Centre Of Postgraduate Medical Education

This study tested whether placing two stitches (double-level cerclage) instead of one around a weak cervix during an emergency in the second trimester helps prevent very early delivery before 34 weeks. It included 81 pregnant women with a single baby whose fetal membranes were vi…

This study compared two common procedures for treating Barrett's esophagus, a condition that can lead to esophageal cancer. Researchers wanted to see which treatment caused less pain and discomfort for patients. 62 adults took part, and the study measured pain right after the pro…

This study looked at 94 women who had a C-section under spinal anesthesia. Doctors compared two medicines used to treat low blood pressure: a continuous drip of phenylephrine versus rescue shots of ephedrine. The goal was to see which approach leads to healthier umbilical cord bl…