BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
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To assess whether vaginal secretions and breast milk of women with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) contain severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). ⋯ New evidence for the safety of vaginal delivery and breastfeeding in pregnant women infected with SARS-CoV-2, positive viral result in a breast-milk sample.
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The QUiPP algorithm combines cervical length, quantitative fetal fibronectin (qfFN) and medical history to quantify risk of preterm birth. We assessed the utility of QUiPP to inform preterm birth prevention treatment decisions. ⋯ Independent study finds that the QUiPP algorithm could lead to substantial increases in treatment without evidence of benefit.
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To explore obstetricians' and gynaecologists' experiences of work-related traumatic events, to measure the prevalence and predictors of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), any impacts on personal and professional lives, and any support needs. ⋯ 18% of obstetrics and gynaecology doctors experience post-traumatic stress disorder after traumatic events at work.
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Frailty is the loss of physical or mental reserve that impairs function, often in the absence of a defined comorbidity. Our aim was to determine whether a modified frailty index (mFI) correlates with morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing hysterectomy. ⋯ Frailty may be useful in the preoperative risk assessment of women undergoing gynaecological surgery.