Dr YSR University of Health Sciences to hold 26th Annual Convocation In February 2024, details

Andhra Pradesh: Dr YSR University of Health Sciences has announced the conduction of the 26th Annual Convocation in the month of February 2024.

All the students declared successful in the respective examinations of the year 2021 are eligible to receive the Degree certificates “IN PERSON” or “INABSENTIA”. The last date for submission of filled in application forms is 05.01.2024. The students need to visit the official website of the university for the application form.

Filled-in application forms should be sent to the “CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATIONS” Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada only on or before 05.01.2024. The envelope containing the filled-in application should be superscribed “26th Annual Convocation”.

Instructions to apply for degree certificates –

All the students declared successful in their respective regular examinations of the year 2021 pertaining to Super Specialty Degree, Post Graduate Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, and PhD courses are eligible to receive the Degree certificates “IN PERSON” or “IN ABSENTIA”.

All the Undergraduate students declared successful in their respective regular examinations of the year 2021, including internship, are eligible to apply for the award of Degrees “IN ABSENTIA” of the convocation only. Degrees will not be awarded “IN PERSON” for undergraduates.

Such students for whom compulsory internship is not applicable but have passed their respective regular examination of the year 2021 are eligible to receive the Degree Certificates “IN ABSENTIA” only.

The filled-in Application Form should be submitted in person or by post to the Controller of Examinations, Dr.YSR University of Health Sciences, A.P. Vijayawada, so as to reach on or before 05.01.2024 duly enclosing all the required documents and Demand Draft as directed in the instructions/guidelines given in the concerned application form.

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Applications received after 05.01.2024 will not be considered.

The exact date, time, and venue of the Convocation will be notified separately.

The candidates applying for Degrees “IN PERSON”, for the PhD, Super Specialty Courses, and Medal / Prize winners only will be called onto the dais to receive the Degrees / Medals / Prizes. All other candidates (post-graduates) have to receive the Degrees in their respective seats only and will not be called onto the dais during the Convocation. IN ABSENTIA Degrees will be sent to the candidate’s address by post.

Instructions/guidelines to the applicants –

Use capital letters only while filling out the application form. Applications must be routed through the Principal of the College where the candidate has studied the Super Specialty/ PG Degree/ PG Diploma/ PhD/ Under Graduate Degree Courses.

Full Name –

1. It should be written as spelled in the Intermediate or its Equivalent Certificate by those who are applying for UG Degree Certificates.

2. It should be written as spelled in the UG Degree Certificates by those who are applying for Super Specialty/PG Degree/PG Diploma/Ph.D. Certificates.

3. In case of those who want to obtain Super Specialty/PG Degree/ PG Diploma/PhD/UG Degree Certificates as per the changed Name / changed Surname, the Full Name must be written as spelled in the AP Gazette, Proceedings of the Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences or any other Competent Educational Authority.

Passport Size Photographs –

1. One photograph should be affixed on the Application Form duly attested by the Principal of the college where the applicant has studied and passed.

2. Two photographs should be kept in an envelope and are to be enclosed in the Application.

The fee to be paid online as detailed below –

The online Payment link is mentioned in the notice below for degree certificates as detailed below –

Course

Fee for obtaining
Degree Certificate

In-Person

In-Absentia

Super Specialty/
Ph.D./ MD/ MS/ MDS/MD (Ayurveda)/MD (Homeopathy)/ MD (Unani) and PG Diploma

2000/-

3000/-

MSc Applied
Nutrition

2000/-

25000/-

MSc Nursing, MPT

1500/-

2000/-

MSc (M)

1000/-

1500/-

All UG Courses

–

1000/-

It should
be filled up by those who are applying for UG Degree Certificates only.

The
following documents are to be enclosed –

Common to
all applicants –

Those
candidates who want to obtain their Degree Certificates as per the changed Name
/ changed Surname should submit an attested copy of the AP Gazette / Proceedings of
Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences or any other Educational Authority.

All
enclosures must securely be tagged to the application.

The envelope containing two (2) passport-size photographs should be kept with the application, along with enclosures

Online
payment receipt should be enclosed in the application

There is no
need to enclose a self-addressed envelope either with stamps or without stamps.

