Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology
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Curr. Opin. Obstet. Gynecol. · Apr 1999
ReviewManagement of pre-eclampsia and haemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets syndrome.
Pre-eclampsia remains a major cause of maternal and fetal ill-health. Defective placentation and endothelial dysfunction appear to underlie the clinical features. Recent publications regarding the diagnosis, treatment, prediction and prevention of pre-eclampsia, and contemporary issues in the management of the haemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets syndrome, are discussed in this review.
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Curr. Opin. Obstet. Gynecol. · Apr 1999
ReviewGestational diabetes mellitus: controversies and current opinions.
The past few years have seen significant controversy over the diagnosis and management of gestational diabetes and its influence on perinatal outcomes. The debate over who to screen and how to screen continues to rage. Even when a diagnosis has been made, there is a lack of consensus regarding appropriate management protocols and glycemic targets. In this review, we will examine many of the controversial areas in gestational diabetes, using contemporary data to discuss these issues.