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Unilateral multicystic dysplastic kidney in infants exposed to antiepileptic drugs during pregnancy

2007

Prenatal exposure to antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) increases the risk of major congenital malformations (MCM) in the fetus. AED-related abnormalities include heart and neural tube defects, cleft palate, and urogenital abnormalities. Among the various congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT), multicystic dysplastic kidney (MCDK) disease is one of the most severe expressions. Although prenatal ultrasound (US) examination has increased the prenatal diagnosis of MCDK, the pathogenesis is still unclear. We report on four cases of MCDK in infants of epileptic women treated with AEDs during pregnancy. From October 2003 to June 2006, we observed four infants with unilateral MCDK bo…

Nephrologymedicine.medical_specialtyTime FactorsVoiding cystourethrogramUrinary systemMulticystic dysplastic kidneyPrenatal diagnosisUltrasonography PrenatalPregnancyInternal medicineProhibitinsmedicineHumansMulticystic Dysplastic KidneyMaternal-Fetal ExchangeFetusPregnancyEpilepsymedicine.diagnostic_testbusiness.industryObstetricsInfant Newbornmedicine.diseaseSurgeryMulticystic dysplastic kidney . Antiepileptic drugs . Major congenital anomalies . InfantCarbamazepineTreatment OutcomeNephrologyPhenobarbitalPrenatal Exposure Delayed EffectsPediatrics Perinatology and Child HealthGestationAnticonvulsantsFemalebusinessFollow-Up Studies
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Characterization of neutrophil subsets in healthy human pregnancies

2014

We have previously shown that in successful pregnancies increased arginase activity is a mechanism that contributes to the suppression of the maternal immune system. We identified the main type of arginase-expressing cells as a population of activated low-density granulocytes (LDGs) in peripheral blood mononuclear cells and in term placentae. In the present study, we analyzed the phenotype of LDGs and compared it to the phenotype of normal density granulocytes (NDGs) in maternal peripheral blood, placental biopsies and cord blood. Our data reveal that only LDGs but no NDGs could be detected in placental biopsies. Phenotypically, NDGs and LDGs from both maternal and cord blood expressed diff…

NeutrophilsPlacentaEnzyme Metabolismlcsh:MedicineGene ExpressionBiochemistryCell DegranulationNeutrophil ActivationImmune toleranceLeukocyte Count0302 clinical medicineImmunophenotypingPregnancyMolecular Cell BiologySUPPRESSOR-CELLSlcsh:Science0303 health scienceseducation.field_of_studyMultidisciplinaryL-ARGININEObstetrics and GynecologyFetal BloodInnate Immunity3. Good healthEnzymesmedicine.anatomical_structurePhenotypeARGINASE ACTIVITYCord bloodMedicineScience & Technology - Other TopicsFemaleBiological MarkersTHERAPEUTIC PERSPECTIVESResearch ArticleEXPRESSIONAdultCordGeneral Science & TechnologyImmune CellsPopulationImmunologyBiologyMETABOLISMGRANULOCYTESGPI-Linked ProteinsPeripheral blood mononuclear cellMECHANISMSImmunophenotyping03 medical and health sciencesImmune systemAntigens CDPlacentaMD MultidisciplinarymedicineImmune ToleranceHumansCell LineageeducationBiology030304 developmental biologyScience & TechnologyArginaseMULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCESlcsh:RImmunityOXIDANT RELEASEImmunologyWomen's Healthlcsh:QClinical ImmunologyIMMUNE-SYSTEMCell Adhesion MoleculesCytometryBiomarkers030215 immunology
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Effects of transdermal hormone replacement therapy on levels of soluble P- and E-selectin in postmenopausal healthy women

2002

Abstract Objective: To study the adhesion molecule pattern in postmenopausal women who were not receiving hormone replacement therapy (HRT), HRT users, and fertile women. Design: Case-control study. Setting: Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy. Patient(s): Fifty healthy naturally postmenopausal women and 20 fertile women. Intervention(s): Twenty-six women received no HRT and 24 received continuous transdermal 17β−estradiol, 0.05 mg/d, plus oral acetate nomegestrol, 5 mg/d. Main Outcome Measure(s): Levels of the soluble forms of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1), vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1), E-selectin, and P-selectin. Result(s): Women who did not received HRT …