By those
who are applying for issue of Super Specialty /PG Degree / PG Diploma /PhD
Degree Certificates only respective course and UG Degree Certificate –

For Super Specialty

Attested copy of PG
Permanent Degree Certificate

For PG
Degree/Diploma

Attested copies of the Provisional Certificate of the respective course and UG Degree Certificate

For PhD

Attested copy of the
qualifying Examination Certificate (previous qualification certificate)

By those who are applying for issue of UG Degree Certificates only –

1. Attested copy of Intermediate or Equivalent Certificate.

2. Attested copy of the Internship Certificate issued by the Principal of the concerned College.

3. Attested copy of UG Degree Provisional Certificate

4. Attested copy of Temporary / Permanent Registration Certificate as proof of having registered themselves with MCI/NMC/DCI/INC etc.

5. Attested copy of individual marks memos of First to Final year UG Degree Exams (only if the Official Transcript is not yet been issued by Dr. YSR UHS)

6. Attested copy of G.O. on transfer of candidate from one college to another college during the Internship period.

7. Address and Mobile numbers of the candidates shall be written in the following space (two copies)

To view the notice, click on the link below –

https://medicaldialogues.in/pdf_upload/convocation-notification-2-229144.pdf

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COVID-19 Surge: Odisha medical colleges instructed to increase surveillance, testing

Bhubaneswar: In view of a recent surge in COVID-19 cases across India, the Odisha state government has asked all government-run medical colleges and chief district medical officers to increase surveillance, testing and preparedness to combat any surge in the state.

With Odisha reporting 14 new COVID-19 cases this month, the state government has asked all government-run medical colleges and chief district medical officers to increase surveillance, testing and preparedness for potential surge of the virus. 

Public Health Director Niranjan Mishra in a letter to all medical colleges and CDMOs said, “The recent rise in COVID-19 cases across India necessitates immediate and proactive measures to combat any surge in COVID-19 cases in the state. In continuation of the earlier communication, you are requested to implement the action points given therein and to remain alert to meet any exigency”.

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The state government said that ILI (influenza-like illness), and SARI (severe acute respiratory infection) surveillance should be increased and testing to be made available in every health institution.   

For those found positive, it said home isolation protocol is to be strictly followed and necessary treatment support should be provided besides ensuring dedicated beds and oxygen-supported beds for any admission and management as per the COVID management protocol and there should not be any unnecessary referrals.

It also asked the authorities that the COVID management strategy should be followed.

“Coordinate and collaborate with district administration for increasing IEC (Information Education Communication) and BCC (Behaviour Change Communication) for community awareness emphasising that symptomatic, elderly and vulnerable populations should adhere to the COVID-19 appropriate behaviour,” the letter said.

It also asked the authorities to ensure adequate availability of test kits, reagents drugs, and consumables to deal with the COVID situation in coordination with Odisha State Medical Corporation Limited.

This apart, the authorities were told that there should be timely data entry and reporting as per the said protocol, training and capacity building of healthcare providers and laboratory personnel and keeping a contingency plan ready to deal with any situation.

Meanwhile, one more person on Saturday tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours in the state taking the total number of coronavirus cases in Odisha to 14. However, one of the patients has now recovered and there are 13 active COVID-19 cases in the state at present, said Mishra.

Stating that all the new patients are showing mild symptoms of COVID-19, the public health director said that they are all undergoing treatment under home isolation and their health condition is stated to be stable.

The Health and Family Welfare Department has already stated that elderly people and those with co-morbidities have been advised to use facemasks while going out. The elderly people are also advised to avoid visiting crowded places.

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26-year-old Thanjavur Medical College Paediatrics Medico dies of heart attack after continuous 2 days of duty

Chennai: In a tragic incident, a 26-year-old PG Paediatrics medico of Thanjavur Medical College passed away on Sunday morning due to a myocardial infarction after being on continuous duty for 2 days.

The PG Paediatrics student was allegedly found dead in the hospital postgraduate duty room after he took permission to take a break as he got severe headaches while on duty on Saturday. 

Myocardial Infarction (MI), colloquially known as “heart attack,” is caused by decreased or complete cessation of blood flow to a portion of the myocardium. Myocardial infarction may be”silent,” and go undetected, or it could be a catastrophic event leading to hemodynamic deterioration and sudden death.

