Incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus before and after the Covid-19 lockdown: A retrospective cohort study.

Aim: To evaluate whether the first Covid-19 lockdown for Italian citizens (March to July 2021) might have altered the incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

Methods: A retrospective single-center study in a tertiary referral center. Primary outcome was the incidence of GDM among pregnant women.

Reproductive and pregnancy outcomes following embryo transfer in women with previous cesarean section: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Cesarean section affects subsequent spontaneous pregnancies because of implantation issues. However, its impact on post-embryo transfer pregnancies is still debated. This review aimed to evaluate the impact of a previous cesarean section on fertility and pregnancy outcomes of women undergoing fresh or frozen embryo transfer.

Maintenance treatment with depot opioid antagonists in subcutaneous implants: an alternative in the treatment of opioid dependence.

A report is presented of treatment of 156 patients (male 98%) with opioid dependence (ICD-10 criteria) using a maintenance programme with depot opioid antagonists (naltrexone) as subcutaneous implants, started after an outpatient rapid antagonization regimen. The retention index in the treatment was from 80% in the sixth month, and 65% after one year. The patients were followed-up for 1 year after discharge.