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Developing a social vulnerability index for antenatal care screening of risk for adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Social determinants of health influence maternal and perinatal outcomes, yet tools to operationalize these risks in clinical care remain scarce. We aimed to study social determinants in Brazilian pregnant women and develop a social vulnerability index (SVI) that could correlate with pregnancy and perinatal outcomes.
Gabriel Q. Rippel, Renato T. Souza, Jussara Mayrink, Maria J. Miele, Rafael B. Galvao, Maria L. Costa, Francisco E. Feitosa, Edilberto A. Rocha Filho, Debora F. Leite, Ricardo P. Tedesco, Danielly S. Santana, Karayna G. Fernandes, Janete Vettorazzi, Iracema M. Calderon, Jose G. Cecatti   +14 more
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Intertwin birth weight discordance, mode of delivery, and fetal and neonatal outcomes in twin pregnancies

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective The aim of the present study was to evaluate the association between intertwin birth weight discordance and fetal and neonatal outcomes in twin pregnancies, and to assess its relationship with mode of delivery. Methods This retrospective cohort study included twin pregnancies delivered at a tertiary referral center.
Ana Martínez‐Zarco, Javier Sánchez‐Romero, José Eliseo Blanco‐Carnero, Paz Crespo‐Bañón, Romina Sol Liandro, Miriam Pertegal‐Ruiz, Walter Plasencia‐Acevedo, Aníbal Nieto‐Díaz, Catalina de Paco‐Matallana   +8 more
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Prevalence and risk factors for low birth weight in Ardabil, Iran. [PDF]

Introduction: Low birth weight (LBW) is the most common cause of neonatal death in developing countries. The objective of our study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with low birth weight in Ardabil, Iranfrom 2010 to 2011 ...
حضرتی, صادق, احمدی هادی, پیمانه, میرزا رحیمی, مهرداد, عالی جهان, راحله   +3 more
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MicroRNA‐210 level as a biomarker for pre‐eclampsia severity: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Pre‐eclampsia is a serious pregnancy‐related syndrome lacking accurate prognostic markers. MicroRNA‐210, overexpressed in the circulation of women with pre‐eclampsia, has recently emerged as a promising biomarker. Objectives We conducted a systematic review and meta‐analysis to evaluate the relationship between miR‐210 levels and ...
Dávid Márai, Isabel Pinto Amorim das Virgens, Ádám Vincze, Mahmoud Obeidat, Péter Hegyi, Mikolt Bakony, Zsófia Réka Erdélyi, Zsolt Melczer, Sándor Valent   +8 more
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Prevention of preterm delivery: current challenges and future prospects

, 2016
Maud D van Zijl,1 Bouchra Koullali,1 Ben WJ Mol,2 Eva Pajkrt,1 Martijn A Oudijk1 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; 2The Robinson Research Institute, School for Reproductive Health and ...
Koullali B, Oudijk MA, Mol BWJ, van Zijl MD, Pajkrt E   +4 more
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Reassessing the role of antiphospholipid antibodies in placental‐mediated adverse pregnancy outcomes in systemic lupus erythematosus: A retrospective cohort study

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To examine how different antiphospholipid antibody (aPL) profiles influence placental‐mediated adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs) in women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Methods This retrospective cohort study included 245 pregnant women with SLE and 490 controls from a single center.
Meng Jiang, Yanling Chang, Ning Zhang, Wen Di, Jiayue Wu   +4 more
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The impact of the vaginal birth after cesarean as a new delivery mode on quality of life, sexual function, sleep quality and urinary incontinence during the postpartum period and comparison with the results of vaginal birth and cesarean delivery

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective In the present study, we aimed to evaluate the impact of vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) on quality of life, sexual function, sleep quality, and urinary incontinence and compare the results with those of vaginal birth (VB) and cesarean delivery (CD) via validated questionnaires.
Berrak Bektaş, Can Ozan Ulusoy, Husamettin Uslu, Melda Kuyucu, Bulut Varli, Mehmet Efe Namlı, Pınar Özcan   +6 more
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Development of the preterm gut microbiota in infants at risk of necrotising enterocolitis and sepsis [PDF]

The gut microbiota comprises all the microorganisms colonising the gastrointestinal tract. It is a complex and dynamic community influenced by genetic and environmental factors.
Stewart, Christopher
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Severe maternal and neonatal morbidity or mortality in forceps versus cesarean birth in the second stage of labor: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Approximately one in four first‐time mothers reach the second stage of labor but cannot have a spontaneous vaginal birth, necessitating an intervention such as forceps to facilitate birth. Objective This study synthesizes evidence comparing severe maternal morbidity (SMM) and neonatal morbidity or mortality (SNMM) following forceps ...
Irina I. Oltean, Abirami Kirubarajan, Giulia M. Muraca   +2 more
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Prediction of Spontaneous Preterm Delivery at Siriraj Hospital, Thailand

Siriraj Medical Journal, 2015
Objective: To assess the significance of various parameters that attribute to preterm delivery before 35 weeks in Thai women with normal singleton pregnancies. Methods: A cohort analytical study enrolling 1,027 Thai pregnant women was carried out.
Prapat Wanitpongpan
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