Abnormal Pap smear frequency and comparison of repeat cytological follow-up with colposcopy during patient management: the importance of pathologist's guidance in the management.

Objective: Cervical cancer contributes to a significant global health burden with room for improvement of primary prevention methods. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of Turkish women with abnormal cytology and their management by comparing results from repeat cytological analysis with close follow-up and colposcopy.

Methods: A retrospective evaluation of 8738 women who underwent Pap smears at a single institution during 2011 was performed.

The effect of magnesium sulfate treatment on blood biochemistry and bleeding time in patients with severe preeclampsia.

Objective: The objective of this study was to observe the effects of magnesium sulfate on various blood biochemical parameters and coagulation status of patients with preeclampsia.

Methods: During a period of 4 years, 50 patients with severe or mild preeclampsia progressing to severe preeclampsia were included in the cross-sectional study. Prothrombine (PT), activated limited thromboplastin time (aPTT), magnesium level, biochemistry parameters, systolic, and diastolic blood pressure (BP) were measured.