Plasma Corin: A New Biochemical Marker for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrine disorder. Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) is a risk factor for PCOS. Corin protein has an essential role in ANP synthesis.

Critical Hypermagnesemia in Preeclamptic Women Under a Magnesium Sulfate Regimen: Incidence and Associated Risk Factors.

Magnesium sulfate is used as prophylaxis and treatment of severe preeclampsia/eclampsia, albeit its safety and toxicity are a concern. We designed this study to estimate the incidence of critical hypermagnesemia in severely preeclamptic women under a magnesium sulfate regimen at 8 h following its administration and to identify the associated risk factors as the primary outcomes. Also, secondary outcomes were to compare baseline characteristics, laboratory findings, and maternal-neonatal complications stratified by the baseline serum magnesium (Mg) in those women, and to assess the degree of agreement between patellar reflex and serum Mg concentration 8 h following magnesium sulfate administration.

Vaginal misoprostol versus combined intracervical foley's catheter and oxytocin infusion for second trimester pregnancy termination in women with previous caesarean sections: a randomised control trial.

Second trimester pregnancy termination has been reported to be associated with 3-5 times higher maternal morbidity and mortality risks more than first trimester termination. Medical methods had been thoroughly assessed and it is considered the anchor of the safe abortion care. Howevere, there is no global agreement regarding the ideal method for induction of the second trimester abortion in a scarred uterus.