Neutrophil activation in preeclampsia and isolated intrauterine growth restriction

Article Abstract:

Fetal growth restriction appears to involve the activation of immune system cells called neutrophils. This also occurs in a serious complication of pregnancy called preeclampsia and may indicate that both conditions are caused by an abnormal placenta.

Author: Sabatier, Florence, Bretelle, Florence, d'Ercole, Claude, Boubli, Leon, Sampol, Jose, Dignat-George, Francoise
Publisher: Elsevier B.V.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2000
Health aspects, Fetus, Physiological aspects, Fetal growth retardation, Preeclampsia, Neutrophils

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A randomized trial that compared intravaginal misoprostol and dinoprostone vaginal insert in pregnancies at high risk of fetal distress

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The safety and efficacy of misoprostal and dinoprostone in pregnancies at high risk of fetal distress is discussed. Misoprostol and dinoprostone are equally safe for the induction of labor in pregnancies that are at high risk of fetal distress.

Author: Sage-Femme, Bretelle, Florence, Ville, Yves, Chevret, Sylvie, Rozenberg, Patrick, Senat, Marie-Victoire, Bonnal, Anne Paule
Publisher: Elsevier B.V.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2004
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Research and Testing Services, Gynecological R&D, Causes of, Dosage and administration, Fetal distress, Gynecological research, Dinoprostone

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Protein Z in patients with pregnancy complications

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A study was undertaken to evaluate the association between protein Z concentration and pregnancy complications. It was concluded that protein Z deficiency was associated with late fetal demise and intrauterine growth restriction.

Author: Bretelle, Florence, Sampol, Jose, Arnoux, Dominique, Shojai, Raha, D'Ercole, Claude, Dignat, Francoise, Camoin-Jau, Laurence
Publisher: Elsevier B.V.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2005
United States, Risk factors, Pregnancy, Complications of, Pregnancy complications, Protein deficiency

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