Reply to “Serum decorin measurement in prediction of the risk for preterm birth”
We, all the authors of the article entitled ‘Serum decorin measurement in prediction of the risk for preterm birth’, are pleased that Dr. Cheng and Wang are interested in our paper [1]. We are delighted to take a kind of comment and contribution for our article. (Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - June 1, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Mehmet Aral Atalay, Turan Ozmen, Bilge Cetinkaya Demir, Isil Kasapoglu, Guven Ozkaya Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research

Evaluation of thiol/disulphide homeostasis as a novel predictor testing tool of early pregnancy viability
To evaluate serum dynamic thiol/disulphide concentrations in patients with suspected missed abortion (MA) and to determine whether this ratio has a predictive role in the viability in these pregnancies. (Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - June 1, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Hatice Akkaya, G ülsüm Uysal, Barış Büke, Gamze Gök, Özcan Erel, Çiğdem Karakükçü Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Preeclampsia-eclampsia and future cardiovascular risk among women in Taiwan
This study aims to examine the long-term cardiovascular and cerebrovascular risks in a large cohort of women with past history of preeclampsia and/or eclampsia. (Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - June 1, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Yu-Ling Kuo, Te-Fu Chan, Chien-Yi Wu, Chin-Ru Ker, Hung-Pin Tu Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Instructions to Authors – BM1
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Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - June 1, 2018 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Outstanding research paper awards of the 2017 Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
In this April issue of the journal, we are glad to introduce the winners of the 2017 Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (TJOG) Outstanding Research Paper Award. The awards were selected from among research papers published in the 2017 print issues of the TJOG. There are two winners. One is Dr. Kuo's paper entitled “A case-controlled study comparing harmonic versus electrosurgery in laparoscopic myomectomy” [1] and the other is Dr. Lai's article entitled “Asymptomatic pyuria in pregnant women during the first trimester is associated with an increased risk of adverse obstetrical outcomes” [2], which wer e...
Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - April 1, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Peng-Hui Wang, Chih-Ping Chen, Tsung-Cheng Kuo Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Outstanding female cancer research paper awards of the Taiwanese  Association of Obstetrics and Gynecology
The winners of the 2017 outstanding female cancer research paper of Hsu Chien-Tien Cancer Foundation have been announced. Similar to previous winners before [1 –3], these new winners received their honors at the Annual Meeting of the Taiwan Association of Obstetrics and Gynecology (TAOG), which was held on 17 and 18 March 2018 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. (Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - April 1, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Peng-Hui Wang, Chih-Ping Chen, Tsung-Cheng Kuo Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

First trimesters Pregnancy-Associated Plasma Protein-A levels value to Predict Gestational diabetes Mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature
In this study, we aimed to assess the Predictive value of first trimester Pregnancy related plasma protein-A (PAPP-A) levels for detecting Gestational diabetes Mellitus (GDM). This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted through probing in databases. PubMed, Scopus, Medline and Google scholar citations were searched to find the published papers from 1974 to 2017. (Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - April 1, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Zahra Hadizadeh Talasaz, Ramin Sadeghi, Fariba Askari, Salmeh Dadgar, Atiyeh Vatanchi Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Effect of epidural anesthesia in labor; pregnancy with cardiovascular disease
We studied the effect and safety of epidural anesthesia during labor in pregnant women with cardiovascular disease. (Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - April 1, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Hiroaki Tanaka, Chizuko Kamiya, Shinji Katsuragi, Kayo Tanaka, Jun Yoshimatsu, Tomoaki Ikeda Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Comparison of antagonist mild and long agonist protocols in terms of follicular fluid total antioxidant capacity
A high dose of prolonged gonadotropins can yield higher numbers of oocytes and embryos. The high dose or prolonged regimens can be associated with ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), multiple gestations, emotional stress, economical burden and treatment dropout. In mild stimulation lower doses and shorter duration times of gonadotropin are used in contrast to the conventional long stimulation protocol in IVF. It has been proposed that supraphysiologic levels of hormones may adversely affect endometrium and oocyte/embryo. (Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - April 1, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Begum Aydogan Mathyk, Berna Aslan Cetin, Duygu Vardagli, Emel Zengin, Nigar Sofiyeva, Tulay Irez, Pelin Ocal Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Vitamin C attenuates negative effects of vitrification on sperm parameters, chromatin quality, apoptosis and acrosome reaction in neat and prepared normozoospermic samples
Aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of vitamin C on sperm parameters, sperm chromatin quality and apoptosis resulted of vitrification in neat semen and prepared spermatozoa of normozoospermic samples. (Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - April 1, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Esmat Mangoli, Ali Reza Talebi, Morteza Anvari, Fatemeh Taheri, Mahboobeh Vatanparast, Tahereh Rahiminia, Akram Hosseini Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

The influence of ovarian hyperstimulation drugs on morphometry and morphology of human oocytes in ICSI program
To compare the influences of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) drugs using recombinant follicular stimulating hormone (rFSH) versus human menopausal gonadotropins (hMG) on morphometry and morphology of MII oocytes in ICSI cycles. (Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - April 1, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Fatemeh Taheri, Arezoo Alemzadeh Mehrizi, Mohammad Ali Khalili, Iman Halvaei Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

HMGB1-RAGE signaling pathway in pPROM
This study aims to reveal the mechanisms of HMGB1-RAGE signaling pathway in pPROM. (Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - April 1, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Huan Yan, Linlin Zhu, Zhan Zhang, Hong Li, Pengyun Li, Yan Wang, Maodong Leng Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

High throughput silencing identifies novel genes in endometrioid endometrial cancer
To validate the gene expression profile obtained from the previous microarray analysis and to further study the biological functions of these genes in endometrial cancer. From our previous study, we identified 621 differentially expressed genes in laser-captured microdissected endometrioid endometrial cancer as compared to normal endometrial cells. Among these genes, 146 were significantly up-regulated in endometrial cancer. (Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - April 1, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Afiqah Alyaa Md Fuzi, Siti Zawiah Omar, Zahurin Mohamed, Noor Azmi Mat Adenan, Norfilza Mohd Mokhtar Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Diminished ovarian reserve in patients with psoriasis
This study explores ovarian reserve in patients with psoriasis. (Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - April 1, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Burcu Tu ğrul Ayanoğlu, Elif Didem Özdemir, Onur Türkoğlu, Aslıhan Alhan Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Prevalence and factors associated with pregnancy loss among physicians in King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital, Saudi Arabia
Medical profession is a stressful occupation as it carries potential risk for pregnancy outcome. There is lack of researches regarding the pregnancy loss among physicians working in hospitals in Saudi Arabia. The current study aims at estimating the prevalence and factors associated with pregnancy loss among female physicians working at King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital in Jeddah, September, 2015. (Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - April 1, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Weam Bashier I. Alshora, Bakr Mohammad Kalo Tags: Original Article Source Type: research