J Obstet Gynaecol Res
July 2024
Objective: Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors (SLCTs) are rare neoplasms occurring in young women with 60% associated with DICER1 mutations. This is only the second published case series of patients with SLCTs with associated DICER1 gene alterations. DICER1 syndrome is a rare inherited tumor-susceptibility syndrome affecting organs such as the ovaries.
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September 2020
Objective: It is well understood that advanced skills are required for operative vaginal delivery to ensure a woman's birth experience is safe, positive and to prevent adverse long term harm. We sought to identify non-technical skills determined by women to enhance experience of operative vaginal delivery by qualitative analysis of interviews conducted during the postpartum period.
Design: A qualitative study using semi structured interviews took place at a University teaching hospital.
This article explores contributors to the rapid growth of the annual UK alcohol abstinence challenge 'Dry January' and the benefits of registration. Evidence from four sources is presented: (i) registrations via the Dry January website, (ii) surveys of population-representative samples of drinkers, (iii) surveys of Dry January registrants and (iv) surveys of a control group of drinkers who wanted to change to their drinking behaviour but had not registered for Dry January. The data revealed that Dry January registrations increased 15-fold in 4 years.
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May 2015
Background: Ovarian cancer is the sixth most common cancer and seventh most common cause of cancer death in women world-wide. Three-quarters of women present when the disease has spread throughout the abdomen (stage III or IV) and treatment consists of a combination of debulking surgery and platinum-based chemotherapy. Although initial responses to chemotherapy are good, most women will relapse and require further chemotherapy and will eventually develop resistance to chemotherapy.
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March 2014
Objective: To test a novel set of pelvic trainers for realism and construct validity.
Methods: Seven models of the female pelvis were studied. Participants performed speculum and bimanual examinations, documented their findings, and recorded opinions of the models in a structured questionnaire.
Obstetrical practice demands sensitivity, clinical skill, and acumen. Obstetrical emergencies are rare occurrences and are most appropriately dealt with by experienced staff. Simulation provides an opportunity to gain this experience without patient risk and furthermore builds confidence and satisfaction amongst learners.
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