Journal News

• The use of epidurals may help prevent future pelvic organ prolapse
• Published on Sep 01, 2010

A new study to be published in BJOG shows how the use of epidurals during birth may have a protective effect on the levator ani muscles, which hold up the pelvic floor. The study: Shek K, Dietz H. Intrapartum risk factors for levator trauma. BJOG 2010; DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2010.02704.x.

• Call for papers: Developments in gynaecological oncology
• Published on Aug 11, 2010

In January 2012, BJOG will be publishing a themed issue entitled Developments in gynaecological oncology. This special issue will be edited by BJOG Scientific Editors: Pierre Martin-Hirsch and Raj Naik and Guest Editors: Jonathan Ledermann, Robert E Bristow and Nick Reed. We are interested in receiving original research articles, opinion generating commentaries and systematic reviews on all aspects of gynaecological oncology including basic science, epidemiology, diagnostic techniques, therapies,...

• News coverage of a BJOG study: Intrauterine device for emergency contraception
• Published on Aug 09, 2010

The news coverage: http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE67558I20100806

• BJOG press release: Pregnancy complications can increase development of postnatal depression
• Published on Aug 09, 2010

The BJOG study: Blom E, Jansen P, Verhulst F, Hofman A, Raat H, Jaddoe V, Coolman M, Steegers E, Tiemeier H. Perinatal complications increase the risk of postpartum depression. The Generation R Study. BJOG 2010; DOI:10.1111/j.1471-0528.2010.02660.x

• CPD credits for BJOG Podcasts
• Published on Aug 09, 2010

Those registered on the RCOG CPD Programme, may claim 1 CPD credit under reflective learning (you will need to complete a reflective learning form which is provided in the CPD ePortfolio) for listening to a BJOG podcast. Please email bjog@rcog.org.uk.

• BJOG study: Acupuncture not helpful for inducing labour
• Published on Jul 27, 2010

The study: Modlock J, Nielsen B, Uldbjerg N. Acupuncture for the induction of labour: a double-blind randomised controlled study. BJOG 2010; DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2010.02647.x. 

• News coverage of BJOG study: Miscarriage tough on men, harder on women
• Published on Jul 26, 2010

The study: Kong G, Chung T, Lai B, Lok I. Gender comparison of psychological reaction after miscarriage—a 1-year longitudinal study. BJOG 2010; DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2010.02653.x

• CPD/CME points for BJOG referees
• Published on Jul 23, 2010

We certainly do appreciate the hard work and dedication we receive from our peer reviewers.  

• BJOG is recruiting an Assistant Editor
• Published on Jul 22, 2010

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• News coverage of BJOG study: Recurrence risk of stillbirth in a second pregnancy
• Published on Jul 21, 2010

Press TV (17/07/10) First stillbirths predicts a second onehttp://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=135176§ionid=3510210