Nomegestrolmedicine.medical_specialtyAdministration Cutaneougenetic structuresP-selectinmedicine.drug_classHormone Replacement Therapymedicine.medical_treatmentHRTVascular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1Administration Cutaneouschemistry.chemical_compoundInternal medicineE-selectinmedicineHumansICAM-1biologyEstradiolbusiness.industryCase-control studyObstetrics and GynecologyHormone replacement therapy (menopause)Megestrolmedicine.diseaseIntercellular Adhesion Molecule-1AtherosclerosisMenopausePostmenopauseP-SelectinEndocrinologyReproductive MedicinechemistryEstrogenCase-Control Studiesbiology.proteinAdhesion molecules; Atherosclerosis; HRTFemalebusinessCase-Control StudieE-SelectinAdhesion moleculesHuman
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Topical estrogens and non-hormonal preparations for postmenopausal vulvovaginal atrophy: An EMAS clinical guide

2021

Introduction: Vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) is a chronic condition caused by estrogen deficiency. It affects around 50% of postmenopausal women, reducing their general and sexual quality of life as well as the quality of their personal relationships. Aim: The aim of this clinical guide is to set out an individualized approach to the management of VVA with topical estrogens and non-hormonal preparations. Materials and methods: Literature review and consensus of expert opinion. Summary recommendations: An individualized approach is required for the management of VVA. Topical low-dose estrogens are effective and also alleviate urinary incontinence and prevent recurrent urinary tract infections. W…

Non-Hormonal Preparationsmedicine.medical_specialtyChronic conditionmedicine.drug_classmedicine.medical_treatmentUrinary systemVaginal DiseasesUrinary incontinenceVulvovaginal atrophyGeneral Biochemistry Genetics and Molecular BiologyVulvovaginal Atrophy03 medical and health sciences0302 clinical medicineQuality of lifeInternal medicinemedicineHumansEndocrine system030212 general & internal medicineExpert Testimony030219 obstetrics & reproductive medicinebusiness.industryObstetrics and GynecologyEstrogensPostmenopauseTopical EstrogensAdministration IntravaginalEstrogenPractice Guidelines as TopicQuality of LifeFemaleVulvar DiseasesAtrophymedicine.symptombusinessAdjuvantMaturitas
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Evaluation of Peri-Operative Management in Women with Deep Endometriosis Who are Candidates for Bowel Surgery: A Survey from the Italian Society of G…

2023

Study objective: There is great consensus that the implementation of ERAS approach is beneficial for surgical patients, but there is paucity of data concerning its application in women with deep endometriosis (DE) who are candidates for bowel surgery. The present survey was aimed at gathering detailed information on perioperative management of DE patients undergoing sigmoid/rectal (discoid or segmental) resection within SEGI group. Design: Baseline survey. Setting: National survey conducted within the main Italian cooperative group in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (SEGI). Patients: The study did not involve patients. Interventions: A 63-item questionnaire, covering ERAS items for g…

NoneEndometriosisPerioperative managementObstetrics and GynecologyERASSettore MED/40 - Ginecologia E OstetriciaJournal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
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Subserosal pregnancy: a new type of ectopic pregnancy?

2023

No abstract available

NoneObstetrics and GynecologySettore MED/40 - Ginecologia E Ostetricia
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Reply to Z Weizman.

2013

Nutrition and DieteticsInformation retrievalMilk HumanColostrumMedicine (miscellaneous)BiologyDelivery ObstetricGram-Positive BacteriaPregnancyGram-Negative BacteriaHumansLactationFemaleObesityThe American journal of clinical nutrition
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Minimally invasive secondary cytoreduction plus HIPEC for recurrent ovarian cancer: a case series.

