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Neonatal impact of maternal biomarker screening for risk of preterm birth with targeted interventions (PRIME): A multicenter, randomized, controlled trial

Pregnancy, Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2026.
Abstract Background Preterm birth remains a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality, yet clinicians possess limited tools to identify at‐risk pregnancies and implement effective interventions. This study evaluated whether knowledge of a mid‐second‐trimester maternal blood biomarker test result, combined with an intervention bundle for those ...
Brian K. Iriye, John M. O'Brien, Christopher S. Ennen, Perry S. Barrilleaux, Jill A. Berkin, Anna Palatnik, Moeun Son, Cynthia Gyamfi‐Bannerman, Mollie McDonnold, Glenn R. Markenson, Anthony C. Sciscione, Joseph R. Biggio, Samuel Wolf, Scott A. Sullivan, Michael Walker, Babak Shahbaba, Jannik Godt, Stephen P. Pound   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

Modelling the Effects of Nifedipine on Ventricular and Myometrial Cells of Pregnant Rats [PDF]

, 2017
In this study we have used computational models to investigate the effects of nifedipine on two different cell types; the rat ventricular cell and the rat myometrial cell.
Holden, AV, Testrow, CP, Whittaker, DG, Zhang, H   +3 more
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The roles of Prostanoid EP receptors in the control of contractions of human myometrium

, 2012
The primary function of the uterus during pregnancy is to harbour the growing fetus in a quiescent environment. Upon maturation of the fetus, the uterus generates forceful contractions during labour. Prostaglandins are central in the parturition process.
Arulkumaran, Shankari, Arulkumaran, Shankari   +1 more
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Tocolytic therapy in obstetrics.

Journal of perinatal medicine, 1974
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Mosler, K. H., Linka, F., Dornhöfer, W., Ehrhart, J.   +3 more
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Pharmacotherapy and Pregnancy: Highlights from the Third International Conference for Individualized Pharmacotherapy in Pregnancy [PDF]

, 2011
To address provider struggles to provide evidence-based, rational drug therapy to pregnant women, this third Conference was convened to highlight the current progress and research in the field.
Clark, Shannon M., Denne, Scott C., Easterling, Thomas, Feibus, Karen B., Flockhart, David A., Gallauresi, Beverly, Goebel, W. Scott, Haas, David M., Herbert, Mary F., Koren, Gideon, Meslin, Eric M., Nallani, Srikanth C., Ren, Zhaoxia, Renbarger, Jamie L., Shields, Kristine, Zeitlin, Deborah S.   +15 more
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Management of preterm labor: atosiban or nifedipine?

International Journal of Women's Health, 2010
Roel de Heus, Eduard J H Mulder, Gerard H A VisserDepartment of Woman and Baby, University Medical Centre Utrecht, The NetherlandsAbstract: Preterm birth is strongly associated with neonatal death and long-term neurological morbidity.
Roel de Heus, Eduard J H Mulder, Gerard H A Visser   +2 more
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Identification of mundulone and mundulone acetate as natural products with tocolytic efficacy in mono- and combination-therapy with current tocolytics [PDF]

, 2021
Shajila Siricilla, Christopher J. Hansen, Jackson H. Rogers, Carolyn L. Simpson, Stacey L. Crockett, Jeff Reese, Bibhash C. Paria, Jennifer L. Herington   +7 more
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Predictive factors for emergency cervical cerclage efficacy in singleton and twin pregnancies: A retrospective cohort study

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, Volume 105, Issue 1, Page 105-116, January 2026.
Emergency cerclage is associated with high offspring survival and generally comparable outcomes in both singleton and twin pregnancies. Its efficacy is influenced by several preoperative clinical factors, with gestational age at placement and the presence of prolapsed membranes emerging as the strongest predictors of delivery before 28 weeks.
Cecile C. Hulshoff, Marc E. A. Spaanderman, Ralph R. Scholten, Joris van Drongelen   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Association Between Use of Inhaled Corticosteroids and Long‐Acting Beta2‐Agonists During Pregnancy and Adverse Fetal Outcomes

Respirology, Volume 31, Issue 1, Page 32-41, January 2026.
This study updated safety evidence on ICS and LABA use in pregnant women with asthma. After adjusting confounders, there was no association between ICS or LABA use and adverse fetal outcomes. However, high‐dose ICS exposure was associated with a higher risk of congenital anomalies among ICS users.
Yea‐Chwen Wu, I‐Te Wang, Hsin‐Yi Huang, Chung‐Hsuen Wu   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Preliminary Study : Comparison of the Efficacy of Progesterone and Nifedipine in Inhibiting Threatened Preterm Labour in Siriraj Hospital

Thai Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2009
Objective: To compare the efficacy, success rate, maternal and fetal complications of progesterone and nifedipine administration as a tocolytic agent to women with threatened preterm labour. Study Design : A randomized controlled trial.
Saifon Chawanpaiboon, Anuwat Sutantawibul, Kanjana Pimol, Ratre Sirisomboon, Suporn Worapitaksanond   +4 more
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