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Vertical Transmission of HIV-1 in the Metropolitan Area of Belo Horizonte, Brazil: 2006-2014 [PDF]
Objective To revise HIV-1 vertical transmission (VT) rates in the metropolitan area of Belo Horizonte, Brazil, from January of 2006 to December of 2014.
Victor Hugo Melo+9 more
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Case Study: Fetal Breathing Movements as a Proxy for Fetal Lung Maturity Estimation [PDF]
Premature births can lead to complications, with fetal lung immaturity being a primary concern. Currently, fetal lung maturity (FLM) requires an invasive surfactant extraction procedure between the 32nd and 39th weeks of pregnancy. Unfortunately, there is no non-invasive method for FLM assessment.
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Introduction. According to domestic and foreign authors, most women have a greater or lesser level of iron deficiency by the end of pregnancy and deplete their depot iron reserves, and anaemia develops by the time of delivery.
Z. S. Zaydieva+2 more
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A comprehensive review of influenza and influenza vaccination during pregnancy [PDF]
Influenza is a highly infectious respiratory disease that can impose significant health risks leading to increased morbidity and mortality. Receiving influenza vaccination is the most important and effective means of preventing the infection and its ...
Tarrant, AM, Yuen, CYS
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Fallopian tube anatomy predicts pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes after tubal reversal surgery [PDF]
We conducted this study to determine whether fallopian tube anatomy can predict the likelihood of pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes after tubal sterilization reversal. We built a flexible, non-parametric, multivariate model via generalized additive models to assess the effects of the following tubal parameters observed during tubal reparative surgery ...
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Using Interpretable Machine Learning to Predict Maternal and Fetal Outcomes [PDF]
Most pregnancies and births result in a good outcome, but complications are not uncommon and when they do occur, they can be associated with serious implications for mothers and babies. Predictive modeling has the potential to improve outcomes through better understanding of risk factors, heightened surveillance, and more timely and appropriate ...
arxiv
Infectious and parasitic diseases affecting women during their reproductive age may result in vertical transmission. The aim of this study was to determine the seroprevalence for TORSCH among pregnant women receiving care at a university hospital ...
Márcia Aparecida dos Santos Gonçalves+5 more
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Introduction: Sexually transmitted infections frequently affect pregnant women and, consequently, newborns. HIV and syphilis are vertically transmitted to children and co-infection requires special attention due to its clinical implications.
Laura Kuerten Pamplona da Silva+5 more
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Immunobiology of Acute Chorioamnionitis. [PDF]
Acute chorioamnionitis is characterized by neutrophilic infiltration and inflammation at the maternal fetal interface. It is a relatively common complication of pregnancy and can have devastating consequences including preterm labor, maternal infections,
Cappelletti, Monica+2 more
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Cost effectiveness of option B plus for prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in resource-limited countries: evidence from Kumasi, Ghana. [PDF]
BackgroundAchieving the goal of eliminating mother-to-child HIV transmission (MTCT) necessitates increased access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV-infected pregnant women. Option B provides ART through pregnancy and breastfeeding, whereas Option B+
Agyarko-Poku, Thomas+3 more
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