Letter
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Rogelio Gonzalez, Mario Merialdi, Paola Viviani, Maria Teresa Haye, Giorgia Cartes, Jennifer Requejo, Jorge Gutierrez
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Baris Sever, Burak Bayraktar, Duygu Adiyaman, Hakan Golbasi, Ibrahim Omeroglu, Saygin Colak, Halil Gursoy Pala, Atalay Ekin
Summary: This study evaluated the changes in fetal epicardial fat thickness (EFT) in pregnancies with pregestational diabetes mellitus (PGDM) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and identified the diagnostic effectiveness of fetal EFT in distinguishing PGDM and GDM from normal pregnancies. The results showed that the average fetal EFT was significantly higher in the PGDM and GDM groups compared to the control group, and the PGDM group had a higher EFT than the GDM group. Additionally, fetal EFT was strongly correlated with maternal blood glucose levels.
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Sidonie Monteiro, Andreia Goncalves, Maria Manuel Torrao, Vera Costa, Amelia de Almeida
Summary: This study examined the relationship between CMV knowledge and pregnant women's time perspective. The results showed that the majority of pregnant women had little knowledge about CMV, and being a medical professional and having a future-oriented attitude were associated with higher CMV knowledge.
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Itamar D. Futterman, Holly Grace, Sarah Weingarten, Alborz Borjian, Camille A. Clare
Summary: A review of literature has found that pregnant and birthing persons have a high prevalence of anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following natural disasters, including pandemics, hurricanes, earthquakes, and political conflicts/displacement of people.
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Bart De Keersmaecker, Wendy Dendas, Michael Aertsen, Luc De Catte
Summary: The concordance between conventional autopsy (CA) and postmortem magnetic resonance (MR) was evaluated in fetuses with prenatally detected central nervous system (CNS) anomalies after termination of pregnancy. The study found that in 97% of cases, a valuable postmortem evaluation for parental counseling can be provided by postmortem MR.
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Rui Li, Xia Qiu, Qi Shi, Wan Wang, Mei He, Jing Qiao, Jing He, Qi Wang
Summary: This study evaluated the association between aberrant right subclavian artery (ARSA) and genetic abnormalities to provide evidence for prenatal consultation and postpartum management of isolated ARSA.
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Christine Rohr Thomsen, Anne Katrine Leonhard, Maria Strandbo Schmid Jensen, Pinar Bor, Mogens Hinge, Niels Uldbjerg, Puk Sandager
Summary: This study evaluated the performance of quantitative strain elastography by combining a commercially available strain elastography platform with a custom-made force-measuring device. The results showed that quantitative strain elastography has the potential for early identification of women at risk of preterm birth and cervical evaluation in labor induction planning.
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Yiqun Miao, Wenwen Liu, Shuliang Zhao, Yanan Li, Huimin Jiang, Aihua Wang, Ping Teng, Yuanyuan Zhang
Summary: The meta-analysis investigated the effect of prophylactic caffeine use in treating apnea and other clinical outcomes in very low birth weight infants. The results showed that prophylactic caffeine use was associated with a lower probability of apnea, shorter duration of mechanical ventilation and oxygen therapy, and reduced incidence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia, patent ductus arteriosus, and retinopathy of prematurity. There was no increased risk of necrotizing enterocolitis, intraventricular hemorrhage, and death before hospital discharge.
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Gal Bachar, Doron Shemesh, Naama Farago, Yoav Siegler, Nizar Khatib, Yuval Ginsberg, Ron Beloosesky, Zeev Weiner, Dana Vitner
Summary: The optimal timing of oxytocin induction for term PROM was assessed in a retrospective cohort study. Early induction within 12 hours of PROM was found to reduce the time-to-delivery interval and increase the delivery rate within 24 hours. This approach also improved neonatal outcomes without worsening maternal outcomes.
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Li-na Li, Xiao-dan Li, Juan Du
Summary: This study assessed the effect of aspirin on uterine arterial blood flow and endometrium in moderate and severe intrauterine adhesion after transcervical resection of adhesion. The results showed that aspirin significantly improved endometrium thickness and blood flow index, but had no significant effect on endometrial arterial resistance index. However, more randomized controlled trials and high-quality research are needed to confirm this effect.
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Antonios Vlahos, Dimitrios Rallis, Alexandra Lianou, Maria Baltogianni, Niki Dermitzaki, Eleni Maragoudaki, Eleni Papastergiou, Christos Tzallas, Sophia Tsabouri, Alexandros Makis, Ekaterini Siomou, Haralambos Milionis, Vasileios Giapros
Summary: This study found significant differences in serum PCSK9 levels between infants with deviant birth weight and controls. Prematurity and small for gestational age were strongly associated with PCSK9 levels. Therefore, PCSK9 may be a promising biomarker for evaluating infants with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Shlomi Toussia-Cohen, Iris Eshed, Omri Segal, Matan Schonfeld, Raanan Meyer, Michal Axelrod, Itay Gat, Mordechay Dulitzky
Summary: This retrospective study examined women diagnosed with bilateral or unilateral transient osteoporosis of the hip during pregnancy or postpartum, and compared the outcomes of normal vaginal delivery and cesarean delivery. The results showed that women with transient osteoporosis of the hip had advanced maternal age, low body mass index, family history of osteoporosis, and a high prevalence of smoking and in-vitro fertilization pregnancies. Transient osteoporosis of the hip was bilateral in 25% of cases and presented postpartum in 50% of cases. There was no significant difference in maternal outcomes between normal vaginal delivery and cesarean delivery. Increased awareness of this potential diagnosis during pregnancy and postpartum may improve patient management and outcomes.
