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Insights into tocolytic use and preterm birth management: a Swiss cross-sectional survey
Swiss Medical WeeklySTUDY AIMS: Premature birth is the leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Tocolytics aim to temporarily inhibit preterm contractions, allowing time for lung maturation induction, which reduces neonatal complications.
Martin Kiebler +2 more
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Oral plus vaginal alpha-lipoic acid in women at risk for preterm delivery [PDF]
, 2018 Objective: The etiology of preterm labor is multifactorial. An inflammatory response is always involved with the activation of NF-kB that determines synthesis and release of inflammatory molecules, implicated in fetal membrane activation, cervical ...
Giallombardo V. +4 more
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External cephalic version under tocolysis [PDF]
Journal of Perinatal Medicine, 1975 We currently consider the external version of the fetus from a breech to a vertex presentation near term the best solution to the disadvantages of a breech delivery for mother and child. Version at such a late time in gestation is only possible with the aid of the tocolytic relaxation of the uterus as recommended by us. This method offers two important
Saling, Erich, Müller-Holve, Wolfgang
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BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, Volume 133, Issue 6, Page 1176-1185, May 2026.ABSTRACT Objective Evaluate whether a sensorised surgical glove can serve as an effective training tool in management of impacted fetal head; and improvements needed. Examine location and amount of force applied through operators' hands during simulated disimpaction. Design Feasibility study.
Dawn Parris +9 more
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Acute Polyhydramnios Complicating Twin Pregnancies [PDF]
, 2017 Acute polyhydramnios in the second trimestr is a typical complication in monozygous twin pregnancies. It is caused by a feto-fetal transfusion with anemia on the donor and polycytemia on the recipient twin. Contrary to the chronic hydramnios, there is no
Huch, A. +3 more
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Role of vulvovaginal infection in women with short cervix: An observational clinical trial
International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 173, Issue 1, Page 463-469, April 2026.Abstract Objective Short cervix (SC) and vulvovaginal infections, such as bacterial vaginosis (BV) and vulvovaginal candidosis (VVC), are known risk factors for preterm birth (PTB). The objective of this study was to investigate whether the combined presence of SC and vulvovaginal infections further elevates the risk of PTB.
Fanny Mikula +5 more
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Rescue Cervical Cerclage for Protruding Amniotic Sac: A Retrospective Analysis of Clinical Efficacy
Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2022 Background: Cervical insufficiency, or cervical incompetence, describes the condition in which the cervix dilates without painful uterine contractions in the second trimester of pregnancy.
I-Le Hsu +4 more
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Tocolysis for preterm labor: Expert opinion [PDF]
Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 2014 Tocolysis is an important treatment in the improvement of outcome in preterm labor and preterm birth, provided that its use follows clear evidence-based recommendations. In this expert opinion, the most recent evidence about efficacy and side effects of different tocolytics is being reviewed and evidence-based recommendation about diagnosis and ...
Hösli, Irène +5 more
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BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2009 Background The use of tocolytic hospitalization in antenatal care is controversial and worthy of more research. We investigated individual, institutional, and area factors that affect the use of tocolytic hospitalizations in Taiwan where fertility has ...
Tsai Eing-Mei +3 more
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Comparison of the Eficacy of Intravenous Magnesium Sulfate and Oral Indomethcin in the Management of Preterm Labor [PDF]
, 2012 : Background & Aims: Preterm labor is often resulted in preterm births and increased rate of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Treatment consists of bedrest, hydration, pharmacologic interventions, and combinations of these.
Eftekhari N, Pour Rahimi M,
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