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View article: Routine Tumor Testing for Homologous Recombination Deficiency in Patients With High Grade Epithelial Ovarian Cancer at a Statewide Gynecological Cancer Service in Western Australia: An Observational Study
Routine Tumor Testing for Homologous Recombination Deficiency in Patients With High Grade Epithelial Ovarian Cancer at a Statewide Gynecological Cancer Service in Western Australia: An Observational Study Open
Background Poly‐ADP ribose polymerase inhibitors have been shown to improve progression‐free survival in patients with advanced high‐grade epithelial non‐mucinous ovarian cancers characterized by a deficiency in homologous recombination (H…
View article: The state of cervical cancer screening in Vanuatu: A retrospective analysis (2015–2020)
The state of cervical cancer screening in Vanuatu: A retrospective analysis (2015–2020) Open
Aims Vanuatu is a lower‐ and middle‐income country in the Pacific with a cervical cancer incidence of 100 per 100,000 women. An opportunistic screening program has existed since 2008, with continuous data collection related to this since 2…
View article: Medicolegal, infrastructural, and financial aspects in gynecologic cancer surgery and their implications in decision making processes: Quo Vadis?
Medicolegal, infrastructural, and financial aspects in gynecologic cancer surgery and their implications in decision making processes: Quo Vadis? Open
View article: Second trimester maternal serum progesterone and estradiol concentrations with live and demised fetuses: Secondary analysis results from a randomized controlled trial
Second trimester maternal serum progesterone and estradiol concentrations with live and demised fetuses: Secondary analysis results from a randomized controlled trial Open
Objective To provide data on maternal levels of estradiol and progesterone in the second trimester of pregnancy with a live foetus and those complicated by a spontaneous foetal demise. Methods Within a randomised trial to assess efficacy o…
View article: The global burden of cervical cancer requiring surgery: database estimates
The global burden of cervical cancer requiring surgery: database estimates Open
Background Scaling up surgical services for cervical cancer in low and middle income countries requires quantification of the need for those services. The aim of this study was to estimate the global burden of cervical cancer for which acc…
View article: Interventions to increase follow-up of abnormal cervical cancer screening results: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis
Interventions to increase follow-up of abnormal cervical cancer screening results: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis Open
Introduction Ensuring timely follow-up of abnormal screening results is essential for eliminating cervical cancer. Objective The purpose of the study was to review single and multicomponent interventions designed to improve follow-up of wo…
View article: The Australian Society of Gynaecological Oncology Western Pacific Liaison group
The Australian Society of Gynaecological Oncology Western Pacific Liaison group Open
View article: Review of gynaecological cancer among Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in Australia
Review of gynaecological cancer among Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in Australia Open
Gynaecological cancers bear a significant burden on the health of Australians. Whilst Australia has made great strides in reducing the overall gynaecological cancer burden nationally, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women continue…
View article: EP040/#682 Cervical cancer treatment capacity in Africa: mapping of radiation oncology and gynecologic oncology services
EP040/#682 Cervical cancer treatment capacity in Africa: mapping of radiation oncology and gynecologic oncology services Open
Objectives To meet demands for cervical cancer care in Africa, there is a need to understand current access to surgery and radiotherapy. Methods We collected data on gynecologic and radiation oncology staffing and infrastructure capacities…
View article: Undifferentiated uterine sarcoma: a multidisciplinary challenge
Undifferentiated uterine sarcoma: a multidisciplinary challenge Open
View article: Accuracy of Smartphone Images of the Cervix After Acetic Acid Application for Diagnosing Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Grade 2 or Greater in Women With Positive Cervical Screening: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Accuracy of Smartphone Images of the Cervix After Acetic Acid Application for Diagnosing Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Grade 2 or Greater in Women With Positive Cervical Screening: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
PURPOSE Smartphones are used in cervical screening for visual inspection after acetic acid or Lugol's iodine (VIA/VILI) application to capture and share images to improve the sensitivity and interobserver variability of VIA/VILI. We undert…
View article: Cervical Cancer Prevention in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Cervical Cancer Prevention in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Open
Cervical cancer is one of the commonest cancers afflicting women in low and middle income countries, however, both primary prevention with human papillomavirus vaccination, and secondary prevention with screening programs and treatment of …
View article: An update on cervical cancer screening in Vanuatu
An update on cervical cancer screening in Vanuatu Open
View article: A systematic review and meta-analysis of sarcopenia as a prognostic factor in gynecological malignancy
A systematic review and meta-analysis of sarcopenia as a prognostic factor in gynecological malignancy Open
View article: Improving Diagnostic Classification of Stillbirths and Neonatal Deaths Using ICD-PM (International Classification of Diseases for Perinatal Mortality) Codes: Validation Study
Improving Diagnostic Classification of Stillbirths and Neonatal Deaths Using ICD-PM (International Classification of Diseases for Perinatal Mortality) Codes: Validation Study Open
Background Stillbirths and neonatal deaths have long been imperfectly classified and recorded worldwide. In Hong Kong, the current code system is deficient (>90% cases with unknown causes) in providing the diagnoses of perinatal mortality …
