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Training Course in Reproductive Medicine and Reproductive Biology Research - 1999

Geneva Training Course in Reproductive Medicine and Reproductive Biology Research - 1999

Aniuliene Rosita, Lithuania - Feki Anis, Tunisia - Jerzak Małgorzata, Poland - Kabili Genc, Albania - Kati Kreston, Albania
Maleckiene Laima, Lithuania - Nkele Ndeki, Cameroon - Nurdiati Detty, Indonesia - Peloggia Alessandra, Brazil
Roganti Ariel, Argentina - Say Lale, Turkey - Seffah Joseph, Ghana - Tofoski Gligor, Republic of Macedonia - Zilaitiene Birute, Lithuania

 

Aniuliene Rosita, Lithuania

Rosita Aniuliene - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaunas University of Medicine, Lithuania

Presentation at the training course: Management of endometriosis associated infertility

Publications

  1. Bariliene S, Aniuliene R. [Surgical treatment of urinary stress incontinence nowadays]. Medicina (Kaunas) [Internet]. 2007 [cited 2009 Mar 27];43(8):671-5. Lithuanian. Available from: http://medicina.kmu.lt/0708/0708-11l.pdf
  2. Aniuliene R, Varzgaliene L, Varzgalis M. [A comparative analysis of hysterectomies]. Medicina (Kaunas) [Internet]. 2007 [cited 2009 Mar 27];43(2):118-24. Lithuanian. Available from: http://medicina.kmu.lt/0702/0702-05e.htm
  3. Aniuliene R, Proseviciūte L, Aniulis P, Pamerneckas A. [Trauma in pregnancy: complications, outcomes, and treatment]. Medicina (Kaunas) [Internet]. 2006 [cited 2009 Mar 27];42(7):586-91. Lithuanian. Available from: http://medicina.kmu.lt/0607/0607-09l.pdf
  4. Aniuliene R, Bariliene S. New surgical technique for the treatment of urinary incontinence in Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Kaunas University of Medicine. Medicina (Kaunas) [Internet]. 2006 [cited 2009 Mar 27];42(9):725-31. Available from: http://medicina.kmu.lt/0609/0609-05e.htm

 

Feki Anis, Tunisia

Réseau de collaboration Genève - Tunisie dans le domaine de la santé de la reproduction

Presentation at the training course: Cervical assessment and other tests to predict preterm delivery

