reminded of the successes our unit in Syracuse (NY) has had implementing the MOREOB program, an international safety program designed to place patient safety first, as the priority, at all times, for everyone involved in patient care.
Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - November 29, 2012 Category: OBGYN Authors: James E. Brown Tags: Letters to the Editors Source Type: research

Pregnancy Outcomes of Women With Physical Disabilities: A Matched Cohort Study
Conclusion: Our study describes a cohort of women who had moderate-to-severe physical disabilities who historically have been discouraged from pregnancy. Women with physical disabilities experienced higher rates of preterm deliveries, low birthweight infants, and pregnancy complications. The pregnancy complications in most cases were not severe and were readily managed. Although it was common to experience functional changes during pregnancy, these changes had largely resolved by 6 weeks postpartum. Larger observational studies are needed to better understand the etiology and prevention of preterm labor and low-birthweigh...
Source: PM and R - November 29, 2012 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Christina Morton, Joan T. Le, Lena Shahbandar, Cassing Hammond, Eileen A. Murphy, Kristi L. Kirschner Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Safe motherhood
The FIGO Committee for the Ethical Aspects of Human Reproduction and Women's Health considers the ethical aspects of issues that impact the discipline of obstetrics, gynecology, and women's health. The following document represents the result of that carefully researched and considered discussion. This document is intended to provide material for consideration and debate about these ethical aspects of our discipline for member organizations and their constituent membership.
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - November 29, 2012 Category: OBGYN Authors: FIGO Committee for the Ethical Aspects of Human Reproduction and Women's Health Tags: FIGO Committee Reports Source Type: research

HIV and fertility treatment
The FIGO Committee for the Ethical Aspects of Human Reproduction and Women's Health considers the ethical aspects of issues that impact the discipline of obstetrics, gynecology, and women's health. The following document represents the result of that carefully researched and considered discussion. This document is intended to provide material for consideration and debate about these ethical aspects of our discipline for member organizations and their constituent membership.
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - November 29, 2012 Category: OBGYN Authors: FIGO Committee for the Ethical Aspects of Human Reproduction and Women's Health Tags: FIGO Committee Reports Source Type: research

Ethical aspects of HIV infection and reproduction
The FIGO Committee for the Ethical Aspects of Human Reproduction and Women's Health considers the ethical aspects of issues that impact the discipline of obstetrics, gynecology, and women's health. The following document represents the result of that carefully researched and considered discussion. This document is intended to provide material for consideration and debate about these ethical aspects of our discipline for member organizations and their constituent membership.
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - November 29, 2012 Category: OBGYN Authors: FIGO Committee for the Ethical Aspects of Human Reproduction and Women's Health Tags: FIGO Committee Reports Source Type: research

Ethical issues in the management of severe congenital anomalies
The FIGO Committee for the Ethical Aspects of Human Reproduction and Women's Health considers the ethical aspects of issues that impact the discipline of obstetrics, gynecology, and women's health. The following document represents the result of that carefully researched and considered discussion. The document is intended to provide material for consideration and debate about these ethical aspects of our discipline for member organizations and their constituent membership.
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - November 29, 2012 Category: OBGYN Authors: FIGO Committee for the Ethical Aspects of Human Reproduction and Women's Health Tags: FIGO Committee Reports Source Type: research

Successful management of aortic dissection in a patient with Marfan syndrome during pregnancy
We report the successful treatment of an aortic dissection with pharmacologic therapy and the birth of a healthy infant.
Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - November 29, 2012 Category: OBGYN Authors: Chuan-Yaw Chang, Jean-Ming Yang, Chon-Wa Lam, Pi-Hua Chen Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Maternal psychosocial stress during pregnancy is associated with newborn leukocyte telomere length
Conclusion: Our finding provides the first preliminary evidence in human beings that maternal psychological stress during pregnancy may exert a “programming” effect on the developing telomere biology system that is already apparent at birth, as reflected by the setting of newborn LTL.
Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - November 29, 2012 Category: OBGYN Authors: Sonja Entringer, Elissa S. Epel, Jue Lin, Claudia Buss, Babak Shahbaba, Elizabeth H. Blackburn, Hyagriv N. Simhan, Pathik D. Wadhwa Tags: Obstetrics Source Type: research

