Juniper Publishers Journal of Reproductive Medicine

Global Journal of Reproductive Medicine    Juniper Publishers Authored by:  Xiaoqi Xie* Introduction Gliomas which originated from glial cells and made up 80% of all primary CNS tumors in the United States were classified as “low grade” (WHO grades I and II) and “high grade” (WHO grades III and IV) according to histopathologic changes [1,2]. High-grade gliomas (HGGs) are related with poor prognosis and consist of anaplastic gliomas (anaplastic astrocytoma, anaplastic oligodendroglioma and anaplastic oligoastrocytoma; WHO grade III) and glioblastomas (GBMs; WHO grade IV). The current standard therapy for newly diagnosed GBMs involves maximal safe resection followed by radiotherapy (RT) with concomitant and adjuvant temozolomide (TMZ) [3-5]. Despite optimal therapy, the median time-to-tumor progression (mTTP) for patients with newly diagnosed GBMs is approximately 6.9 months and these tumors unavoidably relapse with a median overall survival (mOS) of only 15 ...

Global Journal of Reproductive Medicine    Juniper Publishers Authored by:  Samantha Yeo Case Description We present the case of 34-year-old multiparous woman who underwent reversal of tubal ligation and subsequently delivered a livebirth from a spontaneous conception. Our patient was a 34 year-old woman who was recently remarried and trying to conceive. Her obstetric history included four term normal vaginal deliveries from her previous partner, and two early miscarriages. After her last delivery four years ago, she underwent postpartum sterilization. This was performed with tubal occlusion using non absorbable titanium and silicon rubber clips (Filschie® clips) via a minilaparotomy (Figures 1) [1]. A secondary subfertility evaluation revealed good ovarian reserve and ovulatory cycles, with satisfactory semen parameters. Counseling was directed towards the options of reversal of tubal ligation and IVF. After understanding the various success and complic...

Global Journal of Reproductive Medicine    Juniper Publishers Authored b y:  Manel Hamdoun* Introduction Streptococcus pneumoniae  is a commensal of the upper respiratory tract.It is a major cause of communityacquired pneumonia, bacteremia, meningitis, otitis, sinusitis, and carries a high burden of morbidity andmortality [1]. Furthermore, it is a less frequent cause of endocarditis, septic arthritis, and peritonitis [2].Uncommon colonization sites may cause rare clinical manifestations. We report the case of a pelvicinflammatory disease due to  S.pneumoniain  a menopaused woman with no predisposing factors. Go to Case Report A 57-year-old woman with history of type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure was admitted to our hospital complaining of hypogastric pain and sustained fever. She was multiparous (4 children) and have had menopause since, one year and a half. The general physical exam found a fever of 38.8°C and tenderness in th...

Global Journal of Reproductive Medicine    Juniper Publishers Authored by:    Isaac Blickstein* Albania is a developing European country which underwent tremendous political and economical changes in the in the last quarter of a century. At present, Albanian gross domestic product (GDP) ranks 96, the inflation rate is declining, and the GDP growth and GDP per capita are increasing-a measure of a strengthening economy. Whereas the relationship between improving economy and general health is clear, it is unknown how these changes specifically affect the preterm birth rate. A recent publication of the Albanian Institute of Public Health [1] claimed a decreasing estimated neonatal mortality rate from 15/1000 to 11/1000 during the periods 1994-1998 and 2004-2008 respectively. The authors of this document, however, cautioned the reader because of some inherent inaccuracies related to data collection. Even more recently, an international survey included Albania ...

Global Journal of Reproductive Medicin  Juniper Publishers Authored by:    Legesse Tadesse  * Background Post-natal care refers to the assistance given to the mother and the baby for a period of six weeks from the time of delivery. Maternal and child health are the major concern of public health organization and researchers throughout the world. Health education for mother is strategy many countries have adopted to improve maternal and child health. Yearly over half a million women encounter complication due to child birth and many die [1]. Post-natal services are the primary comprised of physiotherapy, physical examination, immunization, health education and family planning service [2]. Lack of care in this time period may result in death or disability as well as missed opportunities to promote healthy behavior, affecting woman, newborn and children. Post-natal care is regarded as one of the most important maternal health care services for the prevention o...