Hailey-Hailey disease (HHD) is a rare, autosomal dominant intraepidermal blistering disorder characterized by recurrent vesicles and erosions affecting mostly the intertriginous areas. We report a case of HHD affecting exclusively…
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…
Abstract Patients using an intrauterine device (IUD) who require a loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) for cervical dysplasia have traditionally had the IUD removed prior to the procedure. The only…
Case notes A 30-year-old woman (gravida 1, para 1) was evaluated for secondary infertility. Her first pregnancy was delivered by cesarean section 13 months earlier, and she had an unremarkable…
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 The purpose of this study was to determine the wound complication rates and patient satisfaction for subcuticular suture vs staples for skin closure at cesarean delivery. Study Design This…
Objective We sought to determine whether genetic variants associated with diabetes and obesity predict gestational weight gain. Study Design A total of 960 participants in the Pregnancy, Infection, and Nutrition…
Objective We sought to critically evaluate platelet function in recurrent miscarriage (RM). Study Design We conducted a prospective study comparing 30 patients with unexplained recurrent first-trimester pregnancy loss with 30…
Objective The purpose of this study was to examine the association between gestational weight gain (GWG) in a woman’s first and second pregnancies. Study Design We conducted a retrospective observational…
Objective We sought to estimate the morbidity associated with regional anesthesia in morbidly obese women undergoing scheduled cesarean delivery. Study Design This was a retrospective cohort study of women undergoing…
