abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate trends in postpartum glucose testing in a cohort of women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). METHODS:A validated computerized algorithm using Kaiser Permanente Northwest automated data systems identified 36,251 live births or stillbirths from 1999 through 2006. The annual percentage of pre...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Dietz PM,Vesco KK,Callaghan WM,Bachman DJ,Bruce FC,Berg CJ,England LJ,Hornbrook MC

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective was to describe timely refills of hormonal contraceptive products among a large, geographically diverse population of U.S. women as an estimate of method continuation over time. METHODS:Longitudinal prescription refills from the Verispan database were collected from 99% of retail pharmacies in ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Nelson AL,Westhoff C,Schnare SM

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy of an integrated multiple risk intervention, delivered mainly during pregnancy, in reducing such risks (cigarette smoking, environmental tobacco smoke exposure, depression, and intimate partner violence) postpartum. METHODS:Data from this randomized controlled trial were collected pr...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： El-Mohandes AA,Kiely M,Joseph JG,Subramanian S,Johnson AA,Blake SM,Gantz MG,El-Khorazaty MN

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the incidence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) among women with vulvar abscesses and to describe clinical factors associated with inpatient compared with outpatient treatment. METHODS:We reviewed all women with a vulvar abscess who were treated with incision and drainage betw...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Thurman AR,Satterfield TM,Soper DE

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Resistance to thyroid hormone manifests as high serum levels of free thyroxine and free triiodothyronine, with nonsuppressed thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels. We report a case series of three patients with this condition, the changes in thyroid function tests during their pregnancies, and their obste...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Dhingra S,Owen PJ,Lazarus JH,Amin P

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Malignant transformation of endometriosis in an episiotomy site is rare. CASE:A 42-year-old woman presented with a palpable mass, 2.5 cm in size, just inside the posterior commissure of the vagina, at the site of a previous episiotomy for a vaginal delivery. Three years previously, an endometriotic cyst had...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Kwon YS,Nam JH,Choi G

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a cardiac condition associated with the acute onset of chest pain, abnormalities in cardiac enzymes and electrocardiogram, and a distinct pattern of left ventricular dysfunction on echocardiography. This case evaluates an obstetric patient diagnosed with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy d...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Brezina P,Isler CM

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The management of an abnormally invaded placenta presents a challenging obstetric problem. Recent reports have suggested that a conservative approach to the treatment of this condition is appropriate in selected cases. We present the courses of two women with suspected placenta percreta who were managed cons...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Hays AM,Worley KC,Roberts SR

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The current paradigm in obstetrics has shifted toward evidence-based medicine, and yet in clinical practice physicians continue to use interventions for which there exists no credible evidence. This article examines the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) status of home uterine activity monitoring (HUAM) and the p...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Reichmann JP

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the prevalence of group B streptococci (GBS) colonization in a subsequent pregnancy in women with and without GBS colonization in an index pregnancy. METHODS:A retrospective cohort study of women who had two consecutive deliveries with the availability of GBS culture result at 35 to 37 weeks of g...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Turrentine MA,Ramirez MM

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anemia, the most common hematologic abnormality, is a reduction in the concentration of erythrocytes or hemoglobin in blood. The two most common causes of anemia in pregnancy and the puerperium are iron deficiency and acute blood loss. Iron requirements increase during pregnancy, and a failure to maintain sufficient l...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development held a workshop on September 18-19, 2006, to summarize the available evidence on the role and performance of current fetal imaging technology and to establish a research agenda. Ultrasonography is the imaging modality of choice for pre...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Reddy UM,Filly RA,Copel JA,Pregnancy and Perinatology Branch, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Department of Health and Human Services, NIH.

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare stage distribution, tumor characteristics, and survival outcome in pregnancy-associated and non-pregnancy-associated breast cancer, and to evaluate pregnancy as a risk factor for mortality in breast cancer. METHODS:The California Cancer Registry (1991-1999) was linked with the California Patient D...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Rodriguez AO,Chew H,Cress R,Xing G,McElvy S,Danielsen B,Smith L

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Marketing of genetic testing, although similar to direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs, raises additional concerns and considerations. These include issues of limited knowledge among patients and health care providers of available genetic tests, difficulty in interpretation of genetic testing results, ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Committee on Genetics, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.,Committee on Ethics, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Intrauterine contraception is used by many women worldwide, however, it is rarely used in the United States. Although available at no cost from the state family planning program for low-income women in California, only 1.3% of female patients obtain intrauterine contraceptives annually. This study assessed kn...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Harper CC,Blum M,de Bocanegra HT,Darney PD,Speidel JJ,Policar M,Drey EA