Publications

  1. Preynat-Seauve O, Suter DM, Tirefort D, Turchi L, Virolle T, Chneiweiss H, Foti M, Lobrinus J, Stoppini L, Feki A, Dubois-Dauphin M, Krause KH. Development of human nervous tissue upon differentiation of embryonic stem cells in three-dimensional culture. Stem Cells. 2009 Mar 5;27(3):509-520.
  2. Feki A, Berardi P, Bellingan G, Major A, Krause K, Petignat P, Zehra R, Pervaiz S, Irminger-Finger I. Dissemination of intraperitoneal ovarian cancer: Discussion of mechanisms and demonstration of lymphatic spreading in ovarian cancer model. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol. 2009 Jan 27. [Epub ahead of print]
  3. Suter DM, Preynat-Seauve O, Tirefort D, Feki A, Krause K. Phenazopyridine induces and synchronizes neuronal differentiation of embryonic stem cells. J Cell Mol Med. 2009 Jan 16. [Epub ahead of print]
  4. Preynat-Seauve O, Suter DM, Tirefort D, Turchi L, Virolle T, Chneiweiss H, Foti M, Lobrinus J, Stoppini L, Feki A, Dubois-Dauphin M, Krause KH. Development of Human Nervous Tissue upon Differentiation of Embryonic Stem Cells in Three Dimensional Culture. Stem Cells. 2008 Dec 11. [Epub ahead of print]
  5. Feki A, Hovatta O, Jaconi M. Derivation of human embryonic stem cell lines from single cells of 4-cell stage embryos: be aware of the risks. Hum Reprod. 2008 Dec;23(12):2874.
  6. Feki A, Fraisse T, Irion O, Dubuisson J, Hovatta O. [Preservation of women fertility facing potential premature ovarian failure]. Rev Med Suisse. 2008 Oct 22;4(176):2264-6, 2268. French.
  7. Feki A, Bosman A, Dubuisson J, Irion O, Dahoun S, Pelte M, Hovatta O, Jaconi ME. Derivation of the first Swiss human embryonic stem cell line from a single blastomere of an arrested four-cell stage embryo. Swiss Med Wkly. 2008 Sep 20;138(37-38):540-50.
  8. Lei T, Jacob S, Ajil-Zaraa I, Dubuisson J, Irion O, Jaconi M, Feki A. Xeno-free derivation and culture of human embryonic stem cells: current status, problems and challenges. Cell Res. 2007 Aug;17(8):682-8.
  9. Feki A, Faltin DL, Lei T, Dubuisson J, Jacob S, Irion O. Sphincter incontinence: is regenerative medicine the best alternative to restore urinary or anal sphincter function? Int J Biochem Cell Biol. 2007;39(4):678-84.
  10. Cartier L, Laforge T, Feki A, Arnaudeau S, Dubois-Dauphin M, Krause K. Pax6-induced alteration of cell fate: shape changes, expression of neuronal alpha tubulin, postmitotic phenotype, and cell migration. J Neurobiol. 2006 Apr;66(5):421-36.
  11. Lu X, Feki A. Phenotypic features with p53 alterations related to human papillomavirus and prognostic evaluation in cervical cancer. Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2006 Apr;16(2):708-17.
  12. de Ziegler D, Vulliemoz N, Feki A, Lbecheole V, Ventura P. [Reproductive endocrinology and infertility in the light of 20 years of IVF experience]. Rev Med Suisse. 2006 Feb 15;2(53):438-40, 442. French.
  13. Feki A, Jefford CE, Berardi P, Wu J, Cartier L, Krause K, Irminger-Finger I. BARD1 induces apoptosis by catalysing phosphorylation of p53 by DNA-damage response kinase. Oncogene. 2005 May 26;24(23):3726-36.
  14. Feki A, Jefford CE, Jefford C, Durand P, Harb J, Lucas H, Krause K, Irminger-Finger I. BARD1 expression during spermatogenesis is associated with apoptosis and hormonally regulated. Biol Reprod [Internet]. 2004 Nov [cited 2009 Mar 27];71(5):1614-24. Available from: http://www.biolreprod.org/cgi/content/full/71/5/1614
  15. Feki A, Irminger-Finger I. Mutational spectrum of p53 mutations in primary breast and ovarian tumors. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol. 2004 Nov;52(2):103-16.
  16. Jefford CE, Feki A, Harb J, Krause K, Irminger-Finger I. Nuclear-cytoplasmic translocation of BARD1 is linked to its apoptotic activity. Oncogene. 2004 Apr 29;23(20):3509-20.
  17. Irminger-Finger I, Leung WC, Li J, Dubois-Dauphin M, Harb J, Feki A, Jefford CE, Soriano JV, Jaconi M, Montesano R, Krause KH. Identification of BARD1 as mediator between proapoptotic stress and p53-dependent apoptosis. Mol Cell. 2001 Dec;8(6):1255-66.
  18. Kulier R, Fekih A, Hofmeyr GJ, Campana A. Surgical methods for first trimester termination of pregnancy. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2001;(4):CD002900.

