Objective Neural tube defects in diabetic embryopathy are associated with increased protein kinase C (PKC)β2 activity and programmed cell death (apoptosis). The apoptosis is triggered by caspase 8, which activates…
Objective Power spectrum (PS) of uterine electromyography (EMG) can identify true labor. EMG propagation velocity (PV) to diagnose labor has not been reported. The objective was to compare uterine EMG…
Objective We sought to determine whether prophylactic treatment with 17-alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17Pc) in twin pregnancy will reduce neonatal morbidity (primary outcome) by prolonging pregnancy (secondary outcome). Study Design This was…
Objective The purpose of this study was to examine the association between peripheral markers of maternal inflammation and the onset of term labor. Study Design A nested case-control study was…
Objective The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of an obstetrics patient safety program on staff safety culture. Study Design We implemented (1) obstetrics patient safety nurse,…
Objective We sought to determine the learning curve (LC) for fetoscopic laser photocoagulation (FLP) as a model for the evaluation of training in surgical procedures. Study Design A retrospective review…
Objective The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of 2 different doses of tinidazole with metronidazole for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis and to compare the side…
Objective We sought to evaluate the association between passive cigarette smoke exposure and cervical cytological abnormalities in a predominantly Hispanic sample. Study Design Data were collected as part of a…
Objective We sought to assess the long-term success rate of the HydroThermAblator system (HTA). Study Design We conducted a retrospective cohort study of 376 patients who underwent HTA at our…
Objective The purpose of this study was to determine the usefulness of a simple screening tool for bleeding disorders in a multisite population of women with menorrhagia. Study Design Women…
