B-type natriuretic peptide: biomarker of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn?

abstract：:Phototherapy is one of the most common therapeutic interventions in modern neonatal medicine. Analysis of physiological responses to phototherapy requires understanding the physical effects of incident light under different modes of environmental control. In this study, we tested the effect of initiation of photothera...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Dollberg S,Atherton HD,Hoath SB

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type IV (EDS IV) is a rare but serious disorder of connective tissue that is characterized by the abnormal production or secretion of type III collagen. Experience with pregnant patients exhibiting this syndrome is limited. This report describes the successful management of a pregnancy in a woma...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Weinbaum PJ,Cassidy SB,Campbell WA,Rickles FR,Vintzileos AM,Nochimson DJ,Tsipouras P

更新日期：1987-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied the relationships between fetal hemoglobin concentration, acid base status, and lactate concentration in umbilical venous and fetal heart blood in 157 fetuses affected by blood group incompatibility who had been exposed for 214 fetal blood sampling procedures (cordocentesis in 153 and intracardiac puncture ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Westgren M,Lingman G,Stangenberg M

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Presented are three cases of fetal death, all of which occurred within 3 days of a normal biophysical profile. Despite the excellent record of this antepartum test in predicting fetal well-being, there is a low incidence of false-negative tests; increasing the frequency of testing will not prevent all false-negative t...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Watson WJ,Katz VL,Bowes WA Jr

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pregnant woman with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) and her fetus-neonate present a number of challenging issues for both the perinatologist and neonatologist. A review of these issues within a single format is helpful because of the widely scattered nature of the pertinent information in the medical lit...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Beck R

更新日期：1984-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of vaginal progesterone in reducing adverse neonatal outcome due to preterm birth (PTB) in low-risk pregnant women with a short cervical length (CL). STUDY DESIGN:Women with a singleton pregnancy without a history of PTB underwent CL measurement a...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： van Os MA,van der Ven AJ,Kleinrouweler CE,Schuit E,Kazemier BM,Verhoeven CJ,de Miranda E,van Wassenaer-Leemhuis AG,Sikkema JM,Woiski MD,Bossuyt PM,Pajkrt E,de Groot CJ,Mol BW,Haak MC

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The management of breech presentation may improve perinatal outcomes. The aim of this study was to synthesize and compare published evidence of four national guidelines on breech presentation. STUDY DESIGN:A descriptive review of four recently published national guidelines on breech presentation and external...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Tsakiridis I,Mamopoulos A,Athanasiadis A,Dagklis T

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the change in body mass index (BMI) categories between pregnancies and its effect on adverse pregnancy outcomes. STUDY DESIGN:We performed a retrospective cohort study of women with two consecutive deliveries from 2005 to 2010. Analysis was limited to women with BMI recorded at <24 weeks for both ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Bender W,Hirshberg A,Levine LD

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aims to determine risk factors for rehospitalization in extremely premature infants. STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective cohort study of 157 infants born < 29 weeks' gestational age assessing risk factors for rehospitalization through 2 years of life. RESULTS:Multivariable logistic regression showed tha...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Taylor JB,Go MA,Nyp MF,Legino J,Norberg M,Dai H,Truog WE

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intra-oral enteric duplication cysts are rare. We recently treated two infants with prenatally diagnosed large sublingual enteric duplication cysts. Antenatal aspiration of the cyst was attempted in one infant without success. Because of the potential for airway obstruction and respiratory distress at delivery, prepar...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Chen MK,Gross E,Lobe TE

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infants born from mothers with antiphospholipid antibody (aPL) -positive autoimmune disease were prospectively evaluated for anticardiolipin and anti-beta2 glycoprotein I antibodies (group 1) and for growth and neurological development. The results were compared with those obtained from two age-matched control groups ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Motta M,Chirico G,Rebaioli CB,Faden D,Lojacono A,Allegri F,Migliori C,Tincani A

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with congenital antithrombin III deficiency and a history of thromboembolic events prior to pregnancy was successfully treated with subcutaneous heparin alone throughout two pregnancies. Although adjuvant antithrombin III infusions may have a role in the treatment of this disorder, especially in the peripart...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Neerhof MG,Krewson DP,Haut M,Librizzi RJ

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective There is limited data regarding the use of oral hypoglycemic agents (OHAs) in pregnant women with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Study Design This was a retrospective cohort study of women with T2DM who were treated with OHA or insulin from the first trimester onward. Bivariate and multivariate logistic re...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Feghali MN,Caritis SN,Catov JM,Scifres CM

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This investigation was undertaken to determine whether histologic examination of the placenta contributed to a better understanding of the cause of intrauterine fetal growth retardation. Placentas were examined of 151 liveborn infants whose birthweights were in the lower 10th percentile for gestational age. One or mor...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Rayburn W,Sander C,Compton A

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE: Previous analyses of neonatal intensive care units (NICU) antimicrobial stewardship programs have identified key contributors to overall antibiotic use, including prolonged empiric therapy >48 hours for early-onset sepsis (EOS). However, most were performed in mixed NICU settings with onsite birthing units, ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Viel-Thériault I,Agarwal A,Bariciak E,Le Saux N,Thampi N

