Abnormal uterine bleeding is a common problem, and its management can be complex.
Because of this complexity, concise guidelines have been difficult to develop. We constructed a …

Copeptin, a marker of arginine vasopressin (AVP) secretion, is elevated throughout human
pregnancies complicated by preeclampsia (PE), and AVP infusion throughout gestation is …

Problem Premature birth complicates 10%‐12% of deliveries. Infection and inflammation
are the most common etiologies and are associated with increased offspring morbidity and …

Abnormally high brain aluminum concentrations have been detected in hemodialysis patients
who died of an unexplained encephalopathy. As a result, this study was undertaken to …

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether manual removal of the placenta after vaginal delivery is
a risk factor for postpartum endometritis. METHODS: A retrospective cohort study of vaginal …

Background Obesity in pregnancy is common, with more than 50% of pregnant women
being overweight or obese. Obesity has been identified as an independent predictor of …

Objectives To identify risk factors for and outcomes of surgical site infections and cellulitis after
abdominal hysterectomies. Study Design We used logistic regression analysis to analyze …

Introduction Published information about the experiences of pregnancy in limb girdle muscular
dystrophy (LGMD) is limited and does not specify LGMD type, limiting utility. We describe …

The maternal cardiovascular system undergoes hemodynamic changes during pregnancy
via angiogenesis and vasodilation to ensure adequate perfusion of the placenta. Improper …

Prenatal patients are often exposed to respiratory viruses at home and at work. Understandably,
these patients may be concerned and want immediate answers and advice from their …