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Minimizing the risks from elective induction of laborWilliam F Rayburn
Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque 87131 0001, USA
J Reprod Med 52:671-6. 2007..More attention should be directed toward whether the experience of elective induction is satisfactory to the patient, obstetrician and intrapartum crew...
Maternal-fetal medicine workforce in the United StatesWilliam F Rayburn
Fellowship Activities Division, American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Am J Perinatol 29:741-6. 2012..To identify the current supply and locations of maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) subspecialists in active practice in the United States...
Pursuit of accredited subspecialties by graduating residents in obstetrics and gynecology, 2000-2012William F Rayburn
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131 0001, USA
Obstet Gynecol 120:619-25. 2012....
Promotion rates for assistant and associate professors in obstetrics and gynecologyWilliam F Rayburn
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA
Obstet Gynecol 119:1023-9. 2012..To estimate promotion rates of physician faculty members in obstetrics and gynecology during the past 30 years..
Distribution of American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists fellows and junior fellows in practice in the United StatesWilliam F Rayburn
Division of Fellowship Activities, American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Washington, DC, USA
Obstet Gynecol 119:1017-22. 2012....
Creation of an advisory group for physician workforce studies in obstetrics and gynecologyWilliam F Rayburn
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA
J Reprod Med 57:95-7. 2012..A projected shortage of obstetrician-gynecologists prompted us to query other major national medical and surgical organizations about internal efforts to examine their specialty's physician workforce needs...
Drive times to hospitals with perinatal care in the United StatesWilliam F Rayburn
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131 0001, USA
Obstet Gynecol 119:611-6. 2012..To evaluate access to inpatient obstetric care, we determined the proportions of women of reproductive age who resided within 30-minute and 60-minute driving times to the nearest hospital offering perinatal services...
Iodide concentrations in matched maternal serum, cord serum, and amniotic fluid from preterm and term human pregnanciesWilliam F Rayburn
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA
Reprod Toxicol 25:129-32. 2008..To characterize the matched maternal and cord plasma and the amniotic fluid concentrations of iodide in preterm and term human pregnancies...
Office gynecology. ForewordWilliam F Rayburn
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001, USA
Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am 35:xiii-xiv. 2008
Pharmacotherapy for pregnant women with addictionsWilliam F Rayburn
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico, MSC 10 5580, Albuquerque, NM 87131 0001, USA
Am J Obstet Gynecol 191:1885-97. 2004..The purpose of this systematic review was to summarize current experience that pertains to pharmacotherapy for pregnant women with specific chemical addictions...
Semi-annual dinners for medical students to interact with community obstetricians-gynecologistsWilliam F Rayburn
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, MSC 10 5580, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA
J Reprod Med 54:20-4. 2009..To describe a semi-annual dinner meeting between medical students and community obstetrician-gynecologists to aid students considering careers in obstetrics and gynecology...
Patient safety in obstetrics and gynecology: improving outcomes, reducing risks. ForewordWilliam F Rayburn
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001, USA
Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am 35:xiii-xiv. 2008
Maternal and fetal effects from substance useWilliam F Rayburn
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, MSC 10 5580, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131 0001, USA
Clin Perinatol 34:559-71, vi. 2007..Care of substance-using pregnant women is complex, difficult, and often demanding. Providers must be aware of their unique psychologic and social needs, and the related legal and ethical ramifications surrounding pregnancy...
Adverse reproductive effects of beer drinkingWilliam F Rayburn
Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA
Reprod Toxicol 24:126-30. 2007..Beer consumption by lactating women might temporarily impair motor function of nursing infants. Evidence for potentiation of beer effects by congeners and by simultaneous use of substances of abuse is inconclusive...
Tenure of academic chairs in obstetrics and gynecology: a 25-year perspectiveWilliam F Rayburn
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131, USA
Obstet Gynecol 108:1217-21. 2006..To assist in predicting future leadership needs, this longitudinal study examines turnover and net retention rates among chairs at university obstetrics and gynecology departments between 1981 and 2005...
