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Khyber Medical University Journal, 2023 OBJECTIVE: To explore the discrepancies regarding screening, diagnosis & management of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) among postgraduate trainees of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (OBG) and Medicine disciplines. METHODS: This multicentre cross-sectional
Fouzia Gul +4 more
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Neonatal outcomes after in-utero exposure to magnesium sulphate: a retrospective analysis
Journal of Pediatric and Neonatal Individualized Medicine, 2023 Background: Magnesium sulphate (MgSO4) is routinely administered to pregnant women as a tocolytic and as a neuroprotective agent against cerebral palsy and motor impairment in preterm neonates.
Ricardo Barreto Mota +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 +1 more
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The role of potassium channels and calcium in the relaxation mechanism of magnesium sulfate on the isolated rat uterus [PDF]
Archives of Biological Sciences, 2019 MgSO4 is used as a tocolytic agent. It is considered to be a calcium channel antagonist, but a different mechanism of its action might be involved. The aim of this study was to examine the contribution of calcium concentrations and potassium channels in ...
Sokolović Dragana +6 more
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Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2004 Objective: Uterine rupture is a rare and catastrophic event. We present a case of spontaneous rupture in an unscarred uterus with massive internal bleeding during tocolysis in the third trimester.
Yi-Hui Lin +4 more
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JCPP Advances, EarlyView.This systematic review investigated the association of prenatal exposure to antihypertensive medication with longer‐term poor neurodevelopmental outcomes by evaluating the findings from existing literature. We undertook a systematic review of previous studies looking specifically at neurodevelopmental outcomes in children.
Shrifah Alkhalaf +5 more
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Observations related to chronologic and gynecologic age in pregnant adolescents. [PDF]
, 1984 A low chronologic age (less than or equal to 15 years) and low gynecologic age (less than or equal to 2 years) have been considered factors that increase medical complications among adolescent pregnant women. Gynecologic age (GA) is defined in this study
Felice, ME +3 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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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 +3 more
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Moving closer to an ideal tocolytic agent
International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2016 Background: In the modern era of obstetrics with years of extensive research, the incidence of preterm birth remains unchanged. Tocolysis, pharmacological inhibition of premature labor is the mainstay of treatment for preterm labor. Methods: This is a prospective study.
Nikita Gadam, Swarnalata Samal
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