Intra-amniotic infection (IAI) is associated with preterm birth and perinatal mortality. To identify potential biomarkers, we performed a comprehensive survey of the cervical−vaginal fluid (CVF) ...

The amniotic membrane (AM) has found several clinical applications for ophthalmic indications, in particular, those related to ocular surface (OS) diseases. Successful results have been reported after ...

This method can help release prostaglandins to induce labor, according to ACOG. A doctor or midwife will use a finger to “sweep” over the membranes connecting the amniotic sac to the uterine wall.

During the first years of the patient's disease, he was treated with the oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs indometacin or ketoprofen 150 mg/day and sulfasalazine 2 g/day. He was also ...

Diamond Y. Tam, MD; Howard S. Barnebey, MD; Iqbal Ike Karim Ahmed, MD Disclosures J Glaucoma. 2013;22 (8):620-625.

News S'pore woman who went to Vietnam to save unborn baby now in KKH following 'obstetric issues' after surgery Resulting from anticipated risks associated with the procedure done in Vietnam.

In a rare feat, doctors at Father Muller Medical College successfully performed an autologous amniotic patch infusion on a pregnant woman carrying triplets. Facing premature rupture of membranes ...

Dr. Emily Hadley, who is a maternal fetal medicine doctor at St. David's North Austin Medical Center, where Ruiz received care, said she's only seen about 10 cases of momo twins in her 14-year ...