A5103067288- Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis
- Pregnancy-related medical research
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Urological Disorders and Treatments
- Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Gynecological conditions and treatments
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Cancer Risks and Factors
- Estrogen and related hormone effects
- Immune Cell Function and Interaction
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- T-cell and B-cell Immunology
- Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
- Immunotherapy and Immune Responses
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Breast Cancer Treatment Studies
- Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Indigenous Studies and Ecology
- Historical Gender and Feminism Studies
Medical University of Vienna
1999-2021
University of Vienna
1989-2008
Universitäts Frauenklinik
1987-2008
Vienna General Hospital
1996-2005
National Bank of Austria
2005
Statistics Austria
1996
Klinik für Frauenheilkunde
1994
Olgahospital
1993
Helios Universitätsklinikum Wuppertal
1987
Adequate numbers and functional maturity are needed for leukocytes to exhibit a protective role in host defense. During intrauterine life, the skin immune system has acquire these prerequisites protect newborn from infection hostile external environment after birth. We investigated quantitative, phenotypic, development of analyzed factors controlling their proliferation trafficking during development. show that CD45+ scattered embryonic human continuously increase as developing generates an...
To determine the prevalence and association of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in cervices placentas pregnant women.Cervical samples were taken from 179 226 women who had placental biopsies because abnormal ultrasound findings or older than 35 years, to detect HPV infections with hybrid capture II tests. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was done on tissue 147 DNA.We found 44 (24.6%, 95% confidence interval 18.3, 31.0) test positive for their cervices. Logistic regression analyses showed...
Abstract Aims Dyslipidemia in pregnancy is associated with adverse outcomes as elevated triglycerides might be considered a risk factor for hyperglycemia and gestational diabetes. As only few studies have addressed the association between maternal glucose metabolism, we aimed to explore pathophysiologic associations of moderate hypertriglyceridemia metabolism pregnancy. Methods Sixty-seven pregnant women received detailed metabolic characterization at 12+0–22+6 weeks gestation by an extended...
Objective To review our experience with a screening programme that included four sequential cervical length ( CL ) measurements from 16 to 22 weeks of gestation. Design Historical cohort study. Setting Tertiary‐care centre in university hospital. Population There were 312 singleton pregnancies 321 women previous large loop excision the transformation zone LLETZ ), and 62 after second‐trimester miscarriage pregnancy. Methods The performed by transvaginal ultrasound at 16, 18, 20, completed...
As the accurate diagnosis and treatment of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is increasing importance; new diagnostic approaches for assessment GDM in early pregnancy were recently suggested. We evaluate power an 'early' oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) 75 g glycosylated fibronectin (glyFn) screening a normal cohort.In prospective cohort study, 748 singleton pregnancies are recruited 6 centres Switzerland, Austria Germany. Women screened pre-existing by OGTT and/or biomarker, glyFn, at...
T cells in human skin play an important role the immune defense against pathogens and tumors. are present already fetal skin, where little is known about their cellular phenotype biological function. Using single-cell analyses, we identified a naive cell population expressing αβ γδ receptors (TCRs) that was enriched intestine but not detected other organs peripheral blood. TCR sequencing data revealed double-positive (DP) αβγδ displayed overlap of CDR3 sequences with single-positive cells....
In Brief Objective To determine the prevalence and association of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in cervices placentas pregnant women. Methods Cervical samples were taken from 179 226 women who had placental biopsies because abnormal ultrasound findings or older than 35 years, to detect HPV infections with hybrid capture II tests. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was done on tissue 147 DNA. Results We found 44 (24.6%, 95% confidence interval 18.3, 31.0) test positive for their cervices....
To investigate intrauterine fetal growth development and birth anthropometry of fetuses conceived after maternal gastric bypass surgery. Longitudinal cohort study describing longitudinal estimated by ultrasound on 43 singleton pregnancies compared to BMI-matched controls. In surgery, percentiles decreased markedly from the beginning second trimester until end third (decrease 3.1 abdomen circumference (95 %CI 0.9-5.3, p = 0.007) per four gestational weeks). While in trimester, anthropometric...
