title: Effect of maternal body mass index on serum magnesium levels given for seizure prophylaxis.
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at the Permian Basin Odessa, Texas.
authors: Joy K
authors: JK
authors: Anderson
authors: Curtis
authors: C
authors: Boyd
mesh_terms: D015992:Body Mass Index; D004461:Eclampsia / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008274:Magnesium / Q000097:blood* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011247:Pregnancy; D012640:Seizures / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D008274:Magnesium
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