Objective null To determine how a shift in clinical practice along with laboratory changes has impacted singleton perinatal outcomes after autologous in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles. null Design null Retrospective cohort. null Setting null Single academic fertility clinic. null Patient(s) null Singleton live births resulting from all IVF cycles (n = 14,424) from August 1, 1995 to October 31, 2019. null Intervention(s) null None. null Main Outcome Measure(s) null Live birth weight, large for ...
Last. Michail Chourdakis(Aristotle University of Thessaloniki)H-Index: 9
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Importance Substance use during pregnancy is a major health issue for both the mother and the fetus, but it also represents an important public health concern. Objective The aim of this review was to summarize and compare recommendations from recently published guidelines on substance use during pregnancy and especially regarding alcohol, smoking, and drug use. Evidence Acquisition A descriptive review of guidelines from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecolo...
Abstract null null Objective null To estimate the cost-effectiveness of the levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) as an endometrial cancer prevention strategy in women with obesity. null null null Methods null A Markov decision-analytic model was used to compare 5 strategies in women with a body mass index of 30 or greater: 1) Usual care 2) LNG-IUS for 5 years 3) LNG-IUS for 7 years 4) LNG-IUS for 5 years, replaced once for a total of 10 years 5) LNG-IUS for 7 years, replaced once for a t...
Last. Christopher Sayed(UNC: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)H-Index: 9
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Importance Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, inflammatory disorder affecting skin of intertriginous areas that is often encountered and treated by nondermatologic specialists. Objective The purpose of this literature review is to provide a comprehensive, clinical source of information on HS as it relates to incidence of disease, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and overall management of this condition. Evidence Acquisition Sources were obtained through a comprehensive literature search usin...
Importance Gestational hypertension and preeclampsia are leading causes of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Τhe lack of effective screening and management policies appears to be one of the main reasons. Objective The aim of this study was to review and compare recommendations from published guidelines on these common pregnancy complications. Evidence Acquisition A descriptive review of guidelines from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, the Society of ...
Importance Monochorionic (MC) twins are hemodynamically connected by vascular anastomoses within the single shared placenta. The transfer of fluid or blood from one fetus to the other may result in development of pathologic complications, such as twin-twin transfusion syndrome, twin anemia polycythemia sequence, selective intrauterine growth restriction, and twin reversed arterial perfusion sequence. Monoamniotic gestations, which comprise a small fraction of MC pregnancies, can also present wit...
Importance Hereditary angioedema is a rare disease of potentially life-threatening attacks of angioedema that can affect patients of all ages, including women of childbearing age. Pregnancy can affect the course of the disease and the choice of treatment used. It is important for the care providers to recognize this disease and understand its mechanism in order to provide appropriate care for the patients. Objective The goal of this article is to provide an overview of hereditary angioedema and ...
Last. Everett F. Magann(UAMS: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences)H-Index: 66
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Importance Spontaneous renal rupture is a rare pregnancy complication, which requires a high index of suspicion for a timely diagnosis to prevent a poor maternal or fetal outcome. Objective This review highlights risk factors, pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnosis, management, and complications of spontaneous renal rupture in pregnancy. Evidence Acquisition A literature search was carried out by research librarians using the PubMed and Web of Science search engines at 2 universities. Fifty cases ...
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