Beer consumption among hazardous drinkers during pregnancyWilliam F Rayburn
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, 87131, USA
Obstet Gynecol 107:355-60. 2006..The objective of this study was to examine the prevalence of beer consumption among hazardous drinkers in our pregnant patient population...
Chronic prenatal exposure to carbamazepine and behavior effects on mice offspringWilliam F Rayburn
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA
Am J Obstet Gynecol 190:517-21. 2004..The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of chronic prenatal exposure to a therapeutic dose of carbamazepine on the behavior of mice offspring in a randomized, placebo-controlled manner...
Consequences of routine delivery at 38 weeks for A-2 gestational diabetesWilliam F Rayburn
Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131 0001, USA
J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 18:333-7. 2005..To report our intrapartum experience with routine delivery at 38 weeks of gestation of A-2 diabetic pregnancies requiring primarily oral hypoglycemic therapy...
Retention of chairs in obstetrics and gynecology: a comparison with other clinical departmentsWilliam F Rayburn
Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Obstet Gynecol 114:130-5. 2009..To compare the retention of chairs in academic obstetrics and gynecology with other core clinical departments...
First-time department chairs at U.S. medical schools: a 29-year perspective on recruitment and retentionWilliam F Rayburn
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, MSC 10 5580, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque NM 87131, USA
Acad Med 84:1336-41. 2009....
Retention of entry-level faculty members in obstetrics and gynecologyWilliam F Rayburn
Research Department, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Washington, DC, USA
Am J Obstet Gynecol 204:540.e1-6. 2011..The purpose of this study was to examine retention rates of entry-level physician faculty members in obstetrics and gynecology...
Prescribing medications safely during pregnancyWilliam F Rayburn
Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, 4th Floor, Ambulatory Care Center, 2211 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM 87106, USA
Med Clin North Am 92:1227-37, xii. 2008..This article discusses specific medications to set the risks and benefits into a more proper perspective, thereby alleviating certain fears and, when necessary, improving compliance...
Trends in the academic workforce of obstetrics and gynecologyWilliam F Rayburn
Council of University Chairs of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Research Department, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Washington, DC, USA
Obstet Gynecol 115:141-6. 2010..The objective was to report results from the seventh survey that monitored trends in numbers of full-time department faculty and from a first survey on the current and anticipated numbers of part-time faculty...
Impact of hypericum (St.-John's-wort) given prenatally on cognition of mice offspringW F Rayburn
Section of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Neurotoxicol Teratol 23:629-37. 2001..05). Postlearning sessions did not show any significant differences. In conclusion, prenatal exposure to a therapeutic dose of hypericum did not have a major impact on certain cognitive tasks in mice offspring...
Recommending medications during pregnancy: an evidence based approachWilliam F Rayburn
Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131-5286, USA
Clin Obstet Gynecol 45:1-5. 2002
Rising rates of labor induction: present concerns and future strategiesWilliam F Rayburn
Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque 87131 5286, USA
Obstet Gynecol 100:164-7. 2002..Strategies are proposed for developing evidence-based guidelines to reduce the presumed increase in health care costs, risk of cesarean delivery for nulliparas, and overscheduling in labor and delivery...
Preinduction cervical ripening: basis and methods of current practiceWilliam F Rayburn
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, 2211 Lomas Boulevard NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131 5286, USA
Obstet Gynecol Surv 57:683-92. 2002..Careful consideration about the need for labor induction is recommended until prospective clinical trials can better validate marginal reasons for cervical ripening...
Neurobehavior effects in four strains of mice offspring exposed prenatally to alprazolamWilliam F Rayburn
Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, 2211 Lomas Boulevard NE ACC 4, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA
Am J Obstet Gynecol 187:968-72. 2002..This study was performed to determine whether prenatal exposure to alprazolam affects offspring behavior in different strains of mice...
Effect of in utero exposure to betamethasone on motivation/anxiety testing in mice offspringW F Rayburn
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City 73190, USA
Neurotoxicol Teratol 20:475-81. 1998..These data indicate that prenatal exposure to betamethasone did not affect the mouse offspring's long-term responses to motivation/anxiety testing...