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the need for further surgery after laparoscopic excision of endometriosis or hysterectomy. METHODS:In this retrospective study, women who had surgery for endometriosis-associated pain at the Cleveland Clinic were assessed for requirement for subsequent surgery. One hundred twenty patients who ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Shakiba K,Bena JF,McGill KM,Minger J,Falcone T

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the frequency of mismatch repair deficiencies associated with hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer, or Lynch syndrome, in women less than age 50 with endometrial cancer. METHODS:Consecutive patients less than age 50 diagnosed with endometrial adenocarcinoma were identified. Available patholo...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Matthews KS,Estes JM,Conner MG,Manne U,Whitworth JM,Huh WK,Alvarez RD,Straughn JM Jr,Barnes MN,Rocconi RP

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify and estimate prevalence rates of maternal morbidities by pregnancy outcome and selected covariates during the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods in a defined population of pregnant women. METHODS:We used electronic data systems of a large, vertically integrated, group-model health ma...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Bruce FC,Berg CJ,Hornbrook MC,Whitlock EP,Callaghan WM,Bachman DJ,Gold R,Dietz PM

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the effect of high-fiber diet on constipation in women with pelvic floor disorders. METHODS:This was a study of a prospective cohort of 41 consecutive women presenting to a tertiary care facility for pelvic floor disorders with a complaint of constipation from March 2005 to September of 2005. Pati...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Shariati A,Maceda JS,Hale DS

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the relationship among gestational age at elective cesarean delivery, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission, and whether the presence of pre-cesarean delivery labor or ruptured membranes affected the incidence of neonatal respiratory distress. METHODS:A chart review was performed of all e...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Yee W,Amin H,Wood S

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Health care in the United States has become a privilege rather than a right. Patients who have the greatest need are the ones most likely to be denied this privilege. Despite recent advances in disease detection and treatment, many patients do not receive even the bare minimum of care. The high complexity of the healt...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Westin SN,Bustillos D,Gano JB,Fields MM,Coker AL,Sun CC,Ramondetta LM

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether the menopausal transition is associated with worsening of urinary incontinence symptoms over 6 years in midlife women. METHODS:We analyzed data from 2,415 women who reported monthly or more incontinence in self-administered questionnaires at baseline and during the first six annual follow...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Waetjen LE,Feng WY,Ye J,Johnson WO,Greendale GA,Sampselle CM,Sternfield B,Harlow SD,Gold EB,Study of Women's Health Across the Nation (SWAN).

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate an institution's specific fetal loss rate after a second-trimester genetic amniocentesis. METHODS:This is a retrospective cohort study using our prenatal diagnosis database for all pregnant women presenting for care between 1990 and 2006. We compared the fetal loss rate in women who underwent amn...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Odibo AO,Gray DL,Dicke JM,Stamilio DM,Macones GA,Crane JP

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chylous ascites is a rare phenomenon caused by extravasation of chyle from the lymphatic system. In Western countries, the majority of adult cases are due to occlusion of the lymphatics secondary to a lymphoma or other malignancy. CASE:A middle-aged woman with reports of fecal urgency, incomplete bowel evac...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Ward RM,Rardin CR

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pregnancy-induced hemolytic anemia is a rare maternal complication that occurs during pregnancy and resolves soon after delivery. The mechanism is unclear, and the disease is often referred to as unexplained hemolytic anemia associated with pregnancy. CASE:We report a case of life-threatening hemolytic anem...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Katsuragi S,Sameshima H,Omine M,Ikenoue T

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Advanced abdominal pregnancy is rare, and one that occurs after uterine rupture with delivery of a viable fetus is exceptional. CASE:A multiparous patient was admitted at 29 weeks of gestation for conservative management of placenta previa. She complained of intermittent abdominal pain, but repeated assessm...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Naim NM,Ahmad S,Siraj HH,Ng P,Mahdy ZA,Razi ZR

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has long been recognized that fatigue can affect human cognitive and physical function. Although there are limited published data on the effects of fatigue on health care providers, including full-time practicing physicians, there is increasing awareness within the patient safety movement that fatigue, even partial...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Committee on Patient Safety and Quality Improvement.

