The effect of cytokine mediators on prostaglandin inhibition by human decidual cells.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to develop a model for preeclampsia based on maternal demographic characteristics and medical history. STUDY DESIGN:This was a screening study of 120,492 singleton pregnancies at 11-13 weeks' gestation, including 2704 pregnancies (2.2%) that experienced preeclampsia. A survival-...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Wright D,Syngelaki A,Akolekar R,Poon LC,Nicolaides KH

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine, with the use of a rat model, the expression of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha, its receptors, and TNF-alpha-converting enzyme in perinatal brain lesions of early premature neonates. STUDY DESIGN:Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) was injected intraperitoneally in pregnant rat...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Roy M,Girard S,Larouche A,Kadhim H,Sébire G

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cyclic adenosine 3',5'-monophosphate is known to modulate smooth muscle contractility. Because both relaxin and progesterone have been demonstrated to affect myometrial cyclic adenosine monophosphate activity, we questioned whether the previously observed synergism of these two hormones in inhibiting uterine contracti...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Grazi RV,Goldsmith LT,Schmidt CL,Von Hagen S,Weiss G

更新日期：1988-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study was undertaken to determine whether the addition of extra-amniotic saline infusion improves the efficacy of the Foley catheter in women undergoing cervical ripening and induction of labor with an unfavorable cervical examination. STUDY DESIGN:One hundred consenting women with a Bishop score less ...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Guinn DA,Davies JK,Jones RO,Sullivan L,Wolf D

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our purpose was to demonstrate the clinical efficacy and effect of hormone replacement therapy in menopause on quality of life. STUDY DESIGN:A randomized, open, 6-month comparison of hormone replacement therapy (estradiol transdermal system [Estraderm TTS] plus chlormadinone) and symptomatic treatment (verap...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Limouzin-Lamothe MA,Mairon N,Joyce CR,Le Gal M

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our aim was to determine the ability of pathogens commonly associated with genital tract infection and preterm labor to incorporate arachidonic acid and to metabolize it to prostaglandins or to other eicosanoids. STUDY DESIGN:Four common genital tract pathogens, Escherichia coli, Streptococcus viridans, Bact...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Bennett PR,Elder MG

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pyridoxal phosphate (vitamin B6) concentrations in peripheral and cord blood obtained at the time of delivery were measured in 30 women. The average plasma concentration in nine women with normal pregnancy was 4.3 ng. per milliliter; in 10 women with pre-eclampsia, 3.3 ng. per milliliter; and in nonpregnant women, 17 ...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Brophy MH,Siiteri PK

更新日期：1975-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：:A retrospective analysis of 29 cases of squamous cell neoplasia of the vagina following hysterectomy is presented. Two groups of patients were identified; the first presented following hysterectomy for cervical dysplasia or neoplasia on an average of 5.7 years later, and the second presented following hysterectomy for...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Stuart GC,Allen HH,Anderson RJ

更新日期：1981-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Salpingectomy is recommended as a risk-reducing strategy for epithelial tubo-ovarian cancer. The gold standard procedure is complete tubal excision. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to assess the presence of residual fimbrial/tubal tissue on ovarian surfaces after salpingectomy. STUDY DESIGN:Prospec...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Gan C,Chenoy R,Chandrasekaran D,Brockbank E,Hollingworth A,Vimplis S,Lawrence AC,Jeyarajah AR,Oram D,Deo N,Saravanamuthu J,Lam SS,Faruqi A,Singh N,Manchanda R

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plasma amino acid analyses on 27 amino acids in serial samples from 15 pregnancies in 14 patients are reported. Variations of amino acid levels with gestational age are reported both for absolute amino acid levels and for levels normalized to total amino acids, with a t test used to determine which amino acids vary si...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Schoengold DM,deFiore RH,Parlett RC

更新日期：1978-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to determine whether amniotic fluid levels of glial acidic fibrillary protein (GFAP) would reflect myelomeningocele-related neurodegeneration in the rat model of retinoic acid-induced myelomeningocele, which is a model that is very similar to human myelomeningocele and develops...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Danzer E,Zhang L,Radu A,Bebbington MW,Liechty KW,Adzick NS,Flake AW

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Imaging currently plays a limited role in the investigation of pelvic floor disorders. It is obvious that magnetic resonance imaging has limitations in urogynecology and female urology at present due to cost and access limitations and due to the fact that it is generally a static, not a dynamic, method. However, none ...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Dietz HP

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After the adoption of the use of umbilical artery and middle cerebral artery peak systolic velocity in high-risk pregnancies and in pregnancies that are at risk of having an anemic fetus, the main focus of Doppler ultrasonography in obstetrics today is intrauterine growth-restricted fetuses. What is most needed at thi...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Mari G

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unrecognized assay drift that may occur during low-volume (fewer than 500 specimens per week) maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein testing could result in either underestimation or overestimation of the number of pregnant women who are at increased risk of fetal malformations and genetic anomalies. Quality control softwar...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Strickland DM,Butzin CA,Wians FH Jr

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our purpose was to assess the effects of labor and antigestagens on production of interleukin 8 by the term human placenta and to localize interleukin 8 in first- and third- trimester placentas. STUDY DESIGN:The study was conducted by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of the University of Edinburg...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Elliott CL,Kelly RW,Critchley HO,Riley SC,Calder AA

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred fifty-eight intravenous saline solution infusions (3 mmol Na per kilogram body weight) were performed in (1) normal primigravid women during the second and third trimesters and post partum, after 1 week of either a high, low, or ad libitum salt intake; (2) normotensive primigravid women during midpregnancy...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Brown MA,Gallery ED,Ross MR,Esber RP

更新日期：1988-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was undertaken to determine (1) the methadone serum trough level adequate to prevent withdrawal symptoms in heroin-addicted pregnant women and (2) whether the methadone serum trough level in symptomatic women with withdrawal symptoms differs from that of asymptomatic women. STUDY DESIGN:Pregnant w...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Drozdick J 3rd,Berghella V,Hill M,Kaltenbach K

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of the study was to identify correlates of perceived risk of carrying a Down syndrome-affected fetus or experiencing a procedure-related miscarriage among a diverse group of pregnant women. STUDY DESIGN:We conducted a cross-sectional survey of 1081 English-, Spanish-, or Chinese-speaking women ...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Caughey AB,Washington AE,Kuppermann M

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary cancers of the vagina are rare. They comprise 1% to 2% of all gynecologic malignancies and occur predominantly in older women. The diagnosis of primary carcinoma of the vagina requires that the cervix and vulva be intact and that no clinical evidence of other primary tumors exist. Approximately 90% of all vagi...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Merino MJ

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intrapartum fetal scalp blood pH studies remain controversial in obstetrics. Electronic fetal monitoring, by contrast, has achieved nearly uniform acceptance. Controlled comparative studies from one institution are unlikely to provide adequate numbers. Intrapartum fetal monitoring is used consistently at our instituti...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Perkins RP

更新日期：1984-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We sought to evaluate changes in bowel symptoms after rectocele repair and identify risk factors for persistent symptoms. STUDY DESIGN:We conducted ancillary analysis of a randomized surgical trial for rectocele repair. Subjects underwent examinations and completed questionnaires for bowel symptoms at baseli...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Sung VW,Rardin CR,Raker CA,LaSala CA,Myers DL

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Accurate prediction of whether a nulliparous woman will have a vaginal delivery would be a major advance in obstetrics. The objective of the study was to develop such a model based on maternal characteristics and the results of intrapartum ultrasound. STUDY DESIGN:One hundred twenty-two nulliparous women in ...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Eggebø TM,Wilhelm-Benartzi C,Hassan WA,Usman S,Salvesen KA,Lees CC

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the transfer constant of conversion of plasma androstenedione to estrone ([p]AE1BU) as a function of total body weight and excess body weight in ovulatory and anovulatory young adult women. Twenty-four ovulatory and 31 anovulatory women were studied; their weights ranged from ...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Edman CD,MacDonald PC

更新日期：1978-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to investigate the significance of preterm acidosis and its risk factors. STUDY DESIGN:From a cohort of 786 consecutive singleton neonates who were born after spontaneous or iatrogenic preterm delivery at 24.0-33.6 weeks of gestation from January 1993 to December 2005 with an ev...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Andreani M,Locatelli A,Assi F,Consonni S,Malguzzi S,Paterlini G,Ghidini A

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was undertaken to measure fetal renal volume by means of three-dimensional ultrasonography and to use those data to establish the accurate constant and formula for fetal renal volume assessment with two-dimensional ultrasonography. STUDY DESIGN:Singleton fetuses between 15 and 40 weeks' gestation ...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Hsieh YY,Chang CC,Lee CC,Tsai HD

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the largest nationally reported cases of carcinoma in situ in the teenage population of the United States is based on 1 year's computerized data from Cancer Screening Services. In 1981, 796,337 women were screened with an average age of 25.9. Of these, 18,589 (2.33%) had abnormal cytology. In 194,069 (24.3%) of...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Sadeghi SB,Hsieh EW,Gunn SW

更新日期：1984-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sacral neuromodulation is an effective therapy for overactive bladder, urinary retention, and fecal incontinence. Infection after sacral neurostimulation is costly and burdensome. Determining optimal perioperative management strategies to reduce the risk of infection is important to reduce this burden. OBJE...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Myer ENB,Petrikovets A,Slocum PD,Lee TG,Carter-Brooks CM,Noor N,Carlos DM,Wu E,Van Eck K,Fashokun TB,Yurteri-Kaplan L,Chen CCG

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chromosomal studies in patients with polycystic ovary disease have produced contradictory findings. Whereas some patients showed various sex-chromosome anomalies, the majority had a normal karyotype. However, banding techniques were not employed in any of those studies. This report presents the result of cytogenetic s...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Parker R,Ming PM,Rajan R,Goodner DM,Remé G

更新日期：1980-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We sought to evaluate whether serial amnioinfusions for persistent oligohydramnios can affect the perinatal and long-term outcomes in extreme cases of preterm premature rupture of membranes. STUDY DESIGN:All singleton pregnancies with preterm premature rupture of membranes at <26 weeks' gestation and lasting...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Locatelli A,Vergani P,Di Pirro G,Doria V,Biffi A,Ghidini A

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our purpose was to document noninvasively the effect of sickle cell disease on left ventricular systolic and diastolic function during the third trimester of pregnancy. STUDY DESIGN:Fifteen patients with sickle cell disease underwent a two-dimensional M-mode echocardiography obtained using the long axis with...

journal_title：American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Veille JC,Hanson R

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00