Dimitris Loutradis
As we inaugurate the first issue of HJOG for the new year, January offers a meaningful opportunity for reflection and renewed commitment. Globally, this month is recognized as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, reminding us of the vital importance of prevention, screening, and sustained public health engagement …
Maria-Foteini Kampeza, Antigoni Tranidou, Themistoklis Dagklis, Ioannis Kalogiannidis, Anargyros Kourtis, Apostolos Mamopoulos, Ioannis Tsakiridis
Introduction: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a prevalent metabolic disorder in pregnancy, associated with maternal and neonatal complications. While established risk factors are well-documented, the potential role of fetal gender on GDM development remains uncertain. The present study aimed to investigate the association between fetal gender and GDM and to assess whether fetal gender modifies the influence of maternal risk factors such as age and pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI)…
Giannoula Kyrkou, Maria Deligianni, Nikoleta Tsinisizeli, Grigorios Karampas, Anna Deltsidou, Athina Diamanti, Anastasia Bothou
Background: Breast cancer is a major health problem, as it leads to high mortality and morbidity in women around the world. However, as with many other types of cancer, gynecological cancer is a disease that can be prevented and treated if diagnosed early. Aim: This study investigates women’s knowledge and attitudes regarding the gynecological prevention of cancer at the border area of Greece, Orestiada, Evros…
Paraskevi Giaxi, Maria Dagla, Maria Iliadou, Angeliki Antonakou, Vikentia Harizopoulou, Panagiota Tzela, Kleanthi Gourounti
Background: Safety is central to midwifery care, although its meaning and context varies significantly across different periods, cultures and geographic contexts. This scoping review explores how safety is conceptualized within midwifery-led care models, with an emphasis on temporal and cross-cultural differences. Methods: A scoping review was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and selected organizational sources to identify conceptual and theoretical studies on safety in midwifery-led care…
Jeanette Michelle Choukrosimon, Sriwijaya, Irnawaty Bahar, Samrichard Rambulangi, Fatmawati Madya, Nurbani Bangsawan
Introduction: The use of hormonal contraceptives, such as progestin implants, is suspected to affect allopregnanolone levels and involved in mood regulation, potentially increasing depression risk. This study aimed to analyze the correlation between allopregnanolone levels and the duration of implant use on depression among implant acceptors compared to intrauterine device (IUD) users. Material and methods: A cross-sectional study involved 90 women aged 20–35 years, divided into three groups …
Nedhal Mahmuod Kaleefah, Bushra Jabbar Al-Tmimi, Asmaa Kadhim Gatea
Background and Aim: This study investigates the influence of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) antibodies, specifically CMV IgG and IgM, on the expression of CD34+ and HLA-F in the peripheral blood of pregnant women. The research aims to assess the association of these immunological markers with risk factors for unexplained spontaneous miscarriage, with a particular focus on maternal health challenges in regions like Iraq …
Hamideh Pakniat, Mohammad Ali Hosseini, Shokouh Sadat Aboutorabi, Azam Rasti, Mohadeseh Nabiei, Fatemeh Sadeghi Niaraki
Objective: Subchorionic hematoma (SCH) is considered as one of the most frequent complications during pregnancy. The Purpose of the present study was to explore the potential relationship between SCH during the first trimester of pregnancy and maternal and neonatal outcomes in singleton pregnancies …
Amr Ahmed Mahmoud Riad, Ahmed Ramy Mohamed Ramy, Norhan Emad ElGerby ELGebaly, Ahmed Gamal Abdelnasser
Background: Admitting obstetric patients to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) necessitates specialized care and coordination by a multidisciplinary team. These patients present unique challenges to ICU specialists, primarily due to the physiological changes and disease progression that occur during pregnancy and the postpartum period (puerperium). Furthermore, the complexity of these cases is heightened by the dual responsibility of ensuring the health of the mother and the survival of the fetus …
Nithesh Prabhu, G. Shyamala
Background: Pregnancy complicated with familial hypertriglyceridemia is a high risk pregnancy, and if improperly managed, can lead to life threatening complications like acute pancreatitis. We present a case of successful management of a severe hypertriglyceridemia in pregnancy in a patient with Type 4 dyslipidemia in a tertiary care center of South India …
Miguel Angel Chavez Martinez, Kevin Ramos Nigenda, Maria Guadalupe Chavez Martinez, Alvaro Cabrera-Garcia, Luis Cruz Benitez, Omar Esteban Valencia-Ledezma
Hereditary spherocytosis is a congenital haemolytic anaemia caused by defects in red blood cell membrane proteins, resulting in a spherical shape and increased splenic destruction. It is the most common hereditary haemolytic anaemia worldwide. Management becomes more complex during pregnancy due to increased physiological stress and haematological demands …