Relaxin secretion in early pregnancy.

abstract：:Thirty-three gravidas with syphilis were monitored with hourly vital signs and examinations for 24 hours after treatment with benzathine penicillin G. Fifteen (45%) of the subjects had a Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction, including all three, 12 of 20 (60%), and none of ten of those with primary, secondary, and latent syphi...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Klein VR,Cox SM,Mitchell MD,Wendel GD Jr

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether activation of circulating platelets was present in the fetal and maternal circulation in cases with vascular disease in the fetal-umbilical-placental circulation as identified by umbilical artery Doppler study. METHODS:We studied 20 mother-fetus pairs with an abnormal umbilical artery ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Trudinger B,Song JZ,Wu ZH,Wang J

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the detection rate of abnormalities by transvaginal ultrasound in early pregnancy. METHODS:We prospectively analyzed records of 3592 sequential pregnant women at 10-16 weeks' (singleton) gestation (mean 13 weeks and 2 days). After exclusion of 114 women, there were 3478 women in the study. Each w...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Guariglia L,Rosati P

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the serum level of macrophage colony-stimulating factor in ovarian cancer patients in order to evaluate its role as a marker for ovarian cancer. METHODS:Serum macrophage colony-stimulating factor levels were assayed in 69 patients with epithelial ovarian cancer, 55 with benign ovarian tumors, an...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Suzuki M,Ohwada M,Aida I,Tamada T,Hanamura T,Nagatomo M

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A cytogenetic study of 27 spontaneous abortions was carried out using the Q-banding technic. The specimens were selected for study in order to increase the likelihood of finding a chromosome anomaly. Sixteen of 27 specimens (59%) showed a chromosome abnormality. Trisomy was found in 9 of the specimens, and the chromos...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： McConnell HD,Carr DH

更新日期：1975-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred fifty-two women who received cefazolin prophylaxis and subsequently developed postpartum endometritis were randomized to treatment with either ticarcillin/clavulanic acid (75) or clindamycin-gentamicin (77). Bacteria isolated from the endometrium were predominantly facultative anaerobic bacteria. The ratio...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Faro S,Martens M,Hammill H,Phillips LE,Smith D,Riddle G

更新日期：1989-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess whether lack of patient preparation for common physical and emotional postpartum symptoms is associated with patient satisfaction with obstetric clinicians. METHODS:We conducted a telephone survey of 724 postpartum women. Women were interviewed 2 weeks postpartum to assess self-perceived preparatio...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Howell EA

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare lamellar body counts with the lecithin/sphingomyelin ratio and phosphatidylglycerol analysis in terms of assessment of risk of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). METHODS:Lamellar body counts, lecithin-sphingomyelin ratios (L/Ss), and phosphatidylglycerol levels were assessed in 1611 amniotic flu...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Neerhof MG,Haney EI,Silver RK,Ashwood ER,Lee IS,Piazze JJ

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The early detection of preterm labor and the prevention of preterm birth require special attention to early subtle signs and symptoms of preterm labor. The concept of "Braxton Hicks contractions" may negate these early signs and symptoms by falsely reassuring patients, thus encouraging them not to seek medical care pr...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Hill WC,Lambertz EL

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifteen infertile women diagnosed by endometrial dating to have a luteal phase defect were treated with human pituitary follicle-stimulating hormone (hFSH) for 45 cycles. Human follicle-stimulating hormone was administered intramuscularly in a dose of 50 IU/day (group 1) for 35 cycles and 100 IU/day (group 2) for ten ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Huang KE,Muechler EK,Bonfiglio TA

更新日期：1984-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cervical pregnancy was diagnosed at 12 weeks' gestation in a young nulliparous woman presenting with vaginal bleeding. Initial treatment with methotrexate was unsuccessful. The patient was ultimately treated by internal iliac artery ligation, hysterotomy, and intracervical balloon tamponade. Nineteen months after surg...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Wolcott HD,Kaunitz AM,Nuss RC,Benrubi GE

更新日期：1988-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the consequences of sexual assault based on the relationship of the woman to her named assailant. METHODS:From January 2008 to March 2011, we conducted an observational and prospective study of females older than age 15 years who were examined at a sexual assault referral center. Data were collect...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Seyller M,Denis C,Dang C,Boraud C,Lepresle A,Lefèvre T,Chariot P

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To systematically review and integrate data on the neurodevelopmental outcome of children after administration of a single course of antenatal corticosteroids for threatened preterm labor. DATA SOURCES:MEDLINE, Scopus, CENTRAL, and www.clinicaltrials.gov (inception to August 2014) using combinations of the t...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Sotiriadis A,Tsiami A,Papatheodorou S,Baschat AA,Sarafidis K,Makrydimas G

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the risks of congenital varicella syndrome and other birth defects in offspring of women who inadvertently received varicella vaccine during pregnancy or within 3 months of conception. METHODS:Pregnant women inadvertently exposed to varicella vaccine, reported voluntarily, were enrolled in the Preg...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Shields KE,Galil K,Seward J,Sharrar RG,Cordero JF,Slater E

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A rising cesarean birth rate, both nationally and at our institution, led us to attempt to reverse the trend. Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) was introduced as an alternative to repeat cesarean in 1982. The impact of VBAC on the cesarean rate for our institution was assessed from 1982-1988. Over the period studied...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Pridjian G,Hibbard JU,Moawad AH

