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Showing 1 to 20 of 21 for “"preterm labour"”.
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Inflammatory response in maternal serum during preterm labour
Preterm birth (PTB), defined as a delivery at less than 37 weeks of gestation, is the leading cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. The serious effects of PTB on parents, infant and society make PTB an important issue to public health. Despite significant advances in perinatal care …
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Role of infection and inflammation in a mouse model of preterm labour
Increasing evidence highlights that term labour is an inflammatory event associated with increased production of pro-‐inflammatory mediators and leukocyte influx into the intrauterine tissues. Preterm labour (PTL), defined as labour before 37 weeks gestation, is a major clinical problem, and …
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The role of real-time ultrasound in the assessment and management of preterm labour
… ultrasound in the assessment and management of preterm labour has been studied, with particular reference to the observation of fetal breathing movements, gross fetal body movements and the state of the uterine cervix. In addition, a longitudinal analysis of the trends in preterm labour in the …
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Accuracy of tests for predicting spontaneous preterm birth: Systematic reviews of diagnostic research
Spontaneous preterm birth complicates about 3% of pregnancies before 34 weeks’ gestation and 7 – 12% before 37 weeks’ gestation. It is an important issue to public health worldwide. The aim of this thesis was to identify test(s) which would predict spontaneous preterm birth in early pregnancy when …
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DYNAMIC SELF-ORGANISED NEURAL NETWORK INSPIRED BY THE IMMUNE ALGORITHM FOR FINANCIAL TIME SERIES PREDICTION AND MEDICAL DATA CLASSIFICATION
… been addressed in this thesis is for predicting preterm birth and diagnosing preterm labour. One of the most challenging tasks currently facing the healthcare community is the identification of preterm labour, which has important significances for both healthcare and the economy. Premature birth …
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Decision-making in critical situations during pregnancy and birth
… interviews with parents (n=23) about handling preterm labour and birth were performed. The quantitative studies had a cross-sectional method and a descriptive (Paper III and IV) and comparative (Paper III) design. The data collection was performed during 2007 to 2008, using a structured, …
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An investigation of antenatal screening and management of syphilis in two districts in the North West Province
… an increased rate of miscarriage, stillbirth, preterm labour, intra uterine growth restriction (IUGR), neonatal death and congenital syphilis in the newborn. This study was undertaken in the Potchefstroom and Wolmaranstad Districts of the North West Province and was aimed at contributing to …
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The perinatal and obstetric outcomes of triplet conceptions at Groote Schuur Hospital in the five-year period: 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2016
… restriction and discordant growth, stillbirths, preterm delivery, premature rupture of membranes and low birth weight. Neonatal complications included respiratory distress syndrome or hyaline membrane disease, intraventricular haemorrhage and necrotising enterocolitis. The secondary objective was …
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Obstetric Outcome in Teenage Pregnancies at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
… pregnancy induced hypertension, eclampsia, preterm labour, low birth weight babies, stillbirths, cephalopelvic disproportion and obstructed labour with its resultant complications.This was a retrospective study at UTH over 1996 which looked at the incidence of teenage pregnancy and its …
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Obstetric Outcome in Teenage Pregnancies at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
… pregnancy induced hypertension, eclampsia, preterm labour, low birth weight babies, stillbirths, cephalopelvic disproportion and obstructed labour with its resultant complications.This was a retrospective study at UTH over 1996 which looked at the incidence of teenage pregnancy and its …
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Health technology assessment in maternal and perinatal medicine: delphi survey of practice, systematic reviews of evidence and meta analyses
… and treatment in the areas of pre eclampsia, preterm labour, epilepsy and congenital heart disease (CHD) in newborn. Methods The work undertaken in the thesis is divided into 4 sections: Delphi survey of practice; Systematic review of reviews; Systematic reviews of therapeutic effectiveness; …
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The Prevalence of Members of the “Red Complex” in Pregnant Women as Revealed by PCR and BANA Hydrolysis.
… of inflammatory mediators which may trigger preterm labour or result in low birth-weight infants. The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence of red complex, using BANA and PCR in subginginval plaque samples from pregnant women. Subgingival plaque samples were obtained from …
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The association between the oral and vaginal microbiome of young South African women
… and PD are associated with an increased risk of preterm labour and negative birth outcomes, yet it is unknown whether PD and BV are independent risk factors or may be interrelated. Understanding the health risks associated with pregnancies in young women is critical for developing new …
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The role of heparin and heparin-binding growth factors in pre-eclampsia
… uncomplicated pregnancy at term, but not in labour (TNL, n=26), preterm labour (PTL, n=17), following labour onset (TL, n=21), first trimester (FNL, n=4) and pre-eclampsia (PE, n=19). The HBGFs studied were vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), placental growth factor (PLGF), fibroblast …
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The influence of the hormonal milieu on eicosanoid and cytokine production in tissues from the female reproductive tract.
… (CVF) were measured according to interval to labour to test their suitability as labour onset predictors, with a view to developing a test to determine women at risk of preterm labour. Prostanoid analysis was carried out in endometrium (n=9) and myometrium (n=15- 16) donated by non-pregnant …
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A study of low birthweight infants delivered at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka
… marital status, parity, social economic factors, preterm labour, multiple pregnancy, possible complications in the index pregnancy, necessitating pregnancy interruption before term e.g. pre-eclampsia, twinning, antepartum haemorrhage, and others.This was a retrospective study to: establish the …
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Direct Effect of Glucocorticoids on the Developing Cardiovascular System: Studies in the Chicken Embryo
Glucocorticoid therapy for threatened with preterm labour and in preterm neonates has become common practice in the last 40 years. This treatment is based on the pioneering work of Liggins who discovered that development of fetal tissues was dependent upon the pre-partum surge in fetal cortisol and …
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Causes, management, and outcomes of polyhydramnios, at a level 2 hospital in Cape Town
… in 19/136 (14.0 %) polyhydramnios cases. Preterm labour occurrence was significantly higher in the moderate + severe polyhydramnios group (9/56; 16 %) compared to the mild polyhydramnios group (3/80; 3.8%, p = 0.01). There was a statistically significant difference in the occurrence of the …
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Review of Late Preterm birth at Mowbray Maternity Hospital
Introduction: Preterm births are common in all obstetric hospitals and present multiple challenges to both the obstetrician and the paediatrician. Preterm delivery is an important cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality, and places significant psychosocial stress on all involved. Late Preterm …
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