Search Results - "South African journal of obstetrics and gynaecology (1999)"

Is medicine a process of scientific rigour? by Edridge, William

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Improving surgical and medical outcomes, beyond maternal mortality by Paterson, Cairncross, Adams, Biccard, B M, Maswime

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Improving surgical and medical outcomes, beyond maternal mortality by Paterson, Cairncross, Adams, Biccard, B M, Maswime

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Is Medicine becoming too expensive?

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Does adding coenzyme Q10 to dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate positively impact fertility outcomes in young, poor responder infertile women undergoing antagonist protocol for IVF/ICSI cycles? by Dawoud, M, Abd Al Waheed, A, Gad Allah, S H, Abd Al Kader Hemila, F, Eid Abd El Mohsen, A, Ibrahim Ogila, A

“…Background. One of the biggest issues in reproductive medicine is treating women with low ovarian reserves or a poor ovarian response (POR) to stimulation…”
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Prevalence and severity of depression and anxiety in infertile female patients attending an academic hospital in central South Africa by Mulondo, T, Baloyi, S, Sempa, J B

“…Background. Infertility has an incidence of 15 - 20% in South Africa (SA). It may lead to the development of psychological disorders such as anxiety and…”
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Predictive scores for critically ill obstetric patients in a resource‐limited setting: A retrospective validation of the Obstetric Early Warning Score by Kheswa, N, Rodseth, R, Wise, R, Bishop, D G

“…Background. In South Africa (SA), an unacceptably high institutional maternal mortality rate persists due to failure to recognise critically ill patients…”
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Uterine balloon volume shifts using a free-flow uterine balloon in the management of refractory postpartum haemorrhage by Hassim, T, Theron, G B, Langenegger, E J, Kidd, M

“…Background. Uterine balloon tamponade (UBT) is used as part of the post partum haemorrhage (PPH) algorithm for the treatment of PPH. Objectives. The free-flow…”
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Uterine balloon volume shifts using a free-flow uterine balloon in the management of refractory post partum haemorrhage by Hassim, Theron, G B, Langenegger, E J, Kidd

“…BACKGROUND. Uterine balloon tamponade (UBT) is used as part of the post partum haemorrhage (PPH) algorithm for the treatment of PPH. OBJECTIVES. The free-flow…”
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Safe caesarean sections in South Africa: Is internship training sufficient? by Temlett, L, Bishop, D G, Moran, N

“…Background. In Africa, the maternal mortality rate after caesarean section (CS) is 50 times higher than that in high-income countries. In South Africa (SA),…”
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The association of fetal macrosomia and neonatal hypoglycaemia by Moodley, TR, Maharaj, NR, Moodley, J

“…\r\nBackground\r\nThe clinical management of fetal macrosomia in pregnant women poses a challenge for obstetricians globally. This has become increasingly…”
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The incidence of clinically impactful postoperative nausea and vomiting after spinal anaesthesia for caesarean section in an academic hospital by Ogunjiofor, C, Moutlana, H J, Lushiku, L T, Chakane, P Motshabi

“…\r\nBackground\r\nPostoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are common side-effects following administration of spinal anaesthesia for caesarean section (CS)…”
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The safety and efficacy of immediate post-placental IUD insertion versus the post-puerperal IUD insertion in women undergoing caesarean delivery by Dawoud, M A M, Helal, O M, El Komy, R O, El Sherbini, M M, Awad, M O, Moussa, M A

“…\r\nObjective\r\nTo assess the safety and efficacy of immediate intrauterine contraceptive copper device (IUD) insertion following delivery of the placenta in…”
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Comparison of obstetric and perinatal outcomes in women with diabetes at Steve Biko Academic Hospital by Malaza, N, Pheiffer, C, Dias, S, Adam, S

“…\r\nBackground\r\nDiabetes and obesity in pregnancy have been associated with increased rates of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes compared with women…”
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Post-caesarean section outcomes of obstetric patients with valvular heart disease at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, South Africa by Mfeka, Z, Nkuna, A, Chakane, P Motshabi

“…\r\nBackground\r\nValvular heart disease presents a unique set of conditions during pregnancy and delivery, with the potential for adverse outcomes increased…”
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The clinical significance of placental histopathological evaluation in the management of high-risk obstetric patients: A cross-sectional retrospective study by Stevens, R, Odell, N, Wadee, R

“…\r\nBackground\r\nPlacental pathologies cause significant morbidity for both mother and fetus, and represent the largest category of causes of intrauterine…”
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Prevalence of and sociodemographic factors associated with antenatal depression among women in Limpopo Province, South Africa by Ramohlola, M C, Maimela, E, Ntuli, T S

“…\r\nBackground\r\nPregnancy-related depression is a common psychiatric disorder and a major public health concern in both developed and developing countries,…”
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Risk factors of gestational diabetes mellitus: A hospital-based pair-matched case-control study in coastal South India by Unnikrishnan, B, Rathi, P, Bhat, S.K, Nayak, P.H, Ravishankar, N, Singh, A, Praveen, O

“…Background. In the light of the rise in prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and the importance of early suspicion and prompt diagnosis, different…”
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Age-related changes in serum anti-Müllerian hormone in women of reproductive age in Kenya by Andhavarapu, M, Maina, D, Murage, A, Muteshi, C

“…\r\nBackground\r\nAnti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) is produced by the granulosa cells of ovarian antral follicles and plays a role in the recruitment of dominant…”
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Is medicine a process of scientific rigour? by Edridge, William

“…Medicine is an ancient art. This may sound incorrect. We all know that medicine is a science. But it very easily is not. There is far more alchemy and…”
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