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Revision of Cytomegalovirus Immunoglobulin M Antibody Titer Cutoff in a Maternal Antibody Screening Program in Japan: A Cohort Comparison Involving a Total of 32,000 Pregnant Women

open access: yesViruses, 2023
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is associated with congenital infections. We aimed to validate the revised CMV immunoglobulin (Ig) M titer cutoff for IgG avidity measurements as a reflex test in maternal screening to identify women with primary CMV infection and ...
Asa Kitamura   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Congenital toxoplasmosis in a Portuguese tertiary hospital – report of 4 cases

open access: yesJournal of Pediatric and Neonatal Individualized Medicine, 2019
Toxoplasma gondii is an intracellular parasite responsible for toxoplasmosis, a zoonosis with a worldwide distribution. Congenital toxoplasmosis occurs when a pregnant woman becomes infected during the gestation or when there is reactivation in an ...
Ana Luísa Pinhal   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Association of maternal autoimmune disease and early childhood infections with offspring autism spectrum disorder: A population‐based cohort study

open access: yesAutism Research, Volume 15, Issue 12, Page 2371-2380, December 2022., 2022
Abstract The aim of this study was to examine potential synergistic effects between maternal autoimmune disease and early childhood infections and their association with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in offspring. Both exposures have been associated with increased risk of ASD in previous studies, but potential synergistic effects remain underexplored.
Timothy C. Nielsen   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Detection and Comparison of Cytomegalovirus DNA Levels in Amniotic Fluid and Fetal Ascites in a Second-Trimester Fetus With Massive Ascites, Hyperechogenic Bowel, Ventriculomegaly and Intrauterine Growth Restriction

open access: yesTaiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2010
Objective: To present a prenatal diagnosis of congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in a pregnancy with fetal ascites. Case Report: A 33-year-old, gravida 6, para 2, woman was referred to a hospital at 20 weeks of gestation for management of fetal ...
Chih-Ping Chen   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Pregnancy Outcomes of Targeted Synthetic Disease‐Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs Among Patients With Autoimmune Diseases: A Scoping Review

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Targeted synthetic disease‐modifying antirheumatic drugs (tsDMARDs) have expanded the management of autoimmune diseases, including rheumatic diseases. As the use of these drugs grows, it is important to understand their effects on pregnancy.
Vienna Cheng   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of congenital heart defects in Europe, 2008–2015: A registry‐based study

open access: yesBirth Defects Research, Volume 114, Issue 20, Page 1404-1416, December 1, 2022., 2022
Abstract Background The total prevalence of congenital heart defects (CHDs) varies by populations and over time. Studies that examine trends in the prevalence of CHD in different regions may shed light on our understanding of the occurrence of CHD and the impact of different risk factors.
Chrysovalanto Mamasoula   +27 more
wiley   +1 more source

Chiral Engineered Biomaterials: New Frontiers in Cellular Fate Regulation for Regenerative Medicine

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Chiral engineered biomaterials can selectively influence cell behaviors in regenerative medicine. This review covers chiral engineered biomaterials in terms of their fabrication methods, cellular response mechanisms, and applications in directing stem cell differentiation and tissue function.
Yuwen Wang   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of vascular disruption anomalies and association with young maternal age: A EUROCAT study to compare the United Kingdom with other European countries

open access: yesBirth Defects Research, Volume 114, Issue 20, Page 1417-1426, December 1, 2022., 2022
Abstract Background Younger mothers are at a greater risk of having a pregnancy with gastroschisis and the risk is higher in the United Kingdom than other European countries. Gastroschisis is thought to be a vascular disruption anomaly and the aim of this study was to analyze the prevalence of other possible vascular disruption anomalies to determine ...
Joan K. Morris   +27 more
wiley   +1 more source

Modern concepts of the mechanisms of congenital cytomegalovirus infection development

open access: yesЖурнал инфектологии, 2023
The review presents modern information of domestic and foreign authors about possible pathogenetic mechanisms of the virus effect on the fetus in the case of cytomegalovirus infection in pregnant women.
V. V. Vasil’ev   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Materials Advances in Devices for Heart Disease Interventions

open access: yesAdvanced Materials, EarlyView.
This review examines the crucial role of materials in heart disease interventions, focusing on strategies for monitoring, managing, and repairing heart conditions. It discusses the material requirements for medical devices, highlighting recent innovations and their impact on cardiovascular health.
Gagan K. Jalandhra   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

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