Antenatal corticosteroids for preterm birth.

abstract：:This review documents and assesses recent trends in sudden infant death syndrome. We review medical literature, Internet resources, and national governmental data. A striking reduction in SIDS incidence of more than 50% has been observed in various countries after interventions, particularly during the early 1990s, to...

journal_title：Seminars in perinatology

authors： Ponsonby AL,Dwyer T,Cochrane J

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laboratory tests are critical in the detection and timely treatment of infection. Two categories of tests are commonly used in neonatal sepsis management: those that identify the pathogen and those that detect host response to a potential pathogen. Decision-making around antibiotic choice is related to the performance...

journal_title：Seminars in perinatology

authors： Rub DM,Dhudasia MB,Healy T,Mukhopadhyay S

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Up to half of all aortic dissections and ruptures in women younger than 40 years are associated with pregnancy. In pregnancy, women with aortic disease such as arteritis and aortitis are at significant risk of aneurysmal formation and dissection with potential for catastrophic outcomes. Pregnancy places predisposed wo...

journal_title：Seminars in perinatology

authors： Smok DA

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nutrition plays a critical role in the prevention and management of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). Growth failure in infants with BPD is predominantly due to malnutrition. Malnutrition can worsen BPD by compromising lung growth. Feeding difficulties in these infants can further affect nutrition. Dexamethasone, used...

journal_title：Seminars in perinatology

authors： Biniwale MA,Ehrenkranz RA

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thyroid hormone plays an important role in regulating cardiovascular function during the transition to extrauterine physiology. Multiple mechanisms participate, ranging from transcriptional to more immediate nongenomic modes of regulation. ...

journal_title：Seminars in perinatology

authors： Portman MA

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oligohydramnios is a severe and common complication of pregnancy. The finding of oligohydramnios can be associated with fetal anomalies, PROM, uteroplacental insufficiency (eg, growth retardation, postdatism, abruptio placenta, significant maternal illness), abnormalities of twinning, and idiopathic oligohydramnios. U...

journal_title：Seminars in perinatology

authors： McCurdy CM Jr,Seeds JW

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diagnostic errors remain understudied in neonatology. The limited available evidence, however, suggests that diagnostic errors in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) result in significant and long-term consequences. In this narrative review, we discuss how the concept of diagnostic errors framed as missed opportun...

journal_title：Seminars in perinatology

authors： Shafer G,Singh H,Suresh G

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peri-viable birth raises an array of complex moral and legal concerns. This article discusses the problem with defining viability, touches on its relationship to abortion jurisprudence, and analyzes a few interesting normative implications of current medical practice at the time of peri-viable birth. ...

journal_title：Seminars in perinatology

authors： Sayeed SA

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There have been no controlled studies that clearly document a beneficial effect of TPN on neonatal mortality and morbidity. Beneficial effects such as reducing the time required to achieve some targeted weight and enhancing positive nitrogen balance are used in support of TPN. The positive opinion about TPN is strongl...

journal_title：Seminars in perinatology

authors： Gutcher G,Cutz E

更新日期：1986-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prostaglandins are currently used to maintain patency of the ductus arteriosus and to elicit uterine contractions. Prostaglandin synthesis inhibitors are used to promote closure of the ductus and their administration in pregnant animals has produced fetal pulmonary hypertension. Exposure of the human fetus to inhibito...

journal_title：Seminars in perinatology

authors： Wendelberger KJ

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many perinatal pathogens are able to survive and in some cases replicate intracellularly. With the exception of viruses and toxoplasma, these pathogens principally infect phagocytic cells of the reticuloendothelial system. Such intracellular organisms, by evading the effects of antibiotics that act only extracellularl...

journal_title：Seminars in perinatology

authors： Wilson CB,Jacobs RF,Smith AL

更新日期：1982-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rapid rise of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases led the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) to recommend immediate cessation of all new fertility treatment cycles on March 17, 2020. Controversial from the start, providers and patients expressed their opposition through online petitions,...

journal_title：Seminars in perinatology

authors： Gemmell LC,Williams Z,Forman EJ

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With 50-90% of pregnant women experiencing nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP), the burden of illness can become quite significant if symptoms are under-treated and/or under-diagnosed, thus allowing for progression of the disease. The majority of these women will necessitate at least one visit with a provider to sp...

journal_title：Seminars in perinatology

authors： Clark SM,Dutta E,Hankins GD

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hydrops fetalis, a condition characterized by abnormal accumulation of fluid and edema in the fetus, is the final common pathway in a number of pathological conditions. The diagnosis of hydrops is based on ultrasonographic findings of generalized edema along with a serous effusion (ascites, pleural effusion, or perica...

journal_title：Seminars in perinatology

authors： Bullard KM,Harrison MR

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nuchal translucency (NT) describes an echo-free area, below the skin, in the posterior nuchal and back region of the fetus and is typically observed in the first and early second trimester of pregnancy. A wide NT has been correlated with chromosomal and congenital abnormalities in the fetus. An accurate NT measurement...

