Scientific Papers
EFFECT OF 1 WEEK OF ORAL HYDRATION ON THE AMNIOTIC FLUID INDEX.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of long-term (1-week) oral hydration on amniotic fluid volume in women with an amniotic fluid index (AFI) < 10th percentile. STUDY DESIGN: This prospective, nonrandomized, interventional study was conducted on [...]
Physiology and pathophysiology of the vasopressinergic system.
Arginine vasopressin, a hypothalamic peptide hormone, has multiple physiological functions, including body water regulation, control of blood pressure and effects on body temperature, insulin release, corticotropin release, memory and social behaviour. These functions are achieved [...]
EFFECT OF MATERNAL ORAL HYDRATION ON AMNIOTIC FLUID INDEX IN WOMEN WITH PREGNANCY-INDUCED HYPERTENSION.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of maternal oral hydration on amniotic fluid index (AFI) in women with pregnancy-induced hypertension. METHODS: Five women with pregnancy-induced hypertension and five normotensive gravidae at 32-37 weeks gestation with normal [...]
Aquaporin-related disorders of water homeostasis.
The discovery of four major water channels in the kidney, namely aquaporins (AQP) 1, 2, 3 and 4, has allowed a substantial increase in our understanding of renal water regulation in health and disease. This [...]