Obstetrics and gynecology
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Jul 2015
ReviewMifepristone With Buccal Misoprostol for Medical Abortion: A Systematic Review.
To summarize clinical outcomes and adverse effects of medical abortion regimens consisting of mifepristone followed by buccal misoprostol in pregnancies through 70 days of gestation. ⋯ Outpatient medical abortion regimens with mifepristone followed in 24-48 hours by buccal misoprostol are highly effective for pregnancy termination through 63 days of gestation. More data are needed to evaluate clinical outcomes with regimens containing mifepristone followed in 24 hours by buccal misoprostol and in pregnancies beyond 63 days of gestation.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Jul 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialAn Evaluation of Oral Midazolam for Anxiety and Pain in First-Trimester Surgical Abortion: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
To estimate the effect of oral midazolam on patient pain and anxiety perception during first-trimester surgical abortion. ⋯ I.
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Strongyloides stercoralis is a common human parasite worldwide and has been associated with severe infection in immunosuppressed patients. High mortality rates have accompanied this severe disseminated infection. There is a scarcity of literature surrounding severe Strongyloides infection in pregnancy. ⋯ A more global awareness and education surrounding helminth infection during pregnancy may improve response, reduce delay in diagnosis, and potentially improve outcome.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Jul 2015
Comparative StudyOutcomes of Term Induction in Trial of Labor After Cesarean Delivery: Analysis of a Modern Obstetric Cohort.
To evaluate outcomes of induction of labor, compared with expectant management, in women attempting trial of labor after cesarean delivery (TOLAC) in a large obstetric cohort. ⋯ II.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Jul 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialKetorolac for Pain Control With Intrauterine Device Placement: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
To evaluate intramuscular ketorolac compared with placebo saline injection for pain control with intrauterine device (IUD) placement. ⋯ I.