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Fetal and early neonatal interleukin-6 response [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
In 1998, a systemic fetal cytokine response, defined as a plasma interleukin-6 (IL-6) value above 11 pg/mL, was reported to be a major independent risk factor for the subsequent development of neonatal morbid events even after adjustments for gestational
B. Resch   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Gout in pregnancy: Obstetric and neonatal outcomes

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 169, Issue 1, Page 349-355, April 2025.
Abstract Objective The pregnancy, delivery, and neonatal outcomes of pregnancies complicated by gout have yet to be evaluated in a population‐based study. We sought to evaluate the obstetric and neonatal outcomes in pregnant patients with gout using a national population database.
Sam Amar   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Detection of microbial cell-free DNA in maternal and umbilical cord plasma in patients with chorioamnionitis using next generation sequencing.

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2020
BACKGROUND:Chorioamnionitis has been linked to spontaneous preterm labor and complications such as neonatal sepsis. We hypothesized that microbial cell-free (cf) DNA would be detectable in maternal plasma in patients with chorioamnionitis and could be ...
Russell G Witt   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

External validation of calculator for cesarean delivery during induction of labor

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To validate a published risk calculator to predict cesarean delivery (CD) among singletons undergoing induction of labor. Methods Our retrospective cohort study included singletons undergoing induction of labor. A predicted CD score was calculated for each individual based on a previously developed calculator.
Claudia J. Ibarra   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Amniotic fluid from healthy term pregnancies does not harbor a detectable microbial community [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Recent studies have conflicting data regarding the presence of intra-amniotic microbiota. Viral communities are increasingly recognized as important although overlooked components of the human microbiota.
Holtz, Lori R   +2 more
core   +2 more sources

Transvaginal hemiperitoneal cervical cerclage for cervical insufficiency: A single‐center retrospective study

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Cervical insufficiency (CI) is thought to be responsible for 8% of miscarriages and preterm births. Cervical cerclage is the main treatment for CI. There are different approaches to cervical cerclage, and it is particularly important to find a method of cervical cerclage that is simple to perform and results in better pregnancy ...
Xin Zhao   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Adverse perinatal outcomes associated with macrosomia in nulliparous women: A multicenter cohort study

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Our study aimed to evaluate the combined risk of macrosomia and nulliparity. We investigated whether macrosomia is independently associated with an increased rate of intrapartum cesarean delivery (CD) and adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes among nulliparous women delivering at term.
Tzuria Peled   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of antenatal betamethasone on preterm human and mouse ductus arteriosus: comparison with baboon data. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
BackgroundAlthough studies involving preterm infants ≤34 weeks gestation report a decreased incidence of patent ductus arteriosus after antenatal betamethasone, studies involving younger gestation infants report conflicting results.MethodsWe used preterm
A El-Khuffash   +50 more
core   +2 more sources

Association of re‐amniotomy in prelabor rupture of membranes at term and increased risk of cesarean delivery

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To determine delivery outcomes in women diagnosed with prelabor rupture of membranes (PROM) who required re‐amniotomy. Methods This retrospective cohort study included 24 966 women with PROM at a single university‐affiliated tertiary medical center (2011–2023).
Roza Berkovitz‐Shperling   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Randomized controlled trial of prolonged second stage: extending the time limit vs usual guidelines. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
BACKGROUND: Guidelines for management of the second stage have been proposed since the 1800s and were created largely by expert opinion. Current retrospective data are mixed regarding differences in maternal and neonatal outcomes with a prolonged second ...
Berghella, Vincenzo, Gimovsky, Alexis C.
core   +2 more sources

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