Prevalence of prenatal exposure to substances of abuse: questionnaire versus biomarkers
Abstract Alcohol and drugs of abuse consumption in young adults, including women of childbearing age, has experienced significant increase over…
attitudes and practices regarding termination of pregnancy
The grass isn’t always greener: The effects of cannabis on embryological development
Abstract With the increasing publicity of marijuana due to recent legislation, it is pertinent that the effects of fetal exposure…
Failed common bile duct cannulation during pregnancy: Rescue with endoscopic ultrasound guided rendezvous procedure
Abstract Common bile duct (CBD) stones can lead to serious complications and require intervention with either endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)…
Efficacy and Safety of Pancreatobiliary Endoscopic Procedures during Pregnancy
Abstract Background/Aims: Endoscopic therapy with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) has been suggested as an effective diagnostic and therapeutic tool for…
Developmental consequences of perinatal cannabis exposure: behavioral and neuroendocrine effects in adult rodents
Abstract Rationale: Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug among pregnant women. Since the endocannabinoid system plays a crucial…