Telecytologic diagnosis of cervical smears for triage of self-sampled human papillomavirus-positive women in a resource-limited setting: concept development before implementation.

Introduction: Cytology is an option for triaging human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive women. The interpretation of cytologic slides requires expertise and financial resources that are not always available in resource-limited settings. A solution could be offered by manual preparation and digitization of slides on site for real-time remote cytologic diagnosis by specialists.

Safety and efficacy of a suction cervical stabilizer for intrauterine contraceptive device insertion: Results from a randomized, controlled study.

Objectives: To compare patient-reported pain, bleeding, and device safety between intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) insertion procedures employing a suction cervical stabilizer or single-tooth tenaculum.

Study Design: This was a randomized, prospective, single-blinded study conducted at two centers, enrolling women aged 18 years or older, eligible for IUD insertion. The primary end point measure was patient-reported pain, measured on a 100-mm Visual Analogue Scale.

Use of Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma (A-PRP) for Postpartum Perineal Repair Failure: A Case Report.

Perineal wound dehiscence is an uncommon but important postpartum complication. In many cases, it leads to extreme pain and urinary and defecation problems. For up to several weeks, it can interfere with the mother's daily activity, affecting psychosexual health and body image.

Fetal cerebral and umbilical Doppler in pregnancies complicated by late-onset placental abruption.

Objective: To evaluate whether changes in the cerebroplacental Doppler and birth weight (BW) suggestive of chronic fetal hypoxemia, precede the development of late-onset placental abruption (PA) after 32 weeks.

Methods: In a multicenter retrospective study, the Doppler examinations of the fetal umbilical artery (UA) and middle cerebral artery (MCA) recorded after 32 weeks were collected in pregnancies subsequently developing PA. The BW centiles were calculated and the MCA pulsatility indices (PI), and UA PI were converted into multiples of the median (MoM).

Protein S100β in Late-Pregnancy Fetuses with Low Birth Weight and Abnormal Cerebroplacental Ratio.

Objective: To evaluate the umbilical cord venous S100β levels in late-pregnancy fetuses with abnormal growth and cerebral redistribution.

Methods: The pulsatility index of the umbilical and middle cerebral arteries and the cerebroplacental ratio (CPR) were measured in 132 fetuses at ≥34 weeks, and the CPR was converted into multiples of the median (MoM). A blood sample from the umbilical vein was collected at birth, and the umbilical venous S100β levels were evaluated in small and non-small for gestational age (SGA) fetuses, with and without abnormal Doppler indices.