EDITORIALS:

Professional Liability—Some Solutions

John T. Queenan
Obstet Gynecol 2001 98: 365-368. [Full Text] [PDF]  

ORIGINAL RESEARCH:

Individualized Risk Assessment for Adverse Pregnancy Outcome by Uterine Artery Doppler at 23 Weeks

Individualized risk of severe adverse pregnancy outcome can be assessed from the uterine artery Doppler pulsatility index measurement at 23 weeks and cigarette smoking history.

Christoph Lees, Mauro Parra, Hannah Missfelder-Lobos, Anne Morgans, Olivia Fletcher, Kypros H. Nicolaides
Obstet Gynecol 2001 98: 369-373. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Fetal Sex Determination From Maternal Plasma in Pregnancies at Risk for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

In women at risk for a fetus with congenital adrenal hyperplasia, prenatal sex determination by amplification of fetal DNA isolated from maternal blood can eliminate unnecessary prenatal dexamethasone treatment of male fetuses.

Robbert J. P. Rijnders, C. Ellen van der Schoot, Bernadette Bossers, Monique A. M. J. de Vroede, Godelieve C. M. L. Christiaens
Obstet Gynecol 2001 98: 374-378. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Recurrence of Preterm Birth in Singleton and Twin Pregnancies

Singleton delivery before 35 weeks is associated with a significant recurrence risk that ultimately accounts for 10% of the preterm births in an obstetric population.

Steven L. Bloom, Nicole P. Yost, Donald D. McIntire, Kenneth J. Leveno
Obstet Gynecol 2001 98: 379-385. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Comparison of Two Oxytocin Regimens to Prevent Uterine Atony at Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Compared with a rate of 333 mU/min, oxytocin infused at 2667 mU/min postpartum reduces the need for additional uterotonic agents at cesarean delivery.

Mary B. Munn, John Owen, Robert Vincent, Marsha Wakefield, David H. Chestnut, John C. Hauth
Obstet Gynecol 2001 98: 386-390. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Sleep Quality, Estradiol Levels, and Behavioral Factors in Late Reproductive Age Women

Before the onset of irregular menses, many women experience poor sleep, which is strongly associated with lower estradiol levels in the 45–49-year age group.

Lori E. Hollander, Ellen W. Freeman, Mary D. Sammel, Jesse A. Berlin, Jeane Ann Grisso, Michelle Battistini
Obstet Gynecol 2001 98: 391-397. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Annual Direct Cost of Urinary Incontinence

Annual direct costs of urinary incontinence are over $16 billion in the United States, including $12.4 billion (76%) for women.

Leslie Wilson, Jeanette S. Brown, Grace P. Shin, Kim-Oanh Luc, Leslee L. Subak
Obstet Gynecol 2001 98: 398-406. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Pain Perception in Women With Dysmenorrhea

Women with dysmenorrhea have increased systemic pain perception across the menstrual cycle.

M. Granot, D. Yarnitsky, J. Itskovitz-Eldor, Y. Granovsky, E. Peer, E. Z. Zimmer
Obstet Gynecol 2001 98: 407-411. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Development of a Bench Station Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills

Bench station objective assessment of technical skills is feasible and can be done with high reliability and validity.

Barbara A. Goff, Gretchen M. Lentz, David Lee, Dee Fenner, Jamie Morris, Lynn S. Mandel
Obstet Gynecol 2001 98: 412-416. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of Interferon -2b on Endometrioma Cells In Vitro

Interferon a-2b inhibits endometrioma cell growth and DNA synthesis in vitro.

Shawky Z. A. Badawy, Amr Etman, Violeta Cuenca, Anthony Montante, Lydia Kaufman
Obstet Gynecol 2001 98: 417-420. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean in California

In hospitals with high overall cesarean rates, elective repeat cesarean rates tend to be high, and documentation of counseling for trial of labor is often lacking.

Joy Melnikow, Patrick Romano, William M. Gilbert, Michael Schembri, Janet Keyzer, Richard L. Kravitz
Obstet Gynecol 2001 98: 421-426. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Treatment of Hypertension in Pregnancy: Effect of Atenolol on Maternal Disease, Preterm Delivery, and Fetal Growth

Antihypertensive treatment with atenolol, early in pregnancy, was associated with a low rate of severe maternal hypertension and preterm delivery.

Thomas R. Easterling, Darcy B. Carr, Debra Brateng, Cydney Diederichs, Barbara Schmucker
Obstet Gynecol 2001 98: 427-433. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Mifepristone 100 mg in Abortion Regimens

Low-dose mifepristone (100 mg) combined with vaginal misoprostol 800 mg may be an effective alternative to regimens using 200 or 600 mg of mifepristone plus misoprostol.

Mitchell D. Creinin, Helen C. Pymar, Jill L. Schwartz
Obstet Gynecol 2001 98: 434-439. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Cervical Cancer Screening by Simple Visual Inspection After Acetic Acid

Nonmagnified visual inspection of the cervix by using acetic acid is a promising technique for primary cervical cancer screening in developing countries.

