Mean, lowest, and highest pulsatility index of the uterine artery and adverse pregnancy outcome in twin pregnancies
We read with great interest the article published by Klein et al on uterine artery Doppler screening for preeclampsia and adverse twin pregnancy outcome in the December issue of the…
A novel training model for the loop electrosurgical excision procedure
We wanted to evaluate the feasibility and effect of a hands-on loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) 2.5-day intensive surgical skills workshop, using a novel training model on porcine tissue. Hands-on…
Poor reliability of visual analysis of fetal heart rate tracings: what should be done about it?
The recent article by Blackwell et al evidenced that the reliability of visual analysis of fetal heart rate (FHR) tracings when performed according to the latest version of the American…
Interval changes of an extrauterine adenomyoma on magnetic resonance imaging
Extrauterine adenomyomas are rare tumors that present as uterus-like masses. Uterine adenomyomas can show interval changes according to hormone status. However, interval changes in imaging studies have not been reported…
Electrosurgery research
I read with interest the article by Gruber et al that is designed to address concerns about the zone of thermal injury associated with various energy sources used to transect…
Discussion: ‘ Mycoplasma genitaliumin cervicitis and pelvic inflammatory disease’ by Bjartling 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…
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Case notes A 24 year old woman delivered a normal newborn and a papyraceous fetus (PF), along with a monochorial-biamniotic placenta, at 37 weeks’ gestation ( Figure ). Pliny the…
Antenatal sexually transmitted infection screening in private and indigent clinics in a community hospital system
Objective To determine whether clinics that serve indigent patients demonstrate equal compliance with sexually transmitted infection testing guidelines when compared with private clinics. Study Design One hundred eighty-three women were…
