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Vaginal progesterone for asymptomatic midtrimester short cervix decreases preterm delivery and neonatal morbidity
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In the nick of time: Despite 2 treatments a cervical ectopic pregnancy continued to advance
30 January 2012
Emily S. Miller, Kathryn Marko, Leeber Cohen, Jeffrey S. Dungan, Lee P. Shulman
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A hard cervix: Microscopic examination revealed that a rare transformation had occurred
30 January 2012
Vincenzo Dario Mandato, Franco Sacchetti, Maria Carolina Gelli, Giovanni Battista La Sala
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First 100 early endometrial cancer cases treated with laparo-endoscopic single-site surgery: A multicentric retrospective study
30 January 2012
A. Fagotti, D.M. Boruta, G. Scambia, F. Fanfani, A. Paglia, P.F. Escobar, Maria Lucia Gagliardi, Giovanni Scambia
Abstract: Objective: To assess feasibility and perioperative outcomes for Laparo-Endoscopic-Single-Site (LESS) surgery in early endometrial cancer. Study Design: Retrospective multicentric study of 10...
The Adipokine Apelin and Human Uterine Contractility
30 January 2012
Mark P. Hehir, John J. Morrison
Abstract: Objective: Obesity is an increasing problem in obstetric practice. Apelin, secreted by adipocytes, is present in increased serum concentrations in an obese state. Our group has previously hi...
Non-invasive Prenatal Detection and Selective Analysis of Cell-free DNA Obtained from Maternal Blood: Evaluation for Trisomy 21 and Trisomy 18
27 January 2012
Andrew B. Sparks, Craig A. Struble, Eric T. Wang, Ken Song, Arnold Oliphant
Abstract: Objective: To develop a novel biochemical assay and algorithm for the prenatal evaluation of risk for fetal trisomy 21 and 18 using cell-free DNA obtained from maternal blood. Study Design: ...

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Administering vaginal progesterone for asymptomatic sonographic short cervix in the midtrimester decreases preterm delivery and neonatal morbidity.

Progesterone for midtrimester short cervix reduces preterm delivery

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Vaginal Progesterone In Women With An Asymptomatic Sonographic Short Cervix In The Midtrimester Decreases Preterm Delivery And Neonatal Morbidity: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis Of Individual Patient Data

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