Amy Hammers et al recently published a critical metaanalysis of indomethacin as a tocolytic that demonstrated evidence of harmful effects to preterm infants. The investigators have used rigorous methods for metaanalysis…
Objective Progestogen (vaginal progesterone or 17-alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate [17OHP-C]) administration to patients at risk for preterm delivery is widely used for the prevention of preterm birth (PTB). The mechanisms by which these…
We welcomed the evidence-based report by Raz et al describing a relationship between intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) and preeclampsia. They tested a plausible hypothesis that elevated serum bile acids (the…
Objective Minimally invasive technology has changed gynecologic surgery with the number of robotic hysterectomies increasing from 0.8-8.2% from 2008 through 2010. Increasing emphasis on patient safety and resident work-hour restrictions…
We read with interest the paper by Mei-Dan et al who conducted a study about perinatal outcomes among women who are affected by bipolar disorder. The authors found that mothers with…
Materials and Methods A randomized controlled trial was undertaken at Mater Health Services Brisbane between March 2010 and August 2013. All women with live singleton pregnancies at or beyond 37 +…
Objective Minimally invasive surgery results in shorter recovery and improved quality of life. The removal of the uterus or fibroids using morcellators to fragment the specimen can potentially spread unsuspected…
Objective The objective of the study was to examine whether the stage of labor dystocia causing a primary cesarean delivery (CD) affects a trial of labor after cesarean (TOLAC) success….
