Periventricular leukomalacia and prenatal methamphetamine exposure: a case report.

abstract：:Liposomal amphotericin B L-Amp B, a novel formulation of Amp B, is effective for the treatment of invasive fungal infections in children and adults and is associated with less toxicity than the conventional preparation. Data on the use of L-Amp B in neonates is scarce. We describe the clinical course of two premature ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： al Arishi H,Frayha HH,Kalloghlian A,al Alaiyan S

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine if delayed cord clamping (DCC) affected brain myelin water volume fraction (VFm) and neurodevelopment in term infants. STUDY DESIGN: This was a single-blinded randomized controlled trial of healthy pregnant women with term singleton fetuses randomized at birth to either immedia...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Mercer JS,Erickson-Owens DA,Deoni SCL,Dean Iii DC,Tucker R,Parker AB,Joelson S,Mercer EN,Collins J,Padbury JF

更新日期：2020-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Serial ultrasound measurements of the fetus under investigation is an important indicator of fetal growth, and thus fetal health. To assess how reliable those measurements are, a videotape was made, and, utilizing an ultrasound machine that allowed the placement of callipers on the videotape, the dispersion of the mea...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Vine DG,Cooperberg PL,Dansereau J

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to estimate the contemporary national rate of severe maternal morbidity (SMM) and its associated hospital cost during delivery hospitalization. STUDY DESIGN:We conducted a retrospective study identifying all delivery hospitalizations in the United States between 2011 and 2012....

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Chen HY,Chauhan SP,Blackwell SC

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infant respiratory distress syndrome (IRDS) can lead to impaired alveolarization and dysmorphic vascularization of bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Clara cell secretory protein (CC10) has anti-inflammatory properties but is deficient in the premature infant. Because surfactant and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Wolfson MR,Funanage VL,Kirwin SM,Pilon AL,Shashikant BN,Miller TL,Shaffer TH

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pleural effusion is not an uncommon complication of percutaneous intravenous catheters in neonates. Umbilical venous catheters (UVCs) are associated with pleural effusion following abnormal placement in the left atrium or pulmonary veins due to venous obstruction. We report for the first time a case of right-sided ple...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Pabalan MJ,Wynn RJ,Reynolds AM,Ryan RM,Youssfi M,Manja V,Lakshminrusimha S

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:I developed a single equation that simulated previously published growth charts for very low-birth-weight infants, using birth weight as the only variable. The intent of this study was to validate the equation using infants admitted to our neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and to determine if this equation could be ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Meetze WH

更新日期：1998-02-01 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：: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：OBJECTIVE:To develop a model to predict cesarean-associated red blood cell transfusion. STUDY DESIGN:Secondary analysis of all cesarean deliveries in the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units Network Cesarean Registry. Using a split-sample technique, the derivation group was used to identify associated factors and build predi...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Albright CM,Spillane TE,Hughes BL,Rouse DJ

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aims to assess the association of red blood cell (RBC) transfusion in a cohort of preterm infants with mortality, retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), and chronic lung disease (CLD) transfused at ≥21 days of life. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:This retrospective cohort study included infants born at <30 w...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Keir A,Aziz K,McMillan D,Monterrosa L,Ojah C,Lee S,Shah PS,Canadian Neonatal Network.

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antihistamines are commonly used to treat nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP). We re-analyzed the 24 primary studies cited in a 1997 meta-analysis that concluded antihistamine use for NVP was safe as they had been studied in more than 200,000 participating women and the pooled odds ratio for congenital malformation...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Chin JW,Gregor S,Persaud N

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of triplet pregnancies has increased several times due to the widespread use of ovulation induction agents. Premature delivery is the main complication of triplet gestations. In twin conceptions it was shown definitely that elective cervical suture does not prolong these pregnancies. However, in higher o...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Mordel N,Zajicek G,Benshushan A,Schenker JG,Laufer N,Sadovsky E

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our objective was to evaluate the efficacy of perioperative multimodal pain management in reducing opioid use after elective cesarean delivery (CD). STUDY DESIGN:A single-center, double-blinded, placebo-controlled randomized trial of women undergoing elective CD. