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Fetal and early neonatal interleukin-6 response [PDF]
, 2015 In 1998, a systemic fetal cytokine response, defined as a plasma interleukin-6 (IL-6) value above 11 pg/mL, was reported to be a major independent risk factor for the subsequent development of neonatal morbid events even after adjustments for gestational
B. Resch +5 more
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Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, 2005 Chorioamnionitis is a puerperal infection that exists in histologic, clinical, and subclinical forms. This entity is believed to play a causative role in many cases of spontaneous preterm delivery. It also is associated with an increased risk of dysfunctional labor.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, PO Box 100294 Southwest Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32610-0294, USA ( host institution ) +1 more
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International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.Abstract Objective A single oral dose of azithromycin (AZM) given during labor to women planning a vaginal delivery reduced maternal infections including sepsis, with a stronger effect in sub‐Saharan Africa than South Asia. Since maternal infection contributes to labor dysfunction and postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), we evaluated the effect of AZM on the ...
Larissa Sidze +37 more
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PLoS ONE, 2020 BACKGROUND:Chorioamnionitis has been linked to spontaneous preterm labor and complications such as neonatal sepsis. We hypothesized that microbial cell-free (cf) DNA would be detectable in maternal plasma in patients with chorioamnionitis and could be ...
Russell G Witt +8 more
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Early versus late amniotomy during twin labor
International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.Abstract Objective This study evaluates whether timing of amniotomy affects labor characteristics and maternal and neonatal outcomes in twin deliveries. Methods This retrospective study was conducted at a single academic medical center and included dichorionic diamniotic (DCDA) twin pregnancies with a normal anomaly scan and a vertex‐presenting leading
Or Eliner +5 more
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New techniques to characterise the vaginal microbiome in pregnancy [PDF]
, 2016 Understanding of the vaginal microbiome in health and disease is essential to screen, detect and manage complications in pregnancy. One of the major complications of pregnancy is preterm birth, which is the leading world-wide cause of death and ...
Kaakoush, N, Mendz, G, Quinlivan, J
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Time from pre‐labor rupture of membrane at term to delivery in grand multiparous women
International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.Abstract Objective The effect of parity on labor progression following term pre‐labor rupture of membranes (PROM) has been described, but detailed patterns among grand multiparous women remain unclear. Traditional labor models show accelerated labor with increasing parity, yet few studies have specifically examined PROM latency distributions or ...
Shai Ram +7 more
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Preterm birth, an unresolved issue [PDF]
, 2013 Premature birth is the world's leading cause of neonatal mortality with worldwide estimates indicating 11.1% of all live births were preterm in 2010.
Belizan, Jose +3 more
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Total cervical occlusion: A solution after cervico‐isthmic cerclage failure
International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.Abstract Objective Spontaneous preterm birth is mainly caused by cervical incompetence. Cervical cerclage is the gold standard for preventing mid‐trimester losses and preterm deliveries. If cervical cerclage fails, cervico‐isthmic cerclage may be indicated.
Déborah Couet +5 more
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International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.Abstract Objective To study perioperative and postoperative complications of a standardized ultrasound‐guided hysteroscopic treatment for complete septate uterus with duplicated cervices and non‐obstructive longitudinal vaginal septum, and to evaluate operative time, symptom changes, and reproductive outcomes. Methods Between January 2021 and May 2025,
Ursula Catena +6 more
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