Advances in Oxytocin Research documents the proceedings of a symposium held by the Blair-Bell Research Society at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, London, England, on 1st May 1964. Oxytocin was chosen as the subject of the symposium due to recent important work on its physiology and pharmacology, and the availability of a new method of administering the drug for the induction of labor in women after extensive study in America, Europe, and Great Britain. The volume contains papers presented by during the two sessions held during the symposium. The first session on the physiology and pharmacology of oxytocin includes studies on the circulatory effects of oxytocin, release of oxytocin during parturition, and the release of oxytocin in domestic animals. The second session on clinical applications includes papers on the endocrine control of labour, clinical trials of buccal oxytocin, and tge oxytocin sensitivity test. Also included are the opening remarks by Sir Arthur Bell, President of the Blair-Bell Society and the Chairman's Introduction at the beginning of each session.
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Preface
List of Contributors
The Blair-Bell Research Society
Physiology and Pharmacology: Morning Session
Opening Remarks by the President of the Blair-Bell Society
Chairman's Introduction
Some Observations on the Circulatory Effects of Oxytocin, Vasopressin and Similar Polypeptides
Discussion
Oxytocin Levels in the Blood of Ruminants with Special Reference to the Milking Stimulus
The Release of Oxytocin during Parturition
Discussion
Studies on the Release of Oxytocin in Domestic Animals
Discussion
Clinical Applications: Afternoon Session
Chairman's Introduction
Some Aspects of the Endocrine Control of Labor
Clinical Trials of Buccal Oxytocin
The Oxytocin Sensitivity Test: A Review of Ten Years' Results
The Oxytocin Sensitivity Test
Discussion
Chairman's Closing Remarks
Closing Remarks by the President of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists