We describe a fetus at 36 weeks with long QT syndrome presenting with variable types of atrioventricular blocks, ventricular premature beats, and torsades de pointes. All these diagnoses were made…
We read the article from Cronin et al, “Vaginal cuff dehiscence: risk factors and management,” with great interest. With the increasing rates of video-assisted laparoscopic and robot-assisted hysterectomy, the prevention…
Objective To determine whether trophoblast-derived microparticles can induce different inflammatory responses of the peripheral blood mononuclear cells depending upon the state of trophoblast when the microparticles are generated. Study Design…
Case notes A copious watery vaginal discharge was the symptom in 2 similar, although unusual cases. The first patient, a 51-year-old woman, also reported that the discharge was bloody. Twelve…
With deep interest, I read the article by Kramer et al on preterm birth syndrome challenges. The authors mention the importance of the way gestational age is determined because differences…
Objective We sought to determine the bidirectional transfer and distribution of vancomycin and telavancin across the dually perfused term human placental lobule. Study Design The technique of dually perfused placental…
We read with great interest the article titled “Congenital uterine anomalies and adverse pregnancy outcomes” by Meiling Hua et al (2011). However, the article contains a section that may not…
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…
