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Corrigendum to “A scoping review of geographic information systems in maternal health” [Int J Gynecol Obstet 134(2016) 13–17]
The authors regret that the Acknowledgments section should have been as follows: “The present study was funded by the Grand Challenges Canada Stars in Global Health program, a Bill& Melinda Gates Foundation grant as part of the Pre-eclampsia Eclampsia Monitoring Prevention and Treatment (PreEMPT) initiative, and the Canadian Institute of Health Research grant KPE-124730. ” (Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - September 26, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Prestige T. Makanga, Nadine Schuurman, Peter von Dadelszen, Tabassum Firoz Tags: CORRIGENDUM Source Type: research

Acknowledgment of Reviewers, 2015 –2016
The editors express their appreciation to the following specialists for their contribution in providing peer review for the manuscripts submitted to the International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics during the period from September 1, 2015, through August 25, 2016. (Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - September 13, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

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Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - September 13, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

John J. Sciarra Prize Paper Award for 2016
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Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - September 13, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Instructions to Authors
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Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - September 13, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

TEMPORARY REMOVAL: Maternal and neonatal health in Africa at MDG end: Availability of and access to maternal health services, and outcomes of intervention strategies
The publisher regrets that this article has been temporarily removed. A replacement will appear as soon as possible in which the reason for the removal of the article will be specified, or the article will be reinstated.The full Elsevier Policy on Article Withdrawal can be found at http://www.elsevier.com/locate/withdrawalpolicy. (Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - September 5, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Seni Kouanda, Alexandre Dumont, Rita Kabra Source Type: research

Maternal and neonatal health in Africa at MDG end: Availability of and access to maternal health services, and outcomes of intervention strategies
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were not achieved by the end of 2015 in the vast majority of African countries, especially goals 4 and 5. However, the health ministries of these countries have, since 2010, implemented various intervention strategies to improve maternal and child health care; these are diverse and depend on the country. Some of these strategies include the exemption of user fees for maternal and newborn health services in Niger, the subsidy of emergency obstetric and neonatal care in Burkina Faso, the institution of health insurance in Ghana, the emerging plan in Senegal, an obstetric package in Mau...
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - September 5, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Seni Kouanda, Alexandre Dumont, Rita Kabra Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Female genital mutilation among mothers and daughters in Harar, eastern Ethiopia
To assess the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) among mothers and daughters, and to investigate sociodemographic factors influencing the practice of FGM in Harar, Ethiopia. (Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - August 29, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Teshome Oljira, Nega Assefa, Yadeta Dessie Tags: Clinical article Source Type: research

Best practice advice on the 10-Group Classification System for cesarean deliveries
The cesarean delivery debate continues worldwide. The focus of the discussion has always been what the ideal cesarean delivery rate should be, often in isolation and without consideration of other outcomes. Less has been made of variations in the maternal and neonatal outcome in relation to the cesarean delivery rates. One of the problems in the past 40years since cesarean delivery rates started to rise is that there has been no standard method to study the differences in rates, the reason for the increases, and any short- or long-term impact on maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. (Source: International Journal ...
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - August 29, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: FIGO Working Group on Challenges in Care of Mothers and Infants during Labour and Delivery Tags: FIGO Statement Source Type: research

Conservative treatment of placenta previa accreta with cervical isthmic opposition suturing followed by bilateral internal iliac artery ligation
Between April 1, 2015 and May 31, 2016, the present prospective study enrolled patients attending El-Shatby hospital, Egypt with placenta previa centralis and accreta, diagnosed by ultrasonography. Eligible patients were aged 18 –45 years, wished to maintain fertility, and had a history of between one and four cesarean deliveries. Patients were excluded if they presented with placenta percreta, were hemodynamically unstable, or if there was poor availability of blood products at the time of presentation. (Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - August 29, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Ahmed S. El-Agwany Tags: Brief communication Source Type: research

Intralipid supplementation in women with recurrent spontaneous abortion and elevated levels of natural killer cells
To investigate the efficacy of intralipid supplementation in women with recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA) and elevated natural killer cell activity undergoing in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection. (Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - August 29, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Dina M.R. Dakhly, Yomna A. Bayoumi, Mohamed Sharkawy, Sherine H. Gad Allah, Mohamed A. Hassan, Hisham M. Gouda, Ahmed T. Hashem, Dina L. Hatem, Mona F. Ahmed, Waleed El-Khayat Tags: Clinical article Source Type: research

Outcomes of in vitro fertilization cycles among patients with polycystic ovary syndrome following ovarian puncture for in vitro maturation
To investigate the effects of ovarian puncture for in vitro maturation (IVM) on subsequent in vitro fertilization (IVF) embryo transfer cycles in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). (Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - August 29, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Jia Lin, Peiyu Wang, Junzhao Zhao, Shiquan Xiao, Rong Yu, Congcong Jin, Ruru Zhu Tags: Clinical article Source Type: research

Anal incontinence and fecal urgency following vaginal delivery with episiotomy among primiparous patients
To investigate anal incontinence following mediolateral or lateral episiotomy during a first vaginal delivery. (Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - August 28, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Zdenek Rusavy, Jaroslava Karbanova, Magdalena Jansova, Vladimir Kalis Tags: Clinical article Source Type: research

Evaluation of a simulation-based curriculum for implementing a new clinical protocol
To evaluate the implementation of a new clinical protocol utilizing on-unit simulation for team training. (Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - August 26, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: David Marzano, Roger Smith, Jill M. Mhyre, F. Jacob Seagull, Diana Curran, Sydney Behrmann, Kristina Priessnitz, Maya Hammoud Tags: Education and training Source Type: research

Effect of high-fidelity shoulder dystocia simulation on emergency obstetric skills and crew resource management skills among residents
To determine the effect of a simulation training program for residents in obstetrics and gynecology in terms of technical and nontechnical skills for the management of shoulder dystocia. (Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - August 26, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Paolo Mannella, Giulia Palla, Armando Cuttano, Antonio Boldrini, Tommaso Simoncini Tags: Education and Training Source Type: research