We read with great interest the contribution by Dr Semenov et al regarding the study entitled “Multipotent mesenchymal stem cells from human placenta: critical parameters for isolation and maintenance of…
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…
Case notes During a prenatal visit, a small, right-sided vulvar varicosity was noted in a 34-year-old woman, gravida 3, para 2. This same varicosity had increased in size between her…
In the 11 years since the Institute of Medicine reported ubiquitous problems with the quality and safety of patient care in the United States, efforts been made to improve health…
On behalf of the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology , the Editors are pleased to announce a new monthly series of articles on patient safety in obstetrics. Since the…
Objective We sought to assess perioperative outcomes of minimally invasive vs open endometrial cancer staging procedures. Study Design A total of 181 consecutive patients underwent open or minimally invasive hysterectomy…
Objective We sought to compare neonatal outcome in cases of uncomplicated preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) (ie, no evidence of clinical chorioamnionitis, placental abruption, or fetal distress) with that…
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….
Objective We sought to obtain insight into possible mechanisms underlying preeclampsia using genomewide transcriptional profiling in decidua basalis. Study Design Genomewide transcriptional profiling was performed on decidua basalis tissue from…
Objective We sought to determine whether downward trends in inflation-adjusted salaries (1989-99) continued for obstetrics and gynecology faculty. Study Design Data were gathered from the Faculty Salary Survey from the…
