Chigozie G Okafor, George U Eleje, Joseph I Adinma, Joseph I Ikechebelu, Eric O Umeh, Chisolum O Okafor, Emmanuel O Ugwu, Joseph O Ugboaja, Betrand O Nwosu, Chukwuemeka O Ezeama, Gerald O Udigwe, Chukwuemeka C Okoro, Richard O Egeonu, Evaristus C Ezema, Osita S Umeononihu, Boniface C Okpala, Chidinma C Okafor, Chukwuemeka J Ofojebe, Chito P Ilika, Charlotte B Oguejiofor, Chukwudi A Ogabido, Chijioke C Umeokafor, John E James, Hillary I Obiagwu, Lazarus U Okafor, Afam B Obidike, Princeston C Okam, Kenneth N Okeke, Anselem O Inya, Tobechi K Njoku, Lydia I Eleje
OBJECTIVES: To compare Premaquick biomarkers (combined insulin-like growth-factor binding protein 1 and interleukin-6) and cervical length measurement via transvaginal ultrasound for pre-induction cervical evaluation at term among pregnant women. METHODS: A randomized clinical trial of consenting pregnant women at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Nigeria. The women were randomized equally into Premaquick group ( n = 36) and transvaginal ultrasound group ( n = 36)...
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