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Metabolomic biomarkers of impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes mellitus with a potential for risk stratification in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
21 November 2011
Abstract: There is a need to identify biomarkers of impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) risk in women with PCOS to facilitate screening and the development of novel st...
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Nicolas Galazis,
Christos Iacovou,
Zeina Haoula,
William Atiomo
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121-130
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| Obstetrics and Maternal-Fetal Medicine |
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Use of and attitudes toward complementary and alternative medicine among midwives in Turkey
07 November 2011
Abstract: Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the use of and attitudes toward complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among midwives in Turkey. Study design: Information was req...
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Zeliha Koc,
Serap Topatan,
Zeynep Saglam
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131-136
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Increased CXCL12 expression in the placentae of women with pre-eclampsia
31 October 2011
Abstract: Objective: To investigate the expression pattern of CXC chemokine ligand-12 (CXCL12) in the placentae of normal and pre-eclamptic women. Study design: Twenty-five women with severe pre-eclam...
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Han Sung Hwang,
Han Sung Kwon,
In Sook Sohn,
Yong Won Park,
Young Han Kim
et al.
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137-141
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Maternal serum protein S forms in pregnancies complicated by intrauterine growth restriction
03 November 2011
Abstract: Objectives: The clinical relevance of protein S deficiency in pregnant women remains controversial. Major debate exists regarding which parameter (total protein S antigen, free protein S ant...
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Maria De Bonis,
Laura Sabatini,
Luna R. Galeazzi,
Michela Torricelli,
Paola Calzoni,
Daniela Fineschi,
Romina Novembri,
Filiberto M. Severi,
Felice Petraglia
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142-146
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Introduction of metformin for gestational diabetes mellitus in clinical practice: has it had an impact?
24 November 2011
Abstract: Objective: The aim of the study was to compare maternal and neonatal outcomes in women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) treated with metformin in addition to the dietary and lifestyl...
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Preeti Gandhi,
Rebecca Bustani,
Priya Madhuvrata,
Tom Farrell
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147-150
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First trimester ultrasound estimation of gestational age in pregnancies conceived after in vitro fertilization
28 November 2011
Abstract: Objective: To evaluate BPD as an alternative to CRL for the estimation of gestation age in late first trimester pregnancies (between 9th and 13th gestational weeks), and to construct a first...
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Frank Shao-Ying Wu,
Yuh-Ming Hwu,
Robert Kuo-Kuang Lee,
Sheng-Hsiang Li,
Fang-Ju Sun,
Ming-Huei Lin,
Shyr-Yue Lin
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151-155
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Maternal caffeine intake and its effect on pregnancy outcomes
28 November 2011
Abstract: Objective: Estimation of the maternal caffeine intake during pregnancy and its influence on pregnancy duration, birthweight and Apgar score of the newborn. Study design: The research was con...
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Mirosław Jarosz,
Regina Wierzejska,
Magdalena Siuba
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156-160
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| Reproductive Medicine and Endocrinology |
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Mitochondrial D-loop variations in infertile women undergoing a long stimulation protocol
21 November 2011
Abstract: Objective: To study a high frequency of mtDNA D-loop variations in infertile women undergoing a long stimulation protocol and their potential relevance with endpoints of IVF. Study design: P...
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Yue Lin,
Jing Du,
Lu Li,
Jing Fu,
Min Wang,
Zhaofeng Zhang,
Xiaoxi Sun
et al.
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161-165
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Trans-abdominal ultrasound guided transvaginal hydrolaparoscopy is associated with reduced complication rate
21 November 2011
Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the feasibility and value of abdominal ultrasound guided access for transvaginal hydrolaparoscopy (THL). Study design: One hundred and ninety-three infertile women wer...
