1. a) F b) F c) T d) F e) F A Gynecologic Oncology Group prospective phase III randomised trial compared whole abdominal radiation to ifosfamide plus cisplatin as adjuvant…
1. If a pregnant woman has a Hb of 9.5 g/dL at eight weeks of gestation the flowing is/are true: a) She carries an increased risk of delivering a low birth…
The incidence of haematological malignancies in pregnancy ranges from 1 in 1000 to 1 in 10,000. International prospective epidemiology, management and outcome data are important to gain further knowledge of…
Management of pregnancies with human immunodeficiency virus, haemolytic anaemia, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets (HELLP) syndrome, and low platelets presents complexities in investigations and treatments, because these conditions and their…
The management of red-cell alloimmunisation has been revolutionised by the widespread use of anti-D administration for mothers who are rhesus negative, and the availability of non-invasive, ultrasound-based techniques for reliable…
Women with inherited bleeding disorders may face several haemostatic challenges during pregnancy and childbirth. Pregnancy in these women requires specialised and individualised care. Prenatal diagnosis is primarily considered in families…
Early pregnancy loss is the most common pregnancy complication. About 15% of pregnancies result in pregnancy loss and 1% of women experience recurrent miscarriage (more than three consecutive miscarriages). The…
Antiphospholipid syndrome is characterised by a variety of clinical and immunological manifestations. The clinical hallmarks of this syndrome are thrombosis and poor obstetric outcomes, including miscarriages, fetal loss and severe…
Massive obstetric haemorrhage is a major contributor towards maternal morbidity and mortality. The main causes are abruptio placentae, placenta praevia and postpartum haemorrhage. Clinicians managing pregnant women should be equipped…
Thromboembolic disorders remain a leading cause of maternal mortality in the developed world. The halving of the number of deaths from thromboembolic disorders in the last Confidential Enquiry provides further…
