Development of pulmonary lipophilic antioxidants and peroxidizable lipids during lung maturation.

abstract：:We present an unusual case, in which a woman presenting with markedly decreased fetal movements at 29 weeks gestation following a recent increase in fundal height was noted sonographically to have fetal hydrops consisting of scalp edema, marked hepatomegaly, ascites, and polyhydramnios. No lethal structural congenital...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Levine Z,Sherer DM,Jacobs A,Rotenberg O

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate obstetric outcomes in relation to the extent of donor sperm exposure with and without egg donation. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This is a retrospective cohort study in a single tertiary care center. All women with a singleton pregnancy who conceived following sperm donation (S...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Fishel Bartal M,Sibai BM,Bart Y,Shina A,Mazaki-Tovi S,Eisen IS,Hendler I,Baum M,Schiff E

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have examined the trend in the incidence and mortality of intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) in low birthweight infants from 1981 through 1984. During this time we admitted 407 infants in the first week of life with a birthweight less than or equal to 1500 gm in whom a cranial ultrasonogram or autopsy had been perfo...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Batton DG,DeWitte DB,Boal DK,Nardis EE,Maisels MJ

更新日期：1986-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To estimate the risk of preterm birth in asymptomatic women with twin pregnancies with a normal cervical length (CL) and a positive fetal fibronectin (fFN), we reviewed a retrospective cohort of twin pregnancies delivered in our practice from 2005 to 2010. Patients were screened from 22 to 32 weeks with CL and fFN at ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Fox NS,Rebarber A,Roman AS,Klauser CK,Saltzman DH

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In studying the effects of amniotic fluid on bacterial growth in a laboratory model, we noted that the pH of the fluid appeared to exert an independent effect. This study was designed to test the ability to control the growth of Escherichia coli in amniotic fluid simply by controlling two important growth conditions, ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Silver HM,Siler-Khodr T,Prihoda TJ,Gibbs RS

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to examine the association between intrapair birthweight discordance and fetal and neonatal mortality. This was a historical cohort study, using the Statistics Canada linked birth-infant death file. Twin births in Canada (excluding Ontario) for the period 1986-1997 were studied. Outcome m...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Wen SW,Fung KF,Huang L,Demissie K,Joseph KS,Allen AC,Kramer MS,Fetal and Infant Health Group of the Canadian Perinatal Surveillance System.

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this article is to evaluate the plasma levels of coagulation and fibrinolysis parameters in the third trimester of gestation and 72 hr postdelivery. Antithrombin III (ATIII), thrombin-antithrombin III complexes (TAT), heparin cofactor II (HCII), protein C (PC), protein S (PS), tissue plasminogen activ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Bellart J,Gilabert R,Fontcuberta J,Carreras E,Miralles RM,Cabero L

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Adding azithromycin to standard antibiotic prophylaxis for unscheduled cesarean delivery has been shown to reduce postcesarean infections. Because wound infection with ureaplasmas may not be overtly purulent, we assessed the hypothesis that azithromycin-based extended-spectrum antibiotic prophylaxis also redu...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Ausbeck EB,Jauk VC,Boggess KA,Saade GR,Longo S,Clark EAS,Esplin S,Cleary K,Wapner R,Letson K,Owens M,Abramovici A,Ambalavanan N,Szychowski JM,Andrews W,Tita ATN,Cesarean Section Optimal Antibiotic Prophylaxis Trial Consor

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aplasia cutis congenita (ACC) is the clinical manifestation of an uncommon group of skin disorders. One postulated etiology is disseminated intravascular coagulation from release of thrombogenic maternal arising from placental injury or fetal demise. This leads to disruption of the ectodermal blood supply responsible ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Da-Silva SS,Fagbongbe EO

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We sought to examine pathogen distribution and clinical presentation of late-onset sepsis (LOS) at an urban tertiary care center. STUDY DESIGN:We performed a retrospective review of all culture-confirmed cases of LOS presenting to our institution from 2013 to 2017. Medical records were evaluated for demograp...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Black CG,Tavares L,Stachel A,Ratner AJ,Randis TM

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to compare the AmniSure rapid immunoassay with standard methods for diagnosing rupture of fetal membranes. Patients presenting with signs/symptoms of membrane rupture between 15 and 42 weeks of gestation were invited to participate. Standard/control methods were performed to establish a d...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Cousins LM,Smok DP,Lovett SM,Poeltler DM

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This prospective study was performed to determine a way to improve conventional transcutaneous bilirubinometry results in healthy term newborn infants. In 118 infants during phototherapy (group A), and in 118 infants without phototherapy (group B), bilirubin determinations were done in duplicate using the Minolta AirS...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Felc Z

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We assessed the utility of plasma B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) in infants with persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) in the prediction of inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) requirement. METHODS:This prospective study involved neonates (gestational age ≥ 34 weeks) with PPHN and confirmatory echo...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Shah N,Natarajan G,Aggarwal S

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE: In 2015, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) recommended laryngeal mask airway (LMA) as an alternative to the endotracheal tube (ETT) in situations where the provider is "unable to intubate and unable to ventilate." LMA insertion is being taught in the NRP routinely. However, endotracheal intubation is the ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Mani S,Rawat M