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The current literature suggests that atypical (benign atypia or class II) Papanicolaou smears occur at a frequency of 1.6-5.4% and are associated with a substantial rate of underlying cervical dysplasia. However, we noted that our rate of atypia exceeded these figures, particularly in our clinic population. To quantif...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Pearlstone AC,Grigsby PW,Mutch DG

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The recently developed sperm penetration assay (SPA) tests the functional capacity of sperm. It is based upon the ability of in vitro capacitated human spermatozoa to penetrate zona-free hamster eggs in vitro. The SPA was superior to seminal fluid analysis in predicting both fertility and infertility; in the predictio...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Karp LE,Williamson RA,Moore DE,Shy KK,Plymate SR,Smith WD

更新日期：1981-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the passage early in labor of thick amniotic fluid heavily stained with meconium is recognized as an indication of potential fetal asphyxia, the significance of late passage of meconium-stained fluid in labor is less certain. One hundren twenty-eight patients with late passage of meconium in labor and 134 con...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Meis PJ,Hobel CJ,Ureda JR

更新日期：1982-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although vertebral hemangiomas are found in 10% of the population, they rarely become symptomatic. We describe management of an enlarging cervical vertebral hemangioma during pregnancy. CASE:A primiparous woman at 33 weeks of gestation presented with neck pain and paresthesias. She had a known cervical hema...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Foster L,Davidson K,Egerman R

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Microangiopathic disorders during pregnancy remain a diagnostic challenge because these conditions often imitate more common obstetric diseases. CASE:A 31-year-old multigravid woman delivered at term with a postpartum course complicated by laboratory indices consistent with hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Happe SK,Zofkie AC,Nelson DB

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to compare the effects of two low-dose triphasic oral contraceptives (OCs) on glucose tolerance and insulin secretion. Fifty-seven women were randomized to receive OCs containing ethinyl estradiol and either levonorgestrel or norethindrone. Ten subjects using nonhormonal contraception served as...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Gillespy M,Notelovitz M,Ellingson AB,Khan FY

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Small cell carcinoma of the ovary is an aggressive tumor primarily affecting young women. Despite adjuvant therapy, the majority of patients described in the literature have fared poorly, even when the disease is diagnosed at an early stage. CASE:A 19-year-old nulligravida with small cell carcinoma of the l...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Rana S,Warren BK,Yamada SD

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis are life-threatening dermatologic disorders that are more common in the setting of a compromised immune system. We present the case of a pregnant patient with known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection who presented with Stevens-Johnson syndrome...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Shilad A,Predanic M,Perni SC,Houlihan C,Principe D

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The systolic/end-diastolic ratio (S/D) and pulsatility and resistance indices were calculated before and after diagnostic cordocentesis in 46 fetuses, after 19 intravascular transfusions in eight fetuses, and on two occasions 45 minutes apart in eight controls. The fetus was paralyzed with pancuronium (0.3 mg/kg sonog...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Weiner CP,Anderson TL

更新日期：1989-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate an office-based test as a screening method for intrinsic sphincter deficiency. METHODS:One hundred seventy-three women with urinary incontinence were evaluated prospectively by complete urodynamic studies. After catheterization, the pediatric Foley catheter test was performed on an empty bladder ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Arya LA,Myers DL,Jackson ND

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Full-time faculty numbers in academic departments of obstetrics-gynecology have resumed growth in the last three years, and now average 18.3 per department. Women are represented in a larger proportion than among practicing specialists. Faculty subspecialists are increasing in numbers, but their trend is toward practi...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Pearse WH,Fielden JG,Sherline DM

更新日期：1987-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Obesity is an established risk factor for development of endometrial cancer. We hypothesized that obesity might also be associated with an earlier age at endometrial cancer diagnosis, because mechanisms that drive the obesity-endometrial cancer association might also accelerate tumorigenesis. METHODS:A retro...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Nevadunsky NS,Van Arsdale A,Strickler HD,Moadel A,Kaur G,Levitt J,Girda E,Goldfinger M,Goldberg GL,Einstein MH

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the incidence and type of fetal injury identified in women undergoing cesarean delivery. METHODS:Between January 1, 1999, and December 31, 2000, a prospective cohort study of all cesarean deliveries was conducted at 13 university centers. Information regarding maternal and infant outcomes was abs...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Alexander JM,Leveno KJ,Hauth J,Landon MB,Thom E,Spong CY,Varner MW,Moawad AH,Caritis SN,Harper M,Wapner RJ,Sorokin Y,Miodovnik M,O'Sullivan MJ,Sibai BM,Langer O,Gabbe SG,National Institute of Child Health and Human Deve

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A prospective randomized study was undertaken in 100 patients undergoing cesarean section to evaluate the efficacy of cefotaxime when given as a single-dose versus the more traditional triple-dose regimen for prophylaxis. Analysis of the results demonstrated no significant differences in febrile morbidity (14 versus 2...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Gonik B

更新日期：1985-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To find out if hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) in amniotic fluid (HGF-AF) has a direct effect on fetal lung development, we investigated the effects of AF as well as recombinant human HGF (rhHGF) on proliferation, migration, and morphogenesis of fetal alveolar type II cells in vitro. METHODS:Amniotic fluid sa...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Itakura A,Kurauchi O,Morikawa S,Furugori K,Mizutani S,Tomoda Y

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00