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Prenatal Genetic Testing for Beckwith‐Wiedemann Syndrome: Considerations, Challenges and Observations (A Real‐World Study)

Prenatal Diagnosis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Prenatal genetic testing for imprinting disorders is rarely requested with the exception of Beckwith‐Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) which is associated with specific ultrasound findings (e.g., placental mesenchymal dysplasia, omphalocele). However, genetic testing for BWS is challenging as aberrant DNA methylation has to be addressed which
Melissa Connolly, Louise McClelland, Pierpaola Tannorella, Tanja Richter, Ester Mainini, Andreas Dufke, Annette Lischka, Matthias Begemann, Katja Eggermann, Thomas Eggermann, Silvia Russo   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence and determinants of fetal macrosomia in Bangladesh

Frontiers in Pediatrics
BackgroundFetal macrosomia, marked by excessive birth weight, is a significant public health issue in developing countries, yet it has received less attention compared to low birth weight.
Md. Zahidul Islam, Md. Zahidul Islam, Mohammad Rocky Khan Chowdhury, Mohammad Rocky Khan Chowdhury, Baki Billah, Mamunur Rashid, Russell Kabir, Mehedi Hasan, Manzur Kader   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Ophthalmic artery Doppler as potential surrogate marker of angiogenic imbalance in near‐term pregnancy

Ultrasound in Obstetrics &Gynecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives First, to evaluate whether the ratio of soluble fms‐like tyrosine kinase‐1 to placental growth factor (sFlt‐1/PlGF) is associated with hemodynamic changes in ophthalmic artery (OA) Doppler in near‐term pregnancy. Second, to assess the performance of OA Doppler to rule in and rule out angiogenic factor imbalance.
M. F. Tinajero, C. Faraci, M. Cuenca, M. Ferrer, S. Paolucci, E. Gratacos, F. Crovetto, F. Figueras   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hypertension at 5 months postpartum in women with gestational diabetes

Ultrasound in Obstetrics &Gynecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with future maternal cardiovascular disease, independent of the development of Type‐2 diabetes mellitus. As a major cardiovascular risk factor, we examined the incidence and predictors of hypertension at 5 months postpartum in women with previous GDM.
C. Gómez Fernández, M. Charakida, M. Moser, R. Breiviene, T. Mansukhani, L. A. Magee, P. von Dadelszen, K. H. Nicolaides   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Implications of Changing the Diagnostic Criteria for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (CDC4G): A Healthcare Cost Analysis Alongside a Stepped Wedge Cluster Randomised Trial

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To estimate the effect on healthcare resource use after introducing the World Health Organization diagnostic criteria (WHO‐2013) for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) compared to former criteria in Sweden (SWE‐GDM). Design A cost‐analysis alongside the Changing Diagnostic Criteria for Gestational Diabetes (CDC4G) randomised ...
Maryam de Brun, Naimi Johansson, David Simmons, Scott Montgomery, Kerstin Berntorp, Stefan Jansson, Ulla‐Britt Wennerholm, Anna‐Karin Wikström, Helena Strevens, Fredrik Ahlsson, Verena Sengpiel, Elisabeth Storck‐Lindholm, Martina Persson, Kerstin Petersson, Carina Ursing, Linda Ryen, Helena Backman   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of macrosomia and relation of maternal risk factors with macrosomia [PDF]

Iranian Journal of Neonatology, 2014
Background: Macrosomia is a term applied to newborns with a birth weight of 4000 gr or above. Perinatal mortality and morbidity is increased in fetal macrosomia. Clavicular fracture, injury to brachial plexus, and hypoglycemia are important side effects.
Mahnaz - Mardani*, Amirhossein khalkhalirad, Sajjad Rossta, Pouria Rezapour   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Maternal and Fetal Leptin Level Correlation with Fetal Macrosomia

Journal of High Institute of Public Health, 2013
Background:Leptin seems to be a critical factor for overall fetal development. Macrosomia may place the mother and fetus or neonate at risk for adverse outcomes. Aim: to test if leptin level is implicated in macrosomia.
Manal S. Swelem, Yasser S. Elkassar, Abd El-moneim A. Fawzy, Akram A Deghady, Ahmed S. Abd El-atty   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Reproductive Challenges of the Ageing Female: A Comprehensive Narrative Review

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Changes in societal norms over the last few decades have resulted in novel family planning trends, notably delayed childbearing and increased maternal age at the birth of the first child. Despite advances in reproductive medicine, ageing poses significant challenges.
Sofia Bitzika, Meletios P. Nigdelis, Angelos Daniilidis, Erich‐Franz Solomayer, Irene Lambrinoudaki, Efstratios M. Kolibianakis, Dimitrios G. Goulis   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Its Associated Risk Factors Among Pregnant Women Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital in Bangladesh. [PDF]

Endocrinol Diabetes Metab
The graphical abstract summarizes the study design, prevalence, and major risk factors of gestational diabetes mellitus among Bangladeshi pregnant women. It highlights the 32.34% prevalence of GDM, key independent predictors identified by multivariable logistic regression, and emphasizes the importance of early screening, risk stratification, and ...
Shahid MM, Begum K, Rahman K, Fatema K, Johora FT.   +4 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Bariatric Surgery, Gestational Diabetes and Perinatal Outcomes: A Population‐Based Study

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To examine the independent and combined associations of metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) with adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Design Population‐based retrospective cohort study. Setting New South Wales (NSW), Australia.
Tessa Weir, Ibinabo Ibiebele, Deborah Randall, Tanya Nippita, Siranda Torvaldsen, Felicity Gallimore, Jonathan Morris, Sarah Glastras   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source