Does Universal Coverage Mitigate Racial Disparities in Potentially Avoidable Maternal Complications?

abstract：:Introduction First-trimester ultrasound (US) for anatomy assessment may improve anomaly detection, but it may also increase overall US utilization. We sought to assess the utility of first-trimester US for evaluation of fetal anatomy. Materials and Methods A decision analytic model was created to compare first- plus s...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Harper LM,Wood SL,Jenkins SM,Owen J,Biggio JR

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a case of transient hyperinsulinism in an asphyxiated newborn infant with hypoglycemia. Although hypoglycemia in birth asphyxiated infants is generally attributed to depletion of glycogen stores, we observed severe hyperinsulinism associated with the hypoglycemia. The hypoglycemia was refractory to high gl...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Clark W,O'Donovan D

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Amniocentesis to guide the management of preterm pregnancies complicated by premature rupture of the membranes (PROM) has been adopted at several centers. The purpose of this study was to evaluate this practice prospectively among comparable groups of patients, which has not previously been reported. Forty-seven patie...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Cotton DB,Gonik B,Bottoms SF

更新日期：1984-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our objective was to determine if sonographic estimate of fetal weight (SEFW) can identify fetal growth restriction (FGR; birthweight < 10% for gestational age [GA]) among patients with preterm (28 to 32 weeks) severe preeclampsia (P SPE). At two centers, all singletons with reliable GA, P SPE, and SEFW within 3 weeks...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Gupta LM,Gaston L,Chauhan SP

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective The aim of this article is to examine characteristics of birth tourism (BT) neonates admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Methods This was a retrospective review over 3 years; BT cases were identified, and relevant perinatal, medical, social, and financial data were collected and compared with ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Mikhael M,Cleary JP,Dhar V,Chen Y,Nguyen DV,Chang AC

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study of 466 consecutive liveborn preterm singleton deliveries included 238 cases of spontaneous preterm labor and delivery, 175 cases with premature rupture of membranes, 13 cases of nonhypertensive abruption, 18 cases of preeclampsia, and 22 cases of placenta previa. Placental infarction, chronic villiti...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Salafia CM,Vogel CA,Bantham KF,Vintzileos AM,Pezzullo J,Silberman L

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes 40 consecutive emergency cerclages on dilated and effaced cervices prior to 26 weeks' gestation. These "emergency" cerclages were associated with a mean extension of gestational age of 12 weeks (range, 3 days to 20.5 weeks). Thirty-one of 40 pregnancies were carried to 28 weeks' gestation and 23 ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Mitra AG,Katz VL,Bowes WA Jr,Carmichael S

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined the prevalence of cesarean delivery (CD) among women with morbid obesity and extreme morbid obesity. Using Kentucky birth certificate data, a cross-sectional analysis of nulliparous singleton gestations at term was performed. We examined the prevalence of CD by body mass index (BMI; in kg/m2) using the Nat...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Garabedian MJ,Williams CM,Pearce CF,Lain KY,Hansen WF

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to compare the pregnancy outcome and delivery complications in women 40 years or older (cases) to that of women 20 to 30 years old (controls). Over a 5-year period, 319 cases had a singleton delivery in our institution. These women were compared with 326 controls. Parity was significantly hig...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Seoud MA,Nassar AH,Usta IM,Melhem Z,Kazma A,Khalil AM

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective The objective of this study was to study the temporal profile of pulmonary hypertension (PH) in preterm infants. Study Design Infants < 28 weeks were screened for early PH at 10 to 14 days of life. Infants with early PH (n = 10) and gestationally matched controls (n = 18) underwent serial echocardiography ev...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Mirza H,Ziegler J,Ford S,Padbury J,Tucker R,Laptook A

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim To determine the challenges, if any, in translating the benefits of surfactant replacement therapy (SRT) to a resource-limited setting. Method This was a retrospective descriptive study comparing the outcome of 75 cases who received surfactant and 69 controls who did not at the University Hospital of the West Indi...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Hamilton N,Trotman H

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pregnant patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, the virus responsible for the clinical condition newly described in 2019 as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and illness severity to warrant intensive care have a complex disease process that must involve multiple disciplines. Guidelines from v...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Oxford-Horrey C,Savage M,Prabhu M,Abramovitz S,Griffin K,LaFond E,Riley L,Easter SR

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether 17-α-hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17P) reduces the incidence of preterm birth in women with a history-indicated cerclage. STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study of women who received a cerclage for a prior preterm birth, analyzed based on exposure to 17P. The primary outcome variable w...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Mackeen AD,Rafael TJ,Zavodnick J,Berghella V

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of congenital parvovirus B19 infection in a term neonate manifested with isolated massive hydrothorax and mild anemia. Parvovirus B19 DNA was detected in maternal and neonatal blood as well as in pleural fluid despite lack of suggestive serology. ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Sarafidis K,Drossou-Agakidou V,Evdoridou I,Petridou S,Hatzisevastou-Loukidou H,Dadamojas C,Roilides E

