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Interventions for varicose veins and leg oedema in pregnancy by Smyth, Rebecca M D, Aflaifel, Nasreen, Bamigboye, Anthony A

“…Pregnancy is presumed to be a major contributory factor in the increased incidence of varicose veins in women, which can in turn lead to venous insufficiency…”
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Facilitators and barriers to retention in care under universal antiretroviral therapy (Option B+) for the Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT): A narrative review by Mbeya Munkhondya, Tiwonge Ethel, Smyth, Rebecca MD, Lavender, Tina

“…Mother to child transmission remains the primary source of HIV in children. In 2013, The World Health Organisation (WHO), recommended Option B+ as prevention…”
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Magpie Trial in the UK: methods and additional data for women and children at 2 years following pregnancy complicated by pre-eclampsia by Smyth, Rebecca M D, Spark, Patsy, Armstrong, Nina, Duley, Lelia

“…The Magpie Trial, a randomised trial comparing magnesium sulphate with placebo for women with pre-eclampsia. This paper describes methods used for follow up in…”
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Epidural versus non-epidural or no analgesia in labour by Anim-Somuah, Millicent, Smyth, Rebecca Md, Jones, Leanne

“…Epidural analgesia is a central nerve block technique achieved by injection of a local anaesthetic close to the nerves that transmit pain and is widely used as…”
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Epidural versus non-epidural or no analgesia for pain management in labour by Anim-Somuah, Millicent, Smyth, Rebecca Md, Cyna, Allan M, Cuthbert, Anna

“…Epidural analgesia is a central nerve block technique achieved by injection of a local anaesthetic close to the nerves that transmit pain, and is widely used…”
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Investigating the significance and current state of knowledge and practice of absent or reduced fetal movements in low and lower middle-income countries: a scoping review by Hayes, Dexter JL, Smyth, Rebecca MD, Heazell, Alexander EP

“…# Background Absent or reduced fetal movements (ARFM) are linked to adverse perinatal outcome in high income countries but the significance of this symptom in…”
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Effect of partograph use on outcomes for women in spontaneous labour at term and their babies by Lavender, Tina, Cuthbert, Anna, Smyth, Rebecca Md

“…The partograph (sometimes known as partogram) is usually a pre-printed paper form on which labour observations are recorded. The aim of the partograph is to…”
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Fetal movement counting for assessment of fetal wellbeing by Mangesi, Lindeka, Hofmeyr, G Justus, Smith, Valerie, Smyth, Rebecca M D

“…Fetal movement counting is a method by which a woman quantifies the movements she feels to assess the condition of her baby. The purpose is to try to reduce…”
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Telephone support for women during pregnancy and the first six weeks postpartum by Lavender, Tina, Richens, Yana, Milan, Stephen J, Smyth, Rebecca M D, Dowswell, Therese

“…Telephone communication is increasingly being accepted as a useful form of support within health care. There is some evidence that telephone support may be of…”
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Effect of partogram use on outcomes for women in spontaneous labour at term by Lavender, Tina, Hart, Anna, Smyth, Rebecca M D

“…The partogram (sometimes known as partograph) is usually a pre-printed paper form on which labour observations are recorded. The aim of the partogram is to…”
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Amniotomy for shortening spontaneous labour by Smyth, Rebecca M D, Markham, Carolyn, Dowswell, Therese

“…Intentional artificial rupture of the amniotic membranes during labour, sometimes called amniotomy or 'breaking of the waters', is one of the most commonly…”
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Effect of partogram use on outcomes for women in spontaneous labour at term by Lavender, Tina, Hart, Anna, Smyth, Rebecca M D

“…The partogram (sometimes known as partograph) is usually a pre-printed paper form on which labour observations are recorded. The aim of the partogram is to…”
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Fetal vibroacoustic stimulation for facilitation of tests of fetal wellbeing by Tan, Kelvin H, Smyth, Rebecca M D, Wei, Xing

“…Acoustic stimulation of the fetus has been suggested to improve the efficiency of antepartum fetal heart rate testing. To assess the advantages and…”
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Different insulin types and regimens for pregnant women with pre-existing diabetes by O'Neill, Sinéad M, Kenny, Louise C, Khashan, Ali S, West, Helen M, Smyth, Rebecca Md, Kearney, Patricia M

“…Insulin requirements may change during pregnancy, and the optimal treatment for pre-existing diabetes is unclear. There are several insulin regimens (e.g. via…”
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ADRIC: Adverse Drug Reactions In Children – a programme of research using mixed methods by Smyth, Rosalind L, Peak, Matthew, Turner, Mark A, Nunn, Anthony J, Williamson, Paula R, Young, Bridget, Arnott, Janine, Bellis, Jennifer R, Bird, Kim A, Bracken, Louise E, Conroy, Elizabeth J, Cresswell, Lynne, Duncan, Jennifer C, Gallagher, Ruairi M, Gargon, Elizabeth, Hesselgreaves, Hannah, Kirkham, Jamie J, Mannix, Helena, Smyth, Rebecca MD, Thiesen, Signe, Pirmohamed, Munir

“…Aims: To comprehensively investigate the incidence, nature and risk factors of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in a hospital-based population of children, with…”
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Investigating the significance and current state of knowledge and practice of absent or reduced fetal movements in low and lower middle-income countries: a scoping review by Hayes, Dexter JL, Smyth, Rebecca MD, Heazell, Alexander EP

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The natural history of conducting and reporting clinical trials: interviews with trialists by Smyth, Rebecca M D, Jacoby, Ann, Altman, Douglas G, Gamble, Carrol, Williamson, Paula R

“…To investigate the nature of the research process as a whole, factors that might influence the way in which research is carried out, and how researchers…”
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Vibroacoustic stimulation for fetal assessment in labour in the presence of a nonreassuring fetal heart rate trace by East, Christine E, Smyth, Rebecca M D, Leader, Leo R, Henshall, Naomi E, Colditz, Paul B, Lau, Rosalind, Tan, Kelvin H

“…Fetal vibroacoustic stimulation (VAS) is a simple, non-invasive technique where a device is placed on the maternal abdomen over the region of the fetal head…”
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Women's Experiences of Participating in the Magpie Trial: A Postal Survey in the United Kingdom by Smyth, Rebecca M.D., Duley, Lelia, Jacoby, Ann, Elbourne, Diana

“…Background: The Magpie Trial compared magnesium sulfate with placebo for women with preeclampsia. The objective of this study was to explore women's views and…”
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Preconception counselling for women with epilepsy to reduce adverse pregnancy outcome by Winterbottom, Janine B, Smyth, Rebecca Md, Jacoby, Ann, Baker, Gus A

“…The provision of preconception counselling to women with epilepsy (WWE) has become established as recommended practice and includes a review of drug treatment…”
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