Abstract Lynch syndrome (LS) is the most common hereditary colorectal cancer syndrome, caused by a germline pathogenic variant in one of the mismatch repair (MMR) genes. Among these, MSH6‐associated LS represents a distinct subtype with unique molecular and clinical characteristics.
Salwa Ben Yahia +4 more
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Unveiling the microbial shift: the impact of group B Streptococcus on vaginal microbiota and inflammation in late pregnancy. [PDF]
Yu W, Sun M, Li R, Xin Y, Zheng K.
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The rising tide: Trends in induction of labor at term over a 5‐year period at a single centre
Abstract Objective Induction of labor (IOL) is a controversial topic in contemporary obstetric practice, with some suggesting that the increase in elective induction (eIOL) as a potential contributor to increasing cesarean delivery (CD) rates. The objectives of this single‐center study were to examine the rates of IOL, trends in indications for IOL ...
Sarah M. Nicholson +7 more
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Correction: Group B Streptococcus maternal colonization and neonatal sepsis in Belgium between 2012 and 2021: a description of the epidemiological situation and identification of risk factors. [PDF]
Bognár Z +10 more
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Abstract Objective To assess maternal infection following prelabor rupture of membranes (PROM) at term in a setting where active management is recommended, and to identify associated risk factors. Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted including pregnant women admitted to a Portuguese tertiary care center where immediate induction of labor ...
Inês Martins +3 more
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Clinical characteristics and risk factors for imaging abnormalities in pediatric Group B Streptococcus meningitis: a multicenter study. [PDF]
Liu X +12 more
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Membranous dysmenorrhea and decidual casts: A scoping review
Abstract Background Membranous dysmenorrhea, characterized by the expulsion of intact endometrial tissue rather than gradual dissolution during menstruation, occasionally presents as a decidual cast—a complete triangular mold of the uterine cavity. This poorly understood condition is likely underdiagnosed.
Lovisa Brehmer, Hedvig Engberg
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The serine protease HtrA regulates Group B Streptococcus virulence and affects the host response to infection. [PDF]
Brokaw A +14 more
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Postpartum febrile morbidity following vacuum‐assisted birth: A retrospective cohort study
Abstract Objective To evaluate whether vacuum‐assisted birth (VAB) independently increases the risk of postpartum febrile morbidity, identifying a potentially modifiable contributor to maternal infectious morbidity. Methods This retrospective cohort study was conducted at a university‐affiliated tertiary maternity center between 2011 and 2023.
Itamar Gilboa +5 more
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Beyond Colonization: An Atypical Presentation of Maternal Group B Streptococcus Infection. [PDF]
Kaki S, Natemeier M, Clark M, Jurecki M.
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