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Management of Vocal Fold Leukoplakia
ABSTRACT Vocal fold leukoplakia (VFL) is a descriptive term for a white plaque in the true vocal folds (TVF). It is estimated at 10.2 cases per 100,000 males and 2.1 per 100,000 females. The most critical aspect of managing a VLF is achieving an accurate pathological diagnosis, since a white plaque in the TVF can have numerous differential diagnoses ...
Isabela H. Schettini, Thomas L. Carroll
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Epidural analgesia and its implications in the maternal health in a low parity comunity
Background In regard to obstetrical analgesia management there are different results related to the use of epidural analgesia versus mechanical adverse outcomes at delivery.
Ivan Penuela+5 more
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ABSTRACT Background The optimal methods and settings for induction of labour (IOL) in terms of effectiveness, safety, and women's experience are still not elucidated. Objective To compare the effectiveness and safety of outpatient versus inpatient cervical ripening settings for IOL. Search Strategy MEDLINE, Embase, Emcare, CINAHL Plus, Scopus, Cochrane
Malitha Patabendige+22 more
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Labor epidural analgesia: Past, present and future
One of the most severe pains experienced by a woman is that of childbirth. Providing analgesia for labor has always been a challenge more so because of the myths and controversies surrounding labor.
Reena+4 more
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The Efficacy of Peripheral Opioid Antagonists in Opioid-Induced Constipation and Postoperative Ileus: A Systematic Review of the Literature. [PDF]
Opioid-induced constipation has a negative impact on quality of life for patients with chronic pain and can affect more than a third of patients. A related but separate entity is postoperative ileus, which is an abnormal pattern of gastrointestinal ...
Baratta, Jaime L.+5 more
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ABSTRACT Objective To investigate whether women's perceptions of respectful intrapartum care are influenced by the use of epidural, oxytocin, or episiotomy. Design National survey‐based cohort study using data from the Swedish Pregnancy Survey 8 weeks postpartum (NPS‐8) merged with Swedish Pregnancy Register (SPR) data.
Karin Johnson+4 more
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ABSTRACT Objective To compare the rates of bleeding recurrence and other post‐partum haemorrhage (PPH)‐related clinical outcomes in women with PPH initially controlled by intrauterine balloon tamponade (IUBT) according to its duration. Design Exploratory cohort study from a randomised trial. Setting Eighteen hospitals in France.
Charles Garabedian+5 more
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ABSTRACT Objective To compare postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) outcomes following a change in routine prophylactic uterotonic from Oxytocin to Carbetocin. Design A retrospective cohort study with a before‐after design. Setting A large tertiary maternity service in Melbourne, Australia.
Megan McKimmie‐Doherty+6 more
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“An unsuitable job for a woman? Gender and mental health nursing.” [PDF]
On the evening of Wednesday 12th May 1920 a demonstration took place in the city of Wakefield, in West Yorkshire. According to the ‘Wakefield Express,’ a large procession with banners flying, and with the city’s band at its head, marched through the ...
Chatterton, Claire
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