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As per DT NEXT news report, the doctor was on continuous duty for the past two days at the medical college hospital. He was suffering from a severe headache and went to his room at 3 pm to take a break on Saturday afternoon. However, he was found dead in the morning the next day. 

The tragic death of the doctor highlights the serious issue of long working hours and the resulting strain on medical professionals, leading to adverse health outcomes. 

Medical dialogues team had reported a similar incident in December, this year where a a 30-year-old doctor was found dead under mysterious circumstances at his residence in Chulamedu, Chennai. The victim was pursuing his MCh. in Surgical Gastroenterology at Madras Medical College. 

Allegations were laid against the medical college hospital that the doctor reportedly died from excessive workload. However, the hospital authorities denied the allegations and stated that such statements were false.

Expressing concern over these incidents, the Doctor’s Association for Social Equality has called on the Tamil Nadu government to promptly address the issue of extended working hours.

“The Tamil Nadu government should immediately put an end to the long working hours. For practising doctors and postgraduates, only eight hours of work should be ensured. The doctors, nurses and medical staff should be appointed according to the number of patients,” said Dr R Shanthi, a member of the Doctor’s Association for Social Equality.

Furthermore, the association urged the state government to provide a compensation of Rs 50 lakh to the families of the doctors who died on duty and has appealed to the National Medical Commission to intervene and regulate working hours to prevent further tragic incidents. 

Speaking to TNIE, Dr G Ravindranath, general secretary of the Doctors’ Association for Social Equality. said “The government should increase doctors’ strength in hospitals by patient ratio. Even today, post graduate doctors and house surgeons are doing 24 – 36 hours of duty. This is creating a huge stress among doctors.”

“In 2023 around 10 postgraduate and MBBS doctors died by suicide or other causes. The worrying fact was that these were young doctors. This is a serious issue and the health department should take steps to prevent these deaths. They should form a Doctors Welfare Board and also offer psychological counselling. Many doctors are stressed due to workload,” – Dr Keerthy Varman, past president of, the Tamil Nadu Medical Students Association informed the daily.

Also read- Mch Gastroenterology Death: Hospital Denies Accusations Of Work Overload

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Death of 10-year-old boy at Agartala Govt Medical College hospital, family alleges medical negligence

 The Tripura government on Thursday ordered an inquiry to investigate the death of a 10-year-old boy at the Agartala Government Medical College hospital allegedly due to medical negligence.

However, to maintain peace a large contingent of police and Tripura State Rifles (TSR) jawans were deployed inside the hospital.

For more details, check out the link given below:

10-Year-Old Boy Dies At Agartala Govt Medical College, Family Alleges Medical Negligence


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Toric Monofocal Intraocular Lenses may correct Keratometric Astigmatism

A recent comprehensive analysis specifically evaluated the effectiveness of toric monofocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) in correcting keratometric astigmatism cataract surgery. The findings of the study were published in Journal of Ophthalmology yielded in depth insights into visual and refractive outcomes after considering only toric IOLs which was available in the United States.

This study conducted a meticulous literature survey using in the PubMed database up to July 2022 and scrutinized 906 potentially relevant citations. After a rigorous review, 63 citations were selected for full-text analysis of which 21 studies ultimately met the stringent inclusion criteria. Also, the methodologist assigned each study a level of evidence rating with 12 studies achieving a level I rating and 9 studies rated at level II.

The eyes with toric IOLs displayed remarkable postoperative uncorrected distance visual acuity (UCDVA) when coupled with a commendable reduction in refractive astigmatism and robust rotational stability. Toric IOLs outshone their nontoric monofocal counterparts regardless of the manufacturer by exhibiting superior UCDVA and lower postoperative cylinder values. The study underscored that correcting pre-existing astigmatism with toric IOLs proved more effective and predictable than utilizing corneal relaxing incisions (CRIs), specially in cases of higher astigmatism magnitudes.

The findings suggest toric monofocal IOLs as a powerful solution for neutralizing corneal astigmatism during cataract surgery with enhanced UCDVA and also a significant reduction in postoperative refractive astigmatism compared to non-toric monofocal IOLs. The superiority of toric IOLs over CRIs is especially observed at higher magnitudes of astigmatism by cementing their status as a preferred choice in astigmatic correction during cataract surgery.