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Caihong Ma,
Yang Wang,
T.C. Li,
Jie Qiao,
Yan Yang,
Xueling Song,
Shuo Yang
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166-169
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Timing of fertility preservation procedures in a cohort of female patients with cancer
24 November 2011
Abstract: Objective: Comparison of time intervals from diagnosis to chemotherapy between patients opting for embryo cryopreservation or ovarian tissue cryopreservation. Study design: Retrospective ana...
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Esther Jenninga,
Leoni A. Louwe,
Alexander A.W. Peters,
Johan W.R. Nortier,
Carina G. Hilders
et al.
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170-173
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Polymorphisms of vascular cell adhesion molecule1 (VCAM1) in polycystic ovary syndrome determined by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction and melting curve analysis
28 November 2011
Abstract: Objective: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrinopathy associated with increased risk of obesity, insulin resistance (IR) and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Low-grade chronic infl...
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Müge Kanmaz-Özer,
Pervin Vural,
Semra Doğru-Abbasoğlu,
Ali Gedikbaşı,
Esra Çil,
Berrin Karadağ,
Müjdat Uysal
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174-178
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| Gynaecology and Gynaecological Oncology |
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Vaginal reconstruction with two lower abdominal skin flaps in rabbits: histological and macroscopic evaluation
07 November 2011
Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the use of two skin flaps of the lower abdominal wall in the creation of a cylindrical conduit in vaginal reconstruction surgery in rabbits, through macroscopic and hi...
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Jesus Pires de Souza,
Tiago Elias Rosito,
Rosana Delcelo,
Valdemar Ortiz,
Antonio Macedo
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179-184
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A study in vitro on differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells into endometrial epithelial cells in mice
14 November 2011
Abstract: Objective: To investigate the differentiation conditions of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) into endometrial epithelial cells and to confirm the effect of 17β-estradiol in this pr...
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Wen-Bi Zhang,
Ming-Jun Cheng,
Yu-Ting Huang,
Wei Jiang,
Qing Cong,
Yu-Fang Zheng,
Cong-Jian Xu
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185-190
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Toluidine blue staining in the diagnosis of endometrial pathologies: a preliminary study before chromohysteroscopy
14 November 2011
Abstract: Objective: To assess the efficacy of toluidine blue (TBlue) staining in the detection of endometrial premalignant or malignant lesions in uterine specimens obtained from hysterectomies. We h...
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Mustafa Ozturk,
Cihangir Mutlu Ercan,
Murat Dede,
Mufit Cemal Yenen,
Murat Demiriz,
Iskender Baser
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191-195
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The surgical rectus sheath block for post-operative analgesia: a modern approach to an established technique
14 November 2011
Abstract: Objective: To describe the surgical rectus sheath block for post-operative pain relief following major gynaecological surgery. Technique: Local anaesthetic (20ml 0.25% bupivacaine bilaterall...
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Emma J. Crosbie,
Nadine S. Massiah,
Josephine Y. Achiampong,
Stuart Dolling,
Richard J. Slade
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196-200
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Comparison of the dermatoglyphic characteristics of women with and without breast cancer
17 November 2011
Abstract: Objective: To compare the dermatoglyphic characteristics of women with and without breast cancer. Study design: Case–control study. One hundred and thirty women=130 women with histopathologi...
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Elaheh Sariri,
Maryam Kashanian,
Mansoureh Vahdat,
Saeedeh Yari
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201-204
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Traction on the cervix in theatre before anterior repair: does it tell us when to perform a concomitant hysterectomy?
21 November 2011
Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the surgical outcome of uterine preservation during anterior colporrhaphy, in women with apparent uterine descent, after the application of validated cervical traction...
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Richard Foon,
Wael Agur,
Alianu Kingsly,
Paul White,
Phillip Smith
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205-209
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Laparoscopically guided minilaparotomy: a minimally invasive approach for the treatment of gynaecologic diseases in morbidly obese patients
23 November 2011
Abstract: Objective: Obese patients are at greater risk of gynaecologic surgery. Laparotomy is generally performed, even though this approach is regarded as highly invasive, whereas laparoscopy, thoug...
