Objectives To assess and compare the HPV DNA types and cervical cytology in our cohort of HIV-positive women and to determine predictors of type-specific HPV persistence. Methods 409 HIV-positive females…
Objectives To quantify and compare cervical immune cell populations in women with normal and abnormal vaginal microbiota. Our hypothesis was that women with non-normal vaginal flora by Nugent score and…
Several systematic reviews draw attention to a relationship between medical or surgical evacuation of the uterus and subsequent preterm labor though do not suggest potential mechanisms. Saccone et al conclude that…
We read with much interest the study by Kunzier et al, which concluded that measurement of cervical length by sonography, for women at term, could assist in decision making, delineating between…
Objective Enhanced myometrial vascularity (EMV) is a clinically significant risk factor that puts women at risk for severe hemorrhage, which is often difficult to control. Such bleeding can result in…
The call of Shalowitz et al for action regarding interactions with industry is a commendable beacon. We applaud the clarity: Interactions are “strongly discouraged” (see Table ) because, of course, industry’s…
