Fetal movements and ultrasound: effect of maternal intravenous glucose administration.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to assess the involvement of rho kinase (ROK) in agonist-dependent contraction of omental, myometrial, and placental arteries of pregnant women at term. STUDY DESIGN:Wire myography was used to assess if contractions of intact or alpha-toxin-permeabilized arteries obtained from w...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Wareing M,O'Hara M,Seghier F,Baker PN,Taggart MJ

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling (cordocentesis) provides direct access to the fetal circulation in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Seventeen patients underwent this procedure between December 1985 and December 1986 for evaluation of a variety of clinical situations, including nonlethal fetal abnorm...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Hogge WA,Thiagarajah S,Brenbridge AN,Harbert GM

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We sought to describe the peripartum outcome of women weighing >300 pounds (135 kg) who were candidates for trial of labor after a prior cesarean delivery. STUDY DESIGN:All pregnant women who weighed in excess of 300 pounds and had a prior cesarean delivery were included in this prospective investigation. St...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Chauhan SP,Magann EF,Carroll CS,Barrilleaux PS,Scardo JA,Martin JN Jr

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We studied the effect of long-term heparin treatment on bone mass during pregnancy. STUDY DESIGN:Thromboprophylaxis with heparin was given to 39 women during pregnancy for a mean of 28 weeks and for an average of 6 weeks post partum. Bone mineral density measured with single-photon absorptiometry of the dist...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Dahlman TC,Sjöberg HE,Ringertz H

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In routine antenatal care, blood pressure is used as a screening tool for preeclampsia and its associated adverse outcomes. As such women with a blood pressure greater than 140/90 mm Hg undergo further investigation and closer follow-up, whereas those with lower blood pressures receive no additional care. In...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Reddy M,Rolnik DL,Harris K,Li W,Mol BW,Da Silva Costa F,Wallace EM,Palmer K

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Acardiac/acephalic twinning is a rare anomaly in which a normal "pump" twin perfuses an acardiac twin, which results in twin reversed arterial perfusion sequence. A novel technique for selective reduction and obliteration of blood flow in the acardiac twin is described. STUDY DESIGN:Thirteen consecutive case...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Tsao K,Feldstein VA,Albanese CT,Sandberg PL,Lee H,Harrison MR,Farmer DL

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred forty-eight menstrual cycles were studied in 52 women, and in each cycle various parameters were measured to determine an objective means of assessing the syndrome. Daily mood assessment, body weight, plasma 17 beta-estradiol levels, and plasma progesterone levels were measured. The abdominal dimensions we...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Faratian B,Gaspar A,O'Brien PM,Johnson IR,Filshie GM,Prescott P

更新日期：1984-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our purpose was to examine the hypothesis that corticosteroids, when administered extraamniotically, can enhance the labor process and reduce the induction-to-delivery interval. STUDY DESIGN:A double-blind, randomized study was conducted on 98 women with a gestational age of 36 to 42 weeks, an unfavorable ce...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Barkai G,Cohen SB,Kees S,Lusky A,Margalit V,Mashiach S,Schiff E

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixty-one percent of refractory vulvodynia patients evaluated in a tertiary care vulvovaginal clinic had clinically relevant dermatoses based on dermatopathologist-analyzed vulvar biopsy including: lichen sclerosus, allergic/irritant dermatitis, lichen planus, and other inflammatory or neoplastic dermatoses. Given the...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Bowen AR,Vester A,Marsden L,Florell SR,Sharp H,Summers P

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Because there is a dearth of literature, we developed an ethical framework to guide decision making about the management of pregnancy of patients with schizophrenia. STUDY DESIGN:We review pertinent literature on schizophrenia and pregnancy, including information on maternal and fetal risks and outcomes, and...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： McCullough LB,Coverdale JH,Chervenak FA

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated the reliability, culture findings, and fetal outcome after transcervical chorionic villus sampling or amniocentesis in a group of 860 patients. All procedures were performed for the indication of advanced maternal age with consistent procedure and laboratory techniques. Successful procedures were complete...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Ferguson JE 2nd,Vick DJ,Hogge JS,Hogge WA

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to examine the effects of a policy of elective cesarean delivery for suspected fetal macrosomia on the incidence of brachial palsy and on the cesarean delivery rate. STUDY DESIGN:We performed a retrospective assessment of a policy that recommends cesarean delivery for macrosomia (fe...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Gonen R,Bader D,Ajami M

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We used the minimal model technique to obtain concurrent measurements of whole-body insulin sensitivity and pancreatic B-cell responsiveness to glucose during the third trimester of pregnancy. Insulin sensitivity in normal pregnant women (n = 8) was reduced to only one third that of a group of nonpregnant women (n = 7...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Buchanan TA,Metzger BE,Freinkel N,Bergman RN

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our purpose was to determine whether elevated second-trimester human chorionic gonadotropin levels identify women likely to benefit from low-dose aspirin therapy. STUDY DESIGN:We evaluated second-trimester human chorionic gonadotropin levels obtained from healthy nulliparous women before screening for partic...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Wenstrom KD,Hauth JC,Goldenberg RL,DuBard MB,Lea C

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:CO2 hysteroscopy for diagnosis of cervical polyps was performed in 36 patients. The polyps could be located under direct vision and their attachments were found to be deeper than what is seen in regular inspection. A relatively high number of endometrial polyps were found. It is advised that the polyps be surgically r...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： David A,Mettler L,Semm K

