Randomized trial between two active labor management protocols in the presence of an unfavorable cervix

Article Abstract:

A total of 151 patients were enrolled to compare the efficacy of two protocols for active management of labor at term in the presence of an unfavorable cervix. The conclusion was that sustained-release dinoprostone with concurrent low-dose oxytocin and intermittent misoprostol with delayed high-dose oxytocin are effective alternatives for the said active management of labor.

Evaluation, Oxytocin, Labor, Complicated, Labor complications, Dinoprostone, Labour complications

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Systematic administration of betamethasone delays endotoxin-induced preterm labor in the marine model

Article Abstract:

Research has been conducted on betamethasone. The authors have investigated the hypothasis that betamethasone administration decreases the endotoxin-induced preterm parturition rate and increases cytokine risk in the murine model.

Analysis, Complications and side effects, Physiological aspects, Endotoxins, Premature labor, Betamethasone, Premature labour

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Ethnic differences at risk for gestational trophoblastic disease in New Mexico: a 25-year population-based study

Article Abstract:

The authors have compared gestational trophoblastic disease incidence rates in New Mexico. Results desmonstrate that American Indians are at higher risk compared to other ethnic group in New Mexico.

Hispanic Americans, Demographic aspects, Comparative analysis, Native Americans, Native North Americans, Pregnancy, Complications of, Pregnancy complications

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