Follicle flushing does not improve live birth and increases procedure time: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Objective: To determine whether follicle flushing during oocyte retrieval improves live birth or secondary outcomes in assisted reproductive technology (ART).

Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Setting: Not applicable.

Biochemical Pathways and Modeling.

The precise etiology of the biochemical changes and the resulting constellation of symptoms seen in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has remained a mystery. Despite advances in our knowledge, the pathogenesis and alterations in the biochemical pathways underlying this disease are still not fully understood. PCOS is a multifactorial syndrome where a combination of genetics, lifestyle, and hormone abnormalities all play an intertwining role.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Medical Conditions.

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common endocrinopathy that has been associated with many medical conditions across nearly every specialty. This chapter reviews the current understanding of polycystic ovary syndrome and associated medical conditions.

Genital Autoinoculation with Vaccinia: A Look at Two Cases.

Introduction: Smallpox, or vaccinia, has been eradicated worldwide as a disease; however, it may be weaponized and is thus a required immunization when military members deploy to certain parts of the world.

Materials And Methods: We report two unusual cases of genital autoinoculation following smallpox vaccination.

Results: Both patients' lesions resolved without sequelae within 20 d.

Urinary symptoms after bladder flap at the time of primary cesarean delivery: a randomized controlled trial (RTC).

Introduction And Hypothesis: The aim of this study was to evaluate urinary symptoms in the postpartum period after omission of the bladder flap at the time of primary cesarean delivery.

Methods: This was a single-blind parallel-group randomized comparison (bladder flap, no bladder flap) in women scheduled for a primary cesarean delivery at 37 weeks gestation or later. The primary outcome was urinary symptom scores at 6-8 weeks postpartum.