The effect of fetal neck position on nuchal fold thickness

Article Abstract:

The thickness of the fetal neck differs depending on the position of the baby's head and neck, according to a study of 258 fetuses. A collection of fluid at the back of the neck is a sign of chromosomal abnormalities.

Measurement, Fetus, Neck

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Cervical light-induced fluorescence in humans decreases throughout gestation and before delivery: preliminary observations

Article Abstract:

Research has been conducted on gestational changes of cervical light-induced fluorescence. The authors report that this fluorescence decreases significantly as gestational age increases.

United States, Germany, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Science & research, Research and Testing Services, Gynecological R&D, Health aspects, Care and treatment, Research, Analysis, Fluorescence, Pregnancy, Obstetrics, Gynecological research

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A randomized double-blind study comparing the fetal effects of sulindac to terbutaline during the management of preterm labor

Article Abstract:

The drug sulindac appears to have few significant adverse effects on the fetus. Sulindac inhibits the production of prostaglandins, which stimulate labor. Prostaglandin inhibitors are often used to reverse premature labor. Researchers used Doppler ultrasound to examine the effect of sulindac on the fetus in 20 pregnant women in premature labor. Sulindac constricted the fetal ductus arteriosus, which allows blood to bypass the lungs. However, this effect disappeared when the drug was stopped. The drug had no effect on other fetal blood vessels.

Evaluation, Drug therapy, Premature labor, Sulindac

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