2014

Objective To analyze the feasibility of laparoscopic/robotic secondary cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal intra-operative chemotherapy (SCS + HIPEC) in a retrospective series of isolated platinum sensitive recurrent ovarian cancer. Methods We retrospectively evaluated a consecutive series of ovarian cancer patients with isolated platinum sensitive relapse. Isolated relapse was defined as the presence of a single nodule, in a single anatomic site. In all cases the presence of isolated relapse was assessed at pre-operative FDG-PET/CT scan, and confirmed with staging laparoscopy performed immediately before SCS + HIPEC. Results 84 women with platinum sensitive relapse recei…

OVARIAN CANEROrganoplatinum Compoundsmedicine.medical_treatmentdrug therapy/pathology/surgery/therapyCarcinoma Ovarian EpithelialMultimodal ImagingCohort StudiesObstetrics and gynaecologyNeoplasmsAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsInfusions ParenteralNeoplasms Glandular and EpithelialLaparoscopyadministration /&/ dosageTomographyRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicOvarian Neoplasmsmedicine.diagnostic_testObstetrics and GynecologyGlandular and EpithelialMiddle AgedDebulkingCombined Modality TherapyIsolated platinum sensitive relapseX-Ray ComputedOxaliplatinPhase III as TopicOncologyFemalediagnostic usemedicine.drugmedicine.medical_specialtyInfusionsAged Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; administration /&/ dosage Cisplatin; administration /&/ dosage Clinical Trials; Phase II as Topic Clinical Trials; Phase III as Topic Cohort Studies Combined Modality Therapy Female Fluorodeoxyglucose F18; diagnostic use Humans Hyperthermia; Induced; methods Infusions; Parenteral Middle Aged Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures Multimodal Imaging Neoplasms; Glandular and Epithelial; drug therapy/pathology/surgery/therapy Organoplatinum Compounds; administration /&/ dosage Ovarian Neoplasms; drug therapy/pathology/surgery/therapy Positron-Emission Tomography Radiopharmaceuticals; diagnostic use Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic Retrospective Studies Tomography; X-Ray Computed ocal; pathologyocalmethodsClinical Trials Phase II as TopicMinimally invasive surgeryOvarian cancerFluorodeoxyglucose F18ParenteralmedicineHumansMinimally Invasive Surgical ProceduresClinical TrialsHyperthermiaAgedRetrospective StudiesCisplatinChemotherapySeries (stratigraphy)HIPECbusiness.industryPhase II as TopicInducedHyperthermia Inducedmedicine.diseaseOxaliplatinSurgeryRoboticSettore MED/40 - GINECOLOGIA E OSTETRICIAClinical Trials Phase III as TopicPositron-Emission TomographyLaparoscopypathologyNeoplasm Recurrence LocalCisplatinRadiopharmaceuticalsbusinessOvarian cancerTomography X-Ray Computed
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Periodontitis and preterm delivery. A review of the literature

2005

The aim of this paper was to review the relationship between periodontitis and preterm delivery (PTD). Original papers on this subject, published in English until the first quarter of 2004, were located in the MEDLINE/PubMed database. Additional papers were obtained by searching reference lists of previously published review papers. Case control studies pointed to an association between periodontitis and increased rates of PTD of low birth-weight (LBW) infants. Longitudinal studies showed that the incidence or progression of periodontitis during pregnancy may be an independent risk factor for PTD and LBW. Microbiological, immunological and animal model studies suggested that periodontal pat…

Obstetric Labor PrematurePregnancyChronic DiseaseAnimalsHumansFemalePeriodontitis
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Metabolismo lipídico y aterogénesis femenina: acción de hormonas, SERM y fitoestrógenos

2001

Resumen Objetivo Revisar los efectos de la terapia hormonal sustitutiva, en sus distintas formas, en el metabolismo lipidico Fuentes Bibliografia medica hasta septiembre del ano 2000 a traves de MEDLINE Conclusiones Los estrogenos, combinados o no con progestagenos, inducen un perfil lipoproteico favorable. Buena parte de esa accion se ejerce a traves de modificacion en la cinetica de particulas. Las acciones sobre oxidacion de las lipoproteinas de baja densidad (LDL), o el tamano de sus particulas, son motivo de polemica. Nuevos preparados, con capacidad de activar receptores estrogenicos, tambien demuestran ejercer acciones selectivas sobre el metabolismo lipidico

Obstetrics and GynecologyProgresos de Obstetricia y Ginecología
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