SMJ articles in the category "twins"

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Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio and Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio in Twins Compared with Singletons

Objectives: It is well known that twin pregnancies confer a high degree of adverse perinatal outcomes. Fetal growth restriction, preterm labor/delivery, and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are among the causal etiologies associated. Hematologic parameters, specifically, the neutrophil:lymphocyte ratio (NLR), the platelet:lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and some of the routine complete blood…

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Progesterone Does Not Prevent Preterm Births in Women with Twins

Objective:To compare preterm birth rate and neonatal outcome in twin gestations randomized to either 17 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17P) or placebo.Materials and Methods:Women with twin gestations between 20–30 weeks were randomized to receive weekly injections of either 250mg 17P injection (Group I), or placebo (Group II). Maternal and neonatal outcome data…

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