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The Metabolomic Signature of the Placenta in Spontaneous Preterm Birth [PDF]

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2020
The placenta is metabolically active and supports the growth of the fetus. We hypothesize that deficits in the capacity of the placenta to maintain bioenergetic and metabolic stability during pregnancy may result in spontaneous preterm birth (SPTB).
Jérôme Strauss, Michal Elovitz, Sara Pinney   +2 more
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Second trimester quad test for fetal down syndrome screening as a predictor of spontaneous preterm birth in a developing country: a population-based study [PDF]

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Objective To evaluate the association between second-trimester serum biomarkers of Quad test (comprising alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), free β-hCG, unconjugated estriol (uE3), and inhibin-A (IhA)) and spontaneous preterm birth, and to develop a predictive ...
Pajaree Ruenpeng, Suchaya Luewan, Sirinart Sirilert, Threebhorn Kamlungkuea, Natnipa Parapob, Chanane Wanapirak, Theera Tongsong   +6 more
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Reframing spontaneous preterm birth as a preventable adverse outcome—A clinical audit of a preventative toolbox [PDF]

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica
Introduction Spontaneous preterm birth is a major cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality and has traditionally been viewed as an inevitable event affecting a small proportion of pregnancies.
Aparna Ramachandran, Darazel Perez, Adrienne Gordon, Jon Hyett   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Characterization of methylation profiles in spontaneous preterm birth placental villous tissue.

PLoS ONE, 2023
Preterm birth is a global public health crisis which results in significant neonatal and maternal mortality. Yet little is known regarding the molecular mechanisms of idiopathic spontaneous preterm birth, and we have few diagnostic markers for adequate ...
Heather M Brockway, Samantha L Wilson, Suhas G Kallapur, Catalin S Buhimschi, Louis J Muglia, Helen N Jones   +5 more
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Transvaginal Ultrasound Measurement of the Uterocervical Angle for Prediction of Spontaneous Preterm Birth

Thai Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2021
Objectives: To determine the predictive values for spontaneous preterm birth by using transvaginal ultrasonography of the uterocervical angle (UCA) in pregnant women with 16-24 weeks’ gestationMaterials and Methods: A prospective cohort ...
Kulwadee Kitipoonwongwanid, Adjima Soongsatitanon   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Relationship between Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio and Lymphocyte-to-Monocyte Ratio with Spontaneous Preterm Birth: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Journal of Immunology Research, 2023
Background. Spontaneous preterm birth is one of the most common pregnancy complications in obstetric clinical practice, and its etiology is complex. The problems of low survival and high morbidity rates of premature infants need to be solved urgently ...
Liang Peng, Baodi Cao, Fangpeng Hou, Baolin Xu, Hong Zhou, Luyi Liang, Yu Jiang, Xiaohui Wang, Jingjian Zhou   +8 more
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The association between parity and spontaneous preterm birth: a population based study

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2020
Background Preterm birth is the leading cause of perinatal mortality and neonatal morbidity worldwide. Many factors have been associated with preterm birth, including parity. The aim of the present study was to investigate associations between parity and
Bouchra Koullali, Maud D. van Zijl, Brenda M. Kazemier, Martijn A. Oudijk, Ben W. J. Mol, Eva Pajkrt, Anita C. J. Ravelli   +6 more
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Brazilian multicentre study on preterm birth (EMIP): prevalence and factors associated with spontaneous preterm birth. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2014
Preterm birth rate is increasing and is currently a worldwide concern. The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence of preterm birth in a sample of health facilities in Brazil and to identify the main risk factors associated with spontaneous ...
Renato Passini, Jose G Cecatti, Giuliane J Lajos, Ricardo P Tedesco, Marcelo L Nomura, Tabata Z Dias, Samira M Haddad, Patricia M Rehder, Rodolfo C Pacagnella, Maria L Costa, Maria H Sousa, Brazilian Multicentre Study on Preterm Birth study group   +11 more
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Association between preterm births and socioeconomic development: analysis of national data

BMC Public Health, 2022
Background The increasing prevalence of preterm birth, which is a global phenomenon, is attributable to the increased medical indications, artificial gestations, and some socioeconomic factors. This study was conducted to identify whether development and
Marina Sanches Montemor, Gabriella Ferreira Demarque, Agatha Sacramento Rodrigues, Rossana Pulcinelli Vieira Francisco, Mario Henrique Burlacchini de Carvalho   +4 more
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Association of maternal obesity with preterm birth phenotype and mediation effects of gestational diabetes mellitus and preeclampsia: a prospective cohort study

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2022
Background The association between maternal obesity and preterm birth remains controversial and inconclusive, and the effects of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and preeclampsia (PE) on the relationship between obesity and preterm birth have not been
Kan Liu, Yixuan Chen, Jianing Tong, Aiqi Yin, Linlin Wu, Jianmin Niu   +5 more
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