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Amniotic Fluid Defined

Clear fluid that surrounds a fetus during pregnancy and cushions and protects it

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Study links preterm births, simmering infections

Published August 27, 2008, 11:32 pm, Journal Inquirer

WASHINGTON — Infections may play a bigger role in premature birth than doctors have thought, says a new study that found almost one in seven women in preterm labor harbored bacteria or fungi in their amniotic fluid.

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Healthwatch for August 27, 2008

Published August 27, 2008, 12:44 pm, The Charleston State Journal

Benign skin cancer may be a warning sign, California's smoking ban may be working on adults, and amniotic fluid infections are more common than once thought.

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The Day in Medicine

Published August 27, 2008, 11:08 am, KEYC Mankato

If you've ever had a scare with a benign skin cancer... you may be at

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HealthWatch 7 For Aug. 27

Published August 27, 2008, 10:01 am, WTRF Wheeling

Infections in amniotic fluid may be linked to premature births - and an anti-smoking campaign that seems to be working.

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Preterm Birth Risk Linked To Diversity Of Microbes In Amniotic Fluid

Published August 26, 2008, 2:13 pm, Medical News Today

US researchers have discovered a significant link between the number and range of bacteria or fungi in a mother's amniotic fluid and the degree to which her baby is born premature and sick. Scientists at Stanford University Medical School in California, and colleagues from other establishments, published their findings in the 26th August issue of the open access online journal PLoS One.

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Amniotic Fungi May Up Preterm Births

Published August 26, 2008, 12:34 pm, MedicineNet.com

Title: Amniotic Fungi May Up Preterm Births Category: Health News Created: 8/26/2008 Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2008

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Preterm Births Linked to Infection of Amniotic Fluid

Published August 26, 2008, 10:43 am, ABC 7 El Paso

TUESDAY, Aug. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Infections of amniotic fluid are more common than previously believed and may be a major cause of premature births, says a study led by...

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Infections Linked to Premature Births More Common Than Thought, Stanford Study Finds

Published August 26, 2008, 8:33 am, Centre Daily Times

Previously unrecognized and unidentified infections of amniotic fluid may be a significant cause of premature birth, according to researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.

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Preterm Births Linked to Infection of Amniotic Fluid

Published August 26, 2008, 8:16 am, Health Scout

Women with highest degree of contagion most likely to deliver earlier, sicker infants, study finds.

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Published August 26, 2008, 7:19 am, HealthCentral.com

TUESDAY, Aug. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Infections of amniotic fluid are more common than previously believed and may be a major cause of premature births, says a study led by researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine.

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  • Polyhydramnios: About 2 percent of pregnant women have too much amniotic fluid (polyhydramnio s). This condition is diagnosed with ultrasound Most cases are mild and are a result...

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