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Gestational age at delivery of twins and perinatal outcomes: a cohort study in Aberdeen, Scotland. [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

Wellcome Open Research, 2019
Background: Twin pregnancy is associated with a threefold increase in perinatal death compared to singletons.  The objective of this study was to determine the risk of perinatal death in twins by week of gestation and to quantify the effect of known risk
Sarah R. Murray, Sohinee Bhattacharya, Sarah J. Stock, Jill P. Pell, Jane E. Norman   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Implementation of First‐Line Rapid Genome Sequencing for Children in Pediatric and Cardiac Intensive Care Units

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Substantial data supports the use of rapid exome and genome sequencing (rES/rGS) in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU), but fewer studies have examined the impact of rES/rGS in other pediatric critical care units. We evaluated the impact on diagnostic yield and time to diagnosis following a single‐center hospital policy change allowing ...
Alexandra C. Keefe, Abbey A. Scott, Lukas Kruidenier, Jessie Conta, Darci L. Sternen, Sarah V. Clowes Candadai, Shannon M. Stasi, Julia Parish‐Morris, Megan Sikes, Margaret P. Adam, Anita E. Beck, Jennifer C. Hayek, Ian Glass, James T. Bennett, Ghayda Mirzaa, Paul Kruszka, Britt Johnson, Kirsty McWalter, Deborah Copenheaver, Bethany Friedman, Michael Bamshad, Katrina M. Dipple, Tara L. Wenger   +22 more
wiley   +1 more source

Analysis of Causes of Death and Related Factors of 102 Perinatal Infants in Chongqing [PDF]

Fayixue Zazhi, 2019
Objective To analyze the causes of perinatal death and related factors from the perspective of forensic medicine, and to provide references for reducing perinatal mortality and guidance for forensic identification.
YANG Zhi-xi, WEI Ze-hong, ZOU Xing，et al.
doaj   +1 more source

Perinatal deaths in Australia 1993–2012 [PDF]

, 2016
Summary The loss of a baby who was either stillborn or died in the first weeks of life is a tragic event that affects around 3,000 families every year in Australia. Perinatal mortality is widely recognised as an important indicator of population health.
Adrienne Gordon, Amy Monk, Georgina Chambers, Katie Harris, Lisa Hilder, Michael Humphrey, Natasha Donnolley   +6 more
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Moderate hypothermia within 6 h of birth plus inhaled xenon versus moderate hypothermia alone after birth asphyxia (TOBY-Xe): a proof-of-concept, open-label, randomised controlled trial [PDF]

, 2015
Background Moderate cooling after birth asphyxia is associated with substantial reductions in death and disability, but additional therapies might provide further benefit.
Azzopardi, D, Bainbridge, A, Cady, E, Charles-Edwards, G, Deierl, A, Edwards, AD, Fagiolo, G, Franks, NP, Griffiths, J, Hajnal, J, Juszczak, E, Kapetanakis, B, Linsell, L, Maze, M, Omar, O, Robertson, NJ, Strohm, B, Tusor, N   +17 more
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Characteristics Overview of Mother with Perinatal Death at Dr. Soetomo Hospital in 2015 [PDF]

, 2016
Objectives: to determine the frequency distribution of perinatal mortality and maternal characteristic features in terms of age, parity, gestational age and pregnancy complications in Dr.Soetomo Hospital Surabaya in 2015.
Haslinda, Y. (Yulisa), Prasetyo, B. (Budi)   +1 more
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Stillbirth and loss: family practices and display

, 2013
This paper explores how parents respond to their memories of their stillborn child over the years following their loss. When people die after living for several years or more, their family and friends have the residual traces of a life lived as a basis ...
CONFIDENTIAL ENQUIRY INTO STILLBIRTHS AND DEATHS IN INFANCY, Di Clemente M, Don A, Exley C, Layne L L, Lovell A, Mander R, Miller J, Morgan D. H. J., NHS SCOTLAND, NORTHERN IRELAND STATISTICS AND RESEARCH AGENCY, OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS, Peppers L G, ROYAL COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNAECOLOGISTS, SANDS, Schott J, Strauss A, Walter T   +17 more
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Trial protocol OPPTIMUM : does progesterone prophylaxis for the prevention of preterm labour improve outcome? [PDF]

, 2012
Background Preterm birth is a global problem, with a prevalence of 8 to 12% depending on location. Several large trials and systematic reviews have shown progestogens to be effective in preventing or delaying preterm birth in selected high risk women ...
A Shennan, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Andrew Shennan, Anon, AT Northen, BAPM/RCPCH Working Group Report, D Farine, D Wolke, EB da Fonseca, EB Fonseca, H Honest, IR Edwards, Jane E Norman, JE Norman, JM Dodd, JM Dodd, John Norrie, L Sanchez-Ramos, M Arbyn, M Junpeng, March of Dimes Foundation, N Modi, Neil Marlow, Neil Sebire, PA Lachenbruch, Phillip Bennett, PJ Meis, R Romero, RL Goldenberg, RN Hoover, S Kenyon, SL Kenyon, Sonia Whyte, SS Hassan, Stavros Petrou, Stephen Robson, Steven Thornton, Tina Lavender   +37 more
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Genetic Abnormalities and Clinical Management of Fetal Genitourinary System Anomalies in Eastern China

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT To investigate the correlation between genetic abnormalities and fetal genitourinary (GU) anomalies in Eastern China and to provide assistance for the clinical management of fetuses with different types of GU anomalies. Five hundred forty‐five fetuses with GU anomalies were enrolled, undergoing karyotyping, copy number variation sequencing ...
Jie Liang, Jiebin Wu, Lin Zhang, Yunmeng Qi, Yi Wang, Xu Cao, Jingfang Zhai   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Is there an association between female circumcision and perinatal death?

Bulletin of the World Health Organization
OBJECTIVE: In Sweden, a country with high standards of obstetric care, the high rate of perinatal mortality among children of immigrant women from the Horn of Africa raises the question of whether there is an association between female circumcision and ...
Birgitta Essén, Birgit Bödker, N-O. Sjöberg, Saemundur Gudmundsson, P-O. Östergren, Jens Langhoff-Roos   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source