AJOG on iPad announcement
We would like to announce that the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology (AJOG) is now even easier and more convenient for our readers with an Apple iPad (Apple, Cupertino,…
Appropriate cervical cancer screening remains essential: the case of women with inflammatory bowel disease
We read with interest the article by Dr de Bie and colleagues assessing the screening history of women with cervical cancer in which half were never screened before diagnosis. Given…
Electronic fetal heart rate monitoring and its relationship to neonatal and infant mortality in the United States
Chen et al found decreased early neonatal mortality rates among infants who were recorded on birth certificates as having had electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) during labor compared with those who…
Proteomic identification of serum peptides predicting subsequent spontaneous preterm birth
We read the article by Esplin et al on the proteomic identification of serum peptides that predict subsequent spontaneous preterm birth with great interest because it is a very relevant…
Decision to incision: time to reconsider
The fifth edition of Standards for Obstetrics and Gynecology published in 1982 stated that, “An obstetric service that generally cares for high-risk patients should be staffed and equipped to handle…
A stitch in time
Case notes When postpartum hemorrhage does not respond to medical treatment, arterial embolization or surgery is required. The surgical techniques of uterine compression or vascular ligation are attempted before resorting,…
Discussion: ‘Sleep apnea and adverse pregnancy outcomes’ by Chen et al
In the roundtable that follows, clinicians discuss a study published in this issue of the Journal in light of its methodology, relevance to practice, and implications for future research. Article…
Sleep apnea and adverse pregnancy outcomes: Chen et al
The article below summarizes a roundtable discussion of a study published in this issue of the Journal in light of its methodology, relevance to practice, and implications for future research….
Normative fetal brain growth by quantitative in vivo magnetic resonance imaging
Objective The objective of the study was to characterize total and regional volumetric brain growth in healthy fetuses during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, using an automated method….
Prevalence and demographic characteristics of vulvodynia in a population-based sample
Objective The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence and characteristics of vulvodynia among women in southeast Michigan. Study design A population-based study of adult women was conducted,…
