J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med
December 2022
Objective: There is a lot of evidence that connects blood type to several diseases, including the development of diabetes mellitus type 2. The evidence for an association between ABO blood groups and the possibility of developing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is scant and inconclusive. We aimed to examine the link between ABO blood group types and GDM by the use of a large population-based cohort of pregnant women.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study aimed to examine the effect of antibiotic prophylaxis (AP) given within 30 compared to 30-60 min before skin incision on the incidence of infectious morbidity after cesarean delivery (CD). A retrospective cohort study was conducted at a single institution on data between 2014 and 2018. Women who delivered by CD were divided into two groups according to AP timing before skin incision: group 1 within 30 min, and group 2 from 30 to 60 min.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCannabis or its derivatives are widely used by patients with cancer to help with cancer symptoms and treatment side effects. However, cannabis has potent immunomodulatory properties. To determine if cannabis consumption during immunotherapy affects therapy outcomes, we conducted a prospective observatory study including 102 (68 immunotherapy and 34 immunotherapy plus cannabis) consecutive patients with advanced cancers who initiated immunotherapy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Although there is increased public concern about low testosterone levels in aging men, the diagnosis and treatment of hypogonadism in this growing population is controversial.
Aim: To document the current practices of endocrinologists and urologists in the management of older men with low testosterone in Israel.
Methods: A 20-question survey of the management of hypogonadism was sent to members of the Israel Endocrine Society and the Israeli Urology Association MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Participants were interviewed about their practice in diagnostic workup, prescription habits and monitoring of testosterone therapy.