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Conceptualizing pathways linking women’s empowerment and prematurity in developing countries [PDF]

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2017
Background Globally, prematurity is the leading cause of death in children under the age of 5. Many efforts have focused on clinical approaches to improve the survival of premature babies. There is a need, however, to explore psychosocial, sociocultural,
Patience A. Afulani, Molly Altman, Joseph Musana, May Sudhinaraset   +3 more
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15-Deoxy-Delta-12,14-prostaglandin J2 modulates pro-labour and pro-inflammatory responses in human myocytes, vaginal and amnion epithelial cells

Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2022
BackgroundPrematurity is the leading cause of childhood death under the age of five. The aetiology of preterm birth is multifactorial; however, inflammation and infection are the most common causal factors, supporting a potential role for ...
Zahirrah BM. Rasheed, Zahirrah BM. Rasheed, Yun S. Lee, Yun S. Lee, Sung H. Kim, Sung H. Kim, Tg Teoh, Tg Teoh, Tg Teoh, David A. MacIntyre, David A. MacIntyre, Phillip R. Bennett, Phillip R. Bennett, Lynne Sykes, Lynne Sykes, Lynne Sykes   +15 more
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Qualitative Assessment of the Quality of Care for Preterm, Low Birth Weight, and Sick Newborns in Ethiopia

Health Services Insights, 2021
This study assesses the quality of care for preterm, low birth weight (LBW), and sick newborns across the public health care system levels in 3 regions of Ethiopia.
Solomie Jebessa, James A Litch, Kirsten Senturia, Tedros Hailu, Amaha Kahsay, Kemal A Kuti, Eskinder Wolka, Alula M Teklu, Wendemaghen Gezahegn   +8 more
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Referral systems for preterm, low birth weight, and sick newborns in Ethiopia: a qualitative assessment

BMC Pediatrics, 2020
Background A responsive and well-functioning newborn referral system is a cornerstone to the continuum of child health care; however, health system and client-related barriers negatively impact the referral system.
Alula M. Teklu, James A. Litch, Alemu Tesfahun, Eskinder Wolka, Berhe Dessalegn Tuamay, Hagos Gidey, Wondimye Ashenafi Cheru, Kirsten Senturia, Wendemaghen Gezahegn, And the Every Preemie–SCALE Ethiopia Implementation Research Collaboration Group   +9 more
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Long-term consequences of prematurity

Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine, 2020
Due to a shortened period of in utero organ development, premature infants are at higher risk of chronic respiratory, cardiac, renal, and endocrine system disorders later in life.
Cristina I. Pravia, M. Benny
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Lactobacillus-Depleted Vaginal Microbiota in Pregnant Women Living With HIV-1 Infection Are Associated With Increased Local Inflammation and Preterm Birth

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2021
BackgroundPregnant women living with HIV-1 infection (PWLWH) have an elevated risk of preterm birth (PTB) of unknown aetiology, which remains after successful suppression of HIV.
Charlotte-Eve S. Short, Charlotte-Eve S. Short, Charlotte-Eve S. Short, Richard G. Brown, Richard G. Brown, Rachael Quinlan, Rachael Quinlan, Rachael Quinlan, Yun S. Lee, Ann Smith, Julian R. Marchesi, Julian R. Marchesi, Julian R. Marchesi, Robin Shattock, Phillip R. Bennett, Phillip R. Bennett, Graham P. Taylor, Graham P. Taylor, Graham P. Taylor, David A. MacIntyre   +19 more
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Born too early and too small: higher order cognitive function and brain at risk at ages 8–16 [PDF]

, 2019
Prematurity presents a risk for higher order cognitive functions. Some of these deficits manifest later in development, when these functions are expected to mature. However, the causes and consequences of prematurity are still unclear.
Clark, Chris A., Clayden, Jonathan D., Córcoles Parada, Marta, Giménez Mateo, Rocío, López, Leidy, Mansilla, Francisco, Martínez, Andrés, Muñoz López, Mónica, Onsurbe, Ignacio, Pérez Hernández, Elena, San Román, Paloma, Serrano del Pueblo, Víctor, Ubero Martínez, Mar   +12 more
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New architectural design of delivery room reduces morbidity in preterm neonates: a prospective cohort study [PDF]

, 2016
Background: A multidisciplinary committee composed of a panel of experts, including a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and American Institute of Architects, has suggested that the delivery room (DR) and the neonatal intensive care units (NICU)
Aleandri, Vincenzo, Bacchio, Erica, CONTE, FRANCESCA, De Curtis, Mario, Di Chiara, Maria, Messina, Francesco, Scipione, Antonella, Terrin, Gianluca   +7 more
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Prenatal management of fetal goiter alternating between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism in a mother with Graves’ disease

Clinical Case Reports, 2021
We present a rare documented case with consecutive hypo‐ and hyperthyroidism during fetal life. First, hypothyroidism was due to transplacental passage of antithyroid drugs.
Hortense Didier‐Mathon, Hanane Bouchghoul, Marie‐Victoire Senat, Jacques Young, Dominique Luton   +4 more
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A Review of Bioactive Factors in Human Breastmilk: A Focus on Prematurity

Nutrients, 2019
Preterm birth is an increasing worldwide problem. Prematurity is the second most common cause of death in children under 5 years of age. It is associated with a higher risk of several pathologies in the perinatal period and adulthood.
Andrea Gila-Díaz, S. Arribas, Alba Algara, M. Martín-Cabrejas, Á. L. López de Pablo, M. Saénz de Pipaón, David Ramiro-Cortijo   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source