Pregnancy and olfaction: a review

Pregnancy and olfaction: a review

Many women report a heightened sense of smell during pregnancy. Accounts of these anecdotes have existed for over 100 years, but scientific evidence has been sparse and inconclusive. In this review, I examine the literature on olfactory perception during pregnancy including measures of self-report, olfactory thresholds, odor identification, intensity and hedonic ratings, and disgust. Support fo...

Glaucoma Surgery in Pregnancy: A Case Series and Literature Review

AbstractGlaucoma management in pregnant patients is a real challenge, especially when the glaucoma is not controlled with medications. We report the results of 6 incisional glaucoma surgeries for the management of medically uncontrolled glaucoma patients during pregnancy. This retrospective, case series was conducted on the 6 eyes of 3pregnant patients with uncontrolled glaucoma using maximum t...

Pattern Analysis for Machine Olfaction: A Review

Pattern analysis constitutes a critical building block in the development of gas sensor array instruments capable of detecting, identifying, and measuring volatile compounds, a technology that has been proposed as an artificial substitute of the human olfactory system. The successful design of a pattern analysis system for machine olfaction requires a careful consideration of the various issues...

HYPERPARATHYROIDISM AND PREGNANCY A REVIEW OF TWO CASES

Physical Activity and Exercise Recommendations in Pregnancy; a Review Study

Many women today tend to exercise during pregnancy. Given the importance of this period of life, the present study was conducted to investigate the effects of exercise on pregnancy and the recommendations that should be considered. According to studies, despite physiological and anatomical changes in pregnancy, physical activity in improving cardiovascular fitness, preventing overweight, preven...