In vivo imaging of Zika virus reveals dynamics of viral invasion in immune-sheltered tissues and vertical propagation during pregnancy [PDF]
Rationale: Zika virus (ZIKV) is a pathogenic virus known to cause a wide range of congenital abnormalities, including microcephaly, Guillain-Barre syndrome, meningoencephalitis, and other neurological complications, in humans. This study investigated the
Hu, Q+12 more
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Closing the Gap in High-Risk Pregnancy Care Using Machine Learning and Human-AI Collaboration [PDF]
A high-risk pregnancy is a pregnancy complicated by factors that can adversely affect the outcomes of the mother or the infant. Health insurers use algorithms to identify members who would benefit from additional clinical support. This work presents the implementation of a real-world ML-based system to assist care managers in identifying pregnant ...
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Prevalence of a positive TORCH and parvovirus B19 screening in pregnancies complicated by polyhydramnios [PDF]
The aim of this study was to evaluate the rate of women with polyhydramnios who eventually screened positive to infectious disease by serum screening testing for TORCH and parvovirus B19.This is a retrospective observational study on singleton pregnancies with a diagnosis of polyhydramnios and who had serum screening for TORCH and parvovirus B19 ...
Pasquini, L+6 more
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Background: Influenza during pregnancy is a potentially life threatening illness. There are limited data on influenza vaccination uptake and determinants of uptake in Irish obstetric populations.
Tina Barrett+6 more
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CONSTRUCTION AND VALIDATION OF A CLINICAL SIMULATION ON HIV TESTING AND COUNSELING IN PREGNANT WOMEN
Objective: to construct and validate a clinical simulation scenario on rapid HIV testing and counseling in pregnant women. Method: methodological study, of appearance and content validation, developed between June and October 2020 through the Delphi ...
Matheus Santos Melo+6 more
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Violation utero-placental perfusion as predictors of infectious complications of pregnancy [PDF]
The article presents the results of long-term prospective clinical research on uteroplacental and fetal blood flow of pregnant women. In the research they made a special in-depth analysis of single disturbance of blood flow in uterine artery basin according to Doppler measure data after 18-week gestation.
Vitaliy A. Kaptilnyy; SBEI of HPE \\"I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University\\" of Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation+2 more
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Has VZV epidemiology changed in Italy? Results of a seroprevalence study [PDF]
The aim of the study was to evaluate if and how varicella prevalence has changed in Italy. In particular a seroprevalence study was performed, comparing it to similar surveys conducted in pre-immunization era.
Amodio E.+71 more
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PECULIARITIES OF PREGNANCY AND DELIVERY OUTCOMES IN WOMEN AT HIGH INFECTIOUS RISK
Pregnant women with chronic genital and non-genital infections are at a high risk of infections pregnancy and postpartum complications. Preterm birth is one of the leading causes of obstetric and neonatal complications and occurs in one in nine women ...
Сергей Владимирович Баринов+5 more
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Improving sexual and reproductive health of migrant girls and women living with female genital mutilations providing them with specific maternity care. [PDF]
Worldwide, 200 million girls and women have been estimated as living with female genital mutilation/cutting. Today, this phenomenon does not only concern the countries where this practice is widespread, but also in many other nations where the ...
Benagiano, Giuseppe+5 more
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Assessment of Fetal and Maternal Well-Being During Pregnancy Using Passive Wearable Inertial Sensor [PDF]
Assessing the health of both the fetus and mother is vital in preventing and identifying possible complications in pregnancy. This paper focuses on a device that can be used effectively by the mother herself with minimal supervision and provide a reasonable estimation of fetal and maternal health while being safe, comfortable, and easy to use.
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