Human fibroblasts produce "pregnancy-specific" beta-1 glycoprotein in vitro.

abstract：:In this controlled study of betamethasone administration to pregnant rhesus monkeys, using dosages per gram of fetal body weight similar to those reported in several human clinical studies, the most significant fetal pulmonary changes observed were increases in maximum lung volumes. The fact that comparable increases ...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Johnson JW,Mitzner W,London WT,Palmer AE,Scott R

更新日期：1979-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our purpose was determine whether there are ethnic differences in vaginal colonization with organisms reputed to be associated with preterm delivery. STUDY DESIGN:In seven urban medical centers in the United States from 1984 to 1989, 13,747 predominantly low-socioeconomic-status women at 23 to 26 weeks' gest...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Goldenberg RL,Klebanoff MA,Nugent R,Krohn MA,Hillier S,Andrews WW

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postpartum hemorrhage with concurrent massive inferior epigastric artery bleeding after cesarean delivery is unusual. In the current case, besides embolization of the bilateral hypogastric arteries, recognition and successful embolization of a clinically overlooked active bleeding source in the abdominal wall was cruc...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Ko SF,Lin H,Ng SH,Lee TY,Wan YL

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two techniques were used to study the neuromuscular control of rabbit ovarian contractions. First, the ovary was denervated by stripping its artery. Spontaneous contractions were noted, as was a normal response to exogenously administered adrenergic agents. Second, the ovarian nerves were electrically stimulated in an...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Weiner S,Wright KH,Wallach EE

更新日期：1977-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Static pressure is defined as the pressure existing at all points in the circulation when the heart is stopped and is a determinant of cardiac output and blood pressure. By using the proposed relationship that static pressure = cardiac output X "resistance to venous return," estimates were made of peripheral static pr...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Goodlin RC,Woods RE,McKinney ME,Hofschire PJ,Russell-Churchill GA

更新日期：1985-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Prolactin (PRL) release in response to surgical stress has been demonstrated in a variety of species. Previous studies in rats indicate this response is blunted or blocked by pretreatment with either glucocorticoids or antihistamines. The present study was designed to investigate this phenomenon in man. Serum PRL leve...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Chapler FK,Sherman BM,Swanson JA

更新日期：1978-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to compare fetal middle cerebral artery peak systolic velocity with amniotic fluid delta optical density at 450 nm in the prediction of fetal anemia. STUDY DESIGN:A prospective study that involved 28 singleton pregnancies that were at-risk for fetal anemia was carried out in a t...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Nishie EN,Brizot ML,Liao AW,Carvalho MH,Toma O,Zugaib M

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Placenta percreta in a patient with previous pelvic irradiation has never been described. Reported is a case of placenta percreta with hemoperitoneum associated with a second-trimester incomplete abortion in a patient with previous pelvic irradiation and ovarian failure. ...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Pridjian G,Rich NE,Montag AG

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Thrombotic vascular disease may predispose patients to the development of preeclampsia. The purpose of this study was to determine whether maternal or fetal genotype frequencies of the inherited thrombophilic gene mutations (factor V Leiden, methylenetetrahydrofolate, and prothrombin) are altered in severe pr...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Livingston JC,Barton JR,Park V,Haddad B,Phillips O,Sibai BM

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to examine whether longitudinally sampled maternal angiogenic concentrations predict preeclampsia. STUDY DESIGN:Plasma sFlt-1 and placental growth factor (PlGF) concentrations in healthy pregnant women were quantified at 10, 17, 25, and 35 weeks' gestation. Preeclampsia was diag...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： McElrath TF,Lim KH,Pare E,Rich-Edwards J,Pucci D,Troisi R,Parry S

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was designed to determine the intraobserver and interobserver variability in the visual assessment of fetal heart rate tracings and to evaluate the accuracy of the visual detection of accelerations and decelerations when compared with computerized fetal heart rate analysis. STUDY DESIGN:One hundre...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Gagnon R,Campbell MK,Hunse C

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to identify characteristics that are associated with seeking care for pelvic floor disorders (PFD). STUDY DESIGN:Strategies for seeking care for pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence (UI), and anal incontinence (AI) were assessed in 4392 women. Women were dichotomized into...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Morrill M,Lukacz ES,Lawrence JM,Nager CW,Contreras R,Luber KM

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to determine whether sexual intercourse was associated with the treatment efficacy or the incidence of preterm birth in two large randomized trials in which metronidazole treatment of bacterial vaginosis or Trichomonas vaginalis did not reduce preterm birth. STUDY DESIGN:Seconda...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Berghella V,Klebanoff M,McPherson C,Carey JC,Hauth JC,Ernest JM,Heine RP,Wapner RJ,Trout W,Moawad A,Leveno KJ,Miodovnik M,Sibai BM,Van Dorsten JP,Dombrowski MP,O'Sullivan MJ,Varner M,Langer O,National Institute for Ch

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Although the significance of proteinuria is well-documented for pregnancy complicated by preeclampsia or diabetes, protein excretion of up to 300 mg per day is considered normal for uncomplicated pregnancy. Our purpose was to determine the significance of otherwise "asymptomatic" proteinuria identified during...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Stettler RW,Cunningham FG

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Puerperal uterine inversion is a rare, potentially life-threatening obstetrical emergency. The current literature consists of small case series and a single nationwide study from Europe with only 15 cases. OBJECTIVE:We aimed to define the incidence, temporal trends, and outcomes in women with uterine invers...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Coad SL,Dahlgren LS,Hutcheon JA

