Fetal Growth Failure: diagnosis and management

Alexander Kofinas M.D.

This is a presentation on the diagnosis and management of fetal growth failure. This is a presentation designed for medical audiences but everyone is welcome.

Fetal Nutrition and Adult Health

Alexander Kofinas M.D.

This presentation provides information about the importance of fetal nutrition and adult health. Poor fetal nutrition causes fetal growth problems and increased risk for poor adult health.

Perinatal Events and the Fetal Brain

Alexander Kofinas M.D.

This presentation gives the history of fetal brain damage and neonatal encephalopathy. Discusses the history, pathology, diagnosis and management of the conditions that can cause fetal brain damage and neonatal encephalopathy.

Placenta Abruption

Alexander Kofinas M.D.

This presentation discusses the pathology, epidemiology, diagnosis and management of placenta abruption. Use the VCR like buttons to control the progression of the slides. You may pause, and advance slides one at a time at your own pace.

Learn about the risks of IVF pregnancies and how to reduce them

Alexander Kofinas M.D.

This presentation was prepared for individuals without medical background. It is written in a simple language to help you understand why IVF and other ART pregnancies are of the highest risk for poor fetal and neonatal outcomes. You will learn the reasons behind such poor outcomes and how to ask your obstetrician to monitor your IVF pregnancy and treat you ...

Recurrent Pregnancy loss

Alexander Kofinas M.D.

This presentation was prepared for physicians in practice and in training. It contains valuable information that can be understood by other health care professionals as well as lay people. Recurrent pregnancy loss (miscarriage) is a serious problem that has not been addressed adequately by most obstetricians. Although it is true that many patients have experienced one or more losses, it ...

Preeclampsia:Diagnosis and Management

Alexander Kofinas M.D.

This is a presentation on the old and the new concepts on preeclampsia. The presentation was prepared for physicians in practice and in training. It may be difficult to understand without the presenter but never the less, even non-medical professionals and other persons can learn a lot about this ancient disease for which we still have not found the way ...

Essential Fatty acids: a good source of health

Alexander Kofinas M.D.

Essential Fatty Acids are fats that our body needs but cannot produce. DHA and EPA are absolutely necessary for health and life. Reduced consumption of omega-3 or increased consumption of omega-6 fatty acids is associated with a number of chronic diseases including cardiovascular, cerebral, diabetes, cancer, skin disorders and premature aging, Alzheimer’s, depression, bipolar disorders and other neurological diseases. Learn ...

What you need to know about thrombophilia

Alexander Kofinas M.D.

Thrombophilia is responsible for a large number of miscarriages, fetal deaths, premature babies, cerebral palsy and numerous other pregnancy related complications. Most of such complications can be prevented if your condition is diagnosed early and treated properly. Your doctor may not be familiar with thrombophilia. Learn how to demand proper care for the benefit of your unborn.

Cervical incompetence –Preterm labor

Four Eyes Productions

Preterm birth is the main cause of fetal and neonatal mortality and morbidity. Prematurity is responsible for many of the chronic diseases that appear after the 3rd decade of life. Prematurity has been increasing dramatically in the last 30 years. There are many reasons for this, but the most important of them all is premature cervical shortening due to placental ...