News tagged with preterm labor
Nifedipine-maintained tocolysis no benefit in perinatal outcomes
(HealthDay)—For women threatened with preterm labor, maintenance tocolysis with nifedipine is not associated with a significant reduction in adverse perinatal outcomes, according to a study published in ...
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Jan 04, 2013 |
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Cervical stitch has risks, decreases pre-term births for few women
Cerclage is a well-known medical procedure which places stitches around the cervix. These stitches are intended to provide support to the cervix in the hopes of reducing preterm birth in women at risk for ...
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Apr 18, 2012 |
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Study finds preterm labor diagnostic markers not universal, diagnosis and interventions should not be generalized
In a study to be presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting, in Dallas, Texas, researchers will report findings that indicate that preterm birth interventions should ...
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Feb 10, 2012 |
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Studies identify most common causes, risk factors for stillbirth
Common causes for stillbirth include obstetric complications and placental abnormalities, while factors that could be known at the start of pregnancy, such as previous stillbirth or pregnancy loss, were associated with an ...
Medical research
Dec 13, 2011 |
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Researchers find possible therapeutic strategy to combat premature birth
Scientists who developed a novel mouse model mimicking human preterm labor have described a molecular signaling pathway underlying preterm birth and targeted it to stop the problem.
Medical research
Oct 24, 2011 |
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Researchers find process of cervical ripening differs between term and preterm birth
Cervical ripening that instigates preterm labor is distinct from what happens at the onset of normal term labor, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found.
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Jun 21, 2011 |
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