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Prenatal Evaluation of RNU4‐2 Variants in Fetuses With Central Nervous System Anomalies

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part C: Seminars in Medical Genetics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Fetal central nervous system (CNS) anomalies are among the most common congenital malformations, yet the overall prenatal diagnostic yield of current genetic testing remains below 40%. Variants in RNU4‐2, a non‐coding gene encoding the U4 small nuclear RNA (snRNA), have recently been linked to a novel highly recurrent dominant ...
Yiyao Chen, Li Gao, Xu Han, Yunyun Cao, Lanlan Zhang, Yi Wu, Xinrong Zhao, Wenjing Hu, Ruiyu Ma, Renyi Hua, Niu Li, Yanlin Wang, Jian Wang, Shuyuan Li   +13 more
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Risk Factors for Stillbirth among Pregnant Women Infected with Syphilis in the Zhejiang Province of China, 2010–2016

Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology, 2021
Background. The World Health Organization estimated that about 1.36 million pregnant women suffered from syphilis in 2008, and nearly 66% of adverse effects occurred in those who were not tested or treated.
Cui-Cui Duan, Xiao-Hui Zhang, Shan-Shan Li, Wei Wu, Li-Qian Qiu, Jian Xu   +5 more
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Equine models in translational medicine: A comparative approach to human health

Animal Models and Experimental Medicine, EarlyView.
This diagram summarizes and contrasts rodent and equine models, outlining their strengths, limitations, and applications. Horses offer naturally occurring diseases, genetic and physiological similarities to humans, and suitability for longitudinal and clinical‐scale studies.
Shayan Boozarjomehri Amnieh, Katarzyna Ropka‐Molik   +1 more
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Assessment of the psychometric properties of the Italian version of the revised impact of miscarriage scale (RIMS): a validity and reliability study

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Background Miscarriage is a traumatic life event that involves over forty thousand Italian women every year. Women affected by this loss can have long-term psychological consequences.
Antonella Nespoli, Simona Fumagalli, Laura Mosconi, Roberto Bonaiuti, Alfredo Vannacci, Claudia Ravaldi   +5 more
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Maternal region of birth and stillbirth in Victoria, Australia 2000-2011: A retrospective cohort study of Victorian perinatal data.

PLoS ONE, 2017
BackgroundThere is growing evidence from high-income countries that maternal country of birth is a risk factor for stillbirth. We aimed to examine the association between maternal region of birth and stillbirth between 2000 and 2011 inclusive in Victoria,
Miranda L Davies-Tuck, Mary-Ann Davey, Euan M Wallace   +2 more
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Trends of stillbirth among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia based on Ethiopian demographic and health surveys: a multivariate decomposition analysis

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2020
Background Despite the effort to reduce stillbirth, Ethiopia remains one of the countries with the highest rate in the world. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the trends of stillbirth among births from reproductive age women over time based on ...
Getayeneh Antehunegn Tesema, Lemma Derseh Gezie, Solomon Gedlu Nigatu   +2 more
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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
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Understanding the clinical utility of stillbirth investigations: a scoping review

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Background Investigating the causes of stillbirth is crucial for both parents and healthcare providers as it helps explain why the baby died, guides clinical care in future pregnancies, and aids in developing strategies to prevent stillbirth.
Tania Marsden, Heidi Shukralla, T. Yee Khong, Jane E. Dahlstrom, Vicki Flenady, Jessica Sexton   +5 more
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Stillbirth in Lao PDR: a healthcare provider perspective

Global Health Action, 2020
Background Stillbirth is a major global concern. However, most research has been conducted in high-income countries. Understanding of the experience and management of stillbirth in low-middle income countries is needed.
Molina Choummanivong, Sediqa Karimi, Joanne Durham, Vanphanom Sychareun, Vicki Flenady, Dell Horey, Fran Boyle   +6 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
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