GYNECOLOGY
Maternal oxygen administration for intrauterine resuscitation
It was with great interest that we read “Oxygen for intrauterine resuscitation: of unproven benefit and potentially harmful.” We commend the authors for their attention to this topic. However, it should…
A system for storing, retrieving, and comparing gene expression information of patients with endometriosis
Objective In an attempt to clarify the mechanisms involved in the origin and evolution of endometriosis, a public health problem, many studies have aimed to define the gene expression profile…
Intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis for Group B Streptococcusand risks of unnecessary antibiotics
We much appreciated the Clinical Opinion by Turrentine regarding intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis (IAP) for the prevention of neonatal group B Streptococcus (GBS) early-onset sepsis. The author raises concerns about cases…
Transvaginal cervical length and amniotic fluid index: can it predict delivery latency following preterm premature rupture of membranes?
Materials and Methods The study was conducted from July 2011 through March 2014 at a single perinatal center. This study was approved by the Institutional Review Board at Saint Louis University….
Evaluation of ethics education in obstetrics and gynecology residency programs
Objective The objective of the study was to assess the current status of ethics education in obstetrics-gynecology residency programs. Study Design A cross-sectional, web-based survey was designed in conjunction with…
Delayed cord clamping with and without cord stripping: a prospective randomized trial of preterm neonates
Materials and Methods This was an institutional review board–approved, prospective, randomized trial performed at the University of South Alabama Children’s and Women’s Hospital between the dates of August 2012 and…
The use of prostaglandin E 1in peripartum patients with asthma
Objective Prostaglandin E 1 (PGE 1 ) is commonly used in obstetric practice for labor induction and cervical ripening and in treating postpartum hemorrhage; however, its use in pregnant asthmatic…
Influence of interpregnancy interval on neonatal morbidity
Objective We sought to assess the influence of birth spacing on neonatal morbidity, stratified by gestational age at birth. Study Design This was a population-based retrospective cohort study using Ohio…
June 2013 (vol. 208, no. 6, page 472)
Alleman BW, Smith AR, Byers HM, et al. A proposed method to predict preterm birth using clinical data, standard maternal serum screening, and cholesterol. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2013;208:472.e1-11. Among sources…
