Strengthening research in academic OB/GYN departments / Jessica Townsend, editor ; Committee on Research Capabilities of Academic Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Health Sciences Policy, Institute of Medicine.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Townsend, Jessica.

Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Research Capabilities of Academic Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gynecology--Research--United States.

Gynecology.

Gynecology--Research--United States--Planning.

Obstetrics--Research--United States.

Obstetrics.

Obstetrics--Research--United States--Planning.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (320 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : National Academy Press, 1992.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Research conducted in academic departments of obstetrics and gynecology could result in substantial improvements in the health of women and the outcomes of pregnancy. Strengthening Research in Academic OB/GYN Departments determines whether such departments are capable of fulfilling this promise. The committee finds that these departments have a poor track record in their ability to compete for research funds and in the extent to which their faculty contribute to research. Adding to the problem are factors that deter OB/GYNs from a research career and a dearth of dynamic research leaders in the profession. The volume explores reasons for this situation and makes recommendations to counteract them. Also included is an agenda of needed research.

Contents:

""STRENGTHENING RESEARCH IN ACADEMIC OB/GYN DEPARTMENTS""; ""Copyright""; ""PREFACE""; ""Contents""; ""EXECUTIVE SUMMARY""; ""THE CURRENT SITUATION""; ""COMMITTEE FINDINGS""; ""Findings Related to Career Choices""; ""Findings Related to NIH and Other External Support""; ""Findings Relating to Departments of OB/GYN""; ""Findings Related to Professional Organizations""; ""COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS""; ""Recommendations for NIH and NICHD""; ""Recommendations for Other External Support""; ""Recommendations for Which Multiple Groups Have Responsibility""

""Recommendations for Departments of OB/GYN"" ""Recommendations for Professional Organizations""; ""Recommendations for Leadership""; ""A RESEARCH AGENDA FOR OB/GYN""; ""OOCYTE AND FOLLICULAR DEVELOPMENT IN THE OVARY""; ""Follicular Formation""; ""Follicular Atresia""; ""Follicular Recruitment, Selection, and Dominance""; ""Corpus Luteum Function""; ""Leukocytes, Cytokines, and Ovarian Function""; ""FERTILIZATION""; ""FETAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT""; ""Embryology and Congenital Malformations""; ""Fetal Growth and Placental Transport""; ""Congenital Infection and Substance Abuse""

""Perinatal Research"" ""Epidemiological Research""; ""PRETERM LABOR""; ""Preterm, Premature Rupture of the Fetal Membranes""; ""Complications of Pregnancy That Compromise Fetal or Maternal Well-Being Independent of the Onset of...""; ""Preterm Onset of Labor""; ""Preterm Labor and Infection""; ""CONTRACEPTION""; ""Contraceptive Implants""; ""Contraceptive Rings (CRs)""; ""Transdermal Delivery""; ""Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)""; ""Oral Contraception""; ""Barrier Methods""; ""Male Contraception""; ""Antifertility Vaccines""; ""Sperm Antigens""

""LHRH-Vaccine Used With or Without a Vaccine to the Luteinizing Hormone or FSH (Follicle Stimulating...""""Medical Abortifacients""; ""INFERTILITY""; ""Epidemiology""; ""Cervical Physiology and Function""; ""Fallopian Tube Function""; ""Endometriosis""; ""Male Infertility""; ""In Vitro Fertilization and New Reproductive Technologies""; ""PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME""; ""THE BRAIN AND REPRODUCTION""; ""MENOPAUSE""; ""ONCOLOGY""; ""Ovarian Cancer""; ""Uterine Neoplasms""; ""Cervical Cancers""; ""Vulvar Malignancies""; ""Breast Cancer""; ""Trophoblastic Disease""; ""SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES""

""Prevent Sexually Transmitted Diseases by Developing Clinically Effective and Safe Vaccines"" ""Develop Cost-Effective Tests for Early Diagnosis of STDs""; ""Develop New Therapies Where Needed and New Cost-Effective Antibiotics That are Easily Administered a...""; ""Clarify the Natural History of Genital Infections""; ""Define Behaviors Associated with the Acquisition and Spread of STDs""; ""Characterize the Role of STDs in Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes""; ""1 INTRODUCTION""; ""ORIGINS OF THE STUDY""; ""IOM Planning Committee""; ""THE CHARGE TO THE COMMITTEE""; ""THE COMMITTEE'S INTERPRETATION OF ITS CHARGE""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9786610203161

9781280203169

1280203161

9780309584425

0309584426

9780585085333

0585085331

OCLC:

923263572