3 July 2012

Foetal fibronectin screening

Foetal fibronectin (fFN) testing is a leading test to predict preterm birth, and has been available for many years. It...

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3 July 2012

The history, use and gynaecological aspects of menstrual containment devices

1. History and need The subject of menstruation is replete with folklore and superstition. In ancient and primitive medicine, menstruation...

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25 May 2012

Case Story: Faster point-of-care hCG testing, transforming patient management in emergency gynaecology unit, reducing patient anxiety

Customer details: Name of Trust: Barts and The London NHS Trust Location: Whitechapel, London Name of Department: Emergency Gynaecology Unit...

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25 May 2012

Endometrial sampling by Pipelle: is it reliable?

Introduction Abnormal uterine bleeding in perimenopusal and postmenopausal women is associated with endometrial carcinoma in approximately 10%.1 In 1980’s Endometrial...

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25 May 2012

Metastatic gynaecological cancer

Introduction Awareness of genital tract malignancies, in particular of cervical cancer, has recently increased due to affected celebrities and main...

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1 December 2011

Independent midwifery in New Zealand

Introduction Independent Midwifery in New Zealand became an autonomous profession in 1990.The midwife is known as a Lead Maternity Carer...

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1 December 2011

Post-partum Bladder Care: Background, practice and complications

Introduction Bladder care is an important aspect of management in the postpartum period. Postpartum voiding dysfunction occurs in a significant...

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1 December 2011

The development of transdermal hormone replacement therapy

The perimenopause, the time leading up to the menopause or final menses, has been recognised through the ages as a...

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