1 March 2010

Molecular tests for human papillomavirus (HPV), Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae in liquid-based cytology specimen

Abstract Background Laboratory detection of Human papillomavirus (HPV), Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae in liquid-based cervicovaginal cytology specimens is now...

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1 December 2009

How to turn your ideas into clinical products: A guide to the innovation process in medical devices

Abstract Information Points You can protect a new idea / intellectual property for a clinical product by not telling anyone...

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1 December 2009

Predictive factors for breast cancer in patients diagnosed atypical ductal hyperplasia at core needle biopsy

Abstract Background Percutaneous core needle biopsy (CNB) is considered to be the standard technique for histological diagnosis of breast lesions....

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1 December 2009

Urological perspectives of flank pain during pregnancy

Background There are various causes of flank pain during pregnancy, either singly or in combination. These may be urological and...

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1 September 2009

The basics of umbilical artery velocimetry

Abstract   Introduction The Doppler phenomenon or Doppler effect was first described by Christian Johanan Doppler (1803- 1853). His field...

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1 September 2009

The use of oral contraceptive before pregnancy and breastfeeding duration: A cross-sectional study with retrospective ascertainment

Background Breastfeeding is the perfect way to nourish infants and protect them from illness1. Documented benefits to the nursing mother...

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1 September 2009

Fetal scalp blood sampling: clinical theory and practical applications

Bretscher and Saling1 first introduced fetal scalp blood sampling to assess fetal well-being in the 1960's, and the technique has...

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1 June 2009

The Challenges of Midwifery Practice in Australia

Summary The midwifery profession in Australia is aimed at meeting the needs of women and ensuring that good standard of...

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