journal_title：Seminars in perinatology

authors： Abuhamad A

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Cardiovascular disease is the major cause of pregnancy-related maternal mortality in the United States, and congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common form of structural heart disease affecting women of childbearing age. Most females born with CHD will reach childbearing age and consider pregnancy. Adu...

journal_title：Seminars in perinatology

authors： Connolly HM

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although initially designed for respiratory failure, venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) has become a mainstay of therapy in the treatment of patients with congenital heart disease, providing preoperative and postoperative support for infants with temporary impairment of myocardial function. Pos...

journal_title：Seminars in perinatology

authors： Hines MH

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Effective training has been shown to improve perinatal care and outcome, decrease litigation claims and reduce midwifery sick leave. To be effective, training should be incentivised, in a realistic context, and delivered to inter-professional teams similar to those delivering actual care. Teamwork training is a useful...

journal_title：Seminars in perinatology

authors： Smith A,Siassakos D,Crofts J,Draycott T

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unpublished results can bias biomedical literature, favoring positive over negative findings, primary over secondary analyses, and can lead to duplicate studies that unnecessarily endanger subjects and waste resources. The Neonatal Research Network's (NRN) publication policies for approving, reviewing, and tracking ab...

journal_title：Seminars in perinatology

authors： Archer SW,Carlo WA,Truog WE,Stevenson DK,Van Meurs KP,Sánchez PJ,Das A,Devaskar U,Nelin LD,Petrie Huitema CM,Crawford MM,Higgins RD,Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Neonatal Research

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sudden unexpected changes in the life of a family create many different emotions in various family members. The death of a young woman during or after her pregnancy is especially difficult because of the strain it places on family dynamics. One of the consequences is that there is, commonly, a newborn, and perhaps oth...

journal_title：Seminars in perinatology

authors： Elliott JP

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Lancet Neonatal Survival Series categorized neonatal health interventions into 3 service delivery modes: "Outreach," "Family-Community Care," and "Facility-based Clinical Care." Family-Community Care services generally have a greater potential impact on neonatal health than Outreach services, with similar costs. C...

journal_title：Seminars in perinatology

authors： Schiffman J,Darmstadt GL,Agarwal S,Baqui AH

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Newborn screening describes various tests that can occur during the first few hours or days of a newborn's life and have the potential for preventing severe health problems, including death. Newborn screening has evolved from a simple blood or urine screening test to a more comprehensive and complex screening system c...

journal_title：Seminars in perinatology

authors： Therrell BL,Padilla CD,Loeber JG,Kneisser I,Saadallah A,Borrajo GJ,Adams J

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In initiating enteral feedings for high-risk infants, clinicians struggle with three fundamental questions: When should enteral feedings be initiated? Should a period of trophic (minimal) feeding be provided? When feedings are advanced, how rapidly should the volume be increased? We present the findings of our systema...

journal_title：Seminars in perinatology

authors： Tyson JE,Kennedy KA,Lucke JF,Pedroza C

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many infants with CDH can be managed with conventional mechanical ventilation and pharmacotherapy. However, some infants will require levels of ventilator support that are not compatible with survival. In these circumstances, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been used with varying results. The indication...

journal_title：Seminars in perinatology

authors： Khan AM,Lally KP

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infant mortality, fetal mortality, and preterm birth all represent important health challenges that have shown little recent improvement. The rate of decrease in both fetal and infant mortality has slowed in recent years, with little decrease since 2000 for infant mortality, and no significant decrease from 2003 to 20...

journal_title：Seminars in perinatology

authors： MacDorman MF

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pulmonary inflammation, increased production of the inflammatory cytokine interleukin-1beta (IL-1beta), and vitamin A deficiency are risk factors for the development of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in premature infants. To determine the mechanisms by which IL-1beta influences lung development, we have ge...

journal_title：Seminars in perinatology

authors： Bry K,Lappalainen U

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of conjoined twins is complex and requires careful preparation. Pre-birth management includes prenatal counseling, which is important due to the overall poor prognosis. In instances of trial of life, the delivery must be tailored to address the anticipated anatomy based on prenatal imaging and anticipat...

journal_title：Seminars in perinatology

authors： C Sager E,Thomas A,C Sundgren N

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Premature rupture of the membranes (PROM), defined as rupture of the membranes before the onset of labor, is a common obstetric event occurring in 10% of pregnancies. Most of the time this occurs at or beyond 37 weeks' gestation with only 10% of PROM occurring at less than 37 weeks' gestation. The natural course of PR...

journal_title：Seminars in perinatology

authors： Alexander JM,Cox SM

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Universal prenatal Rhesus (Rh) screening and prophylaxis with Rh immunoglobulin have been highly effective practices for preventing neonatal morbidities and mortality. However, there has been an enormous failure to prevent Rh sensitization and its adverse consequences worldwide, especially in low- and middle-income co...

journal_title：Seminars in perinatology

authors： Variane GF,Sant'Anna GM

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Following dramatic reductions between the early 1900s and the early 1980s, the maternal mortality ratio began to rise, reaching a peak of almost 17 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. Although this number pales in comparison with that found in sub-Saharan Africa and India, the troubling rise in the United States ...

journal_title：Seminars in perinatology

authors： King JC

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00