ABSTRACT Objective This study evaluates the procedural characteristics, complications, and outcomes of intrauterine transfusion (IUT) for fetal anemia caused by parvovirus B19 infection during the 2023–2024 epidemic in Northwestern Europe. Method This multicenter observational study included all fetuses undergoing IUT for proven parvovirus B19‐induced ...
Banu Özbakir +6 more
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Development of a High‐Throughput Microarray Platform for Rapid, Low‐Cost Expanded Carrier Screening
ABSTRACT Objective To develop a customized expanded carrier screening (ECS) solution for 8271 variants of 265 genes. Based on a microarray platform, this solution demonstrates comparable accuracy to next‐generation sequencing (NGS) platform; however, it has a lower cost, a faster speed, and a simplified data—analysis process.
Jiazhen Chang +11 more
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Personality-Related Characteristics, Cultural Beliefs, and Labor Pain Perception After the 2023 Türkiye Earthquakes: A Prospective Study in Hatay. [PDF]
Akın E, Rathfisch G, Aslan M.
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Novel and High‐Throughput Method of Isolating Single Fetal Cells Using FACS for NIPT
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate fluorescence activated cell sorting (FACS) as a method of single‐cell isolation of rare circulating fetal cells from maternal blood for use in cell‐based non‐invasive prenatal testing (cbNIPT). Method Blood samples (30 mL) were collected from 75 ‘low‐risk’ pregnant women (gestational age 10–15 weeks).
Ripudaman Singh +9 more
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Labor Pain Management Practices and Associated Factors Among Licensed Obstetric Care Providers in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. [PDF]
Balcha WF +28 more
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Summary of pregnancy management in CTD‐ILD across preconception, antenatal, and postpartum phases, emphasizing risk stratification and multidisciplinary care. 6MWT, 6‐min walk test; CTD‐ILD: connective tissue disease‐interstitial lung disease; DLCO, diffusion capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide; FVC, forced vital capacity; MDT, multidisciplinary ...
Khaled Aldhuaina +3 more
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Primary cesarean section in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis using the Robson Ten-Group Classification System. [PDF]
Wondie KY +6 more
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The Impact of “Mother‐Friendly Care” Accreditations on Patient Choice: Evidence From Brazil
ABSTRACT We examine the impact of Brazil's “Mother‐Friendly Care” accreditation program on hospital choice. Using administrative data on births in the Brazilian public health system from 2008–2019, we estimate a nested logit demand model that allows for differential substitution patterns based on existing Baby‐Friendly Hospital Initiative (IHAC ...
Cici McNamara, Felipe Rocha Campos
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Educational Interventions for Labor Epidural Awareness in the United States: Protocol for a Scoping Review. [PDF]
Basulto D +6 more
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The United Nations Global Surgery Learning Hub (SURGhub) is a community‐led, open‐access digital platform providing quality‐assured surgical education, particularly in low‐resource settings. However, growth in course numbers and learner reach does not necessarily ensure a balanced coverage of competencies required in early training.
Dáire Goodman +6 more
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