Background: Prolactin, a neurohormone, can act as a stimulator of immunity in a number of autoimmune diseases and its high levels have been shown in these diseases. Objective: This study was designed to discover the possible role of prolactin in autoimmune blistering skin diseases. The main goal was to compare the serum prolactin levels and the frequency of hyperprolactinemia in autoimmune skin...

background premature rupture of membranes (prom) is one of the most common complications of pregnancy that has a major impact on pregnancy outcomes. a diagnostic tool that is non-invasive, specific and quick is needed to predict prom. the purpose of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic power of the vaginal washing fluid prolactin for the diagnosis of premature rupture of membranes and to d...