Sedigheh Hantoushzadeh

Maternal-Fetal-Neonatal Health Research Centre, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran

[ 1 ] - A Clinical Randomized Trial on Endocervical Inflammatory Cytokines and Betamethasone in Prime-Gravid Pregnant Women at Risk of Preterm Labor

Background: There are strong evidences suggesting the secretion of different cytokines in cervical fluid during preterm labor. Betamethasone is widely administered for several reasons in preterm conditions. Objective: To Investigate the possible effect of betamethasone on endocervical cytokine concentration of women at risk of preterm labor. Methods: In a randomized clinical trial of 80 prime-g...

[ 2 ] - Assessment of Pattern of Self-administration During Pregnancy in Tehran and Sanandaj

Background and Aim: Pregnancy is associated with many physiological changes that can affect the effectiveness of drugs. Our purpose in this study was to asses the pattern of drug use during pregnancy, self-administration consumption, maternal and fetal complications. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted on 1300 pregnant women referred to health centers of Sanandaj and south of Tehran...