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Letter: Pneumoperitoneum Secondary To Cunnilingus., S. Ashai, D. Lipton, A. Colon, Jennifer Niebyl Jun 2013

Letter: Pneumoperitoneum Secondary To Cunnilingus., S. Ashai, D. Lipton, A. Colon, Jennifer Niebyl

Jennifer R Niebyl

No abstract provided.


Ultrasonic Aspiration Transducer For Management Of Rh Incompatibility., J. Rampone, R. Sanders, Jennifer Niebyl Jun 2013

Ultrasonic Aspiration Transducer For Management Of Rh Incompatibility., J. Rampone, R. Sanders, Jennifer Niebyl

Jennifer R Niebyl

No abstract provided.


Clinical Evaluation Of Two Direct Procedures For Free Thyroxin, And Of Free Thyroxin Index Determined Nonisotopically And By Measuring Thyroxin-Binding Globulin., J. Waud, D. Chan, H. Drew, M. Oropeza, M Sucupira, B. Scheinin, G. Garrison, M Mayo, E. Taylor, J. Stem, Jennifer Niebyl Jun 2013

Clinical Evaluation Of Two Direct Procedures For Free Thyroxin, And Of Free Thyroxin Index Determined Nonisotopically And By Measuring Thyroxin-Binding Globulin., J. Waud, D. Chan, H. Drew, M. Oropeza, M Sucupira, B. Scheinin, G. Garrison, M Mayo, E. Taylor, J. Stem, Jennifer Niebyl

Jennifer R Niebyl

We have investigated the clinical utility of two direct radioimmunoassays for free thyroxin, an enzyme-inhibition immunoassay, and a direct measurement of thyroxin-binding globulin (TBG) by radioassay. All assay methods correctly identified greater than or equal to 90% of euthyroid, hyperthyroid, and hypothyroid patients who had normal TBG concentrations. In patients with altered TBG concentrations, none of the assays correctly classified all categories of patients. However, the direct assays of free thyroxin concentrations were able to classify correctly more patients with altered TBG concentrations than did the free thyroxin index methods. The free thyroxin index methods evaluated may be acceptable for …


Treatment Of Premature Labor With Indomethacin., D. Blake, Jennifer Niebyl, R. White, K. Kumor, N. Dubin, J. Robinson, P. Egner Jun 2013

Treatment Of Premature Labor With Indomethacin., D. Blake, Jennifer Niebyl, R. White, K. Kumor, N. Dubin, J. Robinson, P. Egner

Jennifer R Niebyl

No abstract provided.


Gonococcal Salpingitis In Pregnancy, R. R. Genadry, B. H. Thompson, Jennifer Niebyl May 2013

Gonococcal Salpingitis In Pregnancy, R. R. Genadry, B. H. Thompson, Jennifer Niebyl

Jennifer R Niebyl

No abstract provided.


Experience With An Adolescent Pregnancy Program. A Preliminary Report, D. Youngs, Jennifer Niebyl, D. Blake, D. Shipp, J. Stanley, T. King May 2013

Experience With An Adolescent Pregnancy Program. A Preliminary Report, D. Youngs, Jennifer Niebyl, D. Blake, D. Shipp, J. Stanley, T. King

Jennifer R Niebyl

A program has been designed to give comprehensive health care services to pregnant adolescents. The program components include community liason, patient education, counseling and social services, a nurse "on call" program for labor and delivery, and pediatric nurse-practitioner followup. In addition, a drug use identification component screens the patients by interview and urinalysis. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy occurred in 10% of the first 202 patients. Forty-three percent had anemia (hematocrit less than 35%), and screening cervical cultures for gonorrhea were positive in 3.5%. Cigarettes, alcohol, and marijuana constituted the most common nonmedical drugs used, and aspirin the most common medical …


Research And Professional Briefs. Folate, Zinc, And Vitamin B-12 Intake During Pregnancy And Postpartum, M. Berg, D. Van Dyke, C. Chenard, Jennifer Niebyl, S. Hirankarn, A. Bendich, P. Stumbo May 2013

Research And Professional Briefs. Folate, Zinc, And Vitamin B-12 Intake During Pregnancy And Postpartum, M. Berg, D. Van Dyke, C. Chenard, Jennifer Niebyl, S. Hirankarn, A. Bendich, P. Stumbo

Jennifer R Niebyl

No abstract provided.


