Buccal versus Vaginal Misoprostol for Term Induction of Labor: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

abstract：:Antihistamines are commonly used to treat nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP). We re-analyzed the 24 primary studies cited in a 1997 meta-analysis that concluded antihistamine use for NVP was safe as they had been studied in more than 200,000 participating women and the pooled odds ratio for congenital malformation...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Chin JW,Gregor S,Persaud N

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The estimation of plasma bilirubin concentration in neonates, using a transcutaneous, noninvasive jaundice meter, is significantly affected by many factors, such as gestational age, birthweight, phototherapy, and skin pigmentation. In an attempt to minimize the influence of skin color and hence circumvent the need for...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Linder N,Regev A,Gazit G,Carplus M,Mandelberg A,Tamir I,Reichman B

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction Our aim was to survey clinicians to assess awareness and utilization of the NICHD Neonatal Research Network outcomes estimator, which allows clinicians to use multiple factors to better estimate the likelihood that intensive care will benefit the delivered neonate. Study Design The survey tool included a ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Peterson S,Gonik B

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective There is limited data regarding the use of oral hypoglycemic agents (OHAs) in pregnant women with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Study Design This was a retrospective cohort study of women with T2DM who were treated with OHA or insulin from the first trimester onward. Bivariate and multivariate logistic re...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Feghali MN,Caritis SN,Catov JM,Scifres CM

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to compare the nulliparous-term-singleton-vertex (NTSV) and the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) cesarean birth metrics as tools for quality improvement efforts based on hospital size. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Cesarean birth rates from 275 hospitals from six states were ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Shields LE,Walker S,Hedriana HL,Wiesner S,Pelletreau B,Hitti J,Benedetti TJ

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to examine the maternal risk factors associated with early onset Group B streptococcus (GBS) sepsis and determine the potential impact of intrapartum chemoprophylaxis using these risk factors. Using a computerized perinatal database, 26,525 deliveries over a five-year period (1989 to 1994...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Philipson EH,Herson VC

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Although guidelines recommend repeat ultrasound in the setting of an incomplete fetal anatomic survey, the clinical utility of this practice has not been established. As such, we aimed to assess the yield of repeat ultrasound for anomaly detection following an incomplete survey. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Wood SL,Owen J,Jenkins SM,Harper LM

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to compare the pregnancy outcome and delivery complications in women 40 years or older (cases) to that of women 20 to 30 years old (controls). Over a 5-year period, 319 cases had a singleton delivery in our institution. These women were compared with 326 controls. Parity was significantly hig...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Seoud MA,Nassar AH,Usta IM,Melhem Z,Kazma A,Khalil AM

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to compare the delayed response to Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) immunization in preterm infants 31.4 to 34.6 weeks of age with full-terms infants by tuberculin test (tuberculin skin test with purified protein derivative [PPD]). One hundred newborns were studied from November 2000 to Apr...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Negrete-Esqueda L,Vargas-Origel A

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of different single ultrasonographic parameters in predicting intrauterine growth-restricted (IUGR) babies as defined by Ponderal index at birth. Study sample composed of two sets of data from Iran and Australia. The Iranian sample consisted of 296 Ir...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Niknafs P,Sibbald J

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our purpose was to evaluate the impact of intravenous and oral tocolysis on prolongation of gestation for women with preterm uterine contractions and/or labor. Candidates for evaluation and treatment including women with contractions between 24 and 35 weeks. Two hundred women (group I) without cervical changes met the...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Brown HL,Hiett AK,Britton KA,Turnquest MA,Golichowski AM

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied 16 women, at 32 weeks' or more gestation who required magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) therapy for preterm labor or preeclampsia. A 60-minute Doppler fetal heart rate (FHR) tracing, analyzed by the Oxford Sonicaid System 8000, was obtained for 1 hour before and 2 hours after each patient received intravenous MgSO4...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Hiett AK,Devoe LD,Brown HL,Watson J

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Prediction of gestational latency after placement of physical exam indicated cerclage (PEIC) is limited. Uterocervical angle (UCA) has been associated with spontaneous preterm delivery in the general population. Our objective was to examine whether UCA is associated with gestational latency in women with PEIC...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Swanson K,Grobman WA,Miller ES

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of transabdominal vibroacoustic stimulation has been shown to improve the efficiency of antepartum fetal surveillance. The ability of the fetus to habituate to such a stimulus has also been suggested as a means of assessing the function of the central nervous system. The purpose of this blinded prospective inv...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Smith CV,Davis SR,Rayburn WF,Nelson RM

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this article is to report obstetric outcomes of human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1)-serodiscordant couples who underwent in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET) with intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) at a tertiary care center. We reviewed the outcomes of seronegative women after I...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Cleary-Goldman J,Peña JE,Thornton MH 2nd,Robinson JN,D'Alton ME,Sauer MV

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This investigation was undertaken to determine whether histologic examination of the placenta contributed to a better understanding of the cause of intrauterine fetal growth retardation. Placentas were examined of 151 liveborn infants whose birthweights were in the lower 10th percentile for gestational age. One or mor...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Rayburn W,Sander C,Compton A

