Publications by authors named "R G Berkowitz"
Beliefs that uphold patriarchal principles may influence individuals' willingness to avoid conflict in their intimate-partner relationships, which can, in turn, increase the likelihood of intimate-partner economic violence. However, these associations remain underexplored in current research. This study examines these dynamics within a sample of 321 adults from the Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community-a patriarchal and traditional culture.
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- Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN) is a group of curable pregnancy-related tumors, but 25% of patients may experience treatment-resistant or recurring cases after chemotherapy.
- The review highlights various factors affecting the prognosis of low-risk GTN, such as FIGO risk score, patient age, tumor characteristics, and hCG levels, emphasizing the need for personalized treatment approaches.
- It also identifies independent risk factors for resistance and recurrence, noting that previous studies have limitations like small sample sizes and lack of comprehensive analysis, which could impact the understanding of these issues.
Ultra high-risk gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN) refers to patients with World Health Organization prognostic risk scores of at least 13. The mortality risk for these patients averages 30%. Ultra high-risk GTN more frequently presents with higher tumor volume, liver and/or brain metastases, and very high human chorionic gonadotropin levels.
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