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Periodontal diseases and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Present and future

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView., 2023
Abstract For more than two decades the possible association between periodontal diseases and adverse pregnancy outcomes has been extensively evaluated. Numerous observational, intervention, and mechanistic studies have offered valuable information on this topic.
Yiorgos A. Bobetsis, Mark Ide, Mervi Gürsoy, Phoebus N. Madianos   +3 more
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A Novel Splice Variant in ERGIC1 Causes Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita—Characterization Using Urine‐Derived Cells

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part C: Seminars in Medical Genetics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) is defined as the presence of joint contractures affecting at least two body regions at birth. Three different ERGIC1 variants have been reported in individuals with AMC. Here, we report on a 16‐year‐old male with a homozygous ERGIC1 c.250+1G>A variant that was classified as a variant of uncertain ...
Lauren Kerr, Paul McKay, Juliana Marulanda, Zenghui Wu, Reggie Hamdy, Sena Tavukcu, Noémi Dahan‐Oliel, Frank Rauch   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prenatal Evaluation of RNU4‐2 Variants in Fetuses With Central Nervous System Anomalies

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part C: Seminars in Medical Genetics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Fetal central nervous system (CNS) anomalies are among the most common congenital malformations, yet the overall prenatal diagnostic yield of current genetic testing remains below 40%. Variants in RNU4‐2, a non‐coding gene encoding the U4 small nuclear RNA (snRNA), have recently been linked to a novel highly recurrent dominant ...
Yiyao Chen, Li Gao, Xu Han, Yunyun Cao, Lanlan Zhang, Yi Wu, Xinrong Zhao, Wenjing Hu, Ruiyu Ma, Renyi Hua, Niu Li, Yanlin Wang, Jian Wang, Shuyuan Li   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Spontaneous hemoperitoneum in a 29‐week pregnancy with a history of endometriosis: A case report and review of the literature

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 169, Issue 1, Page 31-37, April 2025.
Abstract Spontaneous hemoperitoneum in pregnancy (SHIP) is defined as sudden, nontraumatic intraperitoneal bleeding that occurs during pregnancy or up to 42 days postpartum. The incidence ranges between 4 and 4.9 per 100 000 births. Although seen rarely, it is associated with perinatal morbidity and mortality due to maternal hemodynamic instability ...
Shamsi Mehdiyev, Fatma Basak Tanoglu, Esma Demir Altuncu, Engin Oral   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Demonstration of astrocytes in cultured amniotic fluid cells of three cases with neural-tube defect [PDF]

, 1981
We have investigated the origin of rapidly adhering (RA) cells in three cases of neural tube defects (two anencephali, one encephalocele). We were able to demonstrate the presence of glial fibrillary acidic (GFA) protein in variable percentages (4–80 ...
Schachner, Melitta, Cremer, Thomas, Schmidt, Werner, Cremer, Marion, Voigtländer, Theda   +4 more
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Influence of maternal body mass index on the accuracy of clinical and sonographic fetal weight estimation

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Estimated fetal weight (EFW) is essential for managing pregnancy and delivery. Currently, two primary methods are used for EFW: Clinical and sonographic estimation. Both might be influenced by maternal habitus. Obesity has become a global epidemic; however, its effect on EFW and the accuracy of the two methods has yet to be ...
Amir Krencel, Bar Narkis, Rotem Yedidia Moser, Or Bercovich, Natav Hendin, Asaf Romano, Eran Hadar, Yinon Gilboa, Ohad Houri   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

UTEROPLACENTAL INSUFFICIENCY AND OLIGOHYDRAMNIOS AS A CAUSE OF ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY IN THE NEWBORN

Slovenska pediatrija
Amniotic fluid surrounds the fetus in uterus, protects him from outside injury, from infectious agents and has thermoregulating properties. Furthermore, it allows for its normal growth and development.
Sara Hanuna, Manca Velkavrh
doaj   +1 more source

Conceptus-related measurements at early pregnancy in Black Bengal goat: an abattoir study

Journal of Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology, 2020
The present study aimed to investigate the conceptus-related changes during early pregnancy in the Black Bengal breed of goat. A total of 22 gravid genitalia of the Black Bengal goats were collected from local slaughterhouses. The crown-rump lengths (CRL)
Anup K. Talukder, Mohammad A. Rahman, Mohammad N. Hoque, Mohammad T. Islam, Abu N. M. A. Rahman, Ziban C. Das   +5 more
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Human amniotic fluid as a source of stem cells

Open Medicine, 2022
Human amniotic fluid collected during amniocentesis contains a heterogeneous population of differentiated and undifferentiated cells. Properties and number of these cells vary depending on the gestational age and the presence of potential fetal ...
Walentowicz Pawel, Sadlecki Pawel, Walentowicz-Sadlecka Malgorzata, Bajek Anna, Grabiec Marek, Drewa Tomasz   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Balancing Benefits and Risks of Indomethacin in the Management of Antenatal Bartter Syndrome: A Case Report

Frontiers in Medicine, 2022
BackgroundBartter syndrome, a very rare inherited renal tubular disorder, characterized by urinary salt wastage, hypokalemia, polyuria, and metabolic alkalosis, may manifest antenatally as severe isolated polyhydramnios.
Omar Ala' Alajjuri, Mayar Essam Samaha, Ulrich Honemeyer, Ghada Mohammed, Noha A. Mousa   +4 more
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