Cervical length indicates risk of preterm delivery [Classics Series]
1. Transvaginal cervical length measured at 24 and 28 weeks gestation was inversely associated with risk of spontaneous preterm delivery...
Anastrazole superior to tamoxifen for breast cancer treatment [Classics Series]
1. Postmenopausal women with advanced breast cancer randomized to anastrazole as first-line therapy experienced an increase in time to progression...
Added tension to transcervical catheters does not expedite delivery
1. The application of tension to a transcervical foley catheter for cervical ripening resulted in a significantly faster expulsion of...
Exercise associated with reduced risk of C-section
1. Compared with non-exercises, women who exercised during pregnancy were less likely to require an acute C-section during their first...
Forceps simulation associated with reduction in severe perineal lacerations
1. Resident participation in a forceps delivery simulation curriculum was associated with a 26% reduction in third and fourth degree...
Later physician rounding improves satisfaction of postpartum women
1. Postpartum women who were rounded on by the physician team from 8-10 am instead of 5-7 am reported improved...
Frequent binge drinking associated with lower AMH in African-American women
1. Current, frequent binge drinking was linked to lower levels of the ovarian aging marker anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) in reproductive-age...
Oral probiotics during pregnancy not linked to preterm delivery
1. There were no differences in preterm delivery between women randomized to receive an 8-week oral probiotic regimen and those...
Exercise during pregnancy associated with benefit
1. Women who exercised during pregnancy were more likely to have a vaginal delivery and less likely to develop gestational...
Robotic surgery faster with similar outcomes for endometrial cancer
1. Compared with traditional laparoscopy, robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery was significantly faster with a shorter time in the operating room among...