The global challenge of chronic kidney disease

A 48-year-old African woman presented at the Sheffield Kidney Institute complaining of lethargy as well as nausea and vomiting. She had always lived in a sub-Saharan African country devastated over the last quarter-century by war and internal conflict. Over the last 3 years, her health had been deteriorating, with progressive swelling of her legs.

Hepatitis B Management in the Pregnant Patient: An Update

Chronic hepatitis B is a worldwide disease, with significant burden on health care systems. While universal vaccination programs have led to an overall decrease in incidence of transmission of hepatitis B, unfortunately, there remain large areas in the world where vaccination against hepatitis B is not practiced. In addition, vertical transmission of hepatitis B persists as a major concern

Fetomaternal outcome in women with gestational diabetes mellitus

This study was conducted in the department of obstetrics and gynecology GMC Srinagar. Patients with period of gestation more than 28 weeks with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus were included in study group and 100 non-diabetic patients with similar period of gestation were taken as controls. Risk factors and fetomaternal outcome was compared in the two groups

Obstetric hemorrhage in a case of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy wit…

The physiological changes occurring during pregnancy and labor may reveal or exacerbate the symptoms of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM). The addition of obstetric hemorrhage to this presents a unique challenge to the anesthesiologists and intensivists managing these patients in the operation theatres and the Intensive Care Units. Here we present a case of HOCM with automatic impl…

Safety of Transvaginal Scan Estimated from Ultrasonic Bioeffects

The embryo and fetus are generally studied using ultrasound imaging in pregnancy; however, ultrasound wave is absorbed by biological tissues to elevate the temperature. The growing embryonic and fetal tissue tends to be damaged by heating; thus, excess heating that damages young sensitive growing tissue should be prevented in ultrasound diagnosis.

Effectiveness of Ultrasound Simulation in Obstetrics and Gynecology Education…

The benefi ts and uses of ultrasound (US) are well documented for procedural and diagnostic purposes. A number of studies have evaluated the utility of simulation-based US training in achieving competency and improving safety. To the best of our knowledge, no previous studies have attempted to synthesize the effectiveness of US simulation in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB GYN) education using…

Practical management of peripartum cardiomyopathy

Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is an idiopathic cardiomyopathy that causes systolic heart failure (HF) in previously healthy young women. Despite latest remarkable achievement, unifying pathophysiologic mechanism is not well established. Considering close temporal relationship to pregnancy, the recent prolactin theory is promising.

Trends in long-term prognosis after acute coronary syndrome

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Non–ST-Segment Acute Coronary Syndromes

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An update on PCOS in adolescents

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrinopathy which can be difficult to treat in adolescents. Fortunately, early identification and treatment can help mitigate some of the metabolic complications. In this review, we reflect on recent literature regarding PCOS diagnosis, associated complications, and treatment options.