International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics : the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Oct 2000
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialLumbar lordosis and the spread of subarachnoid hyperbaric 0.5% bupivacaine at cesarean section.
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Oct 2000
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study Clinical TrialInduction of labor by prostaglandin E(2) in relation to the Bishop score.
To compare the effectiveness of prostaglandin E(2) intravaginal gel with the intracervical gel in patients with an unfavorable cervix. ⋯ Intravaginal instillation of prostaglandin E(2) gel for induction of labor is effective in patients with an unfavorable Bishop score of 3-4.
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Gender differences in longevity suggest that the health problems in both developed and developing countries will largely be the problems of older women. As life expectancy increases, the important causes of death and ill health change. ⋯ Biological susceptibility to various conditions also differs between the sexes. Monitoring of differences in incidence can better direct preventive efforts and contribute to improving the quality of life for aging women worldwide.