 

Jerzak Małgorzata, Poland

Department of Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology, Military Institute of Health Sciences, Warsaw, Poland

Presentation at the training course: Apoptosis in the first-trimester decidua: the role in maintaining immune tolerance at the maternal-foetal interface

Publications

  1. Rechberger T, Jankiewicz K, Adamiak A, Miotla P, Chrobak A, Jerzak M. Do preoperative cytokine levels offer a prognostic factor for polypropylene mesh erosion after suburethral sling surgery for stress urinary incontinence? Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2009 Jan;20(1):69-74.
  2. Chrobak A, Sieradzka U, Sozański R, Chełmońska-Soyta A, Gabryś M, Jerzak M. Ectopic and eutopic stromal endometriotic cells have a damaged ceramide signaling pathway to apoptosis. Fertil Steril. 2008 Nov 17. [Epub ahead of print]
  3. Jerzak M, Kniotek M, Mrozek J, Górski A, Baranowski W. Sildenafil citrate decreased natural killer cell activity and enhanced chance of successful pregnancy in women with a history of recurrent miscarriage. Fertil Steril. 2008 Nov;90(5):1848-53.
  4. Gmyrek GB, Sieradzka U, Goluda M, Gabryś M, Sozański R, Jerzak M, Zbyryt I, Chrobak A, Chełmońska-Soyta A. Differential flow cytometric detection of intracellular cytokines in peripheral and peritoneal mononuclear cells of women with endometriosis. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2008 Mar;137(1):67-76.
  5. Gasowska-Bodnar A, Bodnar L, Wcisło GB, Jerzak MM, Szczylik C, Baranowski W. [CA 125 regression after two cycles of neoadjuvant chemotherapy as prognostic factor in patients with advanced ovarian cancer and primary peritoneal serous cancer who underwent interval surgical cytoreduction]. Ginekol Pol. 2008 Feb;79(2):108-14. Polish.
  6. Gmyrek GB, Sieradzka U, Goluda M, Gabrys M, Sozanski R, Jerzak M, Zbyryt I, Chrobak A, Chełmonska-Soyta A. Flow cytometric evaluation of intracellular cytokine synthesis in peripheral mononuclear cells of women with endometriosis. Immunol Invest. 2008;37(1):43-61.
  7. Gmyrek GB, Sozanski R, Jerzak M, Chrobak A, Wickiewicz D, Skupnik A, Sieradzka U, Fortuna W, Gabrys M, Chelmonska-Soyta A. Evaluation of monocyte chemotactic protein-1 levels in peripheral blood of infertile women with endometriosis. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2005 Oct 1;122(2):199-205.
  8. Jerzak M, Kasprzycka M, Baranowski W, Górski A. Extracellular Matrix Protein-dependent Apoptosis of T Cells in Women with a History of Recurrent Spontaneous Abortion. Am J Reprod Immunol. 2004 Feb;51(2):130-7.
  9. Chrobak A, Gmyrek GB, Sozański R, Sieradzka U, Paprocka M, Gabryś M, Jerzak M. The influence of extracellular matrix proteins on T-cell proliferation and apoptosis in women with endometriosis or uterine leiomyoma. Am J Reprod Immunol. 2004 Feb;51(2):123-9.
  10. Jerzak M, Rechberger T, Baranowski W, Semczuk M. [Immunotherapy as an effective treatment of recurrent spontaneous abortion--own experience]. Ginekol Pol. 2003 Oct;74(10):1107-11. Polish.
  11. Jerzak M, Putowski L, Baranowski W. [Homocysteine level in ovarian follicular fluid or serum as a predictor of successful fertilization]. Ginekol Pol. 2003 Sep;74(9):949-52. Polish.
  12. Jerzak M, Baranowski W, Rechberger T, Gorski A. Enhanced T cells interactions with extracellular matrix proteins in infertile women with endometriosis. Immunol Lett. 2002 Apr 1;81(1):65-70.
  13. Jerzak M, Bischof P. Apoptosis in the first trimester human placenta: the role in maintaining immune privilege at the maternal-foetal interface and in the trophoblast remodelling. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2002 Jan 10;100(2):138-42.
  14. Jerzak MM, Prusek W, Podwysocka M, Goluda M. [Course of pregnancy in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus--case report]. Wiad Lek. 2002;55(1-2):116-9. Polish.
  15. Jerzak M, Rechberger T, Baranowski W, Semczuk M, Górski A. Influence of antisperm antibodies on T cell adhesion to extracellular matrix proteins in women with a history of unexplained infertility. Ginekol Pol. 2001 Dec;72(12A):1305-10.
  16. Wysocki M, Jerzak M. [The role of antiphospholipid antibodies in placental immunopathology]. Postepy Hig Med Dosw. 2001;55(5):643-53. Polish.
  17. Łapiński Ł, Jerzak M, Górski A. [The role of components of peritoneal fluid in the immunopathogenesis of endometriosis]. Postepy Hig Med Dosw. 2001;55(6):775-85. Polish.
  18. Jerzak M, Rechberger T, Górski A. Intravenous immunoglobulin therapy influences T cell adhesion to extracellular matrix in women with a history of recurrent spontaneous abortions. Am J Reprod Immunol. 2000 Dec;44(6):336-41.
  19. Jerzak M, Woźniak S, Kotarski J, Górski A. [Pregnancy outcome in the woman with antiphospholipid antibodies: a case report]. Ginekol Pol. 2000 Jun;71(6):532-5. Polish.
  20. Jerzak M. [Immunological aspects of recurrent spontaneous abortion]. Ginekol Pol. 2000 May;71(5):427-34. Polish.