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Melissa Kuriloff, Easha Patel, Ariel Mueller, Tinyan Dada, Colleen Duncan, David Arnolds, Sarosh Rana
Summary: This retrospective case series investigated the impact of perinatal COVID-19 diagnosis on obstetric and neonatal outcomes in a predominantly high-risk, urban Black population. The study found high rates of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, preterm delivery, and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) admission among COVID-19-positive pregnant patients. These findings suggest that SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy may exacerbate existing obstetric health disparities and disproportionately affect Black and publicly insured patients. Larger comparative studies are needed to further explore the potential racial and socioeconomic disparities in obstetric outcomes in the context of SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy.
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Jing Tao, Nana Li, Zhen Liu, Ying Deng, Xiaohong Li, Fangfang Luo, Xiaoyan Li, Ping Yu, Jun Zhu
Summary: This study investigated whether maternal UGT1A1 genetic polymorphisms are associated with fetal susceptibility to congenital heart diseases (CHDs) and whether the risk is modified by maternal PAHs exposure. The results showed that the interaction between UGT1A1 rs4148323 polymorphism and PAHs exposure was associated with CHDs. Pregnant women with high-level PAHs exposure and rs4148323 had an increased risk of carrying CHDs fetuses. The importance of this finding should be further confirmed in a larger-scale study.
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Sofia Karachrysafi, Polyxeni Georgiou, Dimitrios Kavvadas, Foteini Papafotiou, Sofia Isaakidou, Ioannis E. Grammatikakis, Theodora Papamitsou
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the implication of MMP-2, MMP-9, EGFR, and IL-8 in recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) cases. The results showed that MMP-9 was significantly high in RPL cases, while MMP-2 showed no difference. EGFR and IL-8 also exhibited significant differences between the two groups. The study revealed morphological and immunological dysregulations that might contribute to RPL pathogenesis.
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Irene Fernandez-Buhigas, Aranzazu Martin Arias, Marina Vargas-Terrones, Maia Brik, Valeria Rolle, Ruben Barakat, Maria D. Munoz-Gonzalez, Ignacio Refoyo, Maria M. Gil, Belen Santacruz
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the longitudinal effect of a supervised moderate physical exercise program during pregnancy on uteroplacental and fetal Doppler parameters. The results showed that a regular supervised moderate exercise program during pregnancy does not deteriorate fetal or maternal ultrasound Doppler parameters.
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Katherine Muldoon, Cheynne McLean, Darine J. El-Chaar, Daniel Corsi, Natalie Rybak, Amarjargal Dagvadorj, Yanfang Guo, Ruth Rennicks White, Alysha L. J. M. Dingwall-Harvey, Laura C. Gaudet, Mark Walker, Shi Wu Wen
Summary: The objective of this study was to investigate the risk factors with the highest risk of developing preeclampsia among pregnant individuals already using aspirin. The results suggest that individuals with twin pregnancies, a history of preeclampsia, or hypertension may not benefit from aspirin to the same extent as those with other complications. Further research is needed to understand the effectiveness of prophylactic aspirin use in these populations.
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ylenia Bartolacelli, Daniela Palleri, Anna Balducci, Luca Ragni, Tammam Hasan, Simone Bonetti, Gabriele Egidy Assenza, Maria Elisabetta Mariucci, Marianna Fabi, Emanuela Angeli, Gaetano Domenico Gargiulo, Andrea Donti
Summary: This study aimed to predict the likelihood of surgical intervention for CoA in newborns with prenatal suspicion by utilizing the presence of PDA. The results showed that CoMOD > 0 had high sensitivity and specificity in predicting the need for surgical repair of CoA in neonates.
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Paula Jaeger Tenorio, Leila Katz, Melania Maria Ramos Amorim
Summary: This study analyzed anxiety and depression symptoms in women with gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) and women who had miscarried between March 2020 and February 2021. The results showed a high frequency of anxiety and depression symptoms in both groups three months after pregnancy loss, with lack of partner support and low education being significant risk factors for psychiatric morbidity.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSOMATIC OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Meryem Kuru Pekcan, Aytekin Tokmak, Hasan Ulubasoglu, Mervenur Kement, Gulnur Ozaksit
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of infertility duration and dominant follicle size on pregnancy rates in infertile women undergoing ovulation induction (OI) with gonadotropin (GND). The results showed that live birth rates after GND + IUIs were significantly affected by the duration of infertility, but the dominant follicle size and endometrial thickness measured on HCG day did not have a significant effect on pregnancy rates.
JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2023)
