Pregnancy and post-partum tuberculosis; a nationwide register-based case-control study, Denmark, 1990 to 2018.

BackgroundPregnancy increases the risk of tuberculosis (TB), however, data on TB epidemiology in pregnant women are limited.AimTo guide possible interventions, we analysed risk factors for TB in pregnant and post-partum women.MethodsWe conducted a nationwide retrospective register-based case-control study from January 1990 to December 2018 in Denmark.

[Diagnosis and treatment of acute colonic pseudo-obstruction].

Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO), also known as Ogilvie's syndrome, is a clinical condition with acute dilatation of the colon without a provable mechanical cause. Early recognition and treatment of the condition is important in order to improve the outcome. The diagnosis is based on clinical and radiographic findings.

A comparison of three methods to evaluate maximum bladder capacity: cystometry, uroflowmetry and a 24-h voiding diary in women with urinary incontinence.

Background: Maximum bladder capacity (MBC) is an important parameter in the evaluation of lower urinary tract function. Yet, there is no consensus on how to measure MBC. The aim of this study was to compare estimates of the maximum bladder capacity (MBC) using cystometry, uroflowmetry, and a 24-h voiding diary in women with urinary incontinence.