 

Kabili Genc, Albania

Presentation at the training course: Recombinant FSH: Options for ovarian stimulation

Publications

  1. Kabili G, Stricker R, Stricker R, Extermann P, Bischof P. First trimester screening for trisomy 21; Do the parameters used detect more pathologies than just Down syndrome? Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2004 May 10;114(1):35-8.

 

Kati Kreston, Albania

Tirana University Hospital for Obstetrics & Gynecology No 2, Tirana, Albania

Publications

  1. Bracken H, Gliozheni O, Kati K, Manoku N, Moisiu R, Shannon C, Tare V, Tasha I, Winikoff B. Mifepristone medical abortion in Albania: results from a pilot clinical research study. Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care. 2006 Mar;11(1):38-46.

 

Maleckiene Laima, Lithuania

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaunas University of Medicine, Kaunas, Lithuania

Presentation at the training course: Reproductive health in Lithuania

Publications

  1. Maleckiene L, Kajenas S, Nadisauskiene RJ, Railaite DR. Comparison of clinical and laparoscopic diagnoses of pelvic inflammatory disease. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2009 Jan;104(1):74-5.
  2. Barcaite E, Bartusevicius A, Tameliene R, Kliucinskas M, Maleckiene L, Nadisauskiene R. Prevalence of maternal group B streptococcal colonisation in European countries. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2008;87(3):260-71.
  3. Maleckiene L, Nadisauskiene R, Bergström S. Socio-economic, demographic and obstetric risk factors for late fetal death of unknown etiology in Lithuania: a case--referent study. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2001 Apr;80(4):321-5.
  4. Maleckiene L, Nadisauskiene R, Stankeviciene I, Cizauskas A, Bergstrom S. A case-referent study on fetal bacteremia and late fetal death of unknown etiology in Lithuania. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2000 Dec;79(12):1069-74.

 

Nkele Ndeki, Cameroon

University Teaching Hospitals, Yaounde, Cameroon

Presentation at the training course: The management of tubal obstruction

Publications

  1. Doh AS, Nkele NN, Achu P, Essimbi F, Essame O, Nkegoum B. Visual inspection with acetic acid and cytology as screening methods for cervical lesions in Cameroon. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2005 May;89(2):167-73.

