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Group B Streptococcal Infection in NewbornsIn the newborn period, group B streptococcus agalactiae infection is the leading cause of sepsis in the United States. The overall attack rate of early onset GBS infection (EOGBSI) per 1000 deliveries ranges from 0.72 to 5.5.
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Augmented Reality, Other Trainers for Complex DiseaseComplex GYN surgeries require a competency level that traditional training often can't provide. Here, the latest trends in surgical training are discussed.
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Coronal Plane and 3D Imaging Key for IUD ComplicationsThis case demonstrates the utility of 3D ultrasound, using the coronal plane as a reference point, for patients with an IUD who have pelvic pain.
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Melatonin Effects on Luteinizing Hormone in Postmenopausal Women: A Pilot Clinical Trial NCT00288262In many mammals, the duration of the nocturnal melatonin elevation regulates seasonal changes in reproductive hormones such as luteinizing hormone (LH). Melatonin's effects on human reproductive endocrinology are uncertain.
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The importance of Visual Port Insertion During LaparoscopyPatient safety is finally being institutionalized due to growing concern over the terrible cost of inadvertent human error. Medicine's punitive perfectibility model in dealing with unintended injury is slowly evolving to accept error during surgery, as an inevitable yet manageable reality of operations (Leap, 1994).
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Thrombomodulin and Antithrombin-III as Evidence for Varied Activation of the Coagulation CascadePre-eclampsia first described more than hundred years ago, remains a leading cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Despite extensive researches, our knowledge of the aetiology and pathophysiology is still limited (Chappel & Bewley, 1998).
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Role of Microlaparascopy in Conscious Pain MappingMicrolaparoscopy is a useful tool in diagnosing various causes of pelvic pain. In this tutorial, get the basics on conscious pain mapping in gynecological surgery.
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Non-immune Hydrops FetalisGeneralized skin thickening of more than 5mm and / or two or more of the following • Pericardial Effusion • Pleural Effusion • Ascites • Placental Enlargement
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The Use of Video Colposcopy in Sexual Assault ExaminationsOver the past decade and a half there has been a standardization in the use of the colposcope for photo documentation in the evaluation of child sexual abuse cases. The use of colposcopy has become the standard of care for pre-adolescent children, and medical professionals recognize the added specific benefits of video colposcopy for the evaluation of adolescent and adult sexual assault victims.
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Oral Contraceptives: Risks, Benefits & New RegimesORAL CONTRACEPTIVES: . Objectives . Know the risks, benefits and side effects of oral contraceptives . Utilize basic concepts in OC prescribing . Know how to modify regiments to manage side effects .Objectives .Know the risks, benefits and side effects of oral contraceptives .Utilize basic concepts in OC prescribing .Know how to modify regiments to manage side effects
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Gestational Hypertension: Implications for Pre-eclampsia and EclampsiaExperts discuss potential complications of gestational hypertension, as well as the role of home blood-pressure (BP) monitoring as an adjunct in managing these cases.
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Signs, Symptoms and Screening for Ovarian CancerNew research shows that symptoms exist in even early-stage ovarian cancer, disproving the myth that it's a "silent killer." Barbara Goff, MD, presents the latest in symptom research, tips on what physicians should be looking for, and what's on the horizon for ovarian cancer screening.
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Barbara's Reflections My Journey Living With Breast CancerThis month is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and so I feel it's an appropriate time to Reflect on my last eighteen months going down that road. I will try not to make this a sad trip but instead a hopeful one for all of us either with the disease or with loved one's going through this journey.
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Fertility Care and Severe Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)In women with severe clomiphene-resistant PCOS, we proposed thatthe insulin-lowering agent troglitazone (Rezulin®) could have a positive impact on the ovarian microenvironment by supporting normal follicular growth, ovulation, and successful pregnancy.
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The Impact of Urinary Incontinence on Self-efficacy and Quality of LifeUrinary incontinence impacts 15 to 35% of the adult ambulatory population. Men after the removal of the prostate for cancer can experience incontinence for several weeks to years after the surgery.
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An Obstetrician Becomes a Mommy: The Story of Hunter's BirthI write this with my daughter, Hunter, sleeping peacefully on my lap. As I look down on her, I am filled with a sense of awe, and of gratitude, for her journey to us was long. Here is her story......
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PCOS: Where are we today?OBGYN.net Conference Coveragefrom the 19th Annual Meeting of ESHRE - Madrid, Spain
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PCOS: Where are we today?OBGYN.net Conference Coveragefrom the 19th Annual Meeting of ESHRE - Madrid, Spain
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Should We Test More Drugs on Pregnant Women?With 64% of pregnant women in the U.S. taking at least one medication during pregnancy, experts are arguing that it’s unethical not to include them in the testing of new drugs.
