Publications by authors named "Nikola P Milchev"
Background: This study was conducted to assess the bleeding pattern, tolerance and patient satisfaction associated with an oral contraceptive (OC) containing 3 mg of drospirenone and 30 mcg of ethinyl estradiol under real-life conditions.
Study Design: A multicenter, prospective and observational six-cycle study was conducted in 12 countries in Europe, the Middle East and Canada. The efficacy variables included an assessment of bleeding patterns, premenstrual symptoms of water retention and patient satisfaction as determined by a visual analog scale.
Article Synopsis
- Preeclampsia's underlying causes are still not fully understood, but certain factors from the placenta seem to contribute to the condition's symptoms and complications.
- A study measured serum levels of sFlt-1, a placenta-produced factor, in 11 women with preeclampsia and 11 healthy controls using the ELISA method.
- Results showed that women with preeclampsia had sFlt-1 levels that were twice as high as those in healthy pregnant women, with the highest levels found in severe cases, suggesting that sFlt-1 could serve as a useful diagnostic marker for preeclampsia.