 

Nurdiati Detty, Indonesia

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Presentation at the training course: Vitamin A supplementation during pregnancy

Publications

  1. Hartini TNS, Winkvist A, Lindholm L, Stenlund H, Persson V, Nurdiati DS, Surjono A. Nutrient intake and iron status of urban poor and rural poor without access to rice fields are affected by the emerging economic crisis: the case of pregnant Indonesian women. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2003 May;57(5):654-66.
  2. Winkvist A, Stenlund H, Hakimi M, Nurdiati DS, Dibley MJ. Weight-gain patterns from prepregnancy until delivery among women in Central Java, Indonesia. Am J Clin Nutr [Internet]. 2002 Jun [cited 2009 Mar 27];75(6):1072-7. Available from: http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/content/full/75/6/1072
  3. Nurdiati DS, Sumarni S, Suyoko, Hakim M, Winkvist A. Impact of intestinal helminth infection on anemia and iron status during pregnancy: a community based study in Indonesia. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health. 2001 Mar;32(1):14-22.
  4. Winkvist A, Nurdiati DS, Stenlund H, Hakimi M. Predicting under- and overnutrition among women of reproductive age: a population-based study in central Java, Indonesia. Public Health Nutr. 2000 Jun;3(2):193-200.

 

Peloggia Alessandra, Brazil

Human Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Medicine, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, SP, Brazil

Presentation at the training course: Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in assisted reproduction

Publications

  1. Peloggia A, Petta CA, Bahamondes L, Oliveira-Ribeiro M, Zhang J, Salamonsen L. Endometrial chemokines, uterine natural killer cells and mast cells in long-term users of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system. Hum Reprod [Internet]. 2006 May [cited 2009 Mar 27];21(5):1129-34. Available from: http://humrep.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/full/21/5/1129
  2. Nanda K, Peloggia A, Grimes D, Lopez L, Nanda G. Expectant care versus surgical treatment for miscarriage. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006;(2):CD003518.

 

Roganti Ariel, Argentina

Servicio de Obstetricia y Ginecología, Hospital Nacional Alejandro Posadas, Pte. Illia y Marconi, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Presentation at the training course: Duration of treatment for asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant and non pregnant women

Publications

  1. Villar J, Lydon-Rochelle MT, Gülmezoglu AM, Roganti A. Duration of treatment for asymptomatic bacteriuria during pregnancy. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2000;(2):CD000491.

 

Say Lale, Turkey

Department of Reproductive Health and Research, World Health Organization

Presentation at the training course: Medical vs surgical termination of pregnancy

