The effect of a behavioural intervention package on quality of life of pregnant women experiencing domestic violence: a randomised controlled trial.

Background: Domestic violence during pregnancy is especially concerning due to its significant detrimental impact on a woman's health and that of her unborn child. The study aims to evaluate the effects of a behavioural intervention package (BIP) delivered during pregnancy on the quality of life (QOL), domestic violence (DV), and reproductive and child health (RCH) of women experiencing DV.

Methods: A randomised controlled trial was conducted on 211 pregnant women recruited between 18 and 20 weeks of pregnancy and randomly assigned to one of two groups: intervention (n = 105) or control (n = 106).

Genetic landscape of thrombophilia in recurrent miscarriages.

The etiology of recurrent miscarriage (RM) is extremely heterogeneous, encompassing genetic, immunological, anatomical, endocrine, thrombophilic, infectious, and uterine abnormalities. Thrombophilia is a major contributor to pregnancy complications, potentially harming the fetus and jeopardizing the continuation of pregnancy. Therefore, successful pregnancy outcomes depend on maintaining a delicate balance between coagulation and fibrinolytic factors, crucial for ensuring the adjustment of the basal plate to facilitate adequate placental perfusion.

Role of Gene Xpert in the Detection of Genital Tuberculosis in Endometrial Tissue among Women with Infertility.

Objective: The objective of the study is to evaluate the clinical utility of Gene Xpert compared with other available diagnostic modalities in prompt diagnosis of female genital tuberculosis (TB) causing infertility.

Material And Methods: This was a prospective, cross-sectional analytical study. Premenstrual endometrial biopsy specimens were collected from 176 infertile women of reproductive age group suspected of having genital TB.

Joint IFS-ISAR-ACE Recommendations on Resuming/Opening up Assisted Reproductive Technology Services.

COVID-19 - A Global challenge on a scale not previously seen. Reproductive care is essential for the well-being of society and therefore the treatment needs to be completely re-thought and individualised. Infectivity and mortality rates are higher than previous pandemics and the disease is present in almost every country.

Niche role of MRI in the evaluation of female infertility.

Infertility is a major social and clinical problem affecting 13-15% of couples worldwide. The pelvic causes of female infertility are categorized as ovarian disorders, tubal, peritubal disorders, and uterine disorders. Appropriate selection of an imaging modality is essential to accurately diagnose the aetiology of infertlity, since the imaging diagnosis directs the appropriate treatment to be instituted.

Primary Adenocarcinoma of the Fallopian Tube: A Rare Entity.

Primary fallopian tube carcinoma is an uncommon gynaecologic malignancy usually seen in postmenopausal females. We present a case of a 66-year-old postmenopausal female who presented with complaint of blood mixed vaginal discharge on and off for past one month. Workup of the patient revealed no abnormality other than presence of atypical squamous cells on Papanicolaou (PAP) smear.

Impact of maternal nutrition in hepatitis E infection in pregnancy.

Background And Aim: The basis of host response in hepatitis E virus (HEV)-related liver disease during pregnancy-is still unclear. The study aims to evaluate anthropometric parameters and biochemical nutritional parameters in hepatitis E infection during pregnancy and correlate it with severity of the disease.

Methods: A total of consecutive 267 pregnant women with jaundice were recruited.

The Relationship Between Uterine Artery two-dimensional Color Doppler Measurement and Pregnancy Outcome: A Prospective Observational Study.

Background: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the role of uterine blood flow parameters measured by uterine artery two-dimensional (2D)-power color doppler (PCD) ultrasound in predicting fertility outcomes in women undergoing IVF-ET cycles.

Methods: In this prospective observational study, a total of 188 infertile women who underwent IVF-ET cycles were investigated. Uterine artery 2D-PD measurements were taken during early follicular phase and on day of trigger.

Entropy vs standard clinical monitoring using total intravenous anesthesia during transvaginal oocyte retrieval in patients for in vitro fertilization.

Study Objective: Day care surgery is an important arena for monitors of anesthetic depth where minimizing drug use is essential for rapid turnover. Underdosage, on the other hand, carries the risks of intraoperative awareness and pain. Transvaginal oocyte retrieval (TVOR), often performed under total intravenous anesthesia using propofol and fentanyl in Indian patients, is a procedure of special interest because, in addition to the above concerns, toxic effects of propofol on oocytes have been described.

Effect of CYP1A1 gene polymorphism and psychological distress on seminal analysis parameters.

Background: Psychological factor alters fertility hormones and contributes to male infertility. Anxiety and depression are common manifestations of psychological distress. Cytochrome P-4501A1 (CYP1A1) metabolizes xenobiotics and fertility hormones that influence male fertility.

Reduced glutathione in hepatitis E infection and pregnancy outcome.

Aim: To study reduced glutathione (GSH) as a marker of oxidative stress in hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection during pregnancy, and to clarify its association with pregnancy outcome.