Reference:

Al-Mohtaseb, Z., Steigleman, W. A., Pantanelli, S. M., Lin, C. C., Hatch, K. M., Rose-Nussbaumer, J. R., Santhiago, M., Olsen, T. W., Kim, S. J., & Schallhorn, J. M. (2023). Toric Monofocal Intraocular Lenses for the Correction of Astigmatism during Cataract Surgery. In Ophthalmology. Elsevier BV. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ophtha.2023.10.010

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Perioperative oral care management effective after pancreaticoduodenectomy

Perioperative oral care management may prevent surgical site infections after pancreaticoduodenectomy suggests a new study published in the Surgery.

Pancreaticoduodenectomy has been associated with a high mortality rate and significant postoperative morbidity. Recently, perioperative oral care management has been reported to be effective in preventing postoperative pneumonia and surgical site infection. In this study, they examined the effect of perioperative oral care management in reducing complications after pancreaticoduodenectomy, including surgical site infection.

This retrospective multicenter study included 503 patients who underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy at 8 facilities between January 2014 and December 2016. Among these, 144 received perioperative oral management by dentists and dental hygienists (oral management group), whereas the remaining 359 did not (control group). The oral care management program included oral health instructions, removal of dental calculus, professional mechanical tooth cleaning, removal of tongue coating, denture cleaning, instructions for gargling, and tooth extraction. The participants were matched using propensity scores to reduce background bias. Various factors were examined for correlation with the development of complications.

Results:

The incidence of organ/space surgical site infection was significantly lower in the oral management group than in the control group (8.0% vs 19.6%, P = .005). Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that hypertension and lack of perioperative oral management were independent risk factors for organ/space surgical site infection. Lack of perioperative oral management had an odds ratio of 2.847 (95% confidence interval 1.335-6.071, P = .007).

Perioperative oral care management reduces the occurrence of surgical site infections after pancreaticoduodenectomy and should be recommended as a strategy to prevent infections in addition to antibiotic use.

Reference:

Yamguchi T, Mori K, Kojima Y, Hasegawa T, Hirota J, Akashi M, Soutome S, Yoshimatsu M, Nobuhara H, Matsugu Y, Kato S, Shibuya Y, Kurita H, Yamada SI, Nakahara H; Joint Research Committee of Japanese Society of Oral Care. Efficacy of perioperative oral care management in the prevention of surgical complications in 503 patients after pancreaticoduodenectomy for resectable malignant tumor: A multicenter retrospective analysis using propensity score matching. Surgery. 2023 Dec 6:S0039-6060(23)00848-6. doi: 10.1016/j.surg.2023.11.008. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38061914.

Keywords:

Perioperative, oral care, management, prevent, surgical, site, infections, after, pancreaticoduodenectomy, Yamguchi T, Mori K, Kojima Y, Hasegawa T, Hirota J, Akashi M, Soutome S, Yoshimatsu M, Nobuhara H, Matsugu Y, Kato S, Shibuya Y, Kurita H, Yamada SI, Nakahara H

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Proinsulin-to–C-peptide ratio may help identify individuals at highest risk of type 2 diabetes: Study

UK: A recent study published in Diabetes Care has revealed the usefulness of the proinsulin–C–peptide (PI-to-CP) ratio for identifying African American individuals at the greatest risk for β-cell dysfunction and ultimately type 2 diabetes (T2D).

African-American adults tend to have higher acute insulin response to glucose, lower insulin sensitivity, and lower hepatic insulin clearance. Catharine A. Couch, Department of Nutrition Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, and colleagues conducted the study to test the hypothesis that the proinsulin–to–C-peptide ratio, as an index of proinsulin secretion, would be higher and associated with indices of β-cell function in African American people relative to European-American adults without type 2 diabetes.

For this purpose, 114 African-American and European-American adult women and men were included. A 2-h oral glucose tolerance test was conducted to measure insulin, glucose, proinsulin, and C-peptide and derive indices of β-ce9ll response to glucose.

