Obstetrics and gynecology devices designed for low‐ and middle‐income countries: A narrative review
Abstract There are many barriers contributing to poor health outcomes for women in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs), one of which is the lack of necessary medical devices. Presently, the development of various kinds of devices intended to improve women's health outcomes specifically in LMICs remains underrepresented in the literature; therefore,
Dhanalakshmi Thiyagarajan +2 more
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Optimal timing for induction of labor in normotensive women: A retrospective cohort study
Abstract Objective Labor induction is offered to reduce the risk of stillbirth at late term (41+0 to 41+6) but earlier induction in normotensive singleton pregnancies is supported by weak evidence. The aim of the present study was to investigate the optimal timing for induction in normotensive women.
Jóhanna Gunnarsdóttir +3 more
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The rising tide: Trends in induction of labor at term over a 5‐year period at a single centre
Abstract Objective Induction of labor (IOL) is a controversial topic in contemporary obstetric practice, with some suggesting that the increase in elective induction (eIOL) as a potential contributor to increasing cesarean delivery (CD) rates. The objectives of this single‐center study were to examine the rates of IOL, trends in indications for IOL ...
Sarah M. Nicholson +7 more
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Incidence and risk factors of obstetric anal sphincter injuries: a retrospective study. [PDF]
Althaher FF +7 more
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Abstract Objective Prostaglandin regimens for induction of intrauterine fetal death (IUFD) <28 gestational weeks (GW) are unstandardized. We aimed to describe prostaglandin regimens for induction after IUFD and assess association between dose and time to fetal expulsion.
Fanny Berger +3 more
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Association between obstetric comorbidity index and complications of vaginal delivery: a large cross-sectional study from China. [PDF]
Shen X, Mu G, Yang L, Li H, Su Y.
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Abstract Objective To test the feasibility and effectiveness of implementing the HemoClear microfiltration cell‐salvage system for cesarean sections in South Africa. Methods We conducted a prospective experimental single‐arm feasibility study collecting and processing blood from 20 adult women undergoing cesarean section in Pelonomi Tertiary Hospital ...
Nndwammbi C. Ramatsea +5 more
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Efficacy of obstetrics forceps and vacuum extractor to assist during vaginal delivery: systematic review and meta-analysis. [PDF]
Gaur R +5 more
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Revisiting intraperitoneal chemotherapy for advanced high‐grade serous ovarian cancer
Abstract Objective To compare overall survival (OS) in patients with high‐grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC) treated with intraperitoneal (IP) chemotherapy versus intravenous (IV) chemotherapy. Methods A retrospective study of Stage III HGSOC with optimal primary cytoreduction during 2007–2019, followed by adjuvant IP or IV chemotherapy.
Joshua S Cheruvathur +7 more
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Using social ecological model to assess the determinants of health facility birth preparedness practices among Indigenous Maasai women in Northern Tanzania. [PDF]
Chanimbaga BA +3 more
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