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The ED50 and ED95 of oxytocin infusion rate for maintaining uterine tone during elective caesarean delivery: a dose-finding study

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2019
Background The 90% effective dose (ED90) of oxytocin infusion has been previously estimated to be 16.2 IU h− 1. However, bolus administration of oxytocin prior to the infusion may decrease the infusion dose required. The aim of this study was to estimate
Xiao Wei Qian, Dan M. Drzymalski, Chang Cheng Lv, Fei He Guo, Lu Yang Wang, Xin Zhong Chen   +5 more
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The oxytocin/vasopressin receptor antagonist atosiban delays the gastric emptying of a semisolid meal compared to saline in human

BMC Gastroenterology, 2006
Background Oxytocin is released in response to a meal. Further, mRNA for oxytocin and its receptor have been found throughout the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
Ekberg Olle, Björgell Ola, Ohlsson Bodil, Darwiche Gassan   +3 more
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The association between salivary oxytocin, age, and puberty in children with and without OCD

Scientific Reports
The oxytocin system has been thought to contribute to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Few studies, only involving adults, have investigated this hypothesis and have found inconsistent results regarding oxytocin system activity and OCD.
Anna-Rosa Cecilie Mora-Jensen, Line Katrine Harder Clemmensen, Manja Gersholm Grønberg, Eli R. Lebowitz, Daniel S. Quintana, Niklas Rye Jørgensen, Charlotte Sewerin Larsen, Lasse Kristoffer Bak, Gitte Lund Christensen, Linea Pretzmann, Valdemar Uhre, Sofie Heidenheim Christensen, Camilla Uhre, Nicoline Løcke Jepsen Korsbjerg, Christine Lykke Thoustrup, Julie Hagstrøm, Melanie Ritter, Kerstin Jessica Plessen, Anne Katrine Pagsberg, Nicole Nadine Lønfeldt   +19 more
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Studies relating to Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (PUFA) Supplementation and Fertility in Cattle [PDF]

, 2007
End of project reportReproductive inefficiency has a significant impact on the economic performance of both dairy and beef herds, particularly in seasonal calving systems. Nutrition plays a fundamental role in reproduction. Furthermore, there is emerging
Childs, Stuart, Diskin, Michael G., Kenny, David A., Sreenan, J.M.   +3 more
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Ectopic and molar pregnancies in Brazil: A secondary analysis of the WHO multi‐country survey on abortion

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Luís Henrique Leão, Camila Ayume Amano Cavalari, Luiz Francisco Baccaro   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Propranolol and Oxytocin‐Induced Contractility in Gravid Human Myometrium: An Ex Vivo Laboratory Study

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To determine the effect of propranolol on myometrial contractions induced by low dose and high dose oxytocin. Design Prospective ex vivo laboratory study. Setting Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto. Population Full‐term parturients who underwent elective caesarean deliveries (CD).
Mrinalini Balki, Lauren M. Miller, Jayalakshmi Caliaperumal, Stella Wang, Ella Huszti, John C. Kingdom   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Oxytocin’s route in social behavior: into the 21st century

Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience, 2015
Elissar eAndari, Elissar eAndari, Elissar eAndari   +2 more
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The biopsychology of maternal behavior in nonhuman mammals [PDF]

, 1990
The term “maternal behavior,” when applied to nonhuman mammals, includes the behaviors exhibited in preparation for the arrival of newborn, in the care and protection of the newly arrived young, and in the weaning of those young, and represents a complex
Kristal, Dr. Mark B.
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Progesterone Luteal Support in Natural Cycles for Unexplained Infertility: A Randomised Controlled Trial (The PiNC Trial)

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To compare the effect of luteal‐phase progesterone supplementation in natural cycles to expectant management on live birth rates in women with unexplained infertility (UI). Design An open‐label, parallel‐arm, single‐centre randomised controlled trial. Setting One tertiary NHS‐funded fertility unit.
Claudia Raperport, Elpiniki Chronopoulou, Aviva Petrie, Roy Homburg, Elizabeth Timlick, Sheetal Barhate, Kristina Sackett, Priya Bhide   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Close encounters with oxytocin

Comprehensive Psychoneuroendocrinology, 2023
The purpose of this narrative review is to use a personal perspective to describe unanticipated and pivotal findings that drew the author into the study oxytocin.
C. Sue Carter
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