The impact of metal cup size on neonatal and maternal morbidity in vacuum‐assisted deliveries
Abstract Objective To evaluate whether metal cup size influences maternal and neonatal morbidity in vacuum‐assisted deliveries (VAD). Materials and Methods Retrospective cohort at a single tertiary center (2011–2022) comparing 60‐mm versus 50‐mm Malmström cups. A 1:1 matched cohort analysis balanced maternal and obstetric variables.
Matan Anteby +6 more
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Amniotic fluid stem cells for minimally invasive prenatal cell therapy
Amniotic fluid stem cells can be expanded without feeder layers and can differentiate into mesenchymal and hematopoietic lineages. Long-term engraftment has been difficult to achieve after prenatal stem cell transplantation, mainly because of allogeneic ...
Sheng-Wen Steven Shaw
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Congenital imperforate hymen with hydrocolpos and hydronephrosis associated with severe hydramnios and increase of maternal ovarian steroidogenic enzymes [PDF]
This is a clinical research paperStudy Objective: To study clinical features of patient presented with severe hydramnios, associated with hydronephrosis, that was antenatally diagnosed and has been successfully treated immediately after birth.
Foster, H +3 more
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Abstract Objective To evaluate whether expectant management of late preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (PPROM) in patients colonized with Group B streptococcus (GBS) is associated with an increased risk of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Study Design This cohort study analyzed data from singleton pregnancies complicated by late PPROM between
Elior Eliasi +6 more
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Amniotic fluid-derived stem cells as an effective cell source for transplantation therapy in stroke
This review examines stem cells harvested from human amniotic fluid and considers their possible applications in regenerative medicine, specifically for stroke therapy.
Nicholas S Diaco +2 more
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External cephalic version outcomes with tocolysis and sedation: A 10‐year retrospective cohort study
Abstract Objective To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of external cephalic version (ECV) performed with tocolysis and sedation or spinal anesthesia, and to identify predictors of ECV success, complications, and delivery outcomes after successful ECV. Methods This 10‐year cohort study included 990 pregnant women with term non‐cephalic presentation
Javier Sánchez‐Romero +7 more
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Abstract Objective To assess the prevalence of hemostasis abnormalities at the time of fetal death diagnosis. Methods This retrospective single‐center study included all fetal deaths between 22 and 42 weeks from July 2017 to December 2023, excluding multiple pregnancies, patients on anticoagulant therapy, and those with known pre‐existing coagulation ...
Chloé Lieng +2 more
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The Association of Amniotic Fluid Cadmium Levels with the Risk of Preeclampsia, Prematurity and Low Birth Weight [PDF]
Background: Cadmium is an extremely toxic metal with ubiquitous environmental distribution. Cadmium is a potent reproductive and developmental toxic agent, and intensive environmental exposure to this substance has been reported among the residents of ...
karim ebrahim, Azadeh Ashtarinezhad
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Prenatal diagnosis of homozygous alpha thalassaemia by direct DNA analysis of uncultured amniotic fluid cells. [PDF]
Vivian Chan +4 more
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Abstract Objective This study determines whether a machine‐learning model integrating sonographic biometry with maternal clinical parameters improves prediction of large‐for‐gestational‐age (LGA) compared with Hadlock's EFW formula. Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort study including all singleton live births at ≥32 gestational weeks at a ...
Ohad Houri +7 more
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