Antibiotics And Other Anti-Infective Agents In Pregnancy And Lactation, Jennifer Niebyl May 2013

Antibiotics And Other Anti-Infective Agents In Pregnancy And Lactation, Jennifer Niebyl

Jennifer R Niebyl

Serum levels of many drugs are lower in pregnancy compared with the nonpregnant state. Their renal clearance is higher and the maternal intravascular volume is expanded. Most antibiotics are safe for use in pregnancy and lactation. Tetracyclines cause fetal tooth discoloration and inhibition of bone growth if used in the second and third trimesters. Aminoglycosides carry a small risk of fetal ototoxicity. Quinolones may cause arthropathies in children, and so are currently not recommended for use in pregnancy. Most drugs are secreted into breast milk in very small amounts, not enough to have any therapeutic effect. The only antibiotics which …


The Effect Of Magnesium Sulfate On Fetal Heart Rate Baseline Variability, A. Babaknia, Jennifer Niebyl May 2013

The Effect Of Magnesium Sulfate On Fetal Heart Rate Baseline Variability, A. Babaknia, Jennifer Niebyl

Jennifer R Niebyl

Variability of the baseline fetal heart rate is correlated with good fetal outcome, and loss of baseline variability has been observed as a sign of fetal distress. Central nervous system depressing drugs may also decrease fetal heart rate variability, and thus recognition of the effect of medication on the baseline fetal heart rate is important for accurate interpretation of fetal monitor tracings. In the cases reported, marked decrease in fetal heart rate variability was observed within 4 minutes of intravenous administration of magnesium sulfate, and fetal outcome was good in all cases.


Folic Acid And Prevention Of Birth Defects, D. Van Dyke, P. Stumbo, J. Mary, Jennifer Niebyl May 2013

Folic Acid And Prevention Of Birth Defects, D. Van Dyke, P. Stumbo, J. Mary, Jennifer Niebyl

Jennifer R Niebyl

No abstract provided.


Efficacy Of Screening For Gestational Diabetes, G. Marquette, V. Klein, Jennifer Niebyl May 2013

Efficacy Of Screening For Gestational Diabetes, G. Marquette, V. Klein, Jennifer Niebyl

Jennifer R Niebyl

A cost analysis of glucose screening was studied prospectively in 434 patients. All patients underwent a 50-gm oral glucose load followed by a 1-hour plasma glucose screen test at 28 weeks (+/- 2 weeks). Patients with a screen test greater than or equal to 130 mg/dl plasma glucose were further tested with an oral glucose tolerance test. Also, previously described clinical risk factors for diabetes were documented on all patients. A 3.3% prevalence of gestational diabetes was found in 178 patients with risk factors, compared with 2.4% of 256 patients without risk factors, not a significant difference. Ten of the …


Prevention Of Perinatal Transmission Of Hepatitis B Virus: The Sensitivity, Specificity, And Predictive Value Of The Recommended Screening Questions To Detect High-Risk Women In An Obstetric Population, G. Mcquillan, T. Townsend, C. Johannes, T. Dillard, R. Molteni, P. Ness, Jennifer Niebyl May 2013

Prevention Of Perinatal Transmission Of Hepatitis B Virus: The Sensitivity, Specificity, And Predictive Value Of The Recommended Screening Questions To Detect High-Risk Women In An Obstetric Population, G. Mcquillan, T. Townsend, C. Johannes, T. Dillard, R. Molteni, P. Ness, Jennifer Niebyl

Jennifer R Niebyl

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends that all pregnant women be questioned concerning risk factors for hepatitis B virus infection and that those giving positive responses be serotested. The sensitivity, specificity, and predictive value of those recommended questions among 692 parturient women were determined. A total of 59 currently or previously infected women (hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen (anti-HBs), or antibody to hepatitis B core antigen (anti-HBc) seropositive) were compared with the 633 seronegative women. Among nonwhite women, the sensitivity of a positive response to any one of the recommended questions was 60%. …


Neonatal Outcome After Indomethacin Treatment For Preterm Labor, Jennifer Niebyl, F. Witter May 2013

Neonatal Outcome After Indomethacin Treatment For Preterm Labor, Jennifer Niebyl, F. Witter

Jennifer R Niebyl

Forty-six infants exposed to indomethacin in utero for treatment for preterm labor were compared with infants from two control groups. In one control group the next consecutive patient treated with a tocolytic agent was used, and the other control group was formed by picking the next consecutive patient matched by gestational age who did not receive any tocolytic agent. There was no significant difference in Apgar scores, birth weight, or gestational age in the three groups. The incidence of neonatal complications including hypocalcemia, hypoglycemia, respiratory distress syndrome, patient ductus arteriosus, sepsis, and neonatal mortality were not significantly different in the …


