Abstract Objective Birth asphyxia is one of the leading causes of death for neonates worldwide. Lack of an objective cost effective test to predict poor newborn outcomes at birth affects the ability to respond appropriately. This study determined predictive values of umbilical cord arterial lactate in relation to adverse neonatal outcomes. Methods This
Elizabeth Ayebare +7 more
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Land Use Barriers to Native and Western Food Security are Associated with Indigenous Maternal Death Occurrence and Changes to Nutritional Value of a Key Traditional Food [PDF]
Contessa A. Ricci +8 more
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An Analysis of Autopsied Maternal Deaths in Dakshina Karnataka District Over A 10-Year Period
Nimisha Ratra +5 more
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Obstetrics and gynecology devices designed for low‐ and middle‐income countries: A narrative review
Abstract There are many barriers contributing to poor health outcomes for women in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs), one of which is the lack of necessary medical devices. Presently, the development of various kinds of devices intended to improve women's health outcomes specifically in LMICs remains underrepresented in the literature; therefore,
Dhanalakshmi Thiyagarajan +2 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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Abstract Objective In the present study, a bidirectional two‐sample Mendelian randomization approach was utilized to explore potential causal relationships between mitochondrial DNA copy number (mtDNA‐CN) and ovary‐related reproductive disorders (ORRDs), including ovarian dysfunction, ovarian cyst, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), premature ovarian ...
Ke Peng +4 more
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Irvine Loudon, Death in childbirth: an international study of maternal care and maternal mortality 1800–1950, Oxford, Clarendon Press, 1992, pp. xxiii, 622, £55.00 (019-822997-6). [PDF]
Stephen Lock
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Antenatal dexamethasone for late preterm delivery: Rate of complete course and neonatal outcomes
Abstract Objective This retrospective cohort study aimed to assess the rate of complete dexamethasone administration among late preterm deliveries and its impact on neonatal outcomes. Methods We reviewed medical records of 1500 late preterm deliveries (gestational age 34–36 + 6 weeks) between January 2018 and December 2020, analyzing baseline ...
Piyamon Srisakulpanich +3 more
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Lipid metabolism and inflammation as key drivers in preterm birth: A comprehensive analysis
Abstract Objective To investigate the alterations in lipid metabolites and circulating inflammatory factors associated with preterm birth, elucidate their interactions, and uncover the underlying pathophysiologic mechanisms. By identifying potential predictive biomarkers and informing the development of effective therapeutic interventions, this ...
Shu Xiao, ChaoChao Wei
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