更新日期：1978-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Maternal and associated neonatal mortality rates in sub-Saharan Africa remain unacceptably high. In Mulago Hospital (Kampala, Uganda), 2 major causes of maternal death are preeclampsia and obstructed labor and their complications, conditions occurring at the extremes of the birthweight spectrum, a situation encapsulat...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Nakimuli A,Chazara O,Byamugisha J,Elliott AM,Kaleebu P,Mirembe F,Moffett A

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The serum vitamin B12 level falls progressively during pregnancy, when measured either by microbiologic assay or by a radioisotope dilution technique. The concentration of the vitamin assayed by radioisotope dilution was consistently higher than the value obtained by microbiologic assay. This discrepancy was greatest ...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Green R,Colman N,Metz J

更新日期：1975-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The recent birth of octuplets unleashed a firestorm of publicity, casting a harsh light on the mother and her presumed inadequacies as a parent. It also raised questions about the role of reproductive endocrinologists. Herein we consider 3 aspects of this question: should reproductive endocrinologists consider the eco...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Minkoff H,Ecker J

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our purpose was to evaluate a vaginal device designed to support the bladder neck in women with urinary stress incontinence. STUDY DESIGN:Thirty-two physically active incontinent women underwent urodynamic evaluation and maintained a bladder diary before enrollment and after 4 weeks of device use. Outcome me...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Davila GW,Ostermann KV

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We report four cases of neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (NATP) in pregnancies achieved with in vitro fertilization. STUDY DESIGN:Three cases used surrogate carriers, and the fourth a donor egg. Sera from gestational carriers were tested for platelet antibodies by flow cytometry and enzyme-linked immunos...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Curtis BR,Bussel JB,Manco-Johnson MJ,Aster RH,McFarland JG

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We sought to evaluate the efficacy of maternal posturing during labor on the prevention of persistent occiput posterior (OP) position. STUDY DESIGN:We conducted a randomized trial including 220 patients in labor with a single fetus in documented OP position. Main outcome was the proportion of anterior rotati...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Desbriere R,Blanc J,Le Dû R,Renner JP,Carcopino X,Loundou A,d'Ercole C

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to determine the fetal response to submaximal maternal exercise at 22 to 26 weeks in pregnancies with abnormal uterine artery Doppler. STUDY DESIGN:This was a prospective comparison of singleton pregnancies with uteroplacental vascular insufficiency (UPVI) (mean uterine pulsatil...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Chaddha V,Simchen MJ,Hornberger LK,Allen VM,Fallah S,Coates AL,Roberts A,Wilkes DL,Schneiderman-Walker J,Jaeggi E,Kingdom JC

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to investigate the potential efficacy of high-intensity focused ultrasound for the treatment of uterine fibroid tumors in a nude mouse model. STUDY DESIGN:A total of 60 female athymic nude mice were inoculated subcutaneously with 3 to 5 x 10(6) ELT-3 cells, a uterine fibroid tum...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Vaezy S,Fujimoto VY,Walker C,Martin RW,Chi EY,Crum LA

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two studies were performed to assess the effect of fat feeding on glucose tolerance before, during, and after gestation of BHE rats. In the first study 5% or 22% fat diets were fed from 3 weeks before mating until after gestation. In the second study, these diets were fed from weaning until 400 days of age. Glucose to...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Bue JM,Hausman DB,Berdanier CD

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pregnant women and American Indian and Alaska Native people are at elevated risk of severe disease and mortality from 2009 pandemic influenza A/H1N1. We validated an electronic health record-based algorithm used by Indian Health Service to identify pregnant women in near real-time surveillance of pandemic influenza A/...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Penman-Aguilar A,Tucker MJ,Groom AV,Reilley BA,Klepacki S,Cullen T,Gebremariam C,Redd JT

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of postpartum dexamethasone in patients with hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets (HELLP) syndrome. STUDY DESIGN:A prospective, randomized, double-blind trial was conducted in which 105 women with HELLP syndrome were enrolled and as...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Katz L,de Amorim MM,Figueiroa JN,Pinto e Silva JL

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The object of the study was to determine the true surgical pathologic disease extent in patients with clinical stage II adenocarcinoma of the endometrium. STUDY DESIGN:As part of a Gynecologic Oncology Group surgical pathologic protocol of patients with adenocarcinoma of the endometrium, patients with clinic...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Creasman WT,DeGeest K,DiSaia PJ,Zaino RJ

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The study was designed to evaluate whether double positive maternal serum screening results for Down syndrome and open neural tube defects indicate an increased risk of adverse perinatal outcome. STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective case-control study was conducted. In a cohort of 170,394 women who underwent materna...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Chitayat D,Farrell SA,Huang T,Meier C,Wyatt PR,Summers AM

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Casual observations of pelvic prolapse have previously been made in adult female squirrel monkeys. We objectively observed and described the pelvic findings of the adult females in our colony to evaluate their potential as an animal model for studies of pelvic relaxation. STUDY DESIGN:Subsets of a group of 2...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Coates KW,Galan HL,Shull BL,Kuehl TJ

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We sought to investigate maternal and fetal nitroglycerin metabolization and to assess the clinical condition of neonates after intravenous nitroglycerin application during cesarean delivery. STUDY DESIGN:At the time of the uterine puncture incision, either 0. 25 mg or 0.5 mg nitroglycerin or a physiologic s...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： David M,Walka MM,Schmid B,Sinha P,Veit S,Lichtenegger W

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00