The objective was to review the evidence supporting various perioperative technical and management strategies for transvaginal cervical cerclage. We performed MEDLINE, PubMed, EMBASE, and COCHRANE searches with the terms, cerclage,…
The Following lists contains Diplomates Passing the 2012 Ob/Gyn Oral Examination on 11/09/2012, 12/07/2012, and 01/18/2013 Certificates valid through 12/31/2013 Report Date = 02/22/2013 Abadilla, Maria Emilia, MD, Philadelphia, PA Abdu,…
Massive pelvic floor hemorrhage is a potentially life-threatening condition associated with complicated obstetrical and gynecological procedures. Sometimes, the bleeding cannot be controlled by conventional methods. This report demonstrates the effectiveness…
Objective A maternal high-fat diet creates an increased risk of offspring obesity and systemic hypertension. Although the renal renin-angiotensin system (RAS) is known to regulate blood pressure, it is now…
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 discussed:…
In “Safe conception for HIV-discordant couples: Insemination with processed semen from the HIV-infected partner,” Semprini et al document the safety of semen washing with intrauterine insemination (SW-IUI) from the largest cohort…
We appreciate the important clinical contributions Caritis et al have made in prematurity research. Their article regarding the quality and stability of compounded formulations of 17-alpha hydroxyprogesterone caproate (HPC) addresses an…
Senat et al performed a well-designed randomized trial testing the synthetic progestogen, 17-hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17-OHPC). The investigators addressed a concern for insufficient dosing in prior studies by an injection of 1000…