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this prospective study was to investigate, using echocardiography, the relationship between heart murmurs found in the neonatal period and atrial septal defect (ASD). Heart murmurs were detected in 115 of 5124 term neonates within 1 month after birth. The babies were followed by echocardiographic examinatio...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Takami T,Kawashima H,Kamikawa A,Takei Y,Miyajima T,Hoshika A

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is an autosomal-dominant phakomatosis that can result in cardiac and central nervous system lesions and may adversely impact fetal and maternal health. We report a case of a 19-year-old primagravida with TSC whose pregnancy was complicated by preeclampsia, preterm labor, and fetal demi...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： King JA,Stamilio DM

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exposure to immunosuppressant agents during gestation can affect the fetal immune system. The aim of this study was to evaluate the immune function of infants whose mothers were administered immunosuppressants during pregnancy for the treatment of autoimmune disorders. Circulating lymphocyte subsets and in vitro immun...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Motta M,Ciardelli L,Marconi M,Tincani A,Gasparoni A,Lojacono A,Chirico G

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have examined the safety and efficacy of an early postpartum discharge program in 289 patients who were identified prior to delivery and counseled and educated for discharge 12 to 36 hours after delivery. A total of 55% of the study patients were able to be discharged early. There were 4.3% significant maternal pro...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Welt SI,Cole JS,Myers MS,Sholes DM Jr,Jelovsek FR

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study is to examine the hypothesis that prolonged rupture of membranes (PROM) is associated with increased cord blood erythropoietin (EPO) concentrations, proportional to the duration of ruptured membranes. STUDY DESIGN:This study is a prospective, cross-sectional, observational (nonintervent...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Barak S,Mimouni FB,Stern R,Cohen N,Goldstein DB,Marom R

更新日期：2015-03-01 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：:Trichosporon beigelii is an uncommon cause of sepsis in low-birth-weight infants. We present two cases of neonatal trichosporonosis and two cases of neonatal trichosporon colonization to familiarize neonatologists with this entity and to discuss management considerations. A 23-week-gestation male developed clinical ev...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Yoss BS,Sautter RL,Brenker HJ

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is the first reported case in which a Logothetopulos pack was utilized to achieve pelvic hemostasis in a patient requiring a cesarean hysterectomy for placenta accreta with postpartum hemorrhage. The Logothetopulos pack is an easily constructed gauze tamponade method that proved to be life-saving in this case. ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Robie GF,Morgan MA,Payne GG Jr,Wasemiller-Smith L

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We sought to determine if maternal prepregnancy body mass index (BMI) is a risk factor for neonatal respiratory morbidity and to determine if increasing BMI decreased the efficacy of betamethasone (BMZ). STUDY DESIGN:This was a secondary analysis of the Antenatal Late Preterm Steroids trial, double-blind, ra...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Bicocca MJ,Blackwell SC,Sibai BM

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends influenza vaccination for women who will be in the second or third trimester of pregnancy during the influenza season. We analyzed hospital admissions with principal diagnoses of influenza or pneumonia and inf...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Black SB,Shinefield HR,France EK,Fireman BH,Platt ST,Shay D,Vaccine Safety Datalink Workgroup.

更新日期：2004-08-01 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：:Objective To evaluate if in high-risk non-extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)-treated congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) survivors, ventilatory time (VT) is correlated to and can be used as clinical marker of neurodevelopmental delay at 2 years of age. Study Design Cohort study was conducted between 2008 and...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Bevilacqua F,Morini F,Zaccara A,Valfrè L,Aufiero LR,Gentile S,Bagolan P,Aite L

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five full term infants with necrotizing enterocolitis, confirmed histologically, presented in the first five days of life. All passed grossly bloody stools and three mucosal casts. Severe perinatal asphyxia with accompanying secondary hyperammonemia was present in all, and abnormal liver function studies were present ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Goldberg RN,Thomas DW,Sinatra FR

更新日期：1983-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 27-year-old primigravida women was referred for ultrasound studies at 32 weeks' gestation because of the suspicion of fetal ventriculomegaly. Sonographic examination of the fetal brain found a marked shift of the midline, with enlarged left hemisphere and ipsilateral occipital horn, and abnormal convolutions. A 3500...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Sandri F,Pilu G,Dallacasa P,Foschi F,Salvioli GP,Bovicelli L

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To quantify the potential cost savings if azithromycin is substituted for erythromycin in women with preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM). STUDY DESIGN:Secondary analysis of a multicentered study investigating magnesium sulfate for the prevention of cerebral palsy in premature infants. All patients...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Finneran MM,Smith DD,Buhimschi CS

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine if preincubation with prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) and E2 (PGE2) enhances oxytocin-induced myometrial contractility in vitro. STUDY DESIGN:Myometrial strips from 13 women were incubated with PGE1 (10-5 mol/L or 10-6 mol/L), PGE2 (10-5 mol/L or 10-6 mol/L) or solvent before adding cumulative concentra...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Chiossi G,Reed LC,Costantine MM,Hankins GD,Saade GR,Longo M

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00