With a great deal of interest we read the recent article in your journal entitled, “Obesity and perioperative pulmonary complications in robotic gynecologic surgery.” We agree with the authors of…
According to the 2010 through 2012 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention birth certificate data records analyzed by Grünebaum et al, the risks of home births were shown to be significantly…
Background Surgical site infections (SSIs) are an important cause of morbidity following cesarean delivery, particularly in obese patients. Methods to reduce SSIs after cesarean delivery would have an important impact…
Objective Electric morcellation of uterine fibroids at laparoscopy may cause intraperitoneal dissemination of occult leiomyosarcomas, with worsening of the already poor prognosis. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this…
Background Maternal obesity is associated with increased systemic inflammation and an increased risk of preterm premature rupture of membranes. There is an established association between an inflammatory intrauterine environment and…
Lichen planus is a rare dermatological disorder that is often associated with painful and disfiguring vulvovaginal effects. At the University of Michigan Center for Vulvar Diseases, we see many women…
Background Inflammation is a proximate mediator of preterm birth and fetal injury. During inflammation several microRNAs (22 nucleotide noncoding ribonucleic acid (RNA) molecules) are up-regulated in response to cytokines such…
Background Telomeres are nucleoprotein structures, essential for chromosome stability and cell survival. Telomeres are progressively shortened with each cell division and by environmental factors. Telomere loss has been linked to…
Background The preterm birth syndrome (delivery before 37 weeks gestation) is a major contributor to the global burden of perinatal morbidity and death. The cause of preterm birth is complex,…
Introduction Twin pregnancies are associated with an increased risk of perinatal morbidity and mortality primarily due to spontaneous preterm deliveries. The mean gestational age for delivery is 35.3 weeks and…
