Altered Blood Pressure Reflexes in Women With Endometriosis.
Endometriosis is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. COX (Cyclooxygenase) is upregulated in endometriotic lesions, potentially exaggerating pressor reflexes, a major risk factor for adverse cardiovascular events. The purpose of …
Diagnosis of postpartum depression and associated factors in South Africa: a cohort study of 47,697 women.
About one-third of South African women have clinically significant symptoms of postpartum depression (PPD). Several socio-demographic risk factors for PPD exist, but data on medical and obstetric risk factors remain …
A case of delayed diagnosis of disseminated coccidioidomycosis highlights opportunities for improved awareness.
As Coccidioides spp. are endemic in the southwestern United States, awareness of the risk factors for severe disease and dissemination is important to avoid delays in diagnosis and treatment. In …