Impact of antenatal exposure of mice to fenfluramine on cardiac development and long-term growth of the offspringW F Rayburn
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, USA
Drug Chem Toxicol 23:419-31. 2000..Neither fenfluramine formulation, given before conception and during gestation, impacted cardiac development and long-term growth of the mice offspring...
Is high-dose misoprostol able to lower the incidence of cesarean section? A randomized controlled trialS de la Torre
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque 87131, USA
J Matern Fetal Med 10:85-90. 2001..To determine whether high-dose (100 microg) misoprostol was able to increase the rate of successful labor induction and lower the incidence of Cesarean section without adverse fetal effects...
Placebo-controlled, blinded comparison of antenatal betamethasone on mouse liver developmentA E Sienko
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Department of Pathology, BMSB Room 451, 940 Stanton Young Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, USA
Drug Chem Toxicol 24:49-61. 2001..5 and postnatally. It was concluded antenatal betamethasone can cause a decrease in the liver/body weight ratio in the fetal mouse that recovers eventually without any functional impact as assessed histologically...
Mandated preterm delivery: its prevalence and impact at a tertiary referral centerW Fronterhouse
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, USA
J Matern Fetal Med 10:162-5. 2001..CONCLUSIONS: Conditions mandating delivery accounted for 14.8% of all preterm births. Mandated delivery is associated with a greater need for delivery before 34 weeks, often by Cesarean section...
Connective tissue disorders and pregnancy. Recommendations for prescribingW F Rayburn
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Oklahoma City, USA
J Reprod Med 43:341-9. 1998..Descriptions are provided of perinatal outcomes after in utero exposure to prednisone, aspirin, other nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs, antimalarials, gold salts, methotrexate, cyclophosphamide and azathioprine...
Vaginal misoprostol for cervical ripening at term: comparison of outpatient vs. inpatient administrationDaniel W Chang
Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, San Juan Regional Medical Center, Farmington, New Mexico 87401 5630, USA
J Reprod Med 50:735-9. 2005..To compare outpatient with inpatient misoprostol for preinduction cervical ripening at term...
Multiple courses of antenatal betamethasone and cognitive development of mice offspringH D Christensen
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City 73190, USA
J Matern Fetal Med 10:269-76. 2001..CONCLUSION: Multiple courses of antenatal corticosteroids did not impact the mouse offsprings' long-term learning and memory...
Chronic prenatal exposure to phenobarbital and long-term behavior effects on mice offspringH D Christensen
Department of Pharmacology/Toxicology, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 15:351-5. 2004..CONCLUSION: Although cognition was unaffected by prenatal exposure to phenobarbital, subtle effects on locomotor activity, hindlimb co-ordination and responses to anxiety-provoking conditions require human correlation...
Effect of antenatal exposure to paroxetine (paxil) on growth and physical maturation of mice offspringW F Rayburn
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, USA
J Matern Fetal Med 9:136-41. 2000..Our purpose was to determine, in a placebo-controlled manner, whether antenatal exposure to paroxetine affected long-term growth and physical maturation of mice offspring...
Effect of a specialized prenatal clinic on medical student attitudes toward women with drinking problemsChen Meng
Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA
J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 20:217-20. 2007..To determine if student attendance at a specialized prenatal clinic would yield any change in their comfort level and in their attitudes toward pregnant women with drinking problems...
Effects of maternal obesity on duration and outcomes of prostaglandin cervical ripening and labor inductionLeo Pevzner
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of California, Irvine, Orange, California 92868, USA
Obstet Gynecol 114:1315-21. 2009..To estimate the effect of maternal body mass index (BMI) on progress and outcomes of prostaglandin labor induction...
Randomized trial of concurrent oxytocin with a sustained-release dinoprostone vaginal insert for labor induction at termFranklyn C Christensen
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, USA
Am J Obstet Gynecol 186:61-5. 2002..The purpose of this study was to determine whether the concurrent administration of oxytocin with sustained-release dinoprostone results in shorter induction times when compared with oxytocin after the removal of the dinoprostone insert...