Prenatal diagnosis and screening
The FIGO Committee for the Ethical Aspects of Human Reproduction and Women's Health considers the ethical aspects of issues that impact the discipline of obstetrics, gynecology, and women's health. The following document represents the result of that carefully researched and considered discussion. The document is intended to provide material for consideration and debate about these ethical aspects of our discipline for member organizations and their constituent membership.
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - November 29, 2012 Category: OBGYN Authors: FIGO Committee for the Ethical Aspects of Human Reproduction and Women's Health Tags: FIGO committee reports Source Type: research

Ethical guidelines on cord blood banking
The FIGO Committee for the Ethical Aspects of Human Reproduction and Women's Health considers the ethical aspects of issues that impact the discipline of obstetrics, gynecology, and women's health. The following document represents the result of that carefully researched and considered discussion. The document is intended to provide material for consideration and debate about these ethical aspects of our discipline for member organizations and their constituent membership.
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - November 29, 2012 Category: OBGYN Authors: FIGO Committee for the Ethical Aspects of Human Reproduction and Women's Health Tags: FIGO committee reports Source Type: research

Task-shifting in obstetric care
The FIGO Committee for the Ethical Aspects of Human Reproduction and Women's Health considers the ethical aspects of issues that impact the discipline of obstetrics, gynecology, and women's health. The following document represents the result of that carefully researched and considered discussion. The document is intended to provide material for consideration and debate about these ethical aspects of our discipline for member organizations and their constituent membership.
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - November 29, 2012 Category: OBGYN Authors: FIGO Committee for the Ethical Aspects of Human Reproduction and Women's Health Tags: FIGO committee reports Source Type: research

Planned home birth
The FIGO Committee for the Ethical Aspects of Human Reproduction and Women's Health considers the ethical aspects of issues that impact the discipline of obstetrics, gynecology, and women's health. The following document represents the result of that carefully researched and considered discussion. The document is intended to provide material for consideration and debate about these ethical aspects of our discipline for member organizations and their constituent membership.
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - November 29, 2012 Category: OBGYN Authors: FIGO Committee for the Ethical Aspects of Human Reproduction and Women's Health Tags: FIGO committee reports Source Type: research

Managing persistent ovarian follicles in premenopausal women fitted with the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system
Use of a progestin-releasing intrauterine device can be associated with development of persistent functional cysts . Specifically, the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) may inhibit ovulation during the first few months and immediately affect the hypothalamic–pituitary–ovarian axis, thereby altering follicular development and leading to the formation of ovarian cysts . The incidence of persistent ovarian follicles during LNG-IUS treatment has been reported in the range of 8%–31% . However, these cysts are symptomless, relatively small in size, and seem to show a high rate (94%) of spontaneous reso...
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - November 29, 2012 Category: OBGYN Authors: Michele Morelli, Annalisa Di Cello, Fulvio Zullo Tags: Brief communications Source Type: research

A community-based continuum of care model for the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage in rural Ghana
Conclusion: The preliminary work conducted in Phase 1 of the study was crucial in guiding misoprostol distribution in Phase 2. However, challenges existed, including inadequate community sensitization, low home-birth attendance by CHEWs, and data collection problems.
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - November 29, 2012 Category: OBGYN Authors: Chisina T. Kapungu, Joseph Mensah-Homiah, Eric Akosah, Gloria Asare, Leslie Carnahan, Mavis A. Frimpong, Paulina Mensah-Bonsu, Seth Ohemeng-Dapaah, Lydia Owusu-Ansah, Stacie E. Geller, for the Ghana PPH Study Group Tags: Clinical articles Source Type: research

A strategy to increase the number of deliveries with skilled birth attendants in Kenya
Abstract: Objective: To increase the number of deliveries with skilled birth attendants (SBAs) in Kenyan health facilities, with assistance from traditional birth attendants (TBAs).Methods: In the Yatta district of Kenya, TBAs were recruited to attend meetings in which they were encouraged to educate pregnant women about the importance of delivering in health facilities; they were offered a small stipend for each pregnant woman they brought to a facility for SBA delivery. The primary outcome was the percentage of prenatal care patients who delivered at intervention health facilities compared with control facilities.Results...
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - November 29, 2012 Category: OBGYN Authors: Angelo Tomedi, Katherine Tucker, Mutuku A. Mwanthi Tags: Clinical articles Source Type: research

