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Misoprostol Inhibits Equine Neutrophil Adhesion, Migration, and Respiratory Burst in an In Vitro Model of Inflammation

open access: yesFrontiers in Veterinary Science, 2017
In many equine inflammatory disease states, neutrophil activities, such as adhesion, migration, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) production become dysregulated.
E. Martin   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

The Benefit and Risk of Misoprostol Use: in Obstetrics and Gynecology [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Misoprostol is licensed to treat gastric ulcers but now it is widely used for a variety of indications in osbtetrics and gynecology. This is called ‘off-label' use. Misoprostol is cheap, stable at room temperature and easily to access it.
Desrini, S. (Sufi)
core   +2 more sources

Increased risk of hemorrhage in patients with mild thrombocytopenia at delivery admission

open access: yesPregnancy, Volume 1, Issue 4, July 2025.
Abstract Objective Maternal hemorrhage is a major contributor to pregnancy morbidity and mortality worldwide. Identifying risk factors for hemorrhage is critical to optimizing patient safety and preventing patient morbidity. Prior studies examining the potential association between mild thrombocytopenia and the risk of postpartum hemorrhage have had ...
Martina S. Burn   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Safety and effectiveness of oral misoprostol for induction of labour in a resource-limited setting: a dose escalation study

open access: yesBMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2017
BackgroundOral misoprostol as an induction of labour (IOL) agent is rapidly gaining popularity in resource-limited settings because it is cheap, stable at ambient temperatures, and logistically easier to administer compared to dinoprostone and oxytocin ...
Marilyn C. Morris   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Survey of Provider Preferences Regarding the Route of Misoprostol for Induction of Labor at Term

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Perinatology Reports, 2017
Objective To survey obstetrical provider preferences regarding use of misoprostol for induction of labor (IOL). Methods An anonymous 25-question survey was distributed at an American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) joint ...
Rachel Towns   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Misoprostol Inhibits Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Pro-inflammatory Cytokine Production by Equine Leukocytes

open access: yesFrontiers in Veterinary Science, 2017
Pro-inflammatory cytokines including tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα), IL-1β, IL-6, and IL-8 are potent immune mediators that exacerbate multiple equine diseases such as sepsis and laminitis.
E. Martin   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

High-Dose Misoprostol as An Alternative Therapy After Failed Medical Abortion

open access: yesTaiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2008
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the complete abortion rate for the vaginal administration of high-dose misoprostol after a failed medical abortion.
Yiu-Tai Li   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

When may an adult woman with cognitive impairment still have capacity to consent to an abortion?

open access: yes
Medical Journal of Australia, EarlyView.
Julia P Duffy   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of Preoperative Sublingual Misoprostol on Uterine Tone during Isoflurane Anesthesia for Cesarean Section [PDF]

open access: yes, 1930
SummaryBackground and objectivesMisoprostol would reduce the uterine bleeding after cesarean delivery without harmful effects on either mother or baby. We aimed to evaluate the effects of preoperative misoprostol on maternal blood loss, uterine tone, and
El Tahan, Mohamed R.   +7 more
core   +1 more source

The use of misoprostol for cervical priming prior to hysteroscopy: a systematic review and analysis

open access: yesDrug Design, Development and Therapy, 2016
The effects of misoprostol use on cervical priming prior to hysteroscopy have been controversial. Therefore, a systematic literature review and meta-analysis of studies were conducted to assess the effect of misoprostol on cervical priming prior to ...
Y. Hua   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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