Pharmacokinetics of a controlled-release misoprostol vaginal insert at termWilliam F Rayburn
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico, School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM, USA
J Soc Gynecol Investig 13:112-7. 2006..36 to 1.32 hours). CONCLUSIONS: Misoprostol is released from the vaginal insert in a controlled manner and is eliminated rapidly after removal. Pharmacokinetic parameters are proportional to the reservoir dose...
Rattlesnake bites in pregnant womenGene E LaMonica
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131, USA
J Reprod Med 55:520-2. 2010..To determine the number of rattlesnake bites in pregnant women reported to U.S. poison centers and evaluate whether differences in management, treatments, or outcomes exist between pregnant and non-pregnant female bite victims...
Consumptive coagulopathy associated with Gorham syndrome and subsequent Kasabach-Merritt syndrome during pregnancy: a case reportEliza M F Berkley
Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, USA
J Reprod Med 52:1103-6. 2007..Gorham and Kasabach-Merritt syndrome are rare diagnoses that can complicate pregnancy by increasing the risk of pelvic fracture and consumptive coagulopathy, respectively...
Effects from prenatal exposure to alprazolam on the social behavior of mice offspringH Dix Christensen
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Am J Obstet Gynecol 189:1452-7. 2003..01). CONCLUSION: Mice offspring that were exposed prenatally to alprazolam demonstrated more individual rather than group activities, avoidance of open areas, and aggression in males. Correlation of these findings in humans is encouraged...
Reported medication errors in obstetric inpatients in 1 hospitalJames A Little
Office of Quality and Outcomes Management, University Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA
J Reprod Med 48:818-20. 2003..To describe reported medication errors in the obstetric inpatients in 1 hospital...
What medical students value most during their clinical clerkships from department chairsGena C McIlwain-Dunivan
Office of Student Affairs, Dean's Office, School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, USA
Am J Obstet Gynecol 189:659-61. 2003..CONCLUSION: Medical students want clinical chairs to be visibly proactive toward teaching, meet with them periodically, and participate in teaching...
Factors predicting successful labor induction with dinoprostone and misoprostol vaginal insertsLeo Pevzner
Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of California, Irvine, Orange, 92869, USA
Obstet Gynecol 114:261-7. 2009..To evaluate the maternal and pregnancy characteristics that independently predict successful induction of labor, defined as vaginal delivery...
Periconceptional binge drinking and acculturation among pregnant Latinas in New MexicoLudmila N Bakhireva
Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131 0001, USA
Alcohol 43:475-81. 2009..Culturally sensitive interventions should be developed to address risky alcohol consumption among Latinas of reproductive age...
Ethnic differences at risk for gestational trophoblastic disease in New Mexico: A 25-year population-based studyHarriet O Smith
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque 87131, USA
Am J Obstet Gynecol 188:357-66. 2003..The purpose of this study was to compare gestational trophoblastic disease incidence rates with the use of population-based data...
Effect of labor induction on cesarean section rates in diabetic pregnanciesAnna L Levy
Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Health Sciences Center, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA
J Reprod Med 47:931-2. 2002..To determine if induced labor increases the incidence of cesarean delivery in pregnancies complicated by diabetes...
Substance abuse among reproductive age womenBrittany B Albright
University of New Mexico School of Medicine, MSC 10 5580, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA
Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am 36:891-906, xi-xii. 2009....
Antenatal evaluation of the fetus using fetal movement monitoringMaria D Velazquez
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131, USA
Clin Obstet Gynecol 45:993-1004. 2002
Medical students' awareness of traditional Southwest Native American values during pregnancy: a randomized, controlled trialJeanine L Valdez
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque NM 87131, USA
J Reprod Med 54:603-8. 2009..To determine if medical students' attendance at specialized prenatal clinics for Southwest Native American women would impact their awareness of and comfort in discussing traditional and unique values during pregnancy...
