Optimal fetal growth: a misconception?
Alterations in fetal growth trajectory, either in terms of individual organs or the fetal body, constitute part of a suite of adaptive responses that the fetus can make to a…
Global Surgery 2030: evidence and solutions for achieving health, welfare, and economic development
Remarkable gains have been made in global health in the past 25 years, but progress has not been uniform. Mortality and morbidity from common conditions needing surgery have grown in…
Endometriosis and atherosclerosis: what we already know and what we have yet to discover
The possible association between endometriosis and atherosclerosis represents an emerging topic in the field of women’s health. In this Clinical Opinion paper, we analyze this theme focusing on the pathogenetic…
The multidisciplinary approach to the care of the obese parturient
Maternal obesity in pregnancy is associated with increased maternal and fetal risks. Pregnancy management should include counseling, screening, and optimization of maternal health, increased fetal surveillance, and preparation for parturition….
The role of shed placental DNA in the systemic inflammatory syndrome of preeclampsia
Preeclampsia is a syndrome occurring only in pregnancy characterized by systemic maternal inflammation and associated with the presence of the placenta. How these 2 aspects of the disease are linked…
Determination of base excess in umbilical cord blood at birth: accessory or excess?
See related article, page 373 To maintain acid-base homeostasis in the body, a series of buffering systems work to counteract the large and continuously ongoing metabolic production of hydrogen ions….
Prevalence of anal human papillomavirus infection and anal HPV-related disorders in women: a systematic review
The aim of this study was to systematically review the findings of publications addressing the epidemiology of anal human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, anal intraepithelial neoplasia, and anal cancer in women….
New insights in the pathophysiology of ovarian cancer and implications for screening and prevention
Despite advances in medicine, ovarian cancer remains the deadliest of the gynecological malignancies. Herein we present the latest information on the pathophysiology of ovarian cancer and its significance for ovarian…
Umbilical artery pH and base deficit in obstetrics
See related article, page 373 What we really want to know is how well babies are when we deliver them. More than that, we want to know how they will…
