Influenza Virus Infection during Pregnancy as a Trigger of Acute and Chronic Complications
Influenza A virus (IAV) infection during pregnancy disrupts maternal and fetal health through biological mechanisms, which are to date poorly characterised.
Osezua Oseghale +6 more
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Background: Most female patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) are becoming pregnant. Maternal CHD can have a negative impact on mother and fetus.
Maryanne Caruana +5 more
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Natural killer cells in placentation and cancer: Implications for hypertension during pregnancy [PDF]
Hypertension during pregnancy is the most common medical condition encountered during gestation. Despite this, knowledge of the mechanisms that underlie the disease and the development of new therapies are limited.
Cornelius, Denise C. +3 more
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Evaluation of Glycated Albumin (GA) and GA/Hba1c Ratio for Diagnosis of Diabetes and Glycemic Control: A Comprehensive Review [PDF]
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by chronic high blood glucose concentrations (hyperglycemia). When it is left untreated or improperly managed, it can lead to acute complications including diabetic ketoacidosis and ...
Abdolrahim, Mojgan +6 more
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Cesarean scar defects and placental abnormalities – a 3 year survey study [PDF]
The placenta is an essential organ for embryonic and fetal development, ensuring nutrient uptake, gas exchange (via the mother\u27s blood supply), waste elimination, thermo-regulation, immunological and hormonal factors, etc.
Bacalbașa, Nicolae +2 more
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Outcomes of Pregnancy in Patients With Prior Right Ventricular Outflow Interventions
Background The purpose of this study was to compare the incidence of pregnancy‐related adverse outcomes (PRAO) between patients with versus without hemodynamically significant right ventricle outflow tract (RVOT).
Alexander C. Egbe +8 more
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Cross-Generational Impact of Innate Immune Memory Following Pregnancy Complications
Pregnancy complications can have long-term negative effects on the health of the affected mothers and their children. In this review, we highlight the underlying inflammatory etiologies of common pregnancy complications and discuss how aberrant ...
Nakeisha A. Lodge-Tulloch +5 more
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Practical Recommendations of the Obesity Management Task Force of the European Association for the Study of Obesity for the Post-Bariatric Surgery Medical Management [PDF]
Bariatric surgery is today the most effective long-term therapy for the management of patients with severe obesity, and its use is recommended by the relevant guidelines of the management of obesity in adults.
Azran, Carmil +12 more
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Epigenetic mechanisms linking pregnancy complications to cardiovascular disease in offspring [PDF]
Pregnancy complications such as pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) not only present immediate risks to maternal and fetal health but also have long-term implications for the cardiovascular health of offspring.
Kazim Raza Talpur +2 more
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Pre-eclampsia is associated with a twofold increase in diabetes : a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
CSK and RH are funded by National Institute for Health Research Academic Clinical Fellowships.
Babu, Aswin +8 more
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