A population-based survey on the influence of the menstrual cycle and the use of hormonal contraceptives on sleep patterns in São Paulo, Brazil
Conclusion: The use of hormonal contraceptives was associated with a lower apnea–hypopnea index and a trend toward improved sleep efficiency. The current findings suggest that the use of hormonal contraceptives has a stronger association with sleep duration compared with menstrual cycle phase.
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - November 29, 2012 Category: OBGYN Authors: Helena Hachul, Monica L. Andersen, Lia Bittencourt, Rogério Santos-Silva, Sergio Tufik Tags: Clinical articles Source Type: research

[Profits of post-menopausal ovarian conservation at the time of hysterectomy for benign disease: Mirage or reality?]
CONCLUSION: Before the age of 65years, benefits and relative risks of bilateral oophorectomy at the time of hysterectomy for benign disease even in post menopausal patients should be considered on an individual basis by clinicians and patients. Beyond the age of 65years, the literature is clear and a bilateral salpingooophorectomy is recommended. PMID: 23201029 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal de Gynecologie, Obstetrique et Biologie de la Reproduction - November 29, 2012 Category: OBGYN Authors: Ouldamer L, Marret H, Jacquet A, Denakpo J, Body G Tags: J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris) Source Type: research

Misoprostol for midtrimester termination of pregnancy in women with 1 or more prior cesarean deliveries
Conclusion: Misoprostol inserted vaginally was effective for midtrimester TOP but the safety of using misoprostol in women with 2 or more prior CDs cannot be confirmed from the present study. Misoprostol should be used carefully, particularly in women with 2 or more prior CDs.
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - November 29, 2012 Category: OBGYN Authors: Ümran Küçükgöz Güleç, Ibrahim F. Urunsak, Esra Eser, Ahmet B. Guzel, Fatma T. Ozgunen, Ismail C. Evruke, Selim Buyukkurt Tags: Clinical articles Source Type: research

Twin-twin transfusion syndrome
Objective: We sought to review the natural history, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment options for twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS). Methods: A systematic review was performed using MEDLINE database, PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library. The search was restricted to English-language articles published from 1966 through July 2012. Priority was given to articles reporting original research, in particular randomized controlled trials, although review articles and commentaries also were consulted. Abstracts of research presented at symposia and scientific conferences were not considered adequate for inclusion in...
Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - November 29, 2012 Category: OBGYN Authors: Lynn L. Simpson, Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) Tags: SMFM Clinical Guideline Source Type: research

Non‐obstetric vulval trauma
ConclusionsNon‐obstetric vulval injuries are uncommon (incidence 3.7%). All cases require assessment for vaginal, urethral, anal and bony pelvis injuries. This might require examination under anaesthesia. Conservative management of haematomas in the absence of acute haematoma expansion is favoured. The need to screen for sexually transmissible infections and pregnancy is important. Social worker and psychological support is important to reduce the incidence of long‐term psychological problems.
Source: Emergency Medicine Australasia - November 29, 2012 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Ian SC Jones, Alan O'Connor Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Primary Leydig cell tumour of epididymis: a rare case report with review of literature
Summary Leydig cell tumour (LCT) is an uncommon tumour that typically occurs in the testis. Primary epididymal LCT is extremely rare. To the best of our knowledge, only two cases have been reported in the world literature. Herein, we report a case of primary epididymal LCT in a 41‐year‐old Chinese male. The patient presented with right epididymal swelling for 3 months without endocrine manifestations, including gynaecomastia and decreased libido. Scrotal ultrasound demonstrated a mass about 1.5 cm in diameter entirely in the cephalic region of right epididymis. No abnormality was found in his bilateral testes. The pa...
Source: Andrologia - November 29, 2012 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Y. Huang, J. Song, M. Xu, Q. Zan Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Erratum
Source: Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology - November 29, 2012 Category: Radiology Tags: Erratum Source Type: research

Acknowledgment of Referees, 2012
Source: Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology - November 29, 2012 Category: Radiology Tags: Acknowledgment of Referees Source Type: research

Re: Commentary on our original research article
Source: Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology - November 29, 2012 Category: Radiology Authors: V. Jowett, P. Aparicio, S. Santhakumaran, A. Seale, H. Jicinska, H. M. Gardiner Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research

Reply
Source: Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology - November 29, 2012 Category: Radiology Authors: E. Tsapakis, M. Eleftheriades Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research

