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Cervical cancer screening programs and guidelines in low- and middle-income countries
Conclusion Work must continue to improve the implementation of affordable, relevant, and achievable methods to improve screening coverage in LMICs. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - May 25, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Prospective study of home use of mifepristone and misoprostol for medical abortion up to 10weeks of pregnancy in Kazakhstan
Conclusion Outpatient medical abortion with mifepristone and misoprostol is safe and effective up to 70days of pregnancy. This service should be offered to women in Kazakhstan. ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT02018796 (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - May 25, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Pitfalls in the diagnosis of tailgut cysts
Publication date: Available online 26 May 2016 Source:International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics Author(s): Polina Schwarzman, Yael Sciaky-Tamir, Salvatore Andrea Mastrolia, Adi Yehuda Weintraub, Joel Baron, Boaz Sheizaf, Reli Hershkovitz (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - May 25, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Changes in thromboelastography parameters in pregnancy, labor, and the immediate postpartum period
Conclusion The present study describes a novel finding regarding changes in clot mechanics in late pregnancy/puerperium and supports the concept of using thromboelastography as part of the routine assessments at delivery. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - May 25, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Learning curves of a resident surgeon performing transobturator tape procedures for stress urinary incontinence
Conclusion Ten procedures were required for a resident surgeon to learn TVT-O procedures for SUI. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - May 25, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

A snapshot of current gestational diabetes management practices from 26 low-income and lower-middle-income countries
Conclusion Attempts to ensure greater adherence to latest consensus guidelines are required, and should be accompanied by systemic changes to improve the detection and management of GDM at primary- and secondary-level healthcare facilities to facilitate patient access to GDM screening and treatment. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - May 24, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Predictive value of serum β-hCG for early pregnancy outcomes among women with recurrent spontaneous abortion
Conclusion A cutoff value of serum β-hCG of 88 000IU/L could be used to predict early pregnancy outcomes for women with a history of RSA. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - May 23, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Fetal and neonatal outcomes after term and preterm delivery following betamethasone administration in twin pregnancies
Conclusion Betamethasone reduced birth weight, head circumference, and length of female preterm neonates in twin pairs in a dose-dependent manner. The neonatal mortality and morbidity were not improved by betamethasone. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - May 23, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Effects of previous ovarian drilling on cumulative ongoing pregnancy rates among patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome undergoing in vitro fertilization
Conclusion LOD could compromise cumulative ongoing pregnancy rates during subsequent in vitro fertilization. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - May 20, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Validation of specific questionnaires to assess nausea and vomiting of pregnancy in a French population
Conclusion The modified-PUQE and NVP-QOL scores provided valid indices for assessing NVP severity and alterations in quality of life. Owing to its simplicity, the modified-PUQE score might be used routinely among women experiencing NVP in the first trimester of pregnancy. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - May 18, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Clinical characteristics of congenital cervical atresia and associated endometriosis among 96 patients
Conclusion More than half of patients with congenital cervical atresia had pelvic endometriosis. Early diagnosis and surgery seem to be necessary to prevent endometriosis among patients with congenital cervical atresia. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - May 18, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

John J. Sciarra Prize Paper Award for 2016
Publication date: June 2016 Source:International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Volume 133, Issue 3 (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - May 18, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Top 10 IJGO articles downloaded from ScienceDirect, March 2015 - March 2016
Publication date: June 2016 Source:International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Volume 133, Issue 3 (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - May 18, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Retention of skills 2 years after completion of a postpartum hemorrhage simulation training program in rural Rwanda
Conclusion Simulation training is an effective method for teaching postpartum hemorrhage-management skills to generalist physicians in rural areas and skills are retained for at least 2 years. Further studies could determine the optimal time intervals for refresher training. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - May 15, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Comparison of stillbirth rates by cause among Haitians and non-Haitians in Canada
Conclusion Stillbirth rates among Haitians are disproportionately high in Canada, particularly fetal death due to cord prolapse and placental abruption. The potential to reduce stillbirth rates through optimal emergency care in vulnerable minorities requires further investigation. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - May 15, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research