A randomized pilot trial of administration of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor to women before preterm delivery
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Giving women in premature labor granulocyte colony-stimulating factor could improve their baby's outcome. Premature infants have immature immune systems and have a high risk of bacterial infection. Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor boosts the production of immune cells. Researchers randomly gave granulocyte colony-stimulating factor or a placebo to 26 women in premature labor. Bone marrow biopsies on the newborn infants showed that those in the granulocyte colony-stimulating factor group had stronger immune systems. The chemical caused no serious adverse effects in mother or child.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 1998
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Acquired von Willebrand disease: Management of labor and delivery with intravenous dexamethasone, continuous factor concentrate, and immunoglobulin infusion
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Acquired von Willebrand disease is a rare bleeding disorder that can lead to complete absence of clotting factor 8 and von Willebrand factor. The first case of a pregnant woman with acquired von Willebrand disease who underwent the described therapy during delivery is described.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2005
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