Publications

  1. Say L, Souza JP, Pattinson RC. Maternal near miss - towards a standard tool for monitoring quality of maternal health care. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol. 2009 Mar 18. [Epub ahead of print]
  2. Facchinetti F, Reddy U, Stray-Pedersen B, Baronciani D, Requejo JH. International issues in stillbirth. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2008 Jun;21(6):425-8.
  3. Bernstein S, Say L, Chowdhury S. Sexual and reproductive health: completing the continuum. Lancet. 2008 Apr 12;371(9620):1225-6.
  4. Shah IH, Say L. Maternal mortality and maternity care from 1990 to 2005: uneven but important gains. Reprod Health Matters. 2007 Nov;15(30):17-27.
  5. Hill K, Thomas K, AbouZahr C, Walker N, Say L, Inoue M, Suzuki E. Estimates of maternal mortality worldwide between 1990 and 2005: an assessment of available data. Lancet. 2007 Oct 13;370(9595):1311-9.
  6. Say L, Raine R. A systematic review of inequalities in the use of maternal health care in developing countries: examining the scale of the problem and the importance of context. Bull World Health Organ [Internet]. 2007 Oct [cited 2009 Mar 27];85(10):812-9. Available from: http://www.scielosp.org/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0042-96862007001000019&lng=en&nrm=iso&tlng=en
  7. Di Mario S, Say L, Lincetto O. Risk factors for stillbirth in developing countries: a systematic review of the literature. Sex Transm Dis. 2007 Jul;34(7 Suppl):S11-21.
  8. Khan KS, Wojdyla D, Say L, Gülmezoglu AM, Van Look PFA. WHO analysis of causes of maternal death: a systematic review. Lancet. 2006 Apr 1;367(9516):1066-74.
  9. Say L, Donner A, Gülmezoglu AM, Taljaard M, Piaggio G. The prevalence of stillbirths: a systematic review. Reprod Health [Internet]. 2006 [cited 2009 Mar 27];31. Available from: http://www.reproductive-health-journal.com/content/3/1/1
  10. Latthe P, Latthe M, Say L, Gülmezoglu M, Khan KS. WHO systematic review of prevalence of chronic pelvic pain: a neglected reproductive health morbidity. BMC Public Health [Internet]. 2006 [cited 2009 Mar 27];6177. Available from: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/6/177
  11. Hofmeyr GJ, Say L, Gülmezoglu AM. WHO systematic review of maternal mortality and morbidity: the prevalence of uterine rupture. BJOG. 2005 Sep;112(9):1221-8.
  12. Betrán AP, Say L, Gülmezoglu AM, Allen T, Hampson L. Effectiveness of different databases in identifying studies for systematic reviews: experience from the WHO systematic review of maternal morbidity and mortality. BMC Med Res Methodol [Internet]. 2005 Jan 28 [cited 2009 Mar 27];5(1):6. Available from: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/5/6
  13. Say L, Foy R. Improving induced abortion care in Scotland: enablers and constraints. J Fam Plann Reprod Health Care. 2005 Jan;31(1):20-3.
  14. Say L, Kulier R, Gülmezoglu M, Campana A. Medical versus surgical methods for first trimester termination of pregnancy. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2005;(1):CD003037.
  15. Pattinson RC, Say L, Makin JD, Bastos MH. Critical incident audit and feedback to improve perinatal and maternal mortality and morbidity. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2005;(4):CD002961.
  16. Say L, Pattinson R, Gülmezoglu AM. WHO systematic review of maternal morbidity and mortality: the prevalence of severe acute maternal morbidity (near miss). Reprod Health [Internet]. 2004 Aug 17 [cited 2009 Mar 27];1(1):3. Available from: http://www.reproductive-health-journal.com/content/1/1/3
  17. Gülmezoglu AM, Say L, Betrán AP, Villar J, Piaggio G. WHO systematic review of maternal mortality and morbidity: methodological issues and challenges. BMC Med Res Methodol [Internet]. 2004 Jul 5 [cited 2009 Mar 27];416. Available from: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/4/16
  18. Villar J, Say L, Shennan A, Lindheimer M, Duley L, Conde-Agudelo A, Merialdi M. Methodological and technical issues related to the diagnosis, screening, prevention, and treatment of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2004 Jun;85 Suppl 1S28-41.
  19. Turan JM, Say L. Community-based antenatal education in Istanbul, Turkey: effects on health behaviours. Health Policy Plan [Internet]. 2003 Dec [cited 2009 Mar 27];18(4):391-8. Available from: http://heapol.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/reprint/18/4/391
  20. Say L, Naulty F, Hayden TJ. Genetic and behavioural estimates of reproductive skew in male fallow deer. Mol Ecol. 2003 Oct;12(10):2793-800.
  21. Turan JM, Say L, Güngör AK, Demarco R, Yazgan S. Community participation for perinatal health in Istanbul. Health Promot Int [Internet]. 2003 Mar [cited 2009 Mar 27];18(1):25-32. Available from: http://heapro.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/full/18/1/25
  22. Villar J, Betrán AP, Gülmezoglu AM, Say L. WHO leads global effort on systematic reviews. Int J Epidemiol [Internet]. 2003 Feb [cited 2009 Mar 27];32(1):164-5. Available from: http://ije.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/full/32/1/164
  23. Say L, Gülmezoglu AM, Hofmeyr GJ. Hormones for suspected impaired fetal growth. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2003;(1):CD000109.
  24. Say L, Gülmezoglu AM, Hofmeyr GJ. Maternal nutrient supplementation for suspected impaired fetal growth. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2003;(1):CD000148.
  25. Say L, Gülmezoglu AM, Hofmeyr GJ. Maternal oxygen administration for suspected impaired fetal growth. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2003;(1):CD000137.
  26. Say L, Kulier R, Gülmezoglu M, Campana A. Medical versus surgical methods for first trimester termination of pregnancy. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2002;(4):CD003037.
  27. Ortayli N, Say L. Fibrosis attached to the tail of a levonorgestrel intra-uterine system. J Fam Plann Reprod Health Care. 2001 Jul;27(3):177, 179.
  28. Ortayli N, Sahip Y, Amca B, Say L, Sahip N, Aydin D. Curable sexually transmitted infections among the clientele of a family planning clinic in Istanbul, Turkey. Sex Transm Dis. 2001 Jan;28(1):58-61.
  29. Ortayli N, Amca B, Say L, Bulut A. Acceptability of Norplant at a well-woman clinic in Turkey. Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care. 2000 Jun;5(2):119-23.
  30. Say L, Ortayli N, Nalbant H. Women's acceptance of an injectable progestin-only contraceptive in a free-choice environment in Turkey. Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care. 2000 Mar;5(1):68-70.

