Hematological malignancies and pregnancy: Treat or no treat during first trimester

How I Treat How I treat leukemia during pregnancy

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Misoprostol to treat missed abortion in the first trimester.

Missed abortion in the first trimester is characterized by the arrest of embryonic or fetal development. The cervix is closed and there is no or only slight bleeding. Ultrasound examination shows an empty gestational sac or an embryo/fetus without cardiac activity. Based on a review of the published literature a single dose of 800 microg vaginal misoprostol may be offered as an effective, safe,...

Transcatheter Arterial Chemoembolization to Treat Primary or Metastatic Liver Malignancies

Distress: to treat or not to treat?

In one of our research group meetings, we took an informal poll to find out who would prescribe a benzodiazepine to someone who was acutely grieving, felt anxious, was experiencing some insomnia, and wanted relief from distress. The younger among us mostly would prescribe while those of us who are grizzled would mostly refrain from doing so. Coincidentally, within the next week, one of my patie...

Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction – First or Second Trimester

The incidence of multifetal pregnancies has increased dramatically over the past two decades, mainly because of the widespread use of ovulation induction agents and assisted reproduction techniques. These techniques have been a matter of concern since twin and higher order pregnancies have long been associated with an increased risk of maternal complications as well as a high prevalence of pren...