Intestinal lymphangiectasia is an obstruction of the lymphatic system. We report on a patient with mesenteric adenopathy and an elevated CA125 level, which were suspicious for peritoneal carcinoma. Further evaluation…
We are writing a letter to express our concerns with a recent publication in your journal by Calderon-Margalit et al, regarding the use of psychotropic medications in pregnancy. Our main…
We report the association of gigantomastia during pregnancy and a lactating adenoma in ectopic breast tissue of the vulva in a context of myasthenia in a 27-year-old primigravid woman. We…
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…
Case notes A 60-year-old postmenopausal woman, para 2, had been experiencing a heavy sensation in her lower abdomen for the previous 6 months. Her medical history included vaginal hysterectomy, performed…
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 determine efficacy of minor markers for detection of Down syndrome (DS) in a population prescreened with first-trimester combined screening (FTS). Study Design FTS was modified using…
Objective The objective of the study was to estimate the risk for postoperative adhesions and intestinal obstruction after cesarean delivery and to estimate whether the rate remains stable over time….
Objective We sought to evaluate amniotic fluid brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels as a biomarker of recipient twin (RT) cardiomyopathy (RTCM) in twin-twin transfusion syndrome. Study Design Amniotic fluid samples…
Objective Preimplantation factor is a novel embryo-derived peptide that influences key processes in early pregnancy implantation, including immunity, adhesion, remodeling, and apoptosis. Herein, we explore the effects of synthetic preimplantation…
