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The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
Paper: Differences between adnexal torsion in pregnant and non-pregnant women Paper authors: Shimon Ginath, Amir Shalev, Ran Keidar, Ram Kerner, Alexander Condrea, Abraham Golan and Ron Sagiv Paper ref: (2012)
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Paper: Risk of fever after misoprostol for the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage: a meta-analysis Paper authors: Anisa Elati and Andrew Weeks Paper ref: Vol. 120 No. 5, November 2012 Misoprostol
Keeping women in ovarian suspension
Tweet Pelvic endometriosis is a cause for morbidity in women of reproductive age, but laparoscopic excision to treat the condition can lead to ovarian adhesions, which can be as problematic
The ethics and aesthetics of paid surrogacy
Tweet Surrogacy is an important option for reproductively challenged couples hoping to start a family, but strict laws surround it in the UK to protect the child, parents and surrogates,
Putting the ‘nose’ back in ‘diagnose’
Tweet The olfactory sense is yet another means by which diagnosticians can find clues about ailments or uncover little fibs embarrassed patients might be telling. Dr Bridget Osborne warns
New Rotating Cervical Biopsy Punch from DTR Medical
DTR Medical has launched the new Rotating Cervical Biopsy Punch, a timely development, which coincides with increasing need for cervical cancer screenings and human papilloma virus (HPV) testing. They have
Siemens announces new Ultrasound Product and Application Specialist appointments
Siemens Healthcare has announced six new appointments within its ultrasound division. These have been made to further build upon Siemens’ excellent customer service offering and to provide deeper ultrasound support
Stress incontinence: the non-surgical solution
The first vaginal device approved by the NHS Prescription Pricing Agency for listing onto the NHS Drug Tariff, provides a non-surgical method of treating stress incontinence. Contiform gives women that
Teaching instincts in childbirth
Hypnobirthing expert and Associate Member of the Royal College of Midwives, Katharine Graves, has announced a new series of regional training courses. Katharine has been running her hypnobirthing teacher training
BMI and weight-gain affect delivery
Researchers from Norway found that women with a high pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) had an increased risk of vacuum extraction delivery or Caesarean section. Their findings, which appear in
