摘要:
A method and apparatus for recording and analyzing uterine electrical and mechanical activity from the abdominal surface (16). Electrodes (17) are applied to the abdominal surface (16) of a patient, and electromyographic signals produced by the electrodes are digitized, stored and analyzed to assess uterine electrical activity. Assessment of the function of other smooth muscle organs, for example the bladder and lower gastrointestinal tract is also contemplated.
摘要:
The invention describes the regulation of cervical dilatation and extensibility by the use of nitric oxide donors and/or substrates or nitric oxide inhibitors. There can be used either (a) at least one nitric oxide donor and/or substrate for manufacture of a medicament to be administered locally intracervically or intravaginally for induction of cervical ripening or (b) at least one nitric oxide inhibitor for manufacture of a medicament to be administered locally intracervically or intravaginally for treatment of cervical insufficiency or preterm labor.
摘要:
The present invention relates to a method and instrumentation for detecting the changes in cervical connective tissues associated with cervical dilation or effacement. This method uses an optical system to determine changes by laser or other light (12) induced native fluorescence spectroscopies (LIF) of cervix. The method is non-invasive and instant. It operates by shining excitation light (17) of a selected wavelength on cervical tissue and measuring fluorescent emissions. The measurement is completed in seconds. This method is an excellent fit with the clinical needs for determining the status of cervical dilation.
摘要:
The invention describes the regulation of cervical dilatation and extensibility by the use of nitric oxide donors and/or substrates or nitric oxide inhibitors. There can be used either (a) at least one nitric oxide donor and/or substrate for manufacture of a medicament to be administered locally intracervically or intravaginally for induction of cervical ripening or (b) at least one nitric oxide inhibitor for manufacture of a medicament to be administered locally intracervically or intravaginally for treatment of cervical insufficiency or preterm labor.