American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · May 1999
The preterm prediction study: failure of midtrimester cervical sialidase level elevation to predict subsequent spontaneous preterm birth.
Our objective was to determine any associations among midtrimester cervical fluid sialidase activity, bacterial vaginosis, and subsequent spontaneous preterm birth. ⋯ Elevated cervical fluid sialidase activity at 22 to 24 weeks' gestation did not distinguish women at increased risk for spontaneous preterm birth, nor did it discriminate a subgroup of patients who had bacterial vaginosis associated with spontaneous preterm birth.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · May 1999
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialA comparison of orally administered misoprostol with vaginally administered misoprostol for cervical ripening and labor induction.
Our purpose was to compare orally administered with vaginally administered misoprostol for cervical ripening and labor induction. ⋯ Oral administration of 50-microgram doses of misoprostol appears less effective than vaginal administration of 25-microgram doses of misoprostol for cervical ripening and labor induction. Further investigation is needed to determine whether orally administered misoprostol should be used for cervical ripening and labor induction.