Objective We sought to compare the development of paraurethral banding and subsequent dyspareunia in women undergoing either a transobturator (TO) or retropubic (RP) sling. Study Design We conducted a retrospective…
Objective Distinct processes govern transition from quiescence to activation during term (TL) and preterm labor (PTL). We sought gene sets that are responsible for TL and PTL, along with the…
Objective Regulatory T lymphocytes mediate homeostasis of the immune system and differentiate under the control of the transcription factor FoxP3 in the fetal thymus. We asked whether fetal inflammation caused…
Objective The objective of the study was to compare time to first bowel movement (BM) after surgery in subjects randomized to placebo or senna with docusate. Study Design Ninety-six subjects…
Objective The aim of this study was to characterize the molecular mechanism of preeclampsia (PE) development through miR-155. Study Design PE and normal placentas were used to measure miR-155 and…
Objective The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that periodontopathic bacteria exert potent proinflammatory effects in human decidua. Study Design The immunostimulatory effects of Gram-positive and negative…
Objective Lipopolysaccharide pretreatment potentiates hypoxic ischemic injury. We hypothesized that docosahexaenoic acid pretreatment would improve function and reduce brain volume loss in this rat model of perinatal brain injury and…
Objective In this study we tested the hypothesis that nicotine restores proangiogenic functions to endothelial cells pretreated with soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase 1 and/or soluble endoglin. Study Design Wound healing…
Objective The purpose of this study was to compare the transcriptome between the site of membrane rupture and the chorioamniotic membranes away from the site of rupture. Study Design The…
Objective Preimplantation factor (PIF) is a novel, 15 amino acid peptide, secreted by viable embryos. This study aims to elucidate PIF’s effects in human endometrial stromal cells (HESC) decidualized by…
