Evaluation of fetal adrenal artery Doppler velocimetry and fetal adrenal gland size in pregnancies after recovery from COVID-19

Article Obstetrics & Gynecology

Evaluation of fetal middle adrenal artery Doppler and fetal adrenal gland size in pregnancies with fetal growth restriction: a case-control study

Derya Uyan Hendem et al.

Summary: This study observed abnormal adrenal gland function in fetuses with FGR, which may be related to placental insufficiency and chronic hypoxia.

JOURNAL OF PERINATAL MEDICINE (2023)

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Article Obstetrics & Gynecology

Influence of Covid-19 infection on fetal thymus size after recovery

Sule Goncu Ayhan et al.

Summary: The study reveals that COVID-19 infection reduces fetal thymus size in pregnant women, particularly those with mild or moderate symptoms, after recovery. The fetal thymic-thoracic ratio (TTR) was significantly lower in recovered pregnant women compared to controls, and showed moderate correlations with maternal monocyte counts, monocyte to lymphocyte ratio (MLR), and red cell distribution width (RDW). No correlations were found with lymphocyte counts, c-reactive protein (CRP), and procalcitonin levels.

JOURNAL OF PERINATAL MEDICINE (2022)

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Review Neurosciences

SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) as a possible risk factor for neurodevelopmental disorders

Harikesh Dubey et al.

Summary: Pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to SARS-CoV-2 infection and it could negatively impact fetal brain development through various mechanisms. There is evidence of mother to fetus transmission, which could lead to neuroinvasion. Even in the absence of transmission, disrupted placental development and immune activation could result in negative neurodevelopmental outcomes. Long-term studies are needed to understand the potential neurodevelopmental disorders in pregnant women caused by SARS-CoV-2.

FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE (2022)

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Review Pediatrics

Association of Pregnancy With Coronavirus Cytokine Storm: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

John Muthuka et al.

Summary: This study found a clear association between pregnancy and experiencing a severe course of COVID-19 characterized by a cytokine storm through a systematic review and meta-analysis. Further research on pregnant women diagnosed with COVID-19 is necessary to identify significant risk factors associated with its severity.

JMIR PEDIATRICS AND PARENTING (2022)

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Article Obstetrics & Gynecology

Comparison of clinical features and perinatal outcomes between pre-variant and post-variant periods in pregnant women with SARS-CoV-2: analysis of 1935 cases

Dilek Sahin et al.

Summary: In the post-variant period, pregnant women with SARS-CoV-2 experienced a more severe course of the disease and higher rates of adverse obstetric outcomes.

ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS (2022)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

The impact of COVID-19 on pregnancy outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Shu Qin Wei et al.

Summary: Infection with COVID-19 during pregnancy may lead to an increased risk of preeclampsia, preterm birth, and other adverse pregnancy outcomes. Severe cases of COVID-19 are particularly associated with higher risks of complications such as preeclampsia, preterm birth, gestational diabetes, and low birth weight.

CANADIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION JOURNAL (2021)

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Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

The impact of COVID-19 infection on the cytokine profile of pregnant women: A prospective case-control study

Atakan Tanacan et al.

Summary: The study found that COVID-19 infection affects the cytokine profile of pregnant women, varying according to pregnancy trimesters, and cytokine levels appear to be correlated with disease severity.

CYTOKINE (2021)

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Article Obstetrics & Gynecology

Fetal pulmonary artery Doppler evaluation in pregnant women after recovery from COVID-19

Ezgi Turgut et al.

Summary: Evaluation of fetal lung development in pregnant women recovered from COVID-19 using pulmonary artery Doppler showed higher peak systolic velocity and lower pulsatility indices compared to healthy pregnant women. The study suggests that detailed Doppler evaluations of the pulmonary artery may help in assessing fetal adverse effects of COVID-19.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS (2021)

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