The Comparison of Creatinine and Cystatin C Value in Preeclampsia Severity and Neonatal Outcome [PDF]
Objectives: to compare the levels of creatinine and cystatin C with the severity of preeclampsia, and assess neonatal outcomes.Materials and Methods: Creatinine, cystatin C, and neonatal outcomes were assesed in 17 normotensive samples, 17 samples of ...
Wantania, J. (John) +1 more
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Associations between birth size and later height from infancy through adulthood : an individual based pooled analysis of 28 twin cohorts participating in the CODATwins project [PDF]
Background: There is evidence that birth size is positively associated with height in later life, but it remains unclear whether this is explained by genetic factors or the intrauterine environment.
Abramson, Lior +68 more
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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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The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between high plasma fluoride levels, oxidative stress, and pregnancy complications (abortion, intrauterine fetal death, preterm birth, and preeclampsia) in women living in Settat province ...
Lalla Asmaa Katir Masnaoui +4 more
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Placental-mediated increased cytokine response to lipopolysaccharides: a potential mechanism for enhanced inflammation susceptibility of the preterm fetus. [PDF]
BackgroundCerebral palsy is a nonprogressive motor impairment syndrome that has no effective cure. The etiology of most cases of cerebral palsy remains unknown; however, recent epidemiologic data have demonstrated an association between fetal neurologic ...
Belkacemi, Louiza +4 more
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External cephalic version outcomes with tocolysis and sedation: A 10‐year retrospective cohort study
Abstract Objective To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of external cephalic version (ECV) performed with tocolysis and sedation or spinal anesthesia, and to identify predictors of ECV success, complications, and delivery outcomes after successful ECV. Methods This 10‐year cohort study included 990 pregnant women with term non‐cephalic presentation
Javier Sánchez‐Romero +7 more
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Previable PROM in twins: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Abstract Background Previable prelabor rupture of membranes (PROM) in twin pregnancies is a rare but high‐risk condition associated with substantial neonatal mortality and maternal morbidity. Management options include expectant management and selective reduction, though guidance is limited and based primarily on singleton data.
Marwan Odeh +6 more
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Seeing and holding baby: Systematic review of clinical management and parental outcomes following stillbirth [PDF]
Background - In 2009 there were an estimated 2.6 million stillbirths worldwide. In the United States, a 2007 systematic review found little consensus about professional behaviours perceived by parents to be most helpful or most distressing. In the United
Bach Hughes +51 more
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Therapeutic role of nifedipine in threatened preterm labor: Current evidence and future perspectives
Abstract Preterm birth occurs in approximately 10% of all pregnancies, and is not only the leading cause of neonatal mortality but also a major contributor to short‐ and long‐term morbidities due to immaturity. Preterm birth has also been linked to an increased risk of maternal cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, making it a critical concern ...
Hikaru Imatake +4 more
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Obstetrical outcomes in pregnant patients following a gluten‐free diet: A prospective cohort study
Abstract Objective Concerns have been raised about the nutritional adequacy of a gluten‐free (GF) diet during pregnancy, specifically in the absence of celiac disease, and its impact on fetal development. The objective of this study was to investigate the association between a GF diet during pregnancy and obstetrical outcomes, with further sensitivity ...
Amelia Srajer +8 more
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