The Matsuda index was calculated as an insulin sensitivity measure. The disposition index (DI) was calculated for each phase of β-cell responsivity. DI is the product of insulin sensitivity and β-cell response. Pearson correlations were used to determine the relationship of the PI-to-CP ratio with each β-cell response phase (basal, Φb; dynamic, Φd; static, Φs; total, Φtot), insulin sensitivity, and disposition indices (DId, DIs, DItot). Multiple linear regression analysis was used to evaluate independent contributions of BMI, race, and glucose tolerance status on PI-to-CP levels before and after adjustment for insulin sensitivity.

The study led to the following findings:

  • African American participants had higher fasting and 2-h PI-to-CP ratios.
  • The fasting PI-to-CP ratio was positively associated with Φb, and the fasting PI-to-CP ratio and 2-h PI-to-CP ratio were inversely associated with DId and insulin sensitivity only in African-American participants.

“The findings reveal that the proinsulin-to–C-peptide ratio could be helpful in the early identification of β-cell dysfunction in African American individuals,” the researchers concluded.

Reference:

Catharine A. Couch, Francesca Piccinini, Lauren A. Fowler, W. Timothy Garvey, Barbara A. Gower; Proinsulin–to–C-Peptide Ratio as a Marker of β-Cell Function in African American and European American Adults. Diabetes Care 1 December 2023; 46 (12): 2129–2136. https://doi.org/10.2337/dc22-1763

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Is maltodextrin safe preoperative medication for diabetics undergoing minimally invasive colorectal surgery?

Recent research paper compares the effects of preoperative oral maltodextrin and plain water on blood sugar levels in patients undergoing elective laparoscopic or robotic colorectal surgery. The primary objective was to compare blood sugars at 2 hours of anesthesia, with a subgroup analysis among diabetic patients. Secondary outcomes included blood sugars at different time intervals during surgery, thirst scores before induction, gastric aspirate after intubation, and blood sugars at 8-hour intervals postoperatively for 24 hours. The study included 150 patients, and they were randomly assigned to receive either maltodextrin or plain water. The blood glucose level at 2 hours was significantly lower in the maltodextrin group. Additionally, blood glucose levels during and after surgery were consistently lower in the maltodextrin group. The maltodextrin group also reported lower thirst discomfort scores, and the gastric aspirate volume was lower in this group as well. Among diabetic patients, the maltodextrin group showed significantly lower blood glucose levels at various time points during and after surgery compared to the plain water group, with no incidents of hypoglycemia. The study compared its findings with previous research, noting that few randomized trials have compared the effects of oral carbohydrates in diabetic patients. The study also addressed limitations, such as not measuring gastric volume using ultrasound and not assessing muscle strength for the impact of carbohydrates in preventing muscle breakdown after surgery. In conclusion, the study found that oral maltodextrin administration resulted in lower blood sugars during and after surgery compared to plain water, with consistent results among diabetic patients. The paper suggests that larger prospective studies are needed to further establish the safety and effectiveness of oral maltodextrin in the preoperative setting, including different surgical profiles of patients.

Reference –

Kumar, Lakshmi; Ashok, Amaldev; Sudhakar, Abish1; Sreekumar, Gayathri. Preoperative maltodextrin in minimally invasive colorectal surgery: Is it safe for diabetics? A randomised controlled trial. Indian Journal of Anaesthesia 67(12):p 1084-1089, December 2023. | DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_436_23

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Dupilumab effective for refractory asthma complicated by recurring chronic eosinophilic pneumonia

Dupilumab promising treatment for refractory asthma complicated by recurring chronic eosinophilic pneumonia suggests a new study published in the Nagoya Journal of Medical Science.

Dupilumab-induced hypereosinophilia is mediated by blockade of the IL-4/IL-13 pathway, which reduces eosinophil migration from peripheral blood. The increase in peripheral blood eosinophils may lead to chronic eosinophilic pneumonia (CEP) and/or eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, but a direct causal connection between dupilumab and eosinophilic lung diseases has not been established.

