Hyperemesis gravidarum. A review.
Hyperemesis gravidarum is a common entity the cause of which has remained poorly defined. However, it probably is a classic example of the interplay between biologic, psychological and sociological variables. Current data on hyperemesis gravidarum and the pertinent literature for the last two decades are reviewed.
Hod
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beilinson Medical Center, Petah Tiqva, Israel.
Orvieto
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Kaplan
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Friedman
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Ovadia
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D000932:Antiemetics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006939:Hyperemesis Gravidarum / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D015994:Incidence; D007657:Ketone Bodies; D008428:Maternal Mortality; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome / Q000453:epidemiology; D012307:Risk Factors
D000932:Antiemetics; D007657:Ketone Bodies