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Pierluigi Benedetti Panici,
Giorgia Perniola,
Milena Pernice,
Morena Antonilli,
Chiara Achilli,
Violante Di Donato,
Filippo Bellati
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210-214
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Targeted detection of 65 kDa heat shock protein gene in endometrial biopsies for reliable diagnosis of genital tuberculosis
24 November 2011
Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the clinical utility of PCR compared with other available diagnostic modalities in prompt diagnosis of female genital tuberculosis causing infertility. Study design: P...
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Sudha Prasad,
Megha Singhal,
Sanjay S. Negi,
Sunil Gupta,
Supriya Singh,
Devendra S. Rawat,
Arvind Rai
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215-218
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Profiles of women presenting for abortions in Singapore: focus on teenage abortions and late abortions
28 November 2011
Abstract: Objective: Teenage abortions predispose women to adverse pregnancy outcomes in subsequent pregnancies such as anemia, stillbirths, preterm deliveries and low birth weight babies. We aim to p...
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Limin Lim,
Hungchew Wong,
Euleong Yong,
Kuldip Singh
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219-222
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Morphological characteristics and co-stimulatory molecule (CD80, CD86, CD40) expression in tumor infiltrating dendritic cells in human endometrioid adenocarcinoma
28 November 2011
Abstract: Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate changes of the antigen-presenting function of tumor infiltrating dendritic cells (TIDCs) in human endometrioid adenocarcinoma. Study d...
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Jianjun Jia,
Zineng Wang,
Xiaomao Li,
Zhixin Wang,
Xiaoyu Wang
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223-227
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Prevalence of and quality of life related to anal incontinence in women with urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse
12 December 2011
Abstract: Objective: To investigate the prevalence of anal incontinence (AI) in woman with urinary incontinence (UI) and pelvic organ prolapse (POP). We also evaluated the impact on quality of life (Q...
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Paula de Mello Portella,
Paulo Cezar Feldner,
José Carlos da Conceição,
Rodrigo Aquino Castro,
Marair Gracio Ferreira Sartori,
Manoel João Batista Castello Girão
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228-231
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A prospective cohort study of pelvic support changes among nulliparous, multiparous, and pre- and post-menopausal women
24 November 2011
Abstract: Objective(s): To evaluate whether vaginal delivery affects maternal pelvic support beyond the puerperium by comparing pelvic support changes between nulliparas and multiparas, and whether me...
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Eddie H.M. Sze,
Gerry Hobbs
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232-235
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Successful resection of an intra-cardiac lipoma during the first trimester of pregnancy, coming to term normally
17 October 2011
We would like to describe the first case of excision of an intra-cardiac lipoma during the first trimester of pregnancy, coming to term normally.
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Sophie Frank,
Gilbert Pochmalicki,
Annabel Achor,
Mathieu Debauchez,
Duc E. Ha
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236-237
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Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome in the obstetric period
17 October 2011
Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome (CAPS) is defined as a rare accelerated form of antiphospholipid syndrome that is attended with three or more (micro)vascular occlusions developing within one we...
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Noortje Thielen,
Antoinette C. Bolte,
Sonja Zweegman,
Martine E.D. Chamuleau
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237-238
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An adnexal mass with raised serum beta-HCG: an unusual presentation of ovarian dermoid cyst
03 November 2011
We believe that this is the first case of a dermoid cyst presenting with raised serum beta HCG, as extensive literature reviews did not reveal any precedent cases.
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Candice Wang,
Edwin Thia,
Timothy Lim
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238-239
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Deep infiltrating endometriosis with obstructive uropathy secondary to ureteral endometriosis
21 November 2011
The most serious urologic complication of endometriosis is hydrouretero-nephrosis secondary to ureteral involvement, which can be responsible for silent loss of renal function. There are two types of ...
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Chia-Jen Wu,
Kuan-Hui Huang,
Fu-Tsai Kung
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239-240
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