A 33-year-old Japanese woman with bronchial asthma since age three was treated with fluticasone propionate plus salmeterol twice daily after several asthma exacerbations at age 17. Her course was complicated by chronic eosinophilic pneumonia at age 33 which resolved without the need for systemic steroids. However, in the four months following resolution of her chronic eosinophilic pneumonia, the patient had three asthma exacerbations, and a recurrence of chronic eosinophilic pneumonia, with blood leukocytes of 8500/µL, of which 25.0% were eosinophils. She was treated with prednisolone 50 mg/day, but she could not continue this dose due to the onset of myalgia. Then she had relapsing chronic eosinophilic pneumonia twice within three months. She was treated with prednisolone 15 mg/day for chronic eosinophilic pneumonia, but she had persistent asthma for more than one month; dupilumab was added at 600 mg, followed by 300 mg every two weeks. In the first month of treatment with dupilumab, the patient’s asthma symptoms resolved completely, and she had only one relapse of chronic eosinophilic pneumonia. In 12 months of follow-up, she had neither an asthma exacerbation nor another relapse of chronic eosinophilic pneumonia. Dupilumab may be a promising treatment for patients with refractory asthma complicated by recurring chronic eosinophilic pneumonia and undesirable steroid side effects.

Reference:

Masumoto N, Oshikata C, Nakadegawa R, Motobayashi Y, Osada R, Manabe S, Kaneko T, Tsurikisawa N. Dupilumab suppresses relapsing chronic eosinophilic pneumonia with severe asthma. Nagoya J Med Sci. 2023 Nov;85(4):857-865. doi: 10.18999/nagjms.85.4.857. PMID: 38155613; PMCID: PMC10751507.

Keywords:

Dupilumab, promising, treatment, refractory, asthma, complicated, recurring, chronic, eosinophilic, pneumonia, Masumoto N, Oshikata C, Nakadegawa R, Motobayashi Y, Osada R, Manabe S, Kaneko T, Tsurikisawa N, chronic eosinophilic pneumonia, dupilumab, eosinophils, severe asthma, biologic drugs, Nagoya Journal of Medical Science

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Endometriosis or Adenomyosis during Pregnancy linked to Higher Risks of Placental Malposition and Preterm Birth

A comprehensive analysis conducted on a large-scale Japanese database has uncovered notable associations between endometriosis/adenomyosis (EA) and several pregnancy complications. This study was published in The Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology Research by Kosuke Kato and colleagues.

The study, utilising data from the Japan Perinatal Registry Network Database, examined over 145,000 singleton pregnancies, shedding light on the potential impact of these conditions on maternal health.

The retrospective analysis focused on assessing the relationship between endometriosis/adenomyosis and pregnancy complications. Pregnant women identified with either endometriosis or adenomyosis constituted the case group (EA), while a meticulously matched control group (non-EA) was formed through propensity-score matching. Factors considered for matching included age, parity, BMI, smoking history, and assisted reproductive technology use. The primary outcomes investigated were placental malposition, preterm birth, and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP).

  • Upon evaluating 1203 patients from both the EA and non-EA groups, compelling associations between EA and certain pregnancy complications surfaced.
  • The EA group displayed notably higher rates of placenta previa, indicating a threefold increase in risk (odds ratio [OR] 3.01; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.84–4.92), and low-lying placenta, showcasing a twofold rise in risk (OR 2.02; 95% CI 1.06–3.86).
  • The incidence of preterm birth was significantly higher in the EA group (OR 1.44; 95% CI 1.13–1.84).
  • No substantial difference was observed in the occurrence of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy between the two groups (OR 1.22; 95% CI 0.90–1.66).

The meticulous analysis using propensity-score matching in a nationwide perinatal database in Japan illuminated a significant association between EA and increased pregnancy complications. Specifically, endometriosis/adenomyosis exhibited strong correlations with placental malposition issues like placenta previa and low-lying placenta, along with a heightened risk of preterm birth. However, contrary to some expectations, no clear link was found between EA and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

These findings offer crucial insights into the potential risks associated with endometriosis and adenomyosis during pregnancy. Understanding these associations can aid healthcare providers in better monitoring and managing pregnancies in individuals with these conditions, potentially improving maternal and fetal health outcomes.

Reference:

Kato, K., Iriyama, T., Hara, K., Suzuki, K., Hashimoto, A., Sayama, S., Ichinose, M., Toshimitsu, M., Seyama, T., Sone, K., Kumasawa, K., Nagamatsu, T., Hirota, Y., Koga, K., & Osuga, Y. Increased risk of placenta previa and preterm birth in pregnant women with endometriosis/adenomyosis: A propensity‐score matching analysis of a nationwide perinatal database in Japan. The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research,2023. https://doi.org/10.1111/jog.15849

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