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….
Objective We sought to investigate effects of intratracheal albumin injection prior to tracheal occlusion (TO) on lung proliferation in fetal rats with nitrofen-induced congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Study Design On embryonic…
Objective Plasma adrenomedullin (AM) concentrations are increased in fetal and maternal circulation in response to exogenous glucocorticoids administration. The role of corticosteroids and progesterone in regulating AM synthesis and secretion…
Objective This study was undertaken to isolate and characterize multipotent mesenchymal stem cells from term human placenta (placenta-derived mesenchymal stem cells, PD-MSCs). Study Design Sequential enzymatic digestion was used to…
Objective The objective of the study was to investigate whether precipitated egg white could be used as a sealant for iatrogenic injury to fetal membranes. Study Design Membranes were collected,…
Objective The objective of the study was to determine whether pretreatment of fetal or maternal placental vasculature with 17-hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17-P) attenuates the vasoactive effect of the thromboxane mimetic U46619….
Objective Glucocorticoid administration to women in preterm labor improves neonatal mortality and morbidity. Fetal exposure to glucocorticoid levels higher than those appropriate to the current gestational stage has multiple organ…
Objective Molar pregnancy is associated with very early-onset preeclampsia. Since excessive circulating antiangiogenic factors may play a pathogenic role in preeclampsia, we hypothesized that molar placentas produce more antiangiogenic proteins…
Objective Lichen sclerosus (LS) is a relatively common chronic inflammatory disorder of the skin and mucosal surfaces. Study Design A total of 29 women with histologically confirmed, active LS were…
Objective The aim of this study was to compare carcinomatosis scores, and to determine their relevance to predict resectability, morbidity, and outcome. Study Design From 2005-2008, 61 patients underwent surgery…
