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The perception, prediction, early recognition and identification of risk in pregnancy form the subject of this book, which describes the practical skills required to assess risk factors and to counsel, educate and support prospective parents in potentially high-risk situations. The implications of certain factors or conditions which involve risk are discussed, as well as the adjustments which can be made to conventional management. Practical details such as how to collect, record and analyse data and how to allocate resources are described. The authors maintain that such methods result in a better standard of management than traditional approaches which are usually disease-oriented and are designed to deal with problems after they have occurred. ... Read more

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In this book an international team of medical experts examines the important relationship between pregnancy and rheumatic diseases.The first section reviews fundamental concepts and recent research, including the immunology of pregnancy, and hormonal and epidemiological aspects of rheumatic diseases.Additional chapters focus on such specific diseases as systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and seronegative spondarthritis.Other topics include anticardiolipin antibodies and their relation to thrombosis and fetal loss, and hereditary abnormalities of collagen and their impact upon pregnancy.Other organ-specific autoimmune diseases are also covered.Combining elements of basic pathology and clinical practice, this comprehensive text also features chapters on drug treatment, infertility, and rehabilitation, providing invaluable practical information for all clinicians who care for pregnant patients with rheumatic diseases. ... Read more

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Acute appendicitis is present in one in 500 to 2000 pregnancies (which amounts to 25 per cent of operative indications for the acute abdomen in pregnancy). Pain in the right lower quadrant is the most reliable symptom and after the third month of pregnancy, the pain moves progressively upwards and laterally. Abdominal tenderness is almost always present and rebound tenderness in 55 per cent to 75 per cent patients. Abdominal ultrasound is the diagnostic procedure of choice with less accuracy in the third trimester with no guidelines about the use of transvaginal ultrasound. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the diagnostic modality of choice in patients for whom the risks of radiation or the potential nephrotoxicity of iodinated contrast agents is a major concern. This book examines the occurrence, symptoms and severity of acute appendicitis in pregnancy. ... Read more

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The management of early pregnancy and, in particular, failed first trimester pregnancies has changed dramatically over the last decade. Once a diagnosis has been made, the range of surgical and medical therapies available has increased greatly. This book provides information on miscarriage and related problems of early pregnancy and their clinical management. Topics discussed include ectopic pregnancy, the investigation and management of pain and bleeding during the first trimester and preventative therapies for recurrent miscarriage. Termination of pregnancy, preconception counselling and the psychological aspects of miscarriage are also covered. ... Read more

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Surgical Diseases in Pregnancy explores the special problems confronted by the gynecologic surgeon treating pregnant patients. These problems include acute appendicitis, inflammatory bowel disease, breast cancer, carcinoma of the cervix, ovarian tumors, renal stones, and incompetent cervical os. Other topics discussed are induced abortion; septic abortion and septic thrombophlebitis; ectopic pregnancy; surgical disease of the endocrine glands during pregnancy; gastroduodenal, hepato-biliary and pancreatic emergencies during pregnancy; pregnancy in the kidney transplant recipient; and pregnancy and cardiac prosthetic valves. ... Read more

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Fertility and Pregnancy: An Epidemiologic Perspective, is a lively overview of human reproduction: how it works, and what causes it to go wrong. Weaving together history, biology, obstetrics, pediatrics, demography, infectious diseases, molecular genetics, and evolutionary biology, Allen Wilcox brings a fresh coherence to the epidemiologic study of reproduction and pregnancy. Along the way, he provides entertaining anecdotes, superb graphs, odd tidbits and occasional humor that bring the topic to life.

The book is divided into two sections. The first lays the foundations - the basic principles of reproductive physiology, demography, infectious diseases, and genetics as they apply to human reproduction. The second part deals with the endpoints of reproductive epidemiology - a spectrum ranging from infertility and fetal loss to birth defects and the delayed effects of fetal exposures. The book closes with a discussion of unsolved problems, suggesting possible research projects for a new generation of epidemiologists. An extensive glossary makes this a valuable reference as well as an enjoyable read. ... Read more

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A panel of top experts in perinatal psychiatry reviews the many recent studies on the use of psychiatric medications in pregnancy and postpartum and assesses their impact on the diagnosis and treatment of pregnant/postpartum women. The authors focus on each of the major psychiatric illnesses, including depression, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance abuse, eating disorders, and mental illness, as well as on the potential impact of these illnesses on infants and children. Interpreting conflicting and inconclusive clinical findings, they spell out the lesser-known risks of prenatal medication exposure and illuminate a variety of issues that must be taken into account in choosing such treatments as medications, psychotherapy, parental education, and social skills training. ... Read more

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Hypertensive disorders are among the most common medical complications of pregnancy, with an incidence of approximately 6-10%. This spectrum of conditions includes essential hypertension, pre-eclampsia and HELLP syndrome. For patients with pre-existing hypertension, management ideally commences prior to conception, and continues through pregnancy to the postnatal period. This book provides information on the evidence-based management of women with hypertension throughout pregnancy, supported by important background information on the etiology, risk-factors and pathophysiology of these disorders. Illustrated with accompanying algorithms, tables and lists for quick reference on diagnostic criteria, drugs and side-effects, this book will help clinicians rapidly gain access to the information they need to care for these patients. This will to be of interest to all grades of obstetric trainees as well as specialists, obstetric anesthetists and anesthetic trainees, midwives and maternal-fetal physicians. ... Read more

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This book is a must-have for all health professionals involved in the care of women with high risk pregnancies. It is a concise and practical resource for all perinatal care and a reference for the diagnosis and management of high risk pregnancy.

The fifth edition of this classic, focuses on factors affecting pregnancy, genetics, practical diagnostic techniques, maternal diseases in pregnancy and pregnancy complications, labor, anesthesia, and neonatal considerations.

Dr Queenan is joined in the fifth edition by a new editor, Catherine Spong. The book will take an explicitly evidence-based approach this time around and will expand upon several important areas; genetics, doppler ultrasound, prevention, AIDS, group B streptococcus, preeclampsia, and prematurity.

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This is the 3rd edition of a classic text which still represents the only multi-disciplinary approach to the evaluation and management of a high-risk pregnancy. Since most chapters are written by a 2-author team (an anesthesiologist and an obstetrician or fetologist), information will be efficiently formated, practical, and complete. Coverage will include causes of the health risk, pathophysiology, obstetric treatment written by an obstetrician, and anesthetic management written by an obstetric anesthesiologist. Chapters will include the latest procedures and most advanced technology. They will cover the parameters used to observe fetal well-being and deal with abnormal findings, regardless of the stage of development. Topics will extend through the delivery and post delivery periods. ... Read more

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There are many hematological complications associated with obstetrics, pregnancy and gynecology, and unfortunately, they often lead to significant morbidity or mortality for both mother and child. As the first comprehensive reference on all aspects of hematological complications of obstetrics, pregnancy and gynecology this book will be a valuable resource to hematologists, obstetricians, gynecologists, reproductive medicine specialists, internists, anesthesiologists and others. The chapters are written by acknowledged experts in the field, and for each condition covered the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical and laboratory diagnosis and management are discussed where appropriate. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Nutrition & Dietetics: The Journal of the Dieticians Association of Australia, published by Dietitians Association of Australia on June 1, 2002. The length of the article is 2393 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Hyperemesis gravidarum--A serious complication of pregnancy. (Original Case Study).
Author: Kerryn Roem
Publication: Nutrition & Dietetics: The Journal of the Dieticians Association of Australia (Refereed)
Date: June 1, 2002
Publisher: Dietitians Association of Australia
Volume: 59Issue: 2Page: 144(3)

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