Obstetrics and gynecology
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Jun 2013
Adherence to treatment guidelines for ovarian cancer as a measure of quality care.
To validate National Comprehensive Cancer Network ovarian cancer guideline adherence as a quality process measure associated with improved survival, and to identify structural health care characteristics predictive of adherence to National Comprehensive Cancer Network guideline care. ⋯ Adherence to National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for treatment of ovarian cancer is correlated with improved survival and may be a useful process measure of quality cancer care. Ovarian cancer case volume correlates with a higher likelihood of recommended care and improved survival and may be a useful structural quality measure. Increased efforts to concentrate ovarian cancer care are warranted.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Jun 2013
Comparative StudyParadoxical trends and racial differences in obstetric quality and neonatal and maternal mortality.
To evaluate trends by race in Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality obstetric-related quality and safety indicators and their relationships to trends in inpatient maternal and neonatal mortality. ⋯ Improvements in Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality quality indicators for obstetrics are not reflected in improvements in maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality and do not explain continued racial disparities for outcomes in pregnancies in black and white women. Quality measures that are related to pregnancy outcomes are needed and these should elucidate obstetric health disparities.
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To estimate patterns of publication of clinical trials of endometriosis registered in ClinicalTrials.gov and their associated characteristics. ⋯ Despite mounting pressure on more transparency of clinical trials, the current state of transparency or lack thereof of clinical trials on endometriosis is worrisome and does not benefit the trial sponsor or the public. Thus, we again call for more transparency for endometriosis trials.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Jun 2013
Retraction Of PublicationNotice of retraction: "Dexamethasone for the prevention of nausea and vomiting after dilatation and curettage: a randomized controlled trial" (Fujii and Uemura) and "Dose-range effects of propofol for reducing emetic symptoms during cesarean delivery" (Fujii and Numazaki).