Beta adrenergic agonists and neonatal outcome
Witter et al suggest that beta adrenergic receptor agonists act as functional and behavioral teratogens and that use of these agents should be severely curtailed in pregnancy. The basis of…
Beta 2 adrenergic agents and autism
Regarding the commentary by Witter et al, the authors go to great lengths to emphasize the possible risks and to dismiss the possible benefits of maintenance beta 2 agonist therapy…
In utero beta 2 adrenergic agonist exposure and adverse neurophysiologic and behavioral outcomes
We read with concern the recent review of in utero exposure to beta 2 agonists and possible associations with adverse behavioral outcomes. The suggestion that beta 2 agonists used in…
Risk of preterm delivery in relation to maternal use of psychotropic medications during pregnancy: methodological issues
Despite our appreciation for the work of Calderon-Margalit et al carried out recently, we wonder whether the drawn conclusions are legitimate and the estimation of odds ratios (OR) are realistic,…
Intestinal lymphangiectasia mimicking primary peritoneal carcinoma
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…
To the Editors
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…
Gigantomastia and vulvar lactating adenoma in a patient with myasthenia during pregnancy
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…
Discussion: ‘Recommendations for intrauterine contraception’ by Dehlendorf et al
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…
Gone astray
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…
Recommendations for intrauterine contraception: Dehlendorf et al
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….
