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The Predictive Accuracy of Prenatal Ultrasound for Macrosomia—A Retrospective Cohort Study

Journal of Clinical Ultrasound, EarlyView.
Third‐trimester fetal weight estimation has limited predictive accuracy for neonatal macrosomia (low sensitivity and PPV) but may influence clinical decisions as it is strongly associated with labor induction. Prenatal macrosomia diagnosis should therefore be cautiously interpreted. ABSTRACT Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of third‐
Isabella Abati, Mor Huri, Noemi Strambi, Laura Capiluppi, Silvia Giovinale, Viola Seravalli, Mariarosaria Di Tommaso   +6 more
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Measurement of Fetal Lung Volume and Pulmonary Artery Resistance Index for Prediction of Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Term Pregnancies [PDF]

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal
Background: Respiratory failure that happens after delivery because the lungs do not have enough surfactant, a chemical that is essential for keeping the alveoli from collapsing and for inflating the lungs, is called neonatal respiratory distress ...
Samir Ali, Ahmed Alsheikh, Youssef Youssef   +2 more
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Early enteral nutrition and neurodevelopment in very low birth weight preterm infants

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Very low birth weight (VLBW) preterm infants are at increased risk of neurodevelopmental impairment. Although human milk may promote brain development, the association between type of feeding at discharge and neurodevelopmental outcomes remains uncertain.
Serafina Perrone, Maria Maddalena Brambilla, Virginia Beretta, Sabrina Moretti, Vincenzo Raitano, Chiara Petrolini, Valentina Dell'Orto, Silvia Carloni   +7 more
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Combination of cervical cerclage and vaginal progesterone for prevention of preterm birth in singleton pregnancy with a short cervix: a scoping review

Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Women with a short cervix are at increased risk of preterm birth (PTB), a major contributor to neonatal morbidity and mortality globally, leading to significant financial and emotional burdens for families and healthcare systems.
Sarah Amin Abou‐El‐Makarem, Mohamed Shaaban   +1 more
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The impact of Ureaplasma infections on pregnancy complications

Libyan Journal of Medicine, 2020
The aim of this study was to assess if ureaplasmas are associated with pregnancy complications and diseases in newborns. Pregnant women with complaints and threatening signs of preterm delivery were included.
Daiva Bartkeviciene, Gina Opolskiene, Agne Bartkeviciute, Audrone Arlauskiene, Dalia Lauzikiene, Jolita Zakareviciene, Diana Ramasauskaite   +6 more
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Alterations in MicroRNA and Cytokine Expressions in Placental and Amniotic Tissues of COVID‐19 Affected Pregnant Women

The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Since 2019, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) has been associated with increased risks of preterm birth and placental complications. We prospectively investigated alterations in microRNAs (miRNAs) and cytokines in placental and amniotic tissues from pregnant women with and without COVID‐19 to evaluate the infection's impact on pregnancy ...
Wei‐Chun Chen, Shu‐Yu Hu, Chao‐Min Cheng, Ching‐Ju Shen   +3 more
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Serum Endothelin-1 and Transforming Growth Factor-β Levels in the Newborns With Respiratory Distress

Mediators of Inflammation, 2006
The purpose of this present study was to evaluate the serum levels of ET-1 and TGF-β in the newborns with respiratory distress. In this study, newborns with respiratory distress hospitalized into the Newborn Intensive Care Unit were included. The highest
Derya Benzer, A. Denizmen Aygun, Ahmet Godekmerdan, A. Nese (Citak) Kurt, Saadet Akarsu, Erdal Yilmaz   +5 more
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Comparative evaluation of the effects of BLES and Survanta on treatment of respiratory distress syndrome in newborns

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2018
Background and Objectives: Symptoms of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), which is inverse correlation with gestational age and birth weight, occur in premature infants and newborns.
Ali Aghayar Macooie, Zahra Fakour, Paria Roanaghi   +2 more
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Risk factors for treatment failure of heated humidified high-flow nasal cannula as an initial respiratory support in newborn infants with respiratory distress

Pediatrics and Neonatology, 2020
Background: Humidified high-flow nasal cannula (HHFNC) has gained popularity because it is easier to use, more comfortable for babies, and advantageous for mother-infant bonding.
Won Young Lee, Eui Kyung Choi, Jeonghee Shin, Eun Hee Lee, Byung Min Choi, Young Sook Hong   +5 more
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Pediatric Epiglottopexy: A Scoping Review of Indications, Techniques, Outcomes, and Complications

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
This scoping review synthesizes the indications, techniques, outcomes, and complications of pediatric epiglottopexy across 24 studies comprising 371 patients from ten countries. Epiglottopexy, most often performed alongside supraglottoplasty, was associated with favorable respiratory and swallowing outcomes, though the evidence base consists ...
Karim Estephan, Mathieu Bergeron
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