Background: Liquid-based cytology (LBC) is a newer method of preparing cervical cell samples. This technique involves collecting cells in a liquid fixative and preparing and evaluating them.
Mohd Afzal +3 more
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Preliminary investigation of the influence of long-term dietary isoflavone intake on puberty onset and oestrous cycles in domestic cats (Felis catus) [PDF]
Genistein and daidzein are isoflavones which are reported to influence the reproductive system in a variety of mammalian species. This pilot study aimed to determine if dietary isoflavones could potentially influence reproductive parameters in domestic ...
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Abstract Objective To evaluate the practicability of self‐collected tampons with the MPap assay for endometrial cancer (EC) detection, by comparing with the results of cervical swabs. Methods A total of 85 women at Tri‐Service General Hospital (TSGH) were included to directly compare the performance of physician‐collected swabs and self‐collected ...
Kuo‐Min Su +5 more
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Perinatal outcomes in normotensive versus hypertensive HELLP syndrome
Abstract Objective To compare maternal and neonatal outcomes between women with hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets (HELLP) syndrome with and without associated hypertension. Methods This was a retrospective cohort study at a tertiary university‐affiliated medical center including all singleton HELLP cases >24 weeks gestation (January ...
Matan Anteby +4 more
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Determination of Prevalence and Clinical Significance of Detection of Micro-organisms in Pap Smear with Seasonal Variation [PDF]
Introduction: The most common problem in reproductive age group women is vaginitis. In the vaginal flora an extensive and diverse spectrum of pathogenic agents may be observed. The important infectious agents in vaginal flora are Bacterial Vaginosis (
Sonti Sulochana +3 more
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Vaccines in Current Culture: The HPV Vaccine Controversy [PDF]
The use of vaccinations has drastically decreased mortality and morbidity rates related to infectious disease and has become an intrinsic part of modern health care.
Johnston, Alyssa
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Factors associated with pregnancy and STI among Aboriginal students in British Columbia. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Aboriginal adolescents are more likely to become pregnant and contract an STI than other Canadian adolescents. This study provides some of the first data on factors associated with these outcomes among Aboriginal adolescents.
Devries, Karen M +3 more
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Enhancement of Opioid-Mediated Analgesia\ud by Ingestion of Amniotic Fluid:\ud Onset Latency and Duration [PDF]
Ingestion of placenta and amniotic fluid has been shown to enhance opioid-mediated analgesia produced by morphine injection, footshock, vaginal/cervical stimulation, and during late pregnancy in rats.
Doerr, Jean C., Kristal, Dr. Mark B.
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Safety Evaluation of an Aqueous Root and Leaf Extract of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
Sensoril, an aqueous root and leaf extract of ashwagandha showed no evidence of mutagenicity in the in vitro Ames assay, was negative in the in vitro micronucleus, in vivo mammalian bone marrow chromosome aberration assays, and was well tolerated in the rat at up to 4000 mg/kg BW/day when administered orally for a period of 90 days. The data from these
Mukesh Summan +2 more
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Placenta Ingestion Enhances Analgesia\ud Produced by Vaginal/Cervical\ud Stimulation in Rats [PDF]
Ingestion of placenta has previously been shown to enhance opiate-mediated analgesia (measured as tail-flick latency) induced either by morphine injection or by footshock.
Heller, Steve B. +3 more
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