 

Seffah Joseph, Ghana

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ghana Medical School, Accra, Ghana

Presentation at the training course: Obstetric ultrasonography and maternal and perinatal mortality

Publications

  1. Seffah JD, Kwame-Aryee RA, Adanu RMK, Munumi K, Awotwi EK. Indications for gynecologic surgery and their implications for sexual function in menopausal women. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2008 Dec;103(3):203-6.
  2. Seffah JD, Adanu RMK. Sonographic findings in women with complications after hysterectomy. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2008 Feb;100(2):160-2.
  3. Hill AG, Darko R, Seffah J, Adanu RMK, Anarfi JK, Duda RB. Health of urban Ghanaian women as identified by the Women's Health Study of Accra. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2007 Nov;99(2):150-6.
  4. Duda RB, Jumah NA, Hill AG, Seffah J, Biritwum R. Assessment of the ideal body image of women in Accra, Ghana. Trop Doct. 2007 Oct;37(4):241-4.
  5. Kwame-Aryee R, Kwakye A, Seffah J. Peripartum hysterectomies at the korle-bu teaching hospital: a review of 182 consecutive cases. Ghana Med J [Internet]. 2007 Sep [cited 2009 Mar 27];41(3):133-8. Available from: http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pubmed&pubmedid=18470331
  6. Duda RB, Kim MP, Darko R, Adanu RMK, Seffah J, Anarfi JK, Hill AG. Results of the Women's Health Study of Accra: assessment of blood pressure in urban women. Int J Cardiol. 2007 Apr 12;117(1):115-22.
  7. Seffah JD, Kwame-Aryee RA. Emergency peripartum hysterectomy in the nulliparous patient. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2007 Apr;97(1):45-6.
  8. Adanu RMK, Hill AG, Seffah JD, Darko R, Anarfi JK, Duda RB. Secular trends in menarcheal age among Ghanaian women in Accra. J Obstet Gynaecol. 2006 Aug;26(6):550-4.
  9. Srofenyoh EK, Seffah JD. Prenatal, labor and delivery characteristics of mothers with macrosomic babies. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2006 Apr;93(1):49-50.
  10. Duda RB, Jumah NA, Hill AG, Seffah J, Biritwum R. Interest in healthy living outweighs presumed cultural norms for obesity for Ghanaian women. Health Qual Life Outcomes [Internet]. 2006 [cited 2009 Mar 27];444. Available from: http://www.hqlo.com/content/4/1/44
  11. Duda RB, Darko R, Adanu RMK, Seffah J, Anarfi JK, Gautam S, Hill AG. HIV prevalence and risk factors in women of Accra, Gghana: results from the women's health study of Accra. Am J Trop Med Hyg [Internet]. 2005 Jul [cited 2009 Mar 27];73(1):63-6. Available from: http://www.ajtmh.org/cgi/content/full/73/1/63
  12. Seffah JD. Re-laparotomy after Cesarean section. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2005 Mar;88(3):253-7.
  13. Seffah JD, Adanu RMK. Sonographic determination of uterine size in young Ghanaian women. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2004 Jul;86(1):61-2.
  14. Seffah JD. Ruptured uterus and the partograph. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2003 Feb;80(2):169-70.
  15. Seffah JD. Caesarean section and birth weight at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital--preliminary report. West Afr J Med. 2002 Sep;21(3):212-4.
  16. Seffah JD. Ultrasonography and ectopic pregnancy--a review. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2000 Dec;71(3):263-4.
  17. Seffah JD, Armah JO. Antenatal ultrasonography for breech delivery. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2000 Jan;68(1):7-12.
  18. Seffah JD, Armah JO. Amniotic fluid index for screening late pregnancies. East Afr Med J. 1999 Jun;76(6):348-51.
  19. Seffah JD. Maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity associated with transverse lie. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 1999 Apr;65(1):11-5.
  20. Margolis T, Elkins TE, Seffah J, Oparo-Addo HS, Fort D. Full-thickness Martius grafts to preserve vaginal depth as an adjunct in the repair of large obstetric fistulas. Obstet Gynecol. 1994 Jul;84(1):148-52.
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Tofoski Gligor, Republic of Macedonia