Re: Prenatal diagnosis of fetal left ventricular non‐compaction cardiomyopathy
Source: Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology - November 29, 2012 Category: Radiology Authors: H. Gardiner, S. Holder, A. Karatza Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research

Imaging of an atypical large perineal cyst diagnosed during pregnancy
We report the sonographic and magnetic resonance imaging characteristics of a large perineal cyst diagnosed during the first trimester of an uncomplicated pregnancy, followed by conservative management during pregnancy and surgical excision in the puerperium. Copyright © 2012 ISUOG. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Source: Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology - November 29, 2012 Category: Radiology Authors: Y. Goldberg, O. Lavie, R. Mandel, R. Auslender Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Inapplicability of fractional moving blood volume technique to standardize Virtual Organ Computer‐aided AnaLysis indices for quantified three‐dimensional power Doppler
ConclusionsWhilst previous work has shown that gain correlates well with placental tissue VOCAL indices, the correlation between gain level and VOCAL indices in an area of 100% vascularity at the cord insertion is poor. Regions of 100% vascularity appear to be artificially assigned a value approaching 100% for all VOCAL indices irrespective of gain level. This precludes using the technique of VOCAL indices from large vessels to standardize power Doppler measurements and the FMBV index is therefore not applicable to image analysis using VOCAL.
Source: Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology - November 29, 2012 Category: Radiology Authors: A. W. Welsh, S. L. Collins, G. N. Stevenson, J. A. Noble, L. Impey Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research

Impact of maternal characteristics on fetal growth in the third trimester: a population‐based study
ConclusionsThird‐trimester fetal growth was positively associated with increasing maternal BMI, height and pre‐existing diabetes mellitus, and negatively associated with maternal smoking.
Source: Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology - November 29, 2012 Category: Radiology Authors: G. Lindell, K. Maršál, K. Källén Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research

Size and volume charts of fetal kidney, renal pelvis and adrenal gland
ConclusionsThese new charts of measurements of the fetal kidney, renal pelvis and adrenal gland, from a prospective, longitudinal study, may be useful in the diagnosis and assessment of pathology of the kidney and adrenal gland.
Source: Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology - November 29, 2012 Category: Radiology Authors: S. H. van Vuuren, H. A. M. Damen‐Elias, R. H. Stigter, R. van der Doef, R. Goldschmeding, T. P. V. M. de Jong, P. Westers, G. H. A. Visser, L. R. Pistorius Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research

Hidden mortality of prenatally diagnosed vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation: retrospective study and review of the literature
ConclusionFetuses with prenatally diagnosed VGAM have unexpectedly poor outcomes in the presence of cardiac or cerebral anomalies, while those with strictly isolated VGAM tend to have more favorable outcomes. Our literature review corroborates these findings.
Source: Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology - November 29, 2012 Category: Radiology Authors: B. Deloison, G. E. Chalouhi, P. Sonigo, M. Zerah, A. E. Millischer, Y. Dumez, F. Brunelle, Y. Ville, L. J. Salomon Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research

Impact of ovulation and implantation timing on first‐trimester crown–rump length and gestational age
ConclusionsEarly implantation leads to a larger CRL and late implantation to a smaller CRL at 10–14 weeks, independent of CRL growth rate. Implantation timing is a major determinant of fetal size at 10–14 weeks and largely explains the variation in estimates of GA in the first trimester derived from embryonic or fetal CRL.
Source: Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology - November 29, 2012 Category: Radiology Authors: A. A. Mahendru, A. Daemen, T. R. Everett, I. B. Wilkinson, C. M. McEniery, Y. Abdallah, D. Timmerman, T. Bourne, C. C. Lees Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research

Capacity of endometrial thickness measurement to diagnose endometrial carcinoma in asymptomatic postmenopausal women: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
ConclusionsThe results from this systematic review do not justify the use of endometrial thickness as a screening test for endometrial carcinoma and atypical endometrial hyperplasia in asymptomatic postmenopausal women not using HRT.
Source: Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology - November 29, 2012 Category: Radiology Authors: M. C. Breijer, J. A. H. Peeters, B. C. Opmeer, T. J. Clark, R. H. M. Verheijen, B. W. J. Mol, A. Timmermans Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research

Re: Functional and morphological differences following Monarc and TVT‐O procedures. W.‐C. Huang, S.‐H. Yang, J.‐M. Yang and C.‐R. Tzeng. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2012; 40: 699–705
Source: Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology - November 29, 2012 Category: Radiology Authors: C. Barry Tags: Referee Commentaries Source Type: research

