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APRIL 2006 (vol. 194, no. 4, page 1176) In a research paper published in the April 2006 issue of the Journal (Mercer BM, Macpherson CA, Goldenberg RL, et al. Are…
Partial contributions of developmental hypoxia and undernutrition to prenatal alterations in somatic growth and cardiovascular structure and function
Objective The objective of the study was to compare and contrast the effects of developmental hypoxia vs undernutrition on fetal growth, cardiovascular morphology, and function. Study Design On day 15…
Preeclampsia is associated with increased cytotoxic T-cell capacity to paternal antigens
Objective During an uncomplicated pregnancy the conceptus is a semiallogeneic entity in which rejection is prevented by suppression of the maternal immune system. We hypothesized that this suppression is disturbed…
Isolation and characterization of true mesenchymal stem cells derived from human term decidua capable of multilineage differentiation into all 3 embryonic layers
Objective The objective of the study was to isolate and characterize a population of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from human term placental membranes. Study Design We isolated an adherent cell…
Maternal high-fat intake predisposes nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in C57BL/6 offspring
Objective This work aimed to verify the hypothesis that maternal intake of high-fat diet in critical periods of pregnancy and/or suckling period predisposes nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in adult C57BL/6…
Perineal body anatomy in living women: 3-dimensional analysis using thin-slice magnetic resonance imaging
Objective The objective of the study was to describe a framework for visualizing the perineal body’s complex anatomy using thin-slice magnetic resonance (MR) imaging. Study Design Two millimeter thick MR…
Association of tubal factor infertility with elevated antibodies to Chlamydia trachomatiscaseinolytic protease P
Objective The objective of the study was to assess antibodies against Chlamydia trachomatis heat shock proteins (HSP) in patients with tubal factor infertility (TFI), infertility controls (IFC), and fertile controls…
Two-component polyethylene glycol surgical sealant influence on intraperitoneal infection in a refined rodent model
Objective This study determined the influence of a 2-component polyethylene glycol surgical sealant (Coseal) as an adhesion prevention device on sepsis-related mortality and/or systemic bacterial translocation to the spleen. Study…
Genetic variation in solute carrier genes is associated with preeclampsia
Objective The objective of the study was to evaluate allelic variation in 26 members of the solute carrier (SLC) gene family for an association with preeclampsia. Study Design Preeclampsia cases…
Using the Brink score to predict postpartum anal incontinence
Objective To evaluate whether antepartum pelvic floor muscle strength, as measured by the Brink scale, predicts postpartum anal incontinence. Study Design This prospective cohort study of primigravid women used validated…
