Abstract Intercostal neuralgia (ICN) in pregnancy is a rare condition which, to date, has not been well studied. Due to the lack of evidence, there is not a consensus about effective therapeutic strategies for this condition. The present study investigated the feasibility of ultrasound‐guided intercostal block (UG‐ICB) using ropivacaine for these ...
Laura Tascón Padrón+5 more
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Effect of Growth Hormone Treatment on Growth Rates in Patients With Growth Hormone Deficiency, Idiopathic Short Stature, and Small for Gestational Age. [PDF]
Guliyeva L+3 more
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Management of twin pregnancies: Remaining challenges and unanswered questions
Abstract Several professional societies have published guidelines on twin pregnancies over the past few years. These documents provide recommendations on antenatal surveillance and management of twin pregnancies. At the same time, these guidelines identify several key areas where evidence is limited and additional research is needed.
Nir Melamed+3 more
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A comparative analysis of INTERGROWTH-21st and the World Health Organisation fetal growth chart in detection of term small for gestational age newborns and prediction of short-term adverse perinatal outcomes. [PDF]
Rahim A+5 more
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Abstract Objective To describe the rate of combinations of fetal lies and presentations in twin pregnancies at delivery and to assess the effects of fetal lies and presentations on mode of delivery as well as fetal and maternal birth outcomes. Methods This population‐based cohort study used real‐world data from the Medical Birth Registry of Norway and ...
Meryam Sugulle+4 more
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Mode of delivery according to Robson classification and perinatal outcomes in restricted and small for gestational age fetuses. [PDF]
Mazzola JB+8 more
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Abstract Background Preoperative prophylactic balloon occlusion (PPBO) of internal iliac arteries (IIAs) in placenta previa and placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) has been widely used as a preventive adjuvant technique to reduce blood loss and to preserve fertility. Nevertheless, the efficacy of PPBO is based primarily on retrospective studies.
Rula Iskander+4 more
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Association Between Sleep Quality and Duration During Pregnancy and Risk of Infant Being Small for Gestational Age: Prospective Birth Cohort Study. [PDF]
Zhu H+7 more
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Vitamin D deficiency in a subfertility population and the impact of COVID‐19 lockdowns
Abstract Objective To evaluate the burden of vitamin D deficiency in female patients attending a fertility clinic in a tertiary referral center, assess temporal trends—including the potential impact of COVID‐19 lockdowns—and explore socioeconomic disparities in vitamin D levels.
Catherine M. Windrim+3 more
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Post-term births as a risk factor for small for gestational age births and infant mortality in Brazil, Mexico, and Palestinian refugees: An analysis of electronic birth records. [PDF]
Jamaluddine Z+12 more
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