We read with much interest the study by Kunzier et al, which concluded that measurement of cervical length by sonography, for women at term, could assist in decision making, delineating between…
Objective Enhanced myometrial vascularity (EMV) is a clinically significant risk factor that puts women at risk for severe hemorrhage, which is often difficult to control. Such bleeding can result in…
The call of Shalowitz et al for action regarding interactions with industry is a commendable beacon. We applaud the clarity: Interactions are “strongly discouraged” (see Table ) because, of course, industry’s…
The recent publication by Puljic et al on the management of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP), while stimulating, has various major issues that invalidate the results and conclusions. The risk measure…
Background Preeclampsia is characterized by maternal endothelial dysfunction, which underlies a highly diverse clinical presentation. The pathophysiologic condition remains to be unraveled fully, but interplay between factors that are released…
Objective Antidepressants, mostly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI), are widely used during gestation. Recently, antidepressants were shown to increase the risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Although in Boukhris et al…