Faculty of Medicine, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje, Republic of Macedonia

Presentation at the training course: Sperm chromatin structure: implications on human fertility

Publications

  1. Jovevska S, Tofoski G. Comparison between ultra sound (US) and macrodisection measurements of human foetal kidney. Prilozi. 2009 Dec;29(2):337-44.

 

Zilaitiene Birute, Lithuania

Institute of Endocrinology, Kaunas University of Medicine, Kaunas, Lithuania

Presentation at the training course: Semen quality in the male population

Publications

  1. Zilaitiene B, Dirzauskas M, Preiksa RT, Matulevicius V. Cigarette smoking and waiting time to pregnancy: results of a pilot study. Medicina (Kaunas) [Internet]. 2007 [cited 2009 Mar 27];43(12):959-63. Available from: http://medicina.kmu.lt/0712/0712-07e.htm
  2. Preiksa RT, Zilaitiene B, Matulevicius V, Skakkebaek NE, Petersen JH, Jørgensen N, Toppari J. Higher than expected prevalence of congenital cryptorchidism in Lithuania: a study of 1204 boys at birth and 1 year follow-up. Hum Reprod [Internet]. 2005 Jul [cited 2009 Mar 27];20(7):1928-32. Available from: http://humrep.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/full/20/7/1928
  3. Jensen TK, Jørgensen N, Punab M, Haugen TB, Suominen J, Zilaitiene B, Horte A, Andersen A, Carlsen E, Magnus Ø, Matulevicius V, Nermoen I, Vierula M, Keiding N, Toppari J, Skakkebaek NE. Association of in utero exposure to maternal smoking with reduced semen quality and testis size in adulthood: a cross-sectional study of 1,770 young men from the general population in five European countries. Am J Epidemiol [Internet]. 2004 Jan 1 [cited 2009 Mar 27];159(1):49-58. Available from: http://aje.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/full/159/1/49
  4. Mickevicius R, Zilaitiene B, Zdanavicius R. The influence of antegrade scrotal sclerotherapy on the diameter of the spermatic cord veins in men with varicocele. Medicina (Kaunas) [Internet]. 2004 [cited 2009 Mar 27];40(5):423-8. Available from: http://medicina.kmu.lt/0405/0405-04e.htm
  5. Punab M, Zilaitiene B, Jørgensen N, Horte A, Matulevicius V, Peetsalu A, Skakkebaek NE. Regional differences in semen qualities in the Baltic region. Int J Androl. 2002 Aug;25(4):243-52.
  6. Carlsen E, Andersen AG, Buchreitz L, Jørgensen N, Magnus O, Matulevicuus V, Nermoen I, Petersen JH, Punab M, Suominen J, Zilaitiene B, Giwercman A. Inter-observer variation in the results of the clinical andrological examination including estimation of testicular size. Int J Androl. 2000 Aug;23(4):248-53.