The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians
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J. Matern. Fetal. Neonatal. Med. · Jun 2015
Diagnostic and prognostic value of presepsin in preterm deliveries.
To evaluate the association between serum presepsin (soluble CD14 antigen subtype, sCD14-ST) levels soon after the appearance of signs of preterm delivery and preterm delivery within 48 h, before the 34th and 37th gestational weeks and the possible additional value of concurrently evaluated ultrasound vaginal cervicometry with serum presepsin measurement. ⋯ Elevated maternal serum concentration of sCD14-ST could be an independent and relevant risk factor for preterm delivery.
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J. Matern. Fetal. Neonatal. Med. · Jun 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialEfficacy of tranexamic acid in decreasing blood loss in elective caesarean delivery.
To evaluate the efficacy of tranexamic acid (TA) in decreasing blood loss during and after elective caesarean section (CS). ⋯ TA reduces blood loss during and immediately after CS. Its use in caesarean delivery may be considered especially in cases where blood loss is expected to be high or in anemic patients.