Methods: A total of 30 pregnant and 30 non-pregnant women with HEV infection were enrolled in the present study, along with 30 age- and gestation-matched healthy pregnant controls. Serum GSH was measured using commercially available enzyme-linked immunoassay kit.

Current Scenario of Vitamin D Status During Pregnancy in North Indian Population.

Purpose Of The Study: The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence and risk factor for vitamin D deficiency in our pregnant population.

Method: A total of 418 healthy primigravida with single live pregnancy and sure of dates attending the antenatal clinic between October 2011 and April 2013 were recruited. Women were excluded if they had history of current or past chronic medical disease.

Industrial applications of marine carbohydrates.

Biomaterials have been used increasingly in various fields, such as drug delivery, imaging, and tissue engineering. The main reason justifying the widespread use of biomaterials relies on its valuable and low-cost source of new drugs. Current research goals are focused on identifying more potent and specific compounds with antitumor, immunomodulatory, antihyperlipidemic, anticoagulant, and antiviral activities.

Marine carbohydrates of wastewater treatment.

Our natural heritage (rivers, seas, and oceans) has been exploited, mistreated, and contaminated because of industrialization, globalization, population growth, urbanization with increased wealth, and more extravagant lifestyles. The scenario gets worse when the effluents or contaminants are discharged directly. So wastewater treatment is a very important and necessary in nowadays to purify wastewater before it enters a body of natural water, or it is applied to the land, or it is reused.

Chitin and chitosan composites for bone tissue regeneration.

In the present world, where there is increased obesity and poor physical activity, the occurrence of bone disorders has also been increased steeply. Therefore, a significant progress has been made in organ transplantation, surgical reconstruction, and the use of artificial prostheses to treat the loss or failure of an organ or bone tissue in the recent years. Bone contains considerable amounts of minerals and proteins.

Role of alginate in bone tissue engineering.

Bone, a typical inorganic-organic biocomposite, is made of approximately 70 wt% inorganic components, mainly hydroxyapatite (HAp,Ca(10)(PO(4))(6)(OH)(2)), and 30 wt% of organic matrix, mainly collagen I. Human organ failure caused by defects, injuries, or other types of damage is one of the most devastating and costly problems in human health care. Recently, tissue engineering has emerged as a promising approach for bone repair and reconstruction.

RETRACTED: Oral dydrogesterone treatment during early pregnancy to prevent recurrent pregnancy loss and its role in modulation of cytokine production: a double-blind, randomized, parallel, placebo-controlled trial.

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Beneficial effects of hyaluronic acid.

Biomaterials are playing a vital role in our day-to-day life. Hyaluronan (hyaluronic acid), a biomaterial, receives special attention among them. Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a polyanionic natural polymer occurring as linear polysaccharide composed of glucuronic acid and N-acetylglucosamine repeats via a β-1,4 linkage.

Estradiol Level on Day 2 and Day of Trigger: A Potential Predictor of the IVF-ET Success.

Objective: To evaluate role of serum estradiol levels in predicting likelihood of pregnancy in women undergoing GnRH-a protocol in IVF-ET cycles.

Design: A 3-year retrospective analysis of estradiol levels on down-regulated day 2, day 6, and day of hCG trigger and subsequent clinical pregnancy rates.

Setting: A university hospital tertiary referral centre.

Role of cytokines in development of pre-eclampsia associated with periodontal disease - Cohort Study.

Aim: The present study was designed to find any association of cytokines in women with periodontal disease and development of pre-eclampsia in North Indian population.

Materials And Methods: A total of 504 consecutively registered primigravida with a single live pregnancy were recruited at 14-18 weeks of gestation from antenatal clinic of Maulana Azad Medical College & associated Lok Nayak Hospital and Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi. One periodontist performed oral health examination of all patients at inclusion into study.

Correlation of the Day 3 FSH/LH Ratio and LH Concentration in Predicting IVF Outcome.

Background: This study was undertaken to evaluate the role of day 3 FSH/LH ratio and day 3 LH level as predictors of IVF cycle outcomes.

Methods: This prospective observational study was undertaken in the IVF and Reproductive Biology Centre and Lok Nayak Hospital, affiliated to Maulana Azad Medical College, in New Delhi, India. The study included 105 women who underwent controlled ovarian hyperstimulation for in vitro fertilization.

IL-10, TNF-α & IFN-γ: potential early biomarkers for preeclampsia.

The present study was designed to evaluate levels of IL4, IL10, TNF-α & IFN-γ at early second trimester and 24h from delivery to assess potential correlation of cytokine variation with preeclampsia. A total of 176 consecutive healthy, normotensive primigravidas with uncomplicated singleton pregnancies were recruited at 14-18weeks of gestation. Serum cytokine levels were estimated at recruitment and 24h from delivery.