To evaluate the influence of acupuncture on blood flow in umbilical artery (UA), fetal aorta and uterine heart rate using two different points (SP-6 (Sanyinjiao) LI-4 (Hegu)).In group A (n = 50), measurements (Doppler ultrasound rate) were performed at term after an uneventful pregnancy (#1) followed by treatment acupuncture-point SP-6 bilaterally. The time lasted 15 min which next measurement (#2) was carried out. needles then inserted into point for a further min. third end (#3) completed...
To evaluate 14 cases of cystic adenomatoid malformation (CAM) the lung with regard to antenatal management and fetal outcome.Intrauterine shunts were placed in 3 fetuses avoid pulmonary hypoplasia. Prenatal sonography showed that lesions had a tendency resolve 4 cases. Of 9 infants who survived, 5 treated surgically (lobectomy).The evolution these is highly variable; may even spontaneously, therefore diagnosis CAM types II III should be followed by period observation. Intrauterine drainage...
Background: To investigate insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism in pregnant lean overweight polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) patients vs. controls without PCOS. Methods: Prospective cohort study on 67 women (31 with PCOS 36 controls, subdivided into or obese normal weight). All underwent a 2h-OGTT including glucose, insulin, C-peptide early- mid-gestation were followed-up until delivery. Results: Insulin glucometabolic parameters comparable between whereas marked differences observed...
Vaginal sonography of the endometrium is a new method controlling substitution therapy with oestrogen and progesterone during postmenopausal period. The advantages transvaginal ultrasonic diagnosis are that uterus can be seen from fornix vaginae, it situated at close range, examination conducted whether bladder filled or not. differences in thickness structure endometrium, limitation to surrounding myometrium, enable sonographic detection most changes In our first group patients, we found an...
Twenty patients, showing retention cysts in vaginosonographic examination, were included our study. We differentiated between superficial and deep located Nabothian cysts. Fourteen cases showed primarily visible cysts, the other six could only be detected vaginosonographically. The varied size from 4 to 26 mm, average diameter was 13 mm. Only four solitary sixteen multiple. clinical significance of field sterility diagnostics, especially cannot assessed at present.
To assess whether cervical size in the early second trimester and ripening at term may be related to serum levels of endogenous relaxin, 17beta-oestradiol or progesterone.A cross-sectional study investigating relationship between hormone concentrations parameters as measured by ultrasound Bishop score, respectively.Uncomplicated human pregnancies with normal fetal outcome, 72 women 40 term.Vaginal palpation were used estimate parameters. Hormones analysed either dissociation-enhanced...
Besides the grading parameters, another decisive criterion of prognosis for 5 year survival rate endometrium carcinoma is depth infiltration carcinoma. It possible to detect by vaginal sonography an invasion myometrium even in women who subjected primary irradiation. In 8 out 25 histological findings showed adenocarcinoma type Ib, G2, where degrees that were diagnosed sonographically, varied from one-third three-thirds. Using it provide a indication additional irradiation with telecobalt...
A group of 217 pregnant patients was examined by vaginosonography. The could be divided into 62 with incompetent cervix and 155 normal findings. We measured the width internal os, length thickness all in intervals 14 days. registered a dynamic process pattern cervical, morphological changes preterm delivery. tried to reduce these cervical an arithmetic formula.
Premature rupture of the membranes (PROM) accounts for approximately 30 per cent all preterm deliveries. PROM is thought to be mainly due a decrease in membrane integrity. The aim our investigation was determine, post-partum after 28 normal deliveries, thickness amniochorionic using 20 MHz high-frequency ultrasound. data obtained were compared with histological sections measurement accuracy linear regression analysis method. total study group 0·83±0·11 mm (0·72–1·08 mm). Based on statistical...