Can the measurement of endometrial thickness by transvaginal ultrasound be used for the prediction of endometrial cancer in asymptomatic post-menopausal women? A systematic review of the literature

Daniilidis A, Balaouras D, Chitzios D, Sardeli C, Mamopoulos A, Assimakopoulos E

Aim: To assess the diagnostic efficiency of TVS (transvaginal ultrasound measurement) for discrimination between benign and malignant endometrial conditions in asymptomatic postmenopausal women. Moreover, to evaluate the cut off risk…

Posted in 2017 Volume 16 – Issue 3 Tagged , , , , , ,

Prediction of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in the first trimester of pregnancy

Eleftheriades M, Karopoulou E, Papastefanou I, Kappou D, Sotiriadis A, Chrousos G

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is defined as any degree of carbohydrate intolerance with onset or first recognition during pregnancy. This entity has been increasing in prevalence and has been associated with various maternal and perinatal adverse outcomes. There is much controversy about the diagnostic criteria and management of GDM and current screening models are based on maternal and obstetric characteristics …

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