View article: Improving Diagnostic Classification of Stillbirths and Neonatal Deaths Using ICD-PM (International Classification of Diseases for Perinatal Mortality) Codes: Validation Study (Preprint)
Improving Diagnostic Classification of Stillbirths and Neonatal Deaths Using ICD-PM (International Classification of Diseases for Perinatal Mortality) Codes: Validation Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Stillbirths and neonatal deaths have long been imperfectly classified and recorded worldwide. In Hong Kong, the current code system is deficient (>90% cases with unknown causes) in providing the diagnoses of perinatal mortal…
View article: A before and after study of the impact on obstetric and perinatal outcomes following the introduction of an educational package of fetal heart rate monitoring education coupled with umbilical artery lactate sampling in a low resource setting labor ward in South Africa
A before and after study of the impact on obstetric and perinatal outcomes following the introduction of an educational package of fetal heart rate monitoring education coupled with umbilical artery lactate sampling in a low resource setting labor ward in South Africa Open
Introduction Rates of cesarean section (CS) are increasing and abnormal fetal heart rate tracing and concern about consequent acidosis remain one of the most common indications for primary CS. Umbilical artery (UA) lactate sampling provide…
View article: Morbidity after surgical management of cervical cancer in low and middle income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Morbidity after surgical management of cervical cancer in low and middle income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
This is the first systematic review and meta-analysis of surgical morbidity in cervical cancer in LMIC, which highlights the limitations of the current data and provides a benchmark for future health services research and policy implementa…
View article: The introduction of umbilical artery lactate sampling as a tool to improve intrapartum care in South Africa
The introduction of umbilical artery lactate sampling as a tool to improve intrapartum care in South Africa Open
View article: Applying the international classification of diseases to perinatal mortality data, South Africa
Applying the international classification of diseases to perinatal mortality data, South Africa Open
The main benefit of using the clinically relevant and user-friendly ICD-PM system was an enhanced understanding of the data, in terms of both timing of death and maternal conditions. We have also demonstrated that it is feasible to convert…
View article: Making stillbirths visible: a systematic review of globally reported causes of stillbirth
Making stillbirths visible: a systematic review of globally reported causes of stillbirth Open
Background Stillbirth is a global health problem. The World Health Organization ( WHO ) application of the International Classification of Diseases for perinatal mortality ( ICD ‐ PM ) aims to improve data on stillbirth to enable preventio…
View article: Implementation of effective practices in health facilities: a systematic review of cluster randomised trials
Implementation of effective practices in health facilities: a systematic review of cluster randomised trials Open
Background The capacity for health systems to support the translation of research in to clinical practice may be limited. The cluster randomised controlled trial (cluster RCT) design is often employed in evaluating the effectiveness of imp…
View article: Seeking order amidst chaos: a systematic review of classification systems for causes of stillbirth and neonatal death, 2009–2014
Seeking order amidst chaos: a systematic review of classification systems for causes of stillbirth and neonatal death, 2009–2014 Open
The plethora of systems in use, and continuing system development, hamper international efforts to improve understanding of causes of death. Recognition of the features of currently used systems, combined with a better understanding of the…
View article: Classification systems for causes of stillbirth and neonatal death, 2009–2014: an assessment of alignment with characteristics for an effective global system
Classification systems for causes of stillbirth and neonatal death, 2009–2014: an assessment of alignment with characteristics for an effective global system Open
View article: Onsite midwife-led birth units (OMBUs) for care around the time of childbirth: a systematic review
Onsite midwife-led birth units (OMBUs) for care around the time of childbirth: a systematic review Open
Introduction To ensure timely access to comprehensive emergency obstetric care in low- and middle-income countries, a number of interventions have been employed. This systematic review assesses the effects of onsite midwife-led birth units…
View article: Characteristics of a global classification system for perinatal deaths: a Delphi consensus study
Characteristics of a global classification system for perinatal deaths: a Delphi consensus study Open
View article: Attitudes towards the implementation of universal umbilical artery lactate analysis in a South African district hospital
Attitudes towards the implementation of universal umbilical artery lactate analysis in a South African district hospital Open
The majority of participants providing intrapartum care in this setting are positive about the role of universal UA lactate analysis and the potential benefits it provides. Training aids in overcoming some of the perceived barriers to impl…
View article: Global, regional and national levels and trends of preterm birth rates for 1990 to 2014: protocol for development of World Health Organization estimates
Global, regional and national levels and trends of preterm birth rates for 1990 to 2014: protocol for development of World Health Organization estimates Open
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View article: Classifying the causes of perinatal death
Classifying the causes of perinatal death Open
There continues to be slow progress in preventing stillbirths. It is estimated that globally, more than 2 million stillbirths1 occur each year, adding to 2.9 million neonatal deaths.2 Ending preventable perinatal deaths is high on the inte…
View article: Stillbirths: progress and unfinished business
Stillbirths: progress and unfinished business Open