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Emerging biomarkers and diagnostic tools for the early prediction of adverse prenatal outcomes

npj Women's Health
Clinical interventions for adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs, 1 in 5 pregnancies) are most effective when administered early ( 
Marc Soler, Brenna Parke, Sung Hye Kim, Vasso Terzidou, Sylvain Ladame   +4 more
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Use of Heated Humidified Gases for Early Stabilization of Preterm Infants: A Meta-Analysis

Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2018
Background: Large observational studies in preterm infants have shown an increase in mortality and morbidity when admission temperature is below 36.5°C. Recent randomized controlled studies have shown a reduction in admission hypothermia and an increase ...
Michael P. Meyer, Michael P. Meyer, Louise S. Owen, Louise S. Owen, Louise S. Owen, Arjan B. te Pas   +5 more
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Over the edge: Empirical evidence for the cliff‐edge model of obstetric selection

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract The cliff‐edge model of obstetric selection maintains that larger neonates and smaller birth canals confer a positive selective advantage until labor becomes obstructed and vaginal delivery is no longer possible, eliciting an abrupt reduction in fitness.
Laura M. Watson, Pierre Frémondière, Kaspar Staub, Philipp Mitteroecker, Barbara Fischer, Martin Haeusler, Nicole M. Webb   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Association Between Advanced Maternal Age and Short Interpregnancy Intervals on Preterm Labor [PDF]

, 2019
Background: Preterm birth is the leading cause of neonatal and infant mortality and has become a major health concern due to the increasing rates of infant deaths in the United States (WHO, 2017). Studying maternal risk factors for preterm labor provides
Burns, Hannah N., DuChanois, Kristi L.
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Nationwide Temporal Trends in Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes and Treatments in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Pregnancy Over Two Decades in Sweden

Arthritis &Rheumatology, EarlyView.
Objective This nationwide descriptive study examined temporal trends in adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs) and treatments in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) pregnancies in Sweden over 2003 to 2022. Methods Using nationwide Swedish registers, we identified 1,417 pregnancies of women with prevalent SLE and delivery dates in 2003 to 2022 and matched ...
Ngoc V. Nguyen, Anna Sandström, Annica Dominicus, Elisabet Svenungsson, Karin Hellgren, Julia F. Simard, Elizabeth V. Arkema   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Lucrative Preterm Babies [PDF]

Deutsches Ärzteblatt international, 2013
The importance of preterm birth as a growing and, to a large extent, iatrogenic problem is depicted in this article with startling clarity: The statement that the proportion of medically indicated deliveries before the 39th week of gestation could be lowered by 70–80% by providing responsible and high-quality obstetric services, is not consistent with ...
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Progesterone and preterm birth [PDF]

International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 2020
AbstractProgestogens (vaginal progesterone and intramuscular 17‐hydroxyprogesterone acetate) are widely recommended for women at high risk of preterm birth. Typical regimens include 17‐hydroxyprogesterone caproate (250 mg intramuscularly weekly), starting at 16–20 gestational weeks until 36 weeks or delivery for women with a singleton gestation and a ...
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Preterm labor: current tocolytic options for the treatment of preterm labor [PDF]

Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy, 2014
While tocolytic therapy may not be indicated in all cases of spontaneous preterm labor (SPTL), the evidence that they are superior to placebo is robust. The perfect tocolytic that is 100% efficacious and 100% safe does not exist and efforts should continue to develop and introduce safer and more effective agents.
Jørgensen, Jan Stener, Weile, Louise Katrine Kjær, Lamont, Ronald Francis   +2 more
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Increased Risk of Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy in SLE Women Exposed to Azathioprine

Arthritis &Rheumatology, Accepted Article.
Objectives To evaluate the risk of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) in azathioprine (AZA)‐exposed versus unexposed SLE pregnancies within the multi‐centre prospective Lupus in prEGnAnCY (LEGACY) cohort. Methods LEGACY is conducted at Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Centres in Canada, South Korea, Peru, and Mexico.
Reem Farhat, Maria del Carmen Zamora‐Medina, Sang‐Cheol Bae, Megan R.W. Barber, Ann E. Clarke, Paul R. Fortin, Zahi Touma, Carl A. Laskin, Isabelle Malhamé, Giada Sebastiani, Christine Peschken, Manuel F. Ugarte‐Gil, Alexandra Legge, Sasha Bernatsky, Évelyne Vinet   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Interpregnancy interval following miscarriage and adverse pregnancy outcomes : systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]

, 2016
Funding This research project did not receive any funding.Peer ...
Bhattacharya, Sohinee, Kangatharan, Chrishny, Labram, Saffi   +2 more
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