Role of repeat procalcitonin estimation at 48 hours for outcome in pregnancy associated sepsis: a prospective observational study [PDF]
Objectives We assessed whether repeat procalcitonin (PCT) estimation has a role in detecting organ dysfunctions and mortality in pregnancy associated sepsis (PAS).
Rachna Agarwal +5 more
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Characteristics of pregnant and lactating women with leprosy
INTRODUCTION: The clinical characteristics of women who conceive during leprosy and the association between leprosy and pregnancy are not well known. METHODS: This cross-sectional study included 49 pregnant or lactating women diagnosed with leprosy in ...
Paula Sacha Frota Nogueira +5 more
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Objective: Evaluate the efficacy of combination therapy for the prevention of obstetric and perinatal complications in women with amniotic fluid (AF) ‘sludge’.
O. A. Pustotina
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Erythema infectious and its significance in pregnancy - analysis of knowledge among women
Introduced: Erythema infectious disease is a childhood infectious disease associated with a rash caused by parvovirus B19. The infection is especially dangerous for pregnant women.
Agnieszka Socha +9 more
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Background: Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) in pregnancy is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition. Management of severe, refractory TTP during pregnancy is challenging and includes multidisciplinary approach. The prognosis of cases with a variety of hematological and autoimmune diseases, including TTP has changed profoundly after ...
Dani Zoorob +3 more
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Clinical experience with tocilizumab in the treatment of pregnant woman with severe COVID-19
The aim of the work – to present a case of positive use of tocilizumab in the treatment of pregnant woman with severe COVID-19. Materials and methods.
O. V. Riabokon +4 more
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Prevalence of syphilis and associated factors among pregnant women in Brazil: systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Objective: This systematic review accompanied by a meta-analysis aimed to estimate the prevalence of syphilis in pregnant women in Brazil and describe its associated factors.
Iana Mundim de Oliveira +5 more
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Impact of SARS-Cov-2 exposure during pregnancy on child neurodevelopment: systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of intrauterine exposure to SARS-CoV-2 on neurodevelopment in children up to 2 years of age.
Paloma Alves Miquilussi +8 more
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Macrophage Plasticity in Reproduction and Environmental Influences on Their Function
Macrophages are key components of the innate immune system and exhibit extensive plasticity and heterogeneity. They play a significant role in the non-pregnant cycling uterus and throughout gestation they contribute to various processes underpinning ...
Megan Chambers +5 more
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Maternal obesity in high-risk pregnancies and postpartum infectious complications
To analyze the association between maternal obesity and postnatal infectious complications in high-risk pregnancies.Prospective study from August 2009 through August 2010 with the following inclusion criteria: women up to the 5(th) postpartum day; age ≥ 18 years; high-risk pregnancy; singleton pregnancy with live fetus at labor onset; delivery at the ...
Paiva, Letícia Vieira de +3 more
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