A Placebo-Controlled Randomized Trial Of The Terbutaline Pump For Prevention Of Preterm Delivery, K. Wenstrom, C. Weiner, D. Merrill, Jennifer Niebyl May 2013

A Placebo-Controlled Randomized Trial Of The Terbutaline Pump For Prevention Of Preterm Delivery, K. Wenstrom, C. Weiner, D. Merrill, Jennifer Niebyl

Jennifer R Niebyl

To determine the efficacy of the terbutaline pump for the prevention of preterm delivery, patients in preterm labor defined by progressive cervical change underwent intravenous magnesium sulfate tocolysis (with or without oral indomethacin, as necessary), and once labor was arrested, were randomized to one of three treatment arms: terbutaline by pump, saline by pump (blinded), or oral terbutaline. If recurrent preterm labor occurred despite maximization of therapy, the treatment arm was determined and therapy was changed; saline pump and oral terbutaline were switched to terbutaline pump, terbutaline pump was switched to oral terbutaline. Patients who continued to labor were readmitted …


The Validity Of The Leukocyte Esterase Reagent Test Strip In Detecting Significant Leukocyturia, G. Marquette, T. Dillard, S. Bietla, Jennifer Niebyl May 2013

The Validity Of The Leukocyte Esterase Reagent Test Strip In Detecting Significant Leukocyturia, G. Marquette, T. Dillard, S. Bietla, Jennifer Niebyl

Jennifer R Niebyl

This prospective trial demonstrated that the best possible definition for a positive leukocyte esterase test (Chemstrip 9) is + or ++. With use of this definition, the sensitivity in detecting significant leukocyturia is 83% and the specificity is 70%. The use of this test strip could reduce screening costs in registering obstetric patients.


Inhibition Of Arachidonic Acid Metabolism In The Perinatal Period: Pharmacology, Clinical Application, And Potential Adverse Effects, F. Witter, Jennifer Niebyl May 2013

Inhibition Of Arachidonic Acid Metabolism In The Perinatal Period: Pharmacology, Clinical Application, And Potential Adverse Effects, F. Witter, Jennifer Niebyl

Jennifer R Niebyl

No abstract provided.


Antibiotics, Analgesics, Arthritis Drugs In Pregnancy, P. Gazaway, Jennifer Niebyl, J. Repke, S. Yaffe, M. Yerby May 2013

Antibiotics, Analgesics, Arthritis Drugs In Pregnancy, P. Gazaway, Jennifer Niebyl, J. Repke, S. Yaffe, M. Yerby

Jennifer R Niebyl

No abstract provided.


The Bland-White-Garland Syndrome In Pregnancy, V. Klein, J. Repke, G. Marquette, Jennifer Niebyl May 2013

The Bland-White-Garland Syndrome In Pregnancy, V. Klein, J. Repke, G. Marquette, Jennifer Niebyl

Jennifer R Niebyl

No abstract provided.


Inhibition Of Preterm Labor, Jennifer Niebyl, J. Johnson May 2013

Inhibition Of Preterm Labor, Jennifer Niebyl, J. Johnson

Jennifer R Niebyl

No abstract provided.


Drugs In Pregnancy: Epilepsy, Cancer, And More, P. Gazaway, Jennifer Niebyl, J. Repke, S. Yaffe, M. Yerby May 2013

Drugs In Pregnancy: Epilepsy, Cancer, And More, P. Gazaway, Jennifer Niebyl, J. Repke, S. Yaffe, M. Yerby

Jennifer R Niebyl

You can't shun anticonvulsants, antineoplastics, immunosuppressants, anticoagulants, or thyroid agents in pregnancy. This roundup can keep the benefit-risk balance in your favor. Second of three parts.


Quantitative And Qualitative Relationships Between Fetal Heart Rate Accelerations And Fetal Movement, Trb Johnson, R. Besinger, R. Thomas, D. Strobino, Jennifer Niebyl May 2013

Quantitative And Qualitative Relationships Between Fetal Heart Rate Accelerations And Fetal Movement, Trb Johnson, R. Besinger, R. Thomas, D. Strobino, Jennifer Niebyl

Jennifer R Niebyl

No abstract provided.


