Background Colpocleisis, a vaginal obliterative procedure, offers women with symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse an effective, durable anatomic repair and is associated with high patient satisfaction rates. Historically, colpocleisis was reserved…
Introduction Mild hypothermia is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a temperature of 36.0-36.4°C (96.8-97.5°F) with moderate to severe hypothermia diagnosed if temperature falls <36.0°C (96.8°F). Neonatal hypothermia at…
Background Laparoscopy has acquired an increasing role in the management of ovarian cancer. Laparoscopic cytoreduction could represent a new frontier for selected patients after neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT). Objective We sought…
Background Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are highly effective methods of contraception, but use continues to lag behind less effective methods such as oral contraceptive pills and condoms. Women who are aware…
Background Obesity significantly impacts the cost of cancer treatment, yet the impact of morbid obesity on inpatient hospital charges related to endometrial cancer treatment is not well-defined. Objectives The purpose…
Background Rapid repeat pregnancy (RRP) is a major problem in the United States. Few studies have explored the influence of partner agreement on pregnancy intention and RRP. Objective We sought…
Materials and Methods Sources A protocol with explicitly defined objectives, criteria for study selection, and approaches assessing outcome selection was developed. The systematic review was registered with the Core Outcome…
Introduction The management of both the first and second stages of labor have come under increased scrutiny due to the rapidly escalating use of cesarean delivery. The overall cesarean rate…
Two common concerns that are raised with regard to human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination are that: (1) because the vaccine clinical trial endpoints were high-grade cervical lesions and not cancer, the vaccine…
Methods Search strategy A systematic literature search was undertaken in August to October 2014 by 2 independent student dietitians (J.M. and H.J.). A starting date of 1990 was specified so…