更新日期：2020-11-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a significant cause of childhood blindness. AIM:The aim of this study is to determine the feasibility of remifentanil analgesia during laser treatment of ROP performed in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Remifentanil was infused continuously ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Demirel N,Bas AY,Kavurt S,Celik IH,Yucel H,Turkbay D,Hekimoğlu E,Koc O

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To study a possible relation between the use of postnatal glucocorticoids and the incidence and severity of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), we conducted a retrospective study over a 4-year period that compared data of 161 preterm infants treated with hydrocortisone for bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) with the data ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Termote J,Schalij-Delfos NE,Donders AR,Cats BP

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty-four pregnant patients referred for nonstress testing with findings suggestive of intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) were followed with serial biochemical determinations and ultrasound evaluations. Confirmation of IUGR was made in 18 of the neonates based on body weights below the 10th percentile. Stepwise d...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Hassan MM,Bottoms SF,Mariona FG,Syner FN,Simkowski KM,Sokol RJ

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this paper is to determine if phenobarbital exposure during pregnancy affects developmental outcome at age 2 years. Between 1991 and 1994, 401 pregnant patients at risk for delivery prior to 34 weeks' gestation were invited to participate; 48 mothers declined entry. Before delivery, pharmacy randomize...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Thorp JA,O'Connor M,Jones AM,Hoffman EL,Belden B

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Classically, genetically decreased bilirubin conjugation and/or hemolysis account for the mechanisms contributing to neonatal hyperbilirubinemia associated with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. However, these mechanisms are not involved in most cases of this hyperbilirubinemia. Additional plausible...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Al-Abdi SY

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to compare risk factors between placental abruption and placenta previa among primiparous and multiparous singleton pregnancies. We analyzed data from a population-based retrospective cohort with singleton pregnancies in the United States for 1995 to 2000. Maternal risk factors for placen...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Yang Q,Wen SW,Phillips K,Oppenheimer L,Black D,Walker MC

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Late-onset sepsis (LOS) in very low-birth-weight (VLBW) infants is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Objectives To determine the incidence of LOS workup, association, and predictive value of clinical indicators leading to culture-positive versus culture-negative sepsis workup. Methods All...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Das A,Shukla S,Rahman N,Gunzler D,Abughali N

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although cesarean section is one of the most ancient surgical procedures, the origin of its name remains obscure. The term, however, did not originate because of the birth of the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar through this route. In fact, historians are certain that Julius Caesar was not delivered by the dangerous cesare...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Raju TN

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Phosphatidylglycerol (PG) in amniotic fluid was quantitatively measured by thin-layer chromatography (TLC) in 941 amniotic fluid samples and related to the presence or absence of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in neonates born within 7 days of the amniocentesis. In 639 case tests with PG 1 nmol/ml or more of amni...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Tsao FH,Zachman RD

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background It is unclear how adherence to the Institute of Medicine's (IOM) guidelines for weight gain affects pregnancy outcomes. Objective We investigated how weight gain outside the IOM's recommendations affects the risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Study Design We performed a secondary analysis of a prospective...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Hannaford KE,Tuuli MG,Odibo L,Macones GA,Odibo AO

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to determine if the rate of preeclampsia is increased in triplet as compared to twin gestations. Fifty-three triplet pregnancies between 1986 and 1993 at The New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center were reviewed. These were matched for maternal age, parity, and race to twin gestations ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Mastrobattista JM,Skupski DW,Monga M,Blanco JD,August P

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extremely preterm infants often develop chronic lung disease (CLD) characterized by heterogeneous aeration; poorly supported, floppy airways; and air trapping. High-frequency jet ventilation (HFJV) with high end-expiratory pressure (optimal lung volume strategy [OLVS]) may improve airway patency, lead to better gas di...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Plavka R,Dokoupilová M,Pazderová L,Kopecký P,Sebron V,Zapadlo M,Keszler M

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Normal initial blood glucose values in healthy newborns are not well defined and are subject to controversy. Despite substantive research, there is no single initial value of glucose that can be used with certainty of safety in newborns, and thus various protocols and cutoffs have been proposed. STUDY DESIGN...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Levy-Khademi F,Perry A,Klinger G,Herscovici T,Kasirer Y,Bromiker R

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:First-trimester prenatal diagnosis was offered to 104 twin pregnancies mainly for advanced maternal age and cytogenetic evaluation of a new fertilization technique. Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) was performed transcervically (35%), transabdominally (23%), or by combination of these two techniques (42%). Although no ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： De Catte L,Liebaers I,Foulon W,Bonduelle M,Van Assche E

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five cases of sirenomelia presented with rare manifestations are discussed. Three neonates were born alive and died within 2 to 12 hours after birth. One case was the offspring of a triple in vitro fertilization pregnancy with history of early intrauterine death of one of the triplets. The main features included fusio...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Drossou-Agakidou V,Xatzisevastou-Loukidou C,Soubasi V,Kostopoulou E,Laporda A,Pantzaki A,Agelidou S,Kremenopoulos G

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surfactants have been routinely used since 1990 for the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). The use of surfactant has coincided with a decrease in mortality in infants due to RDS. This review focuses on clinical aspects of surfactant use. New information, particularly effects of ventilatory styles on sur...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Kallapur S,Ikegami M

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00