J. L. Belinson, R. G. Pretorius, W. H. Zhang, L. Y. Wu, Y. L. Qiao, P. Elson
Obstet Gynecol 2001 98: 441-444. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Relationship of Androgens to Muscle Size and Bone Mineral Density in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Testosterone influences regional bone mineral density by increasing regional muscle mass in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Tsutomu Douchi, Toshimichi Oki, Hideki Yamasaki, Riki Kuwahata, Mitsuhiro Nakae, Yukihiro Nagata
Obstet Gynecol 2001 98: 445-449. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Influence of Postmenopausal Hormone Replacement Therapy on Platelet Serotonin Uptake Site and Serotonin_2A Receptor Binding

Estrogen treatment with or without the addition of progestogen does not affect binding to the serotonin transporter or to the serotonin_2A receptor on platelets from healthy postmenopausal women.

Anna-Carin Wihlbäck, Inger Sundström-Poromaa, Per Allard, Tom Mjörndal, Olav Spigset, Torbjörn Bäckström
Obstet Gynecol 2001 98: 450-457. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Placental and Serum Levels of Carotenoids in Preeclampsia

Levels of lipid-soluble carotenoids are lower in placental tissues and maternal serum from preeclamptic pregnancies compared with normal pregnancies.

Prabhudas R. Palan, Magdy S. Mikhail, Seymour L. Romney
Obstet Gynecol 2001 98: 459-462. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Bioactivity of Serum hCG in Preeclampsia

The ratio of bioactive to immunoactive hCG in women with preeclampsia is lower than normal.

Ysabel C. Casart, María I. Camejo, Fulgencio Proverbio, Freddy Febres
Obstet Gynecol 2001 98: 463-465. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Fetal Monkey Surfactants After Intra-amniotic or Maternal Administration of Betamethasone and Thyroid Hormone

Intra-amniotic injections of betamethasone and thyroxine are more effective than maternal administration of betamethasone and TRH in increasing surfactants in preterm rhesus monkeys.

William M. Gilbert, Elaine Eby-Wilkens, Charles Plopper, Jeffery A. Whitsett, Alice F. Tarantal
Obstet Gynecol 2001 98: 466-470. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Venous Thromboembolism in Pregnant Chinese Women

The risk of venous thromboembolism in pregnant Chinese women is similar to that in the white population.

L. Y. Chan, W. H. Tam, T. K. Lau
Obstet Gynecol 2001 98: 471-475. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Interleukin-10 Administration and Bacterial Endotoxin-Induced Preterm Birth in a Rat Model

Interleukin-10 prevents endotoxin-induced preterm birth in a rat model.

Dom A. Terrone, Brian K. Rinehart, Joey P. Granger, P. Scott Barrilleaux, James N. Martin, Jr, William A. Bennett
Obstet Gynecol 2001 98: 476-480. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

CURRENT COMMENTARY:

The Moment of Reality

A diagnosis of cancer is devastating and must be carefully and compassionately imparted.

Harvey Allan Gabert
Obstet Gynecol 2001 98: 481-482. [Full Text] [PDF]  

REVIEWS:

Fetal DNA in Maternal Plasma: Emerging Clinical Applications

Large amounts of fetal DNA circulate in the plasma of pregnant women, providing a noninvasive source of material to determine the fetal genotype.

Barbara Pertl, Diana W. Bianchi
Obstet Gynecol 2001 98: 483-490. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Multiple Courses of Antenatal Steroids: Risks and Benefits

Repeated doses of antenatal steroids for fetal lung maturation may have multiple adverse consequences with no clear benefit over a single course.

Asnat Walfisch, Mordechai Hallak, Moshe Mazor
Obstet Gynecol 2001 98: 491-497. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Hormone Replacement Therapy and Breast Cancer: A Qualitative Review

There is a lack of consistency among studies investigating an association between hormone replacement therapy and breast cancer, casting doubt on the existence of such an association.

Trudy L. Bush, Maura Whiteman, Jodi A. Flaws
Obstet Gynecol 2001 98: 498-508. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Noninvasive Techniques to Detect Fetal Anemia Due to Red Blood Cell Alloimmunization: A Systematic Review

Recommendations for practice cannot be generated from the available research as studies reporting noninvasive techniques to predict fetal anemia are methodologically poor and lack a standardized approach to the evaluation of these techniques.

T. G. Divakaran, J. Waugh, T. J. Clark, K. S. Khan, M. J. Whittle, M. D. Kilby
Obstet Gynecol 2001 98: 509-517. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

DEPARTMENTS:

Letters to the Editor:

Complications of Hysterectomy

Martin Quinn, Rajiv Varma, Sameena Tahseen, Amali V. Lokugamage, Dattakumar Kunde
Obstet Gynecol 2001 98: 518-519. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Dinoprostone Vaginal Insert for Cervical Ripening and Labor Induction: A Meta-Analysis

Luis Sanchez-Ramos, Edward G. Hughes, Anthony J. Kelly
Obstet Gynecol 2001 98: 519-520. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of Gender on the Obstetric-Gynecologic Work Force

James Honig, Warren H. Pearse, Kathryn L. Reed, Warren H. Pearse
Obstet Gynecol 2001 98: 521-522. [Full Text] [PDF]  

ERRATA:

ERRATUM

Obstet Gynecol 2001 98: 522. [Full Text] [PDF]  

ACOG PUBLICATIONS:

ACOG Committee Opinion. Number 258, September 2001: Fetal Pulse Oximetry

Obstet Gynecol 2001 98: 523-524. [PDF]  

Clinical Management Guidelines for Obstetrician–Gynecologists Number 30, September 2001(Replaces Technical Bulletin Number 200, December 1994): Gestational Diabetes

Obstet Gynecol 2001 98: 525-538. [PDF]  

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