C-Reactive Protein Concentration in Very Early, Early and Late Preterm Labour
Objective: Preterm labor (PTL) is related to neonatal morbidity and mortality. The etiology of PTL is multifactorial, however maternal inflammation is suspected to play a large role.
Tita Husnitawati Madjid +6 more
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Risk factors, predictive markers and prevention strategies for intrauterine fetal death. An integrative review [PDF]
According to World Health Organization (WHO), fetal death is defined as the death of the fetus prior to its complete expulsion, independent of the duration of pregnancy, thus only ascribing the term stillbirth to fetal deaths in the case of pregnancies ...
Andronache, Liliana Florina +6 more
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Effect of Nursing Care Guidelines on Nurses' Performance regarding Preterm Labor [PDF]
Background: Preterm Labor is a leading cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. The care of women with preterm labor needs skillful and well-prepared nurse, so the implementation of nursing care guidelines can significantly improve nurse ...
Amina Zakria +3 more
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Time-to-birth prediction models and the influence of expert opinions [PDF]
Preterm birth is the leading cause of death among children under five years old. The pathophysiology and etiology of preterm labor are not yet fully understood.
A García-Blanco +19 more
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Background: Antenatal corticosteroids, specifically betamethasone, administered to patients at risk for late preterm delivery have been associated with reduced rates of neonatal respiratory complications.
Uma S. Deshmukh, MD, MUP +4 more
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The oral microbiome and adverse pregnancy outcomes. [PDF]
Significant evidence supports an association between periodontal pathogenic bacteria and preterm birth and preeclampsia. The virulence properties assigned to specific oral pathogenic bacteria, for example, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Porphyromonas ...
Angolkar, Mubashir +5 more
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Difference of Maternal Serum Interleukin-8 in Preterm Labor and Full Term Labor
Objective: To determine the difference of maternal interleukin-8 (IL-8) in preterm labor and full term labor. Method: This is a cross sectional study with 68 samples, 29 subjects with preterm labor and 39 subjects with full term labor.
Komang W Budiartha +1 more
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Elevated soluble triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells (sTREM)-1 levels in maternal serum during term and preterm labor. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Infection and inflammation are important mechanisms leading to preterm birth. Soluble triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells-1 (sTREM-1) belongs to a family of cell surface receptors that seems to play an important role in fine-tuning
Inge Tency +7 more
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Sonographic cervical volumetry in higher order multiple gestation [PDF]
Objective:The aim of this study of multifetal pregnancies was the comparison of three-dimensional (3D) volumetry of the cervix, conventional sonographic cervical length measurement and clinical assessment.
Fuchshuber, Susanne +5 more
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Effects of Music Therapy on Stress of Preterm Labor and Uterine Contraction in Pregnant Women with Preterm Labor [PDF]
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to test effects of music therapy on stress due to preterm labor and uterine contraction in pregnant women with preterm labor. METHODS: An experimental research design was used.
Hye Jin Park, Mi Hae Sung
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