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Vasoactive effects of erythropoietin on human placental blood vessels in vitro

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Erythropoietin can cause blood vessels in the placenta to contract, and it appears to work through the angiotensin II type 1 receptor, according to a laboratory study. Erythropoietin is a hormone that stimulates red blood cell production. However, it may have other functions, and this study shows it may be involved in the development of fetal growth restriction and a serious complication of pregnancy called preeclampsia.

Causes of, Placenta, Vasoconstriction

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The usefulness of the TDx/TDxFLx Fetal Lung Maturity II assay in the initial evaluation of fetal lung maturity

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The TDx/TDxFLx Fetal Lung Maturity II assay from Abbott Laboratories may identify unborn babies whose lungs are not mature and who may develop respiratory distress syndrome, according to a study of 127 women. The test is done on amniotic fluid collected via amniocentesis or vaginal pool. A baby with a test result of 55 mg/g or more has mature lungs and probably will not develop respiratory distress syndrome.

United States, Product information, Pharmaceutical industry, Respiratory distress syndrome, Prenatal diagnosis, ABT, Abbott Laboratories (Abbott Park, Illinois)

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Obstetric conditions and erythropoietin levels

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Pregnant women with certain obstetric complications appear to have higher than normal erythropoietin levels, according to a study of 302 women. erythropoietin is the hormone that regulates red blood cell production.

Pregnancy, Complications of, Pregnancy complications

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