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Comparison between Leukocyte Esterase Activity (LEA) and Histopathology Examination in Identifying Chorioamnionitis Cases

Indonesian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2019
Objective: To compare sensitivity and specificity of LEA to histopathology examination in diagnosing chorioamnionitis. Methods: We compared diagnostic tests in dr. Mohammad Hoesin hospital, Palembang, from September 2015 to April 2016.
Putri H Novianesari, Nuswil Bernolian, Henni Maulani, Afifa Ramadanti, Theodorus Theodorus   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Infection as the cause of perinatal mortality in Latvia [PDF]

, 2017
Infection is one of the leading causes of perinatal mortality worldwide – accounting for 36% of cases. Perinatal mortality in Latvia is slowly decreasing: from 7.3 per 1000 live births in 2013 to 6.7 per 1000 live births in 2015.
Franckeviča, Ivanda, Jaunākā, Agnese Anna, Rucka, Liene, Smilga, Santa   +3 more
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Intrapartum cardiotocography patterns observed in suspected clinical and subclinical chorioamnionitis in term fetuses

The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research, 2019
To evaluate the cardiotocography (CTG) features observed in suspected intrapartum chorioamnionitis in term fetuses according to the recently suggested criteria for the pathophysiological interpretation of the fetal heart rate and their correlation with ...
L. Galli, A. Dall'asta, Virginia Whelehan, Abigail Archer, E. Chandraharan   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Chorioamnionitis

, 2018
Chorioamnionitis is a serious complication of the pregnancy. The ascending microbial infection from the vagina to the amniotic cavity, seems to be the main mechanism of causing an intra-amniotic infection. The most common microbes are the E Coli, aerobic and anaerobic streptococcus, anaerobic staphylococcus and the bacteria that are responsible for ...
openaire   +2 more sources

Antenatal Corticosteroid Administration and Childhood Respiratory Morbidity: A Regression Discontinuity Study

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To determine if routine administration of antenatal corticosteroids affects the risk of infant lower respiratory tract infection and/or childhood asthma. Design Linked population‐based cohort analysed using a regression discontinuity design, which better controls for confounding than standard observational studies.
Jennifer A. Hutcheon, Sam Harper, M. Claire Cordingley, Jessica Liauw, M. Amanda Skoll, Peter M. Socha, Myriam Srour, Joseph Y. Ting, Erin C. Strumpf   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Preterm birth, an unresolved issue [PDF]

, 2013
Premature birth is the world's leading cause of neonatal mortality with worldwide estimates indicating 11.1% of all live births were preterm in 2010.
Belizan, Jose, Buekens, Pierre, Hofmeyr, Justus, Salaria, Natasha   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Pregnancy complicated by a large prolapsing cervical fibroid requiring antepartum vaginal myomectomy—A case report

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Samantha Taylor, Ashley Tshala, Violaine Marcoux   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Outpatient or Inpatient Setting for Cervical Ripening Before Induction of Labour: An Individual Participant Data Meta‐Analysis

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The optimal methods and settings for induction of labour (IOL) in terms of effectiveness, safety, and women's experience are still not elucidated. Objective To compare the effectiveness and safety of outpatient versus inpatient cervical ripening settings for IOL. Search Strategy MEDLINE, Embase, Emcare, CINAHL Plus, Scopus, Cochrane
Malitha Patabendige, Fei Chan, Michelle R. Wise, John M. D. Thompson, Michael Beckmann, Antonio F. Saad, George R. Saade, Akila Subramaniam, Alan Tita, Catarina Policiano, Nuno Clode, Amanda Henry, Henna Haavisto, Kirsi Rinne, Vicky Chen, Penelope Sheehan, Katherine Kohari, Hillary Hosier, Rebecca Pierce‐Williams, Vincenzo Berghella, Daniel L. Rolnik, Ben W. Mol, Wentao Li   +22 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Airway Microbiome at Birth. [PDF]

, 2016
Alterations of pulmonary microbiome have been recognized in multiple respiratory disorders. It is critically important to ascertain if an airway microbiome exists at birth and if so, whether it is associated with subsequent lung disease.
Aghai, Zubair H., Ambalavanan, Namasivayam, Bhandari, Vineet, Carlo, Waldemar A., Eipers, Peter, Halloran, Brian, Jilling, Tamas, Keeley, Jordan, Kumar, Ranjit, Lal, Charitharth Vivek, Morrow, Casey, Rezonzew, Gabriel, Travers, Colm   +12 more
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Metformin Treatment in PCOS Pregnancies Reduces Maternal Infections and Increases the Risk of Allergies and Eczema in the Offspring: Post Hoc Analyses of Two Randomised Controlled Trials and One Follow‐Up Study

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the effect of metformin on immunological outcomes in pregnant women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and their offspring. Design Post hoc analyses of two randomised controlled trials (PregMet and PregMet2) and one follow‐up study (PedMet).
Mariell Ryssdal, Johanne E. Skage, Anders H. Jarmund, Liv Guro E. Hanem, Tone S. Løvvik, Guro F. Giskeødegård, Ann‐Charlotte Iversen, Eszter Vanky   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source