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are 16 reported cases of prenatally diagnosed choledochal cyst in the literature. We present a new case diagnosed at 29 weeks' gestation by routine ultrasound scanning. At 40 weeks' gestation, a male infant was born by spontaneous delivery. At 16 weeks of age, the patient underwent a laparotomy, which confirmed ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Benhidjeb T,Chaoui R,Kalache K,Mau H,Müller JM

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Premature birth before 37 weeks of gestation is a significant public health problem. Each year, 4.5 million premature infants are born worldwide. Despite extensive research and a variety of interventions, the rate of preterm birth has steadily increased over the past 20 years and reached a high of 12.8% in 2006. The e...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Buhimschi CS,Rosenberg VA,Dulay AT,Thung S,Sfakianaki AK,Bahtiyar MO,Buhimschi IA

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of triplet pregnancies has increased several times due to the widespread use of ovulation induction agents. Premature delivery is the main complication of triplet gestations. In twin conceptions it was shown definitely that elective cervical suture does not prolong these pregnancies. However, in higher o...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Mordel N,Zajicek G,Benshushan A,Schenker JG,Laufer N,Sadovsky E

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present transvaginal ultrasonographic findings of a fetus with Dandy-Walker malformation and associated massive obstructive hydrocephalus at 13 weeks' gestation. First-trimester ultrasonographic diagnosis of Dandy-Walker malformation is uncommon with only two such occurrences having been reported previously. These ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Sherer DM,Shane H,Anyane-Yeboa K

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five cases of sirenomelia presented with rare manifestations are discussed. Three neonates were born alive and died within 2 to 12 hours after birth. One case was the offspring of a triple in vitro fertilization pregnancy with history of early intrauterine death of one of the triplets. The main features included fusio...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Drossou-Agakidou V,Xatzisevastou-Loukidou C,Soubasi V,Kostopoulou E,Laporda A,Pantzaki A,Agelidou S,Kremenopoulos G

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Magnesium historically has been used for treatment and/or prevention of eclampsia or preterm labor. More recently, antepartum magnesium sulfate has been suggested for prevention of cerebral palsy in preterm infants. Although adverse effects and toxicity of magnesium in pregnant women are well known, the fetal...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Abbassi-Ghanavati M,Alexander JM,McIntire DD,Savani RC,Leveno KJ

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of multiple pregnancies, maternal obesity, and preeclampsia on the effect of antenatal steroids on neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). STUDY DESIGN:The retrospective cohort study was performed in a level III maternity ward. Population was composed of ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Claire L,Vieux R

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present an unusual complication of midtrimester genetic amniocentesis of a monochorionic twin gestation in which prolonged fetal bradycardia of 60 to 80 beats per minute sustained over two hours was associated with multiple subsequent fetal anomalies. These included: microcephaly, bilateral closed-lip schizencephal...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Sherer DM,Salafia CM

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied Stem cell factor (SCF) levels in 15 mother-newborn pairs, 15 healthy adult controls, and 16 newborn with bacterial sepsis. SCF levels were also determined in six newborns with sepsis before and after completion of treatment. SCF levels (pg/mL) were found to be 2141 +/- 529 in cord blood, 1385 +/- 314 in mot...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Savas A,Ince S,Coskun M,Durmaz S,Yegin O

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The presence of the maternal warm antibody in pregnancy should not be ignored. As there is risk of both maternal and fetal anemia, both patients need to be followed for the development of such. Serial complete blood counts in the mother and treatment if significant fetal anemia develops should be considered. Serial am...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Gerson A,Young L,Ferroni J,Russino J,Sidor C,Cooper J,Herman J

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is the leading cause of death in children < 5 years of age worldwide. It is also one of the most frequent infectious diseases in children, leading to large antibiotic use and hospitalization even in the industrialized countries. However, the optimal management of CAP in children is s...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Yun KW,Wallihan R,Juergensen A,Mejias A,Ramilo O

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cord blood gas determinations were made on arterial and venous blood from 78 babies weighing less than 2000 gm at birth, including 52 weighing 1500 gm or less. Correlations were made with Apgar scores and intrapartum events as well as with birthweight (BW) and gestational age (GA). Significant differences were seen be...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Perkins RP,Papile LA

更新日期：1985-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE: To determine the association between total gestational weight gain and perinatal outcomes. STUDY DESIGN: Data from the Nulliparous Pregnancy Outcomes Study: Monitoring Mothers-To-Be (NuMoM2b) study were used. Total gestational weight gain was categorized as inadequate, adequate, or excessive based on the 20...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Dude AM,Grobman W,Haas D,Mercer BM,Parry S,Silver RM,Wapner R,Wing D,Saade G,Reddy U,Iams J,Kominiarek MA

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Phosphatidylglycerol (PG) in amniotic fluid was quantitatively measured by thin-layer chromatography (TLC) in 941 amniotic fluid samples and related to the presence or absence of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in neonates born within 7 days of the amniocentesis. In 639 case tests with PG 1 nmol/ml or more of amni...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Tsao FH,Zachman RD

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00