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A summary of the cultural and geopolitical climate described in the companion article, "Mwatambudzeni's Short Life," is provided (Kanchense, 2007). The multiplicity and complexity of factors, as well as some of the governmental policies and attitudes that have contributed to the environment in which...
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PMID: 17990616
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Fathers of boys with hypospadias not only have an increased frequency of hypospadias, but also decreased semen quality. Most likely fathers and sons share the same susceptibility genes for reproductive dysfunction, but additional impact of environmental factors cannot be excluded....
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PMID: 17728352
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Twenty-four cases of gastroschisis were identified. For 22 of them (92%) antenatal sonographic diagnosis was performed at a mean gestational age of 23 weeks. Antenatal diagnosis did not allow to identify additional malformation or chromosomal anomaly. Postnatal diagnosis allows to identify 3 infants...
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PMID: 17582703
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Of 107 patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia, 66 girls were identified. Of these, 14 were found to have upper-tract genitourinary abnormalities. The anomalies consisted of vesicoureteral reflux grades 1 to 3 (9), hydronephrosis (4), and duplicated collecting system (1). Two boys with congenit...
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PMID: 17671041
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We present an unusual case of MS presenting with acute renal failure (ARF) and bilateral ureteral obstruction. Ultrasonography showed bilateral hydronephrosis and a large pelvic mass displacing the uterus. Pelvic mass biopsy showed fibroadipose tissue with diffuse neoplastic cell infiltration and im...
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PMID: 17700206
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In-vitro fertilisation has been done for nearly 30 years; in developed countries at least 1% of births are from assisted reproductive therapies (ART). These children now represent a substantial proportion of the population but little is known about their health. Some of the morbidity associated with...
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PMID: 17662884
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Sonography mostly allowed the correct diagnosis by showing uterovaginal duplication, haematocolpos or haematometrocolpos, and the absence of the ipsilateral kidney. MRI provided more detailed information regarding uterine morphology, the continuity with each vaginal channel (obstructed and nonobstru...
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PMID: 17503029
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We concluded that repair of urethrovaginal fistula using Martius labial-rotation flap may be useful for patients with urethrovaginal fistula....
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PMID: 17702182
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Nine hundred and twenty consecutive women were included, 825 questionnaires were returned (90% response rate). The prevalence of emotional abuse was 24% (198/825). Emotional abuse is four times less common in women over 50 years old. Of the fifteen presenting symptoms reported by the women, referral...
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PMID: 16757091
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Trichomonas vaginalis is a sexually transmitted surface pathogen of the lower urogenital tract, and may be associated with asymptomatic vaginal colonization or intensely symptomatic vaginitis. In pregnancy it is associated with an increased risk of preterm delivery. However, a randomized trial of tr...
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PMID: 17512254
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These results show the potential use of the duplex PCR assays for the diagnosis of maternal and neonatal disease caused by the four urogenital pathogens....
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PMID: 19105324
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Laparoscopic upper pole partial nephrectomy for an obstructed upper pole moiety is a safe treatment modality with low morbidity and good outcomes....
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PMID: 17572216
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During pregnancy, the absorption of antiretroviral drugs may not be optimal, therefore a prospective study was conducted to investigate the plasma levels of lopinavir in 26 HIV-infected pregnant women. Plasma lopinavir levels were examined in specimens obtained 12 h post-dose. The lopinavir level wa...
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PMID: 17314527
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Genitourinary changes following childbirth and pregnancy are common, and include urinary and anal incontinence, pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction, and pelvic organ prolapse. At present, it is unclear whether or not these changes are a result of the pregnancy itself or the mode of delivery (cesarean se...
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PMID: 17145356
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The purpose of this study was to analyze aspects of obstetric urogenital fistulae to provide a foundation for implementation of a national control program in Burkina Faso. A cross-sectional study with quantitative and qualitative components was carried out in 47 hospitals in January 2004. The quanti...
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PMID: 17506273
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We present an HIV-infected patient who presented with thrombotic thrombocytopaenic purpura (TTP) during two consecutive pregnancies. To our knowledge, relapse of TTP during successive pregnancies in HIV infection has never been reported. This case reiterates that TTP should be considered in HIV-infe...
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PMID: 17331295
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One third of patients with high- or intermediate-type anomalies occasionally complained of fecal soiling. However, the other patients gained good bowel function and enjoyed occupational or student life without problems. Fecal soiling was the key factor disturbing occupational life, although the prob...
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PMID: 17270541
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Urogenital symptoms observed in our population were found to be fewer than reported previously. Symptoms that appear in the postmenopausal period may be related to several factors such as age, number of births, time elapsed since menopause, presence of diabetes mellitus, and use of hormone therapy,...
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PMID: 17075431
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Catha edulis Forsk leaves (khat) are chewed daily by a high proportion of the adult population in Yemen for the mild stimulant effect. Cathinone is believed to be the main active ingredient in fresh khat leaves and is structurally related and pharmacologically similar to amphetamine. The habit of kh...
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PMID: 17687845
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The use of magnetic resonance (MR) imaging in the evaluation of acute abdominal pain is increasing, particularly in those circumstances where computed tomography (CT) is not desirable (eg, pregnancy, allergy to iodinated contrast material). Although ultrasonography (US) is considered the imaging stu...
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PMID: 17495289
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Although the use of probiotics appears to treat vaginal infections in pregnancy, there are currently insufficient data from trials to assess impact on preterm birth and its complications....
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PMID: 17253567
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Nevirapine-containing ART was well tolerated in this cohort of pregnant women. Although pregnancy did not appear to increase the risk of nevirapine-associated toxicity compared to published adult data, CD(4) count may be less predictive of toxicity in pregnancy....
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PMID: 17305934
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We discuss the management of conception and pregnancy in HIV-infected couples. Couples where one or both partners are HIV infected may also experience subfertility and in this article we review the methods available to treat subfertility in this population and the current guidelines for the use of t...
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PMID: 17326853
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