Objective Neuroprotective peptides (SALLRSIPA [SAL] and NAPVSIPQ [NAP]) can prevent some alcohol-induced damage in fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). Fractalkine, a chemokine constitutively expressed in the central nervous system reduces neuronal…
Objective Many obstetric interventions are performed to improve long-term neonatal outcome. However, long-term neonatal outcome is usually not a primary outcome because it is time-consuming and expensive. The aim of…
Objective We sought to identify serum markers of subsequent spontaneous preterm birth (SPTB) in asymptomatic women prior to labor. Study design Serum proteomics was applied to sera from 80 pregnant…
Objective Recent randomized trials comparing total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) and vaginal hysterectomy (VH) have produced conflicting results. The role of TLH in women suitable for VH remains uncertain. Study Design…
Objective We sought to describe stage-specific perinatal outcomes after selective laser photocoagulation of communicating vessels (SLPCV) for twin-twin transfusion syndrome. Study design Patients with twin-twin transfusion syndrome underwent SLPCV preferentially…
Validity refers to an evidence-based claim about the trustworthiness of decisions made from context-specific performance data. Validity requirements for competency-based assessments in obstetrics and gynecology have not been defined in…
Recently published randomized trials examining skin closure technique on postcesarean wound complications have produced conflicting results. We performed a metaanalysis of trials comparing staples and subcuticular sutures for skin closure…
Objective We sought to examine outcomes of mifepristone and misoprostol for early pregnancy failure (EPF) treatment in a nonresearch setting. Study Design A protocol was developed for physicians to use…
Perinatal high reliability is achievable with principles of high reliability organizations. Key organizational, leadership, and clinical characteristics that are essential for developing and sustaining a highly reliable perinatal unit are…
The International Association of Diabetes in Pregnancy Study Group’s recommendations on diagnosis and classification of hyperglycemia in pregnancy give us, for the first time, the opportunity to put the diagnosis…