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the quality of logistic regression reporting in the obstetrics and gynecology literature. METHODS:All original papers published in 2005 and 2006 in four leading obstetrics and gynecology journals were manually searched for the use of logistic regression. One hundred four articles that used logist...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Mikolajczyk RT,DiSilvestro A,Zhang J

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the effect of prolonged vaginal distention and anal sphincter transection on contractile properties of the external anal sphincter. METHODS:Young female virgin rats were randomly assigned to four treatment groups (sham, vaginal distention, transection of anal sphincter plus repair, or combined di...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Wai CY,Miller RT,Word RA

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acknowledgement of the importance of patient autonomy and increased patient access to information has prompted more patient - generated requests for surgical interventions not necessarily recommended by their physicians. Decision making in obstetrics and gynecology should be guided by the ethical principles of respect...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Worldwide, sterilization (tubal sterilization and vasectomy) is used by more people than any other method of contraception. All techniques of tubal sterilization in widespread use in the United States have low risks of surgical complications. Although tubal sterilization is highly effective, the risk of pregnancy vari...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Peterson HB

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the efficacy and safety of titrated oral misoprostol and vaginal misoprostol for labor induction. METHODS:Women between 34 and 42 weeks of gestation with an unfavorable cervix (Bishop score less than or equal to 6) and an indication for labor induction were randomLy assigned to receive titrated or...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Cheng SY,Ming H,Lee JC

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze neonatal mortality and morbidity rates at 34, 35, and 36 weeks of gestation compared with births at term over the past 18 years at our hospital and to estimate the magnitude of increased risk associated with late preterm births compared with births later in gestation. METHODS:We performed a retros...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： McIntire DD,Leveno KJ

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Accurately defining a patient's risk of developing breast cancer is a challenging endeavor. Many factors have been implicated in the causation of breast cancer and quantifying them is difficult. Risk stratification is performed using population models, such as the Gail model, as well as the patient's personal and fami...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Willey SC,Cocilovo C

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the success of external cephalic version using spinal analgesia with no analgesia among nulliparas. METHODS:A prospective randomized controlled trial was performed in a tertiary referral center delivery suite. Nulliparous women at term requesting external cephalic version for breech presentation w...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Weiniger CF,Ginosar Y,Elchalal U,Sharon E,Nokrian M,Ezra Y

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To collect data from nine European countries for cases of obstetric hemorrhage between 2000 and 2004 in which recombinant activated factor VII (rFVIIa) was used. METHODS:The cases were identified through national surveys. Standardized case report forms included sociodemographic details, past medical and obst...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Alfirevic Z,Elbourne D,Pavord S,Bolte A,Van Geijn H,Mercier F,Ahonen J,Bremme K,Bødker B,Magnúsdóttir EM,Salvesen K,Prendiville W,Truesdale A,Clemens F,Piercy D,Gyte G

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether pregnancy-induced regulatory T cells are generated specifically for paternal antigens or expanded by hormonal changes and to study regulatory T cell-related mechanisms during pregnancy. METHODS:We used murine models of normal, abortion-prone, and pseudopregnancy to characterize regulat...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Schumacher A,Wafula PO,Bertoja AZ,Sollwedel A,Thuere C,Wollenberg I,Yagita H,Volk HD,Zenclussen AC

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate trends in the incidence of shoulder dystocia, methods used to overcome the obstruction, and rates of maternal and neonatal morbidity. METHODS:Cases of shoulder dystocia and of neonatal brachial plexus injury occurring from 1991 to 2005 in our unit were identified. The obstetric notes of cases ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： MacKenzie IZ,Shah M,Lean K,Dutton S,Newdick H,Tucker DE

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Family planning plays a pivotal role in population growth, poverty reduction, and human development. Evidence from the United Nations and other governmental and nongovernmental organizations supports this conclusion. Failure to sustain family planning programs, both domestically and abroad, will lead to increased popu...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Allen RH

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess health and neurodevelopmental outcome at 3 years of age in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)-surviving children who were born at 26 or fewer weeks of gestation in a geographically defined region of Belgium from 1999 through 2000. METHODS:The study included a clinical examination and a standardize...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： De Groote I,Vanhaesebrouck P,Bruneel E,Dom L,Durein I,Hasaerts D,Laroche S,Oostra A,Ortibus E,Roeyers H,van Mol C,Extremely Preterm Infants in Belgium (EPIBEL) Study Group.

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00