更新日期：2021-01-17 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of congenital midgut volvulus detected by prenatal sonography and ultrafast magnetic resonance (MR) imaging. At 34 weeks of gestation, enlarged hyperechogenic loops without peristalsis was identified by sonographic examination. On ultrafast T2-weighted single-shot fast-spin echo MR imaging, enlarged ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Miyakoshi K,Ishimoto H,Tanigaki S,Minegishi K,Tanaka M,Miyazaki T,Yoshimura Y

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present an unusual case in which sonographic assessment at 33 weeks' gestation, 5 weeks following a normal fetal anatomical survey and biometry, demonstrated a large, irregular-shaped, echogenic, suprasellar midline intracranial mass occupying the anterior and middle fossas. Associated severe obstructive hydrocepha...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Sylvestre G,Sherer DM

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine the predictors and outcomes of pregnant women with vaginal-rectal carriage of community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA). We performed an unmatched 1:4 case-control study with two control groups (13 CA-MRSA cases, 52 methicillin-sensitive S. au...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Chen KT,Campbell H,Borrell LN,Huard RC,Saiman L,Della-Latta P

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to compare complications and mortality in neonates with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) who did and did not receive therapeutic hypothermia (TH). STUDY DESIGN: The Extracorporeal Life Support Organization registry was querie...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Cuevas Guaman M,Lucke AM,Hagan JL,Kaiser JR

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Major akinesia with arthrogryposis and craniosynostosis at birth mimics irreversible disorders of the nervous system of pejorative outcome. In this context, the early detection of anti-acetylcholine fetal receptor antibodies in the mother may allow rapid diagnosis of transient neonatal myasthenia of favorable prognosi...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Cantagrel S,Maury L,Yamamoto AM,Maheut J,Toutain A,Castelnau P

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Many tertiary neonatal units employ a restricted visiting policy. Webcams have previously been implemented in the neonatal unit setting in several countries. OBJECTIVES:This study aims to determine the views from parents, physicians, and nursing staff before implementation of a webcam system. METHODS:A q...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Hawkes GA,Livingstone V,Ryan CA,Dempsey EM

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study assessed whether the amniotic fluid index (AFI) or the single deepest pocket (SDP) is the best technique to estimate amniotic fluid volume. The AFI and SDP were compared to a dye-determined or directly measured amniotic fluid volume. A PUBMED search from 1990 to 2006 was conducted using the search terms "si...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Magann EF,Chauhan SP,Doherty DA,Magann MI,Morrison JC

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We sought to determine the incidence of cord entanglement around any part of fetal body during early gestation using three-dimensional (3D) sonography. A prospective consecutive study was designed and 3D ultrasound was performed. Two hundred thirty-seven singleton pregnancies between 13 and 16 weeks were included. Cor...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Tepper R,Kidron D,Aviram R,Markovitch O,Hershkovitz R

更新日期：2009-05-01 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：:Rotavirus is the most common nonseasonal vaccine preventable illness. Despite increased severity of rotaviral illness in early infancy, most neonatal intensive care units (NICU) do not administer rotavirus vaccination either during the NICU stay at age of eligibility or at discharge as the Advisory Committee on Immuni...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Briggs-Steinberg C,Shah S

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the natural history of cervical effacement in labor. STUDY DESIGN:This is a retrospective cohort study of term, vertex, singletons who reached 10 cm of cervical dilation from 2010 to 2014. Interval-censored regression was used to estimate the median number of hours between changes in effacement (...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Rhoades JS,Stout MJ,Woolfolk C,Tuuli MG,Macones GA,Cahill AG

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is well established that ultrasound measurement of femur length and biparietal diameter are comparably accurate estimators of gestational age when obtained in the first half of pregnancy. Both estimators, however, become less accurate later in pregnancy. The present study compares the relative accuracy of these est...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Egley CC,Seeds JW,Cefalo RC

更新日期：1986-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteomyelitis is rarely complicated by an infected cephalohematoma. We report a case of an infected cephalohematoma associated with Escherichia coli sepsis and osteomyelitis of the skull. This 37-day-old boy had E. coli sepsis, which had a poor response to antibiotic treatment. An infected cephalohematoma was found wh...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Kao HC,Huang YC,Lin TY

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this paper is to evaluate the efficacy of various magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) sequences and the general usefulness of prenatal MRI in determining the position of the fetal liver and visualizing lung tissue in fetuses who have congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). This was a retrospective review ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Hubbard AM,Crombleholme TM,Adzick NS,Coleman BG,Howell LJ,Meyer JS,Flake AW

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To reduce nonactionable oximeter alarms by 80% without increasing time infants were hypoxemic (oxygen saturation [SpO2] ≤ 80%) or hyperoxemic (SpO2 > 95% while on supplemental oxygen). STUDY DESIGN:In 2015, a multidisciplinary team at Connecticut Children's Medical Center initiated a quality improvement proj...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Johnson KR,Hagadorn JI,Sink DW

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00