Dimitris Loutradis
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) has long been framed as a temporary complication of pregnancy. However, the newest wave of research tells us that this lens is too narrow. GDM is not just a fleeting inconvenience—it is a signal of deeper metabolic vulnerability, with consequences that stretch well beyond delivery …
Eleni Louri, Antigoni Tranidou, Apostolos Mamopoulos, Themistoklis Dagklis, Ioannis Tsakiridis
Introduction: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a metabolic complication of pregnancy first diagnosed during pregnancy. It can cause complications like preterm birth, cesarean delivery, macrosomia and postpartum type 2 diabetes mellitus. Lifestyle changes, obesity and older age of pregnant women …
Andreas Daras, Nikolaos Thomakos, Eleni Sivylla Bikouvaraki, Georgios Daskalakis, Pergialiotis Vasilios
Objective: The present study examines the effectiveness of ERAS CD in improving postoperative recovery, patient satisfaction, and overall quality of life. By integrating the principles of ERAS into caesarean delivery care, the research aims to provide a comprehensive framework that healthcare providers can adopt to enhance surgical outcomes …
Giannoula Kyrkou, Artemis Koukoumbri, Athina Diamanti, Victoria Vivilaki, Nikoleta Tsinisizeli, Grigorios Karampas, Anastasia Bothou
Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections globally and is associated with the development of various malignancies, particularly cervical cancer. Given its public health impact, understanding the population’s knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to HPV is essential for the design of effective preventive strategies …
Oksana Makarchuk, Andrii Cheredarchuk, Serhii Vasyliuk, Oksana Perkhulyn, Mariiana Rymarchuk, Iryna Kyshakevych, Nataliia Kosylo
Introduction. Today, the problem of weak core muscles in the postpartum period, primarily pelvic floor descent and diastasis recti in women of reproductive age, is becoming a significant challenge for practical medicine. Aim. A comprehensive assessment of urogenital symptoms and manifestations of sexual dysfunction in the formation of parameters of quality-of-life components in primiparous women after urgent delivery …
Stathakopoulou Nikolitsa, Kalampokas Emmanouil, Triantafyllidou Olga, Mastorakos Georgios, Vlahos Nikolaos, Kalampokas Theodoros
Introduction: Substance use during pregnancy presents critical risks to both maternal and fetal health. Addressing addiction in pregnant women requires a multidisciplinary and evidence-based approach. Purpose: This review aims to explore treatment modalities for substance use disorders in pregnant women, with emphasis on clinical efficacy, regional programs, and best practices in Greece and Europe …
Paraskevi Giaxi, Maria Dagla, Angeliki Sarella, Ermioni Palaska, Efstathia Alevizou, Kleanthi Gourounti
Background: The Surgical Safety Checklist of the Worldwide Health Organization (WHO) comprises a vital tool in the improvement of the safety of patients throughout surgical procedures. Its implementation in cesarean sections, where the safety of the mother’s health is equally critical to that of the neonates, still remains under research. The current study aims to achieve recognition …
Loubna Slama, Hafsa Taheri, Zainab Chatbi, Ibtissam Bellajdel, Hanane Saadi, Ahmed Mimouni
Acute pancreatitis, while rare, can be a severe complication of gravidic hypertension, particularly in the third trimester or immediate postpartum period. Common causes include biliary tract lithiasis and dyslipidemia, with gravidic hypertension being a rare contributing factor. We present a case of acute pancreatitis following severe pre-eclampsia …
Dimitris Loutradis
The latest issue of Hellenic Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology presents a diverse collection of studies that advance our understanding of maternal-fetal health, obstetric management, and gynecologic oncology. These articles encompass innovative research on fetal hemodynamics, the impact of frailty in gynecologic cancers, embryonic cardiac development following assisted reproductive techniques (ART), and risk factors influencing neonatal outcomes …
Rukhsar Majeed, Syed Amir Gilani, Syed Muhammad Yousaf Farooq, Meryam Zulfiqar
Objective: This study aimed to examine the hemodynamic changes in the umbilical artery among third-trimester pregnant women with oligohydramnios, gestational hypertension, and both conditions. Materials and Methods: A case-control study was conducted over nine months, enrolling 88 women in their third trimester …