Assessment of resident surgical skills: Is testing feasible?

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to establish feasibility of the evaluation instrument when administered at multiple residency programs throughout the U.S., and assess the impact of a laboratory-based surgical curriculum on results. Large-scale testing had confirmed that objective structured assessment of technical skills was an objective, reliable, and valid method to assess surgical skills, and can be easily administered in most residency programs.

Science & research, Research, Obstetrics, Obstetrical surgery

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Prospective analysis of occurrence and management of breakthrough bleeding during an extended oral contraceptive regimen

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The bleeding patterns of an extended oral contraceptive (OC) regimen and management of breakthrough bleeding/breakthrough spotting (BTB/BTS) are assessed. A 168-day extended regimen of 3 mg of drosperinone and 30 mcg of ethinyl estradiol (DRSP/EE) has an acceptable bleeding profile with a continuation rate.

Drug therapy, Pregnant women, Dosage and administration, Contraceptives

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Plasmapheresis for the treatment of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy refractory to medical treatment

Article Abstract:

A case of intractable intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) that was successfully treated with plasmapheresis is reported. Plasmapheresis should be considered for ICP that is refractory to traditional therapies.

Usage, Cholestasis, Plasmapheresis, Jaundice, Obstructive

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