Substance use disorders in women: special considerations during pregnancyJay M Bolnick
Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, 2211 Lomas Boulevard NE, MSC 10 5580, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131 0001, USA
Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am 30:545-58, vii. 2003....
Success rates with low dose misoprostol before induction of labor for nulliparas with severe preeclampsia at various gestational agesEliza Berkley
Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131, USA
J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 20:825-31. 2007..To assess the efficiency of labor induction using low dose misoprostol for cervical ripening among nulliparous patients with severe preeclampsia...
Required research by medical students and their choice of a women's health care residencyKristina M Chongsiriwatana
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque 87131 0001, USA
Am J Obstet Gynecol 192:1478-80. 2005..This study searches for association between the subject of medical students' required research projects and subsequent choices of residency, focusing specifically on women's health fields...
Obstetrics and gynecology residents as teachers of medical students: predictors of excellenceJoseph A Tony Ogburn
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131 0001, USA
Am J Obstet Gynecol 193:1831-4. 2005..The purpose of this study was to assess variables that might predict which intern candidates will become excellent teachers of medical students...
Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia in American IndiansHarriet O Smith
New Mexico Tumor Registry, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque 87131 5286, USA
J Reprod Med 49:535-44. 2004..To analyze gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN) trends among American Indians (AI) using population-based data...
Impact of alcohol exposure after pregnancy recognition on ultrasonographic fetal growth measuresNancy S Handmaker
Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico, Abuquerque, New Mexico 87131, USA
Alcohol Clin Exp Res 30:892-8. 2006..Early identification of fetal alcohol exposure and maternal abstinence led to better infant outcomes. This study examined the utility of biometry for detecting alcohol-related fetal growth impairment...
Effect of halogen light stimulation on nonstress testingBruno J Caridi
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131 0001, USA
Am J Obstet Gynecol 190:1470-2. 2004..This study was undertaken to determine whether external stimulation using a halogen light source influences fetal heart rate (FHR) responsiveness and nonstress test results...
Effect of chronic maternal methadone therapy on intrapartum fetal heart rate patternsWilliam Andres Ramirez-Cacho
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine Division, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87111, USA
J Soc Gynecol Investig 13:108-11. 2006..The objective of this investigation was to determine the effect of methadone maintenance therapy on intrapartum FHR patterns...
Chemotherapeutic drugs in pregnancyKimberly K Leslie
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, 2211 Lomas Boulevard NE, Albuquerque NM 87131 0001, USA
Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am 32:627-40. 2005..These include alkylating agents, antimetabolites, nucleoside analogs, topoisomerase I inhibitors, topisomerase II inhibitors, vinca alkaloids, taxanes, and biologics such as signaling and growth factor blocking agents...
Elective induction of laborLisa E Moore
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131 0001, USA
Clin Obstet Gynecol 49:698-704. 2006..Strategies for increased obstetrician awareness are proposed through practice guidelines and through clinical research trials...
Chronic prenatal exposure to carbamazepine and perinatal outcomes of C3H/He miceH Dix Christensen
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Am J Obstet Gynecol 190:259-63. 2004..CONCLUSION: Long-term prenatal exposure to a subtoxic yet therapeutic dose of carbamazepine did not impair reproductive performance or early growth and development of exposed mice offspring...
Trends in gestational choriocarcinoma: a 27-year perspectiveHarriet O Smith
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131 5286, USA
Obstet Gynecol 102:978-87. 2003..To evaluate trends in incidence and survival rates for gestational choriocarcinoma with the use of population-based data...
Randomized trial between two active labor management protocols in the presence of an unfavorable cervixJay M Bolnick
Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, Mexico 87131 0001, USA
Am J Obstet Gynecol 190:124-8. 2004..The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of two protocols for active management of labor at term in the presence of an unfavorable cervix...
Black widow spider envenomation in pregnancyMichael D Wolfe
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, NM 87131 0001, USA
J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 24:122-6. 2011..Our objective is to evaluate the clinical effects, medical outcomes, and treatment differences between pregnant and nonpregnant women...
