Nonimmune Hydrops Fetalis: Factors Which Predict Outcome.

Aims And Objective: To evaluate the cause of NIHF cases referred to a tertiary referral center and to analyze the outcome.

Materials And Methods: A total of 130 cases of fetal hydrops registered during eight-year study period were reviewed. Antenatal ultrasound, blood investigations and postnatal fetal examination were done, and outcome was noted.

Premature Ovarian Failure: An Association with Autoimmune Diseases.

Introduction: Premature Ovarian Failure (POF) is the cessation of ovarian function before the age of 40 years. POF is reported to be associated with autoimmune diseases in 20-30% of cases.

Aim: Patients presenting with idiopathic POF were screened for the presence of autoimmune disorders.

Role of Combination OF Mifepristone and Misoprostol Verses Misoprostol alone in Induction of Labour in Late Intrauterin Fetal Death: A Prospective Study.

Objective: To compare efficacy, safety and tolerance of combination of mifepristone and misoprostol versus misoprostol-only in induction of late intrauterine fetal death (IUFD).

Materials And Methods: This prospective study included a consecutive series of 52 women gravid up to fourth with IUFD after 28 weeks of gestation between January 2008 and June 2011. Women were divided into two groups.

A multivessel umbilical cord with a single umbilical artery.

Umbilical cord abnormalities are known to be associated with congenital anomalies, chromosomal abnormalities and potential complications during pregnancy. We are reporting a case of a multivessel umbilical cord which comprised two umbilical veins alongwith a single umbilical artery.

The Concepts and Consequences of Early Ovarian Ageing: A Caveat to Women's Health.

Apparent rise in the incidence of infertility in females and the trend shifting towards delayed child bearing brought up the concept of ovarian ageing. Women in their early thirties show poor ovarian reserve which is an entity named as early ovarian ageing. Early ovarian ageing is mostly genetically determined, but acquired modifiable factors like smoking, or ovarian surgery have some roles.

High dose chemotherapy with autologous stem cell transplantation in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

Background: High-dose chemotherapy (HDT) with autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) plays an important role in the treatment of aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). We report on a retrospective analysis of all patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma who were consecutively treated with HDT followed by ASCT at the University Hospital of Bonn, Germany, between 1996 and 2004.

Methods: A total of 25 patients were transplanted for biopsy-proven diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).