The known and unknown of leptin in pregnancy
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Observational studies reveals that leptin production is dysregulated in several pathologic stages of pregnancy in association with alterations of fetal growth. An overproduction of leptin by the placenta in pregnancy with diabetes mellitus or hypertension is associated with maternal hyperleptinemia and evidence is also cumulating that umbilical leptin levels can be considered as a biomarker or fetal adiposity.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2006
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Maternal toxicity and pregnancy complications in human immunodeficiency virus-infected women receiving antiretroviral therapy: PACTG 316
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A Pediatric AIDS Clinical Trials Group (PACTG) Protocol 316 (PACTG-316) study is conducted on 1407 women to evaluate the rates of maternal toxicity, pregnancy complications, and peripartum morbidity by type and duration of antiretroviral therapy (ART) during pregnancy. Adverse events are not common in HIV-infected women receiving prenatal care and ART.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2004
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Bed rest and other determinants of bone loss during pregnancy
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Patterns of bone loss during pregnancy and its potential influences are studied. Women who are prescribed bed rest during pregnancy are particularly affected by substantial trabecular bone loss.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2004
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