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors of this article have been able to isolate from the human placenta large amounts of a vasodepressor substance able to cause relaxation of the duodenum, and decrease blood pressure in rats. The vasoactive substance was obtained only by extraction with dichloroacetic acid, hydrochloric acid, and with methyle...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Ryan WL,Coronel DM,Johnson RJ

更新日期：1969-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our purpose was to evaluate which factors regulate insulin-like growth factor-I and insulin-like growth factor binding protein-1 concentrations in preterm fetuses. STUDY DESIGN:We studied 76 singleton births between 25 and 36 weeks of gestation. Forty-nine pregnancies were complicated by hypertensive disease...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Verhaeghe J,Van Herck E,Billen J,Moerman P,Van Assche FA,Giudice LC

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our purpose was to examine the hypothesis that the relaxant response to corticotropin-releasing factor is endothelium dependent and changes during pregnancy. STUDY DESIGN:Relaxant responses to cumulative concentrations of corticotropin-releasing hormone were measured in rings of thoracic aorta, precontracted...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Jain V,Vedernikov YP,Saade GR,Chwalisz K,Garfield RE

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Our purpose was to investigate (1) whether uterine relaxation responses to calcitonin gene-related peptide are differentially regulated during pregnancy and labor, (2) the involvement of nitric oxide in smooth muscle relaxant action of calcitonin gene-related peptide in the rat uterus, (3) whether receptors ...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Dong YL,Gangula PR,Fang L,Wimalawansa SJ,Yallampalli C

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist-induced partial pituitary suppression with low-grade estrogen production may be useful in long-term treatment of uterine leiomyomas. STUDY DESIGN:Twenty-seven women with uterine leiomyomas were treated with a standard dose of triptorelin for 8 weeks. Patients were then ...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Broekmans FJ,Hompes PG,Heitbrink MA,Netelenbos CC,Roos JC,Falke TM,Schoemaker J

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to estimate the effect of an interpersonally oriented intervention on the reduction of the risk of postpartum depression in primiparous adolescents. STUDY DESIGN:We conducted a randomized controlled trial of 106 pregnant primiparous adolescents who were ≤17 years old at their fi...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Phipps MG,Raker CA,Ware CF,Zlotnick C

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to assess the validity of vaginal fetal fibronectin as a screening test for spontaneous preterm birth in patients with cervical cerclage. STUDY DESIGN:A historic cohort of 117 patients who underwent cervical cerclage placement between 1996 and 2002 were identified. All patients ...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Roman AS,Rebarber A,Sfakianaki AK,Mulholland J,Saltzman D,Paidas MJ,Minior V,Lockwood CJ

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The overall recurrence rate in 166 patients treated with cryosurgery is 10.8%. Recurrent cervical intraepithelial neoplasia is much more common in patients with severe dysplasia. Failures are commonly due to one of four factors. First, cryosurgery is to be used only after adequate colposcopic assessment and a negative...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Stuart GC,Anderson RJ,Corlett BM,Maruncic MA

更新日期：1982-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to assess the role of fetal nasal bones evaluation in first-trimester screening for trisomy 21 in selected and unselected pregnancies. STUDY DESIGN:Visualization of the nasal bones was attempted in women attending for routine nuchal translucency screening (unselected population,...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Prefumo F,Sairam S,Bhide A,Thilaganathan B

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study compares fetal corticoid response from conventional dose (12.0 mg) intramuscular betamethasone to large dose (1,000 mg) intravenous cortisol administered to women in premature labor for acceleration of fetal lung maturity. To compare these two regimens, 14 women selected at random were treated in groups of ...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Whitt GG,Buster JE,Killam AP,Scragg WH

更新日期：1976-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Our purpose was to determine the feasibility and optimal techniques for prenatal paternity testing. STUDY DESIGN:Since January 1989 we have offered prenatal paternity testing by deoxyribonucleic acid testing. We analyzed the ability to complete the testing and the time required to complete the testing and d...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Strom CM,Rechitsky S,Ginsberg N,Verlinsky O,Verlinsky Y

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two infants, who presented at birth with isoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura, are the basis for this report. The problems confronting the physician in treating an affected infant, as well as in the management of subsequent pregnancies after an infant with isoimmunization has been delivered, are discussed. In view of th...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Sitarz AL,Driscoll JM Jr,Wolff JA

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of the study was to determine whether the Toyota production system process improves Papanicolaou test quality and patient safety. STUDY DESIGN:An 8-month nonconcurrent cohort study that included 464 case and 639 control women who had a Papanicolaou test was performed. Office workflow was redesi...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Raab SS,Andrew-Jaja C,Condel JL,Dabbs DJ

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Addressing record high rates of Chlamydia trachomatis incidence in the United States requires the utilization of effective strategies, such as expedited partner therapy, to reduce reinfection and further transmission. Expedited partner therapy, which can be given as a prescription or medication, is a strateg...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Qin JZ,Diniz CP,Coleman JS

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We sought to evaluate inadequate gestational weight gain and fetal growth among overweight and obese women. STUDY DESIGN:We conducted an analysis of prospective singleton term pregnancies in which 1053 overweight and obese women gained >5 kg (14.4 ± 6.2 kg) or 188 who either lost or gained ≤5 kg (1.1 ± 4.4 k...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Catalano PM,Mele L,Landon MB,Ramin SM,Reddy UM,Casey B,Wapner RJ,Varner MW,Rouse DJ,Thorp JM Jr,Saade G,Sorokin Y,Peaceman AM,Tolosa JE,Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Maternal-

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00