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Effect of dual tocolysis with fenoterol and atosiban in human myometrium [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Objectives To measure the tocolytic effect of the combination of the oxytocin receptor antagonist atosiban with the β-mimetic agent fenoterol on human myometrium of pregnant women.
Haslinger, Christian   +9 more
core   +1 more source

Tocolysis after preterm premature rupture of membranes and neonatal outcome: a propensity-score analysis

open access: yes, 2017
International audienceBackground: There are conflicting results regarding tocolysis in cases of preterm premature rupture of membranes. Delaying delivery may reduce neonatal morbidity because of prematurity and allow for prenatal corticosteroids and, if ...
Gilles Kayem   +17 more
core   +1 more source

Factors associated with tocolytic hospitalizations in Taiwan: evidence from a population-based and longitudinal study from 1997 to 2004

open access: yesBMC 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
doaj   +1 more source

Proteinuria as a novel risk factor for allogeneic blood transfusion irrespective of single or twin pregnancy

open access: yesClinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2020
Objective: To clarify whether isolated proteinuria (IP) is an independent risk factor for blood transfusion (BT) for postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), and whether risk factors for BT identified in single pregnancy also apply to twin pregnancy.
H. Takahashi   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Can universal cervical length screening with vaginal progesterone for a short cervix reduce preterm birth? A systematic review and meta‐analyses

open access: yesActa Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, Volume 105, Issue 8, Page 1420-1434, August 2026.
Preterm birth is associated with substantial neonatal morbidity and mortality. We evaluated whether universal cervical length screening with ultrasound, followed by progesterone therapy for women with a short cervix, has the potential to reduce the incidence of preterm birth.
Mira Zethelius   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Role of isoxsuprine in acute and maintenance tocolysis [PDF]

open access: yes
Preterm birth (PTB) continues to be a significant global health issue, with India reporting 3.02 million PTBs, accounting for nearly 23% of all PTBs worldwide. Over the past decade, the PTB rate has remained unchanged at 13 per 100 live births.
Singh, Anita, Mane, Sheela
core   +1 more source

The Evidence Regarding Maintenance Tocolysis

open access: yesObstetrics and Gynecology International, 2013
Preterm delivery is a public health issue of major proportion. More than 12% of deliveries in the United States that occur at less than 37 weeks gestation preterm labor (PTL) represents the largest single reason for preterm birth (PTB). Attempts to prevent PTB have been unsuccessful. This paper of maintenance tocolytic therapy will examine the efficacy
John P. Elliott, John C. Morrison
openaire   +3 more sources

A Comparative Study Between Intravenous Magnesium Sulphate and Intravenous Isoxsuprine for Arrest of Preterm Labour

open access: yesNational Journal of Medical Research
Introduction: Wide use of medical management of preterm labour has been obstructed due to low success rate of arrest of labour. This is aggravated by higher incidence of serious side effect of the available tocolytic agents, especially beta-mimetic ...
Rohit Jeswani   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Oral Misoprostol Versus Vaginal Dinoprostone for Labor Induction: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

open access: yesJournal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research, Volume 52, Issue 8, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Aim Pharmacologic cervical ripening is frequently used for labor induction, yet the comparative effectiveness, safety, and resource utilization of available agents remain uncertain. This review compared oral misoprostol with vaginal dinoprostone for labor induction in singleton pregnancies at ≥ 34 weeks' gestation.
Tiffany Yeretsian   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of ritodrine hydrochloride tocolysis on echocardiographic parameters

open access: yes, 2007
Objective. Preterm delivery is a leading cause of perinatal mortality and morbidity. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of ritodrine hydrochloride, used for tocolysis and having serious cardiovascular side effects, on echocardiographic ...
Tulumbaci, Onder   +5 more
core   +1 more source

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