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Spinal subdural haematoma in a parturient after attempted epidural anaesthesia
We report a case of spinal subdural haematoma with neurological deficit in a 36-yr-old woman following Caesarean section for severe preeclampsia and placental abruption. She had been taking chronic trifluopera...
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Effects of material properties and fabric structure characteristics of graduated compression stockings (GCS) on the skin pressure distributions
Graduated compression stockings (GCS) have been widely used for the prophylaxis and treatment of venous diseases. Their gradient pressure function largely related to their fabric structure and material propert...
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A three-dimensional biomechanical model for numerical simulation of dynamic pressure functional performances of graduated compression stocking (GCS)
The beneficial effects of graduated compression stockings (GCS) in prophylaxis and treatment of venous disorders of human lower extremity have been recognized. However, their pressure functional performances a...
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Effects of graduated compression stockings with different pressure profiles on lower-limb venous structures and haemodynamics
Graduated compression stockings (GCS) are one of the essential mechanical therapeutic approaches used in prevention and treatment of venous diseases. Pressure levels and gradient distribution are the two deter...
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Effects of compression legwear on body temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure following prolonged standing and sitting in women
The present study was to examine the effects of skin pressures by compression legwear (CL) with different pressure levels on multiple physiological indices and the physical-mechanical stimuli of CLs on psychol...
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Technical knitting and ergonomical design of 3D seamless compression hosiery and pressure performances in vivo and in vitro
The present study was conducted from a new and innovative view to analyze pressure performances of elastic compression hosieries (ECHs) based on a technical knitting and ergonomic design and development method...
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Open AccessChronic maternal hepatitis B virus infection and pregnancy outcome- a single center study in Kunming, China
Chinese population has a high prevalence of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, the impact of which on pregnancy outcome remains controversial. A single-center retrospective cohort study was performed i...
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Open AccessImpact of childbirth policy changes on obstetric workload over a 13-year period in a regional referral center in China – implications on service provision planning
We aimed to appraise the impact of the changing national childbirth policy since 2002, currently allowing two children per family, on obstetric workload in a regional referral center in China.
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Open AccessParity status and the relationship between antenatal rubella serology with obstetric outcome
Routine antenatal rubella serological testing is adopted in many countries. In a population covered by universal childhood rubella immunization for four decades, we have observed an association between pre-ecl...
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Iron Deficiency Anaemia and Atonic Postpartum Haemorrhage Following Labour
The purpose of this retrospective cohort study is to determine if iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) is associated with increased atonic postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) following labour. Women with singleton pregnancy...
