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Maternal Vitamin D Deficiency and Its Effects on Pregnancy Outcomes
Vitamin D deficiency was highly prevalent among Malaysian pregnant women, with intake below recommended levels. Deficient vitamin D status was significantly associated with gestational hypertensive disorder, preterm birth, Group B Streptococcus carriage, and cesarean section.
Yakubu Ibrahim +4 more
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Bacterial vaginosis: new treatment prospect
Bacterial vaginosis is an infectious non-inflammatory syndrome characterized by replacement of normal microflora (mainly lactobacilli) with polymicrobial associations of anaerobes and Gardnerella vaginalis.
A. A. Khryanin, O. V. Reshetnikov
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Cervical carcinogenesis, bacterial vaginosis, HPV-mRNA test and relapse of CIN2+ after loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to evaluate the relationship between bacterial vaginosis (BV) and relapse of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 or more (CIN2+) after Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP).
Bianchi, Paola +10 more
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Rush to Judgment: The STI-Treatment Trials and HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa
Introduction: The extraordinarily high incidence of HIV in sub-Saharan Africa led to the search for cofactor infections that could explain the high rates of transmission in the region.
Akobeng +76 more
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Water dispersible microbicidal cellulose acetate phthalate film [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Cellulose acetate phthalate (CAP) has been used for several decades in the pharmaceutical industry for enteric film coating of oral tablets and capsules.
A Robert Neurath +57 more
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Surgical site infections and sepsis in gynecological surgery
Abstract Despite advancements in infection control, surgical site infections (SSIs) and postoperative sepsis remain significant challenges in gynecological surgery, contributing to increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. In low‐income countries, circulatory failure due to septic shock leads to most deaths after surgery, with sepsis ...
Cristina Taliento +13 more
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Screening for bacterial vaginosis
The IIDSOG-USA has advocated antepartum screening for bacterial vaginosis (BV) in all pregnant women in an attempt to prevent premature delivery. The point is well made that there are a number of screening tests routinely performed during pregnancy that may or may not be beneficial. The question of whether or not routine screening for BV has merit with
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Abstract Mid‐trimester pregnancy loss (MTL), defined as a pregnancy loss occurring between 14 + 0 and 21 + 6 weeks of gestation, causes significant physical and emotional distress to women and presents clinical challenges to healthcare professionals. It is acknowledged that in low‐resource settings, this guideline might be applicable to births up to 28
Caroline E. Fox +46 more
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Comparative transcriptomic analysis of Gardnerella vaginalis biofilms vs. planktonic cultures using RNA-seq [PDF]
Bacterial vaginosis is the most common gynecological disorder affecting women of reproductive age. Bacterial vaginosis is frequently associated with the development of a Gardnerella vaginalis biofilm. Recent data indicates that G.
Bradwell, Katie R. +5 more
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Abstract Background Type III female genital mutilation (FGM) is corrected by the scar tissue removal of the vaginal opening, known as deinfibulation. Objectives To determine the current evidence on whether deinfibulation leads to improved obstetric, neonatal, gynecologic, and sexual health outcomes. Search Strategy The following databases were searched
Babasola Okusanya +9 more
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