Obstetrics and gynecology
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Obstetrics and gynecology · May 2010
Factors associated with cesarean delivery in nulliparous women with type 1 diabetes.
To identify factors associated with cesarean delivery in nulliparous women with type 1 diabetes mellitus. ⋯ The rate of cesarean delivery in nulliparous women with type 1 diabetes mellitus is very high. Prepregnancy body weight, gestational weight gain, and accuracy of the prediction of fetal macrosomia are potentially modifiable risk factors for cesarean delivery.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Apr 2010
Association between tampon use and choosing the contraceptive vaginal ring.
To estimate whether tampon users are more likely to select the contraceptive vaginal ring than combined oral contraceptive pills (OCPs). ⋯ II.
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To examine labor patterns in a large population and to explore an alternative approach for diagnosing abnormal labor progression. ⋯ III.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Apr 2010
U.S. Food and Drug Administration drug approval: slow advances in obstetric care in the United States.
The process for drug approval in the United States is complex and time-consuming. There are comparatively few drugs with U. S. ⋯ Special programs to facilitate drug development and reforms to modernize the process and improve safety are discussed. These may result in changes in labeling of already approved drugs. Obstacles such as funding and liability are also discussed.