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SERAH: Supporting Expanded Roles for safe Abortion care by Health workers—A working group to enable the implementation of the WHO guidelines for expanded roles of health workers in safe abortion and postabortion care
Publication date: Available online 25 April 2016 Source:International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics Author(s): Annik M. Sorhaindo, Jessica L. Morris (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - April 25, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Variability of the pubic arch architecture and its influence on the minimal levator hiatus area
Conclusion The MLH size of nulliparous women varied widely and was positively correlated with the height and pubic arch length of the women. Therefore, caution is warranted when interpreting the MLH area as an indicator of a levator ani defect or a predictor of pelvic organ prolapse without taking a woman’s pelvic bone characteristics into account. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - April 22, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Predictive accuracy of three clinical risk assessment systems for cardiac complications among Chinese pregnant women with congenital heart disease
Conclusion The mWHO risk classification was the best system for predicting cardiac complications among Chinese pregnant women with CHD. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - April 22, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Updated French guidelines for diagnosis and management of pelvic inflammatory disease
Conclusions Current management of PID requires easily reproducible investigations and treatment, and thus can be applied worldwide. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - April 19, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Evaluation of different models of access to misoprostol at the community level to improve maternal health outcomes in Ethiopia, Ghana, and Nigeria
Publication date: Available online 19 April 2016 Source:International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics Author(s): Elisa Wells, Francine Coeytaux, Esther Azasi, Sada Danmusa, Takele Geressu, Tarra McNally, Jennifer Potts, Ejiro Otive-Igbuzor, Senait Tibebu (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - April 19, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Top 10 IJGO articles downloaded from ScienceDirect, February 2015 - February 2016
Publication date: May 2016 Source:International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Volume 133, Issue 2 (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - April 19, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

A randomized controlled trial of intramuscular versus vaginal progesterone for the prevention of recurrent preterm birth
Conclusion Weekly intramuscular administration of hydroxyprogesterone caproate and daily vaginal administration of a progesterone suppository exhibited similar efficacy in reducing the rate of recurrent preterm birth. ClinicalTrials.gov : NCT00579553. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - April 18, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Predictors of stillbirths and neonatal deaths in rural western Uganda
Conclusion Qualified providers need to be deployed to rural areas or Uganda to facilitate the prompt identification and management of pregnancy, delivery, and neonatal complications. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - April 18, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

The use and disposal of stored embryos
Publication date: Available online 18 April 2016 Source:International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics Author(s): Bernard M. Dickens Claims that human embryos are “human beings” or “persons” cannot be agreed, because philosophies and approaches differ, awarding them statuses from full human to property. In 1984, the UK (Warnock) Committee of Inquiry into Human Fertilisation and Embryology made recommendations that still offer legal and ethical guidance. It is widely agreed, for instance, that embryos created through in vitro fertilization (IVF) should not be transferred for reproductive purposes wit...
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - April 18, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

The effect of postpartum intravenous immunoglobulins on the relapse rate among patients with multiple sclerosis
Conclusion Postpartum administration of IVIG could be beneficial in preventing childbirth-associated relapses among patients with MS. It led to a substantial decrease in RR. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - April 18, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Fetal middle cerebral artery Doppler indices and clinical application at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana
Conclusion The reference curve for the peak systolic velocity increases with gestational age, whereas the other indices decrease in a parabolic pattern. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - April 16, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Diagnostic value of amniotic fluid inflammatory biomarkers for subclinical chorioamnionitis
Conclusion Detection of inflammatory biomarkers in the amniotic fluid by SELDI-TOF-MS exhibited high diagnostic accuracy for subclinical chorioamnionitis. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - April 16, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Measuring the impact of a quality improvement collaboration to decrease maternal mortality in a Ghanaian regional hospital
Conclusion The implementation of quality improvement activities was closely correlated with improved maternal mortality. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - April 15, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

The relationship between the social support level perceived by patients with gynecologic cancer and mental adjustment to cancer
Conclusion Among patients with gynecologic cancer, the response styles to cancer were considerably affected by the perceived level of social support. Raising the awareness of society and healthcare professionals will increase the level and quality of social support provided for patients with gynecologic cancer. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - April 15, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Evaluation of thyroid function status among postmenopausal women with and without osteoporosis
Conclusion Osteoporosis appeared to be independently associated with serum TSH level. Maintaining TSH levels within the upper limit of the reference range during treatment of hypothyroidism could be important to prevent osteoporosis among postmenopausal women. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - April 13, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research