The risk of a persistent glucose metabolism impairment after gestational diabetes mellitus is increased in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Objective: To test the hypothesis that the risk of persistent glucose impairment after gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is increased in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Research Design And Methods: The prospective case-control study included 42 pregnant patients with PCOS and GDM and 84 pregnant control patients with GDM but without clinical and biochemical hyperandrogenism, polycystic ovaries, and oligo-anovulation. The case and control subjects were matched one to two for age and BMI.

The influence of eating rate on satiety and intake among participants exhibiting high dietary restraint.

Background: Studies show inconsistent results with regards to whether eating slower can enhance satiety and reduce intake in a meal. Some methodological differences are apparent and could potentially explain why results are not consistent across studies.

Objective: To determine whether eating slower can enhance satiety and reduce intake when rate of eating is manipulated and not manipulated in a kitchen setting using a sample of participants who exhibit high dietary restraint (HDR).

[Genetic mutations, acquired coagulation system disorders and obstetric pathology. Personal experience].

Background: To evaluate the incidence of thrombophilic disorders such as Factor II mutation, Leiden factor V and MTHFR genotype, and anti-phospholipid anti-bodies syndrome in women with or without pregnancy related problems.

Methods: Sixty-three patients (group A) with pregnancy complications were included in the study and tested for Factor V mutation, Factor II mutation, 5-10 MTHFR reductase mutation and anti-phospholipid antibodies syndrome. The incidence of disorders was compared with thirty-six pregnancies without complications (control study, group B).

[Comparative study of short-term antimicrobial chemoprophylaxis in gynecologic surgery: cefotetan versus cefazolin].

The results obtained in 80 patients hospitalized at the University of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic in Perugia for abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy are reported and evaluated in a prospective and randomized study of perioperative antibacterial prophylaxis. In the 75 patients available to study a single intravenous dose of 2 g cefotetan was compared with a triple dose of 1 g intravenous cephazolin. A reduction in the incidence of post-operative infections both in abdominal hysterectomy from 24% (cephazolin group) to 11.