Re: Association between body mass index and pregnancy outcome in a randomized trial of cerclage for short cervix. C. K. Farinelli, D. A. Wing, J. M. Szychowski, J. Owen, G. Hankins, J. D. Iams, J. S. Sheffield, A. Perez‐Delboy, V. Berghella and E. R. Guzman; for the Vaginal Ultrasound Trial Consortium. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2012; 40: 669–673
Source: Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology - November 29, 2012 Category: Radiology Authors: J. Gibson Tags: Referee Commentaries Source Type: research

The events of early pregnancy: prying open the black box
Source: Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology - November 29, 2012 Category: Radiology Authors: A. M. Jukic, A. J. Wilcox Tags: Opinion Source Type: research

Food allergy and anaphylaxis in pediatrics: update 2010‐2012
Abstract This review highlights the progress made in food allergy (FA) and anaphylaxis research in pediatrics published in the journal Pediatric Allergy and Immunology since 2010. Putative risk factors for FA are as follows: a family history of allergic disease, particularly in the mother, low birth order, season of birth, and severe atopic eczema. Obstetric practices, antibiotic use, and home environment are factors deserving further research. Diagnostic decision levels and component‐specific IgE are useful in the diagnosis of FA; however, oral food challenges remain the gold standard and may also be a means to reduce p...
Source: Pediatric Allergy and Immunology - November 29, 2012 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Alexandra F. Santos, Gideon Lack Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research

Primary anti-phospholipid syndrome: any role for serum complement levels in predicting pregnancy complications?
Conclusion. No association was found between hypocomplementaemia and obstetric complications in PAPS. However, both cases of pre-eclampsia were characterized by low C3 throughout pregnancy. There is evidence that the complement system is a contributor to the mechanisms of aPL-mediated damage, but its predictive role on the final pregnancy outcome does not seem to be of major impact.
Source: Rheumatology - November 29, 2012 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Reggia, R., Ziglioli, T., Andreoli, L., Bellisai, F., Iuliano, A., Gerosa, M., Ramoni, V., Tani, C., Brucato, A., Galeazzi, M., Mosca, M., Caporali, R., Meroni, P. L., Tincani, A. Tags: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Autoimmunity CLINICAL SCIENCE Source Type: research

Management Dilemma of Concurrent Fundal Submucous Fibroid and Incomplete Uterine Septum in a Patient with Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Journal of Gynecologic Surgery , Vol. 0, No. 0.
Source: Journal of Gynecologic Surgery - November 28, 2012 Category: OBGYN Tags: article Source Type: research

Single-Port Access Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy for Large Uterus
Gynecol Obstet Invest 2013;75:16–20 (DOI:10.1159/000341141)
Source: Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation - November 28, 2012 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Self‐hypnosis for coping with labour pain: a randomised controlled trial
ConclusionIn this large randomised controlled trial of a brief course in self‐hypnosis to ease childbirth, no differences in use of epidural analgesia or pain experience were found across study groups. Before turning down self‐hypnosis as a method for pain relief, further studies are warranted with focus on specific subgroups.
Source: BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - November 28, 2012 Category: OBGYN Authors: A Werner, N Uldbjerg, R Zachariae, G Rosen, EA Nohr Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Hysteria Short Story and Poetry Competition Winners Announced
Well, the stories and poems have all been read, analysed and scored by our band of intrepid readers and we now have the ten short-listed short story winners and the ten poetry winners to announce. Short Story Competition – Short List The short list for the short story competition winners, in no particular order, are: Alison Wassell Jayne Thickett Hayley Staniforth-Moor Tracy Fells Penelope Lawrence Olga Wajtas Moya Poole Jane Bean Margaret Clark Gaynor Jones The short listed stories are now with our two final judges and the overall winner will be announced very shortly. Poetry Winners As you know, we are not having...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - November 28, 2012 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Hysteria 2012 Latest News poetry competition short story competition Source Type: news

Fear Often Drives Prophylactic Mastectomy (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Most breast cancer patients who undergo contralateral prophylactic mastectomy based the decision on fear, not science, according to a survey of more than 2,000 patients.
Source: MedPage Today OB/GYN - November 28, 2012 Category: OBGYN Source Type: news