In the recent study evaluating outcomes after instituting a shoulder dystocia protocol that included 5 components, the authors describe a “reduced frequency of brachial plexus palsy when a shoulder dystocia…
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…
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 Hyperglycemia induces oxidative stress and increases inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) expression. We hypothesized that oxidative stress is responsible for hyperglycemia-induced iNOS expression. Study Design iNOS-luciferase activities, nitrosylated protein,…
Objective To determine the impact of maternal and fetal single nucleotide polymorphisms in key betamethasone pathways on neonatal outcomes. Study Design DNA was obtained from women given betamethasone and their…
Objective The aim of this study was to investigate a possible association between hydrogen peroxide and human leukocyte antigen G (HLA-G) in preeclampsia. Study Design We explored the correlation between…
Objective We sought to comprehensively evaluate the association of laminin gamma-1 ( LAMC1 ) and advance pelvic organ prolapse. Study Design We conducted a candidate gene association of patients (n…
Objective We sought to assess interrater reliability of the International Continence Society (ICS)/International Urogynecological Association (IUGA) classification system of vaginal mesh-related complications and compare this with several other available complication…
Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate clinical outcomes associated with the initiation of treatment for urgency-predominant incontinence in women diagnosed by a simple 3-item questionnaire. Study Design…
Objective We sought to compare recovery of activity and pain control after robotic (ROB) vs abdominal (ABD) sacral colpopexy. Study Design Women undergoing ROB and ABD sacral colpopexy wore accelerometers…