Medical students' attitudes toward pregnant women with substance use disordersWilliam A Ramirez Cacho
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA
Am J Obstet Gynecol 196:86.e1-5. 2007..The objective of this study was to determine whether medical students' attendance at a clinic designed for pregnant substance users would yield changes in their attitudes toward the special needs of this population...
Determining dose and endpoints of a controlled-release misoprostol vaginal insert for a phase III trialDeborah A Wing
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, California, USA
J Reprod Med 53:695-6. 2008..To determine phase III study design using the phase II data for a proprietary controlled-release misoprostol vaginal insert for cervical ripening and labor induction...
Promoting healthy habits in pregnancyWilliam F Rayburn
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA
Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am 35:385-400, viii. 2008..Frequent follow-up visits allow re-enforcement of attempted change. This constant encouragement and support helps to impress on the woman and her family the importance of change...
Outpatient cervical ripening using a sustained-release prostaglandin E2 vaginal insertS A Tassone
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Oklahoma, Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City
J Reprod Med 46:599-600. 2001..The high rates of regular contractions (23.4%) and of removal of the insert before < 12 hours (27.9%) make its use undesirable outside a hospital...
Weekly administration of prostaglandin E2 gel compared with expectant management in women with previous cesareans. Prepidil Gel Study GroupW F Rayburn
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Health Sciences Center, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, USA
Obstet Gynecol 94:250-4. 1999..To compare the clinical effectiveness and safety of outpatient administration of intracervical prostaglandin (PG) E2 gel with expectant treatment for women desiring vaginal births after cesareans...
Cross-over trial of fetal heart rate response to halogen light and vibroacoustic stimulationJay M Bolnick
Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA
J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 19:215-9. 2006..CONCLUSION: Halogen light stimulation is an acceptable alternative to vibroacoustic stimulation in provoking a more rapid fetal heart rate response and in shortening the time before a reactive nonstress test result...
Early postpartum discharge at a university hospital. Outcome analysisR Bossert
Section of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, USA
J Reprod Med 46:39-43. 2001..CONCLUSION: Early postpartum discharge, especially including a stayover mom policy, was acceptable to our predominantly Medicaid population. The reduced hospital stay was not associated with increased maternal morbidity...
Therapeutic strategies for vaginal Müllerian agenesisAndrew J Croak
Section of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
J Reprod Med 48:395-401. 2003..Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser syndrome is challenging to diagnose and manage. A multisystem approach serves patients best. Appropriate treatment successfully improves patient self-image and sexual satisfaction...
Systemic administration of betamethasone delays endotoxin-induced preterm labor in the murine modelWilliam J Schwartz
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, USA
Am J Obstet Gynecol 188:439-43. 2003..Elevations of amniotic fluid cytokine concentrations that were observed with endotoxin were not observed with pretreatment with betamethasone...
Nuchal cord encirclements and birth weightJ Christopher Carey
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Oklahoma City, USA
J Reprod Med 48:460-2. 2003..CONCLUSION: Birth weight is unaffected by a single or multiple nuchal cord encirclement...
Selecting an external light source for fetal biophysical testingBrittany B Rayburn
Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque 87131 0001, USA
J Reprod Med 49:563-5. 2004..To select the most intense light source that penetrates tissues and is safe for fetal biophysical testing..
Isolated oligohydramnios is not associated with adverse perinatal outcomesJun Zhang
Division of Epidemiology, Statistics and Prevention Research, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, NIH/DHHS, NIH Building 6100, Room 7B03, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
BJOG 111:220-5. 2004..CONCLUSION: Isolated oligohydramnios is not associated with impaired fetal growth or an increased risk of adverse perinatal outcomes...
Misoprostol dose selection in a controlled-release vaginal insert for induction of labor in nulliparous womenCarlos Santana Castañeda
Clinical Materno Infante, Toluca, Mexico
Am J Obstet Gynecol 193:1071-5. 2005..The purpose of this study was to identify the maximum tolerable dose and to determine the efficacy of different misoprostol dose reservoirs in an intravaginal controlled-release hydrogel polymer...