The Glycosphingolipid Composition Of The Placenta Of A Blood Group P Fetus Delivered By A Blood Group Pk1 Woman And Analysis Of The Anti-Globoside Antibodies Found In Maternal Serum, G. Hansson, K. Wazniowska, J. Rock, P. Ness, T. Kickler, R. Shirey, Jennifer Niebyl, D. Zopf May 2013

The Glycosphingolipid Composition Of The Placenta Of A Blood Group P Fetus Delivered By A Blood Group Pk1 Woman And Analysis Of The Anti-Globoside Antibodies Found In Maternal Serum, G. Hansson, K. Wazniowska, J. Rock, P. Ness, T. Kickler, R. Shirey, Jennifer Niebyl, D. Zopf

Jennifer R Niebyl

To further define the molecules that may mediate spontaneous abortion due to maternal-fetal blood group incompatibility within the P blood group system, we have examined the fine specificities of maternal antibodies and the glycolipid antigens from the placenta of a P infant born to a Pk1 mother. Maternal antibodies obtained during therapeutic plasmapheresis were analyzed to determine their reactivities with placental glycolipid extracts on thin-layer plates. Second antibodies specific for IgM, IgG, and IgA revealed immunoglobulins of all of these classes strongly reactive with one major placental glycolipid that comigrates with globoside. GC/MS analysis confirmed that the major P-active pentaglycosylceramide …


Use Of Antibiotics For Ear, Nose, And Throat Disorders In Pregnancy And Lactation, Jennifer Niebyl May 2013

Use Of Antibiotics For Ear, Nose, And Throat Disorders In Pregnancy And Lactation, Jennifer Niebyl

Jennifer R Niebyl

No abstract provided.


Folate, Carotene, And Smoking, F. Witter, D. Blake, R. Baumgardner, E. Mellits, Jennifer Niebyl May 2013

Folate, Carotene, And Smoking, F. Witter, D. Blake, R. Baumgardner, E. Mellits, Jennifer Niebyl

Jennifer R Niebyl

No abstract provided.


Metastatic Adenocarcinoma Of The Lung Complicating Pregnancy. A Case Report, R. Suda, J. Repke, R. Steer, Jennifer Niebyl May 2013

Metastatic Adenocarcinoma Of The Lung Complicating Pregnancy. A Case Report, R. Suda, J. Repke, R. Steer, Jennifer Niebyl

Jennifer R Niebyl

A case of large cell undifferentiated adenocarcinoma of the lung was complicated by an aggressive clinical course and documented placental metastases. The management of these neoplasms is complex, requiring one to pay attention to the maternal, as well as fetal and neonatal, prognosis.


Folate, Zinc, And Vitamin B-12 Intake During Pregnancy And Postpartum, M. Berg, D. Van Dyke, C. Chenard, Jennifer Niebyl, S. Hirankarn, A. Bendich, P. Stumbo May 2013

Folate, Zinc, And Vitamin B-12 Intake During Pregnancy And Postpartum, M. Berg, D. Van Dyke, C. Chenard, Jennifer Niebyl, S. Hirankarn, A. Bendich, P. Stumbo

Jennifer R Niebyl

No abstract provided.


Nature Of Migraine Attacks During Pregnancy, S. Silberstein, Jennifer Niebyl May 2013

Nature Of Migraine Attacks During Pregnancy, S. Silberstein, Jennifer Niebyl

Jennifer R Niebyl

Although management of the disorder is conservative, exposing the fetus to nonheadache symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and possible dehydration may be riskier than using drugs.


Consultations & Comments: Reader Reaction And Timely Answers From Experts. Balancing Maternal Need For Pain Control And Fetal Risk, Jennifer Niebyl May 2013

Consultations & Comments: Reader Reaction And Timely Answers From Experts. Balancing Maternal Need For Pain Control And Fetal Risk, Jennifer Niebyl

Jennifer R Niebyl

No abstract provided.


Prescribing Antiemetic Therapy During Pregnancy, D. Peleg, Jennifer Niebyl May 2013

Prescribing Antiemetic Therapy During Pregnancy, D. Peleg, Jennifer Niebyl

Jennifer R Niebyl

Although the exact percentage is unknown, most women in early pregnancy are affected by nausea and vomiting, which often causes them to change their lifestyle.


Consultations & Comments. Ssris And Pregnancy: What Risk To The Fetus?, Jennifer Niebyl May 2013

Consultations & Comments. Ssris And Pregnancy: What Risk To The Fetus?, Jennifer Niebyl

Jennifer R Niebyl

No abstract provided.