Periodontal diseases and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Present and future
Periodontology 2000, EarlyView., 2023 Abstract For more than two decades the possible association between periodontal diseases and adverse pregnancy outcomes has been extensively evaluated. Numerous observational, intervention, and mechanistic studies have offered valuable information on this topic.
Yiorgos A. Bobetsis +3 more
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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2019 Summary:. Congenital amniotic band syndrome (ABS) is a complex disorder characterized by a spectrum of rare congenital anomalies, with constriction bands as their hallmark manifestation.
Emily Graham, BSN +2 more
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Denudation of human amniotic membrane by a novel process and its characterisations for biomedical applications [PDF]
, 2016 This study was aimed to investigate the suitability of a modified method to get decellularised human amniotic membrane (DHAM). The obtained membrane was subjected to physico-chemical and biological evaluations to validate its potential for biomedical ...
R. Kumar, R. Sripriya
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Amniotic Band Syndrome, Perinatal Hospice, and Palliative Care versus Active Management
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2016 Introduction. Amniotic band syndrome and sequence are a relatively rare condition in which congenital anomalies occur as a result of the adherence and entrapment of fetal parts with coarse fibrous bands of the amniotic membrane.
Shadi Rezai +12 more
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Obstetric Brachial Plexus Palsy: Outcome
Pediatric Neurology Briefs, 1996 The functional outcome with conservative management of 186 patients with obstetrical brachial plexus palsy, evaluated between 1981 and 1993, is reviewed at the Children’s National Medical Center, George Washington University, Washington, DC.
J Gordon Millichap
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Steroid receptor co-activator interacting protein (SIP) mediates EGF-stimulated expression of the prostaglandin synthase COX2 and prostaglandin release in human myometrium [PDF]
, 2016 Study hypothesis Steroid receptor coactivator interacting protein (SIP/KANK2) is involved in regulating the expression of the prostaglandin (PG)-endoperoxide synthase 2 (PTGS2; also known as cyclo-oxygenase 2, COX2) and PG release in human myometrium ...
Hudson, Claire A +2 more
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Preventing misdiagnosis in amniotic band sequence: a case report
Autopsy and Case Reports, 2013 Amniotic band sequence (ABS) is an uncommon and heterogeneous congenital disorder caused by entrapment of fetal parts by fibrous amniotic bands, causing distinctive structural abnormalities involving limbs, trunk, and craniofacial regions.
Cristiane Rúbia Ferreira +2 more
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Stem cells isolated from human dental pulp and amniotic fluid improve skeletal muscle histopathology in mdx/SCID mice [PDF]
, 2015 Introduction: Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), caused by a lack of the functional structural protein dystrophin, leads to severe muscle degeneration where the patients are typically wheelchair-bound and die in their mid-twenties from cardiac or ...
Bruzzesi, Giacomo +10 more
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Salvage of Necrotic-Appearing Limb after In Utero Endoscopic Lysis of Constriction Bands
American Journal of Perinatology Reports, 2017 We report a case of amniotic band syndrome complicated by constriction bands and marked distal swelling of both lower extremities. Color Doppler interrogation of the right lower extremity revealed complete lack of blood flow below the level of the ...
M. Abdel-Sattar +4 more
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Vernix caseosa as a multi-component defence system based on polypeptides, lipids and their interactions [PDF]
, 2009 To access publisher full text version of this article. Please click on the hyperlink in Additional Links fieldVernix caseosa is a white cream-like substance that covers the skin of the foetus and the newborn baby.
Agerberth, B +10 more
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