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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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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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Microcephaly and macrocephaly. A study on anthropometric and clinical data from 308 subjects [PDF]

, 2019
Head circumference is the auxological parameter that most correlates with developmental anomalies in childhood. Head circumference (HC) two standard deviations (SD) below or above the mean defines microcephaly and macrocephaly, respectively.
Corsello G., Mancuso G., Martorana C., Montante C., Notarbartolo V., Piro E., Schierz I. A. M., Vanella V.   +7 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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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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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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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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Neonatal Cortical Auditory Evoked Potentials Are Affected by Clinical Conditions Occurring in Early Prematurity [PDF]

, 2015
Purpose: Cortical auditory evoked potentials may serve as an early indicator of developmental problems in the auditory cortex. The aim of the study was to determine the effect on neonatal cortical auditory processing of clinical conditions occurring in ...
Bisiacchi, Patrizia, Cainelli, Elisa, Cappellari, Ambra, Ermani, Mario, Sartori, Stefano, Suppiej, Agnese   +5 more
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A Multivariate Surface-Based Analysis of the Putamen in Premature Newborns: Regional Differences within the Ventral Striatum [PDF]

, 2013
Many children born preterm exhibit frontal executive dysfunction, behavioral problems including attentional deficit/hyperactivity disorder and attention related learning disabilities.
An, X, Ceschin, R, Lao, Y, Leporé, N, Nelson, MD, Panigrahy, A, Shi, J, Thompson, PM, Vanderbilt, D, Wang, Y   +9 more
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Health system readiness to support facilities for care of preterm, low birth weight, and sick newborns in Ethiopia: a qualitative assessment

BMC Health Services Research, 2019
Background Preterm birth is a worldwide challenge with the highest burden in low- and middle-income countries. Despite availability of low-cost interventions to decrease mortality of preterm, low birth weight, and sick newborns, these interventions are ...
Abubeker Kedir Usman, Eskinder Wolka, Yared Tadesse, Abraham Tariku, Abate Yeshidinber, Alula M. Teklu, Kirsten Senturia, Wendemaghen Gezahegn, James A. Litch, And the Every Preemie–SCALE Ethiopia Implementation Research Collaboration Group   +9 more
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