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C/EBPδ drives key endocrine signals in the human amnion at parturition

Clinical and Translational Medicine, 2021
Amnion‐derived prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and cortisol are key to labor onset. Identification of a common transcription factor driving the expression of both cyclooxygenase‐2 (COX‐2) and 11β‐hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 1 (11β‐HSD1), the key enzymes in ...
Jiang‐Wen Lu, Wang‐Sheng Wang, Qiong Zhou, Li‐Jun Ling, Hao Ying, Yun Sun, Leslie Myatt, Kang Sun   +7 more
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Cesarean delivery in Norwegian nulliparous women with singleton cephalic term births, 1967–2020: a population-based study

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2022
Background Nulliparous women contribute to increasing cesarean delivery in the Nordic countries and advanced maternal age has been suggested as responsible for rise in cesarean delivery rates in many developed countries.
Yeneabeba Tilahun Sima, Rolv Skjærven, Liv Grimstvedt Kvalvik, Nils-Halvdan Morken, Kari Klungsøyr, Linn Marie Sørbye   +5 more
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The effect of propranolol plus misoprostol with misoprostol alone on induction of labor [PDF]

Majallah-i Zanān, Māmā̓ī va Nāzā̓ī-i Īrān, 2021
Introduction: One of the important issues in obstetrics is labor induction in the inappropriate conditions of the cervix. Misoprostol improves the condition of the cervix and shortens the duration of the labor and help in delivery sucess.
Atieh Mohammadzadeh Vatanchi, Leila Pourali, Sedigheh Ayati, Sara Mirzaeian, Hassan Mehrad Majd, Azra Rashidnejad   +5 more
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New onset headache during delivery and postpartum: Clinical characteristics of a case series

Frontiers in Neurology, 2022
IntroductionThere are abundant studies on headache and migraine in women but few or none about their occurrence during labor, delivery, and postpartum (2 hours after delivery) owing to the low incidence. A headache attack can be debilitating when a woman
Gianni Allais, Giulia Chiarle, Silvia Sinigaglia, Elena M. Mollo, Giada Perin, Francesca Pizzino, Chiara Benedetto   +6 more
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Induction of labor in twin pregnancy in patients with a previous cesarean delivery

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2023
Background Trial of labor after cesarean delivery (TOLAC) in twin gestations has been associated with decreased rates of successful vaginal delivery compared to singleton pregnancies, with mixed results regarding maternal and neonatal morbidity. However,
Aharon Dick, Naama Lessans, Gabriel Ginzburg, Einat Gutman-Ido, Gilad Karavani, Hila Hochler, Yael Suissa-Cohen, Joshua I Rosenbloom   +7 more
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The Effect of Two-Staged Warm Compress on the Pain Duration of First and Second Labor Stages and Apgar Score in Prim Gravida Women: a Randomized Clinical Trial [PDF]

Journal of Caring Sciences, 2018
Introduction: The aim of this study was to assess the effect of two-stage warm compress technique on the pain duration of the first and second labor stages and neonatal outcomes.
Marzieh Akbarzadeh, Azar Nematollahi, Mahnaz Farahmand, Sedigheh Amooee   +3 more
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A Peripheral Immune Signature of Labor Induction

Frontiers in Immunology, 2021
Approximately 1 in 4 pregnant women in the United States undergo labor induction. The onset and establishment of labor, particularly induced labor, is a complex and dynamic process influenced by multiple endocrine, inflammatory, and mechanical factors as
Kazuo Ando, Julien J. Hédou, Dorien Feyaerts, Xiaoyuan Han, Xiaoyuan Han, Edward A. Ganio, Eileen S. Tsai, Laura S. Peterson, Franck Verdonk, Amy S. Tsai, Ivana Marić, Ronald J. Wong, Martin S. Angst, Nima Aghaeepour, Nima Aghaeepour, Nima Aghaeepour, David K. Stevenson, Yair J. Blumenfeld, Pervez Sultan, Brendan Carvalho, Ina A. Stelzer, Brice Gaudillière, Brice Gaudillière   +22 more
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Comparison of Perinatal Outcome of Preterm Births Starting in Primary Care versus Secondary Care in Netherlands: A Retrospective Analysis of Nationwide Collected Data

Obstetrics and Gynecology International, 2014
Introduction. In Netherlands, the obstetric care system is divided into primary and secondary care by risk level of the pregnancy. We assessed the incidence of preterm birth according to level of care and the association between level of care at time of ...
A. J. van der Ven, J. M. Schaaf, M. A. van Os, C. J. M. de Groot, M. C. Haak, E. Pajkrt, B. W. J. Mol   +6 more
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Enhancing Oncological Care for India's Aging Population: Addressing the Complex Needs of Older Adults With Cancer

Aging and Cancer, EarlyView.
Aging‐associated physiological and molecular alterations pose significant challenges in cancer management among India's elderly. Limited geriatric oncology expertise, financial constraints, and inadequate specialized care exacerbate disparities. Strategic expansion of insurance coverage, integration of palliative care, and infrastructural advancements ...
Nihanthy D. Sreenath, Mathigatta Shivarudraiah S, Rajath Govind, Kaushik M R   +3 more
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Nationwide Survey of Atopic Myelitis and Plexin D1‐Immunoglobulin G‐Related Pain

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To elucidate the features of plexin D1‐immunoglobulin (Ig)G‐associated neuropathic pain and its relationship to atopic myelitis (AM) in a nationwide Japanese survey. Methods A preliminary survey questionnaire was sent to 1574 selected departments (neurology and pediatrics/pediatric neurology) to explore the numbers of AM and plexin ...
Jun‐ichi Kira, Xu Zhang, Takayuki Fujii, Mikio Mitsuishi, Miho Ushijima, Sato Yoshidomi, Ayako Sakoda, Tomohiro Imamura, Satoshi Kuwabara, Noriko Isobe, Yuri Nakamura   +10 more
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