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Hepcidin and iron homeostasis during pregnancy. [PDF]
Hepcidin is the master regulator of systemic iron bioavailability in humans. This review examines primary research articles that assessed hepcidin during pregnancy and postpartum and report its relationship to maternal and infant iron status and birth ...
Cadwell, Brooke+4 more
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Congenital anemia: a diagnostic algorithm [PDF]
A.L. Zaplatnikov1, M.N. Podzolkova1, M.A. Ponimanskaya2, Yu.V. Denisova1, A.V. Dmitriev3, A.A. Dement’ev1, Zh.L. Chabaidze1, D.N. Smirnov1 1Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Moscow, Russian Federation 2F.I. Inozemtsev
A.L. Zaplatnikov+7 more
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Background: Despite maternal iron deficiency anemia being a worldwide medical complication, very few studies have been performed to evaluate the efficacy of iron supplementations for treating and preventing adverse pregnancy sequelae. This study attempts
Suhail Rafiq+3 more
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Evaluation of Glycated Albumin (GA) and GA/Hba1c Ratio for Diagnosis of Diabetes and Glycemic Control: A Comprehensive Review [PDF]
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by chronic high blood glucose concentrations (hyperglycemia). When it is left untreated or improperly managed, it can lead to acute complications including diabetic ketoacidosis and ...
Abdolrahim, Mojgan+6 more
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Objective: The prenatal course of a rare case with fetal anemia caused by maternal anti-c alloimmunization was reported. Case report: A 39-year-old female with anti-c and anti-E antibodies against red cells had previously experienced a stillbirth. At her
Shih-Chung Wang+6 more
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Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome in pregnancy: a case of favorable mother - fetal outcome in a well-controlled disease [PDF]
The autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome(ALPS)is a disorder of abnormal lymphocyte survival caused by the dysregulation of theFasapoptotic pathway. The Fas geneis expressed at the maternal–fetal interface and is involved in the regulation of immune ...
Baek+14 more
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Fetal hemoglobin in sickle cell anemia
AbstractFetal hemoglobin (HbF) is the major genetic modulator of the hematologic and clinical features of sickle cell disease, an effect mediated by its exclusion from the sickle hemoglobin polymer. Fetal hemoglobin genes are genetically regulated, and the level of HbF and its distribution among sickle erythrocytes is highly variable.
David H.K. Chui+7 more
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MCA-PSV Determination in Fetal Anemia
Background: Middle cerebral artery peak systolic velocity (MCA-PSV) measurements are spectral Doppler waveforms determined from the middle cerebral artery, indicating the blood flow velocity within these vessels. MCA-PSV values were correlated to hemoglobin (Hb) concentration/deficit, all as a function of gestational age (GA) and the observed inverse ...
Elton, C. Nelson, Mark, Marais
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Anemia Prevalence among Pregnant Women and Birth Weight in Five Areas in China [PDF]
Objectives: To investigate the current prevalence of anemia among pregnant women in different areas of China and the association with birth weight and educational level.
Li, Y.+7 more
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Fetal anemia and heart rate patterns [PDF]
A retrospective survey was performed of the clinical records and cardiotocograms (CTG) of fetuses born in 1978 and 1979 at Helsinki University Central Hospital with hemoglobin concentration less than 170 g/liter in peripheral blood or umbilical artery. Eighty-three fetuses (0.7%) had thus defined anemia.
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