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Certain Drug Therapies Effective in Prolonging Pregnancies.
2001 JAN 11 -- (NewsRx.com) -- An evidence report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) says that certain drug therapies and diagnostic tools can have a positive outcome on the treatment of preterm labor.
The Research Triangle Institute-University of North Carolina Evidence-based Practice Center found evidence proving that the use of tocolytics, drugs that stop uterine contractions, during an episode of preterm labor is an effective means of extending the length of the pregnancy. In contrast, continued use of these medications, after contractions have subsided, offers no apparent further benefit.
Early detection and effective management of preterm labor are important women's health concerns because preterm labor is a common precursor to preterm birth (prior to 37 weeks' gestation). Preterm births represent 11% of all live births, are a leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality, and account for one-third of all healthcare spending on infants.
Hidden infections of the upper genital tract are believed to be a significant risk factor for preterm labor. The AHRQ evidence report also found that antibiotics prolong the length of the pregnancy and the infant's gestational age at ...
- Preterm labor.(Women's Health Advisor)(Disease/Disorder overview)
- Clinical Reference Systems Cooper, Phyllis G. November 1, 2008 700+ words
What is preterm labor? If you have regular, painful uterine contractions...20th and 37th weeks of pregnancy, you are having preterm labor. It is also called premature labor. Preterm labor can lead to an early, premature delivery of your...
- Preterm Labor.
- Clinical Reference Systems Cooper, Phyllis G. January 1, 2001 700+ words
What is preterm labor? If you have regular, painful uterine contractions...20th and 36th weeks of pregnancy, you are having preterm labor. It is also called premature labor. Preterm labor can lead to delivery of a premature baby. A premature...
- Preterm labor.(Causes and Treatment)(Disease/Disorder overview)
- Clinical Reference Systems January 1, 2006 700+ words
What is preterm labor? If you have regular, painful uterine contractions...20th and 37th weeks of pregnancy, you are having preterm labor. It is also called premature labor. Preterm labor can lead to an early, premature delivery of your...
- Preterm Labor.(Women's Health Advisor 2004.1)
- Clinical Reference Systems Cooper, Phyllis G. January 1, 2004 700+ words
What is preterm labor? If you have regular, painful uterine contractions...20th and 34th weeks of pregnancy, you are having preterm labor. It is also called premature labor. Preterm labor can lead to delivery of a premature baby. A premature...
- Preterm Labor.(Women's Health Advisor 2002.1)
- Clinical Reference Systems Cooper, Phyllis G. January 1, 2002 700+ words
What is preterm labor? If you have regular, painful uterine contractions...20th and 36th weeks of pregnancy, you are having preterm labor. It is also called premature labor. Preterm labor can lead to delivery of a premature baby. A premature...
- Managing preterm labor in multiple gestations.(THE MASTER CLASS)
- Magazine article from: OB GYN News Hill, Washington C. February 1, 2005 700+ words
Preterm labor is one of the most important and vexing...of assisted reproductive technologies, preterm labor is an even greater risk. The literature points to an incidence of preterm labor of 20%-75% in multiple gestations...
- Metaanalyses Tackle Management of Preterm Labor.(Brief Article)(Statistical...
- Magazine article from: Family Practice News BOSCHERT, SHERRY June 15, 2000 700+ words
...benefit in two methods of managing preterm labor but saw potential usefulness in three...to be useless. And among women in preterm labor, fetal fibronectin testing and endovaginal...apply only to women with symptoms of preterm labor and whose membranes are intact...
- Metaanalyses Home In on Preterm Labor Management.
- Magazine article from: OB GYN News BOSCHERT, SHERRY June 15, 2000 700+ words
...benefit in two methods of managing preterm labor but saw potential usefulness in three...to be useless. And among women in preterm labor, fetal fibronectin testing and endovaginal...apply only to women with symptoms of preterm labor and whose membranes are intact...