Obstetrics & Gynecology International Journal, 2022 Background: Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) in pregnancy is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition. Management of severe, refractory TTP during pregnancy is challenging and includes multidisciplinary approach. The prognosis of cases with a variety of hematological and autoimmune diseases, including TTP has changed profoundly after ...
Dani Zoorob +3 more
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Prevalence of syphilis and associated factors among pregnant women in Brazil: systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e ObstetríciaObjective: This systematic review accompanied by a meta-analysis aimed to estimate the prevalence of syphilis in pregnant women in Brazil and describe its associated factors.
Iana Mundim de Oliveira +5 more
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Impact of Scotland's smoke-free legislation on pregnancy complications: retrospective cohort study [PDF]
, 2012 <b>Background:</b> Both active smoking and environmental tobacco smoke exposure are associated with pregnancy complications. In March 2006, Scotland implemented legislation prohibiting smoking in all wholly or partially enclosed public ...
Mackay Daniel F. +15 more
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Impact of SARS-Cov-2 exposure during pregnancy on child neurodevelopment: systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Revista Paulista de PediatriaObjective: The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of intrauterine exposure to SARS-CoV-2 on neurodevelopment in children up to 2 years of age.
Paloma Alves Miquilussi +8 more
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BJGP Open, 2018 Background: Influenza during pregnancy is a potentially life threatening illness. There are limited data on influenza vaccination uptake and determinants of uptake in Irish obstetric populations.
Tina Barrett +6 more
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Macrophage Plasticity in Reproduction and Environmental Influences on Their Function
Frontiers in Immunology, 2021 Macrophages are key components of the innate immune system and exhibit extensive plasticity and heterogeneity. They play a significant role in the non-pregnant cycling uterus and throughout gestation they contribute to various processes underpinning ...
Megan Chambers +5 more
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Thrombophilia in pregnancy: a systematic review [PDF]
, 2006 Growing evidence suggests that thrombophilia is associated with venous thromboembolism (VTE) and adverse pregnancy outcomes. However, methodological limitations have made it difficult to obtain a clear overview of the overall risks.
Lowe, G.D.O. +11 more
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The potential role of HPV vaccination in the prevention of infectious complications of pregnancy
Expert Review of Vaccines, 2014 There is now incontrovertible evidence that HPV is the cause of almost all cases of genital warts, cervical dysplasia and cervical cancer. Moreover the current review of the recent literature on HPV in relation to pregnancy found strong indications that HPV plays an important role in adverse outcomes of pregnancy.
Bonde, Ulla +3 more
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Historical Trends and Epidemiological Indicators of Congenital Syphilis in São Paulo, Brazil: 1986-2023 [PDF]
Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina TropicalBackground: This study aimed to present historical trends and key epidemiological indicators of congenital syphilis in São Paulo, Brazil, from 1986 to 2023. Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study used secondary data.
Mariana Rebelo Matos +3 more
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HIV-1 viremia during the first 28 weeks of pregnancy is not associated with mother-to-child transmission [PDF]
, 2006 It is currently recommended that antiretroviral prophylaxis to prevent mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV be initiated at 14 weeks of gestation. However, the relevance of early-gestation HIV viral load level for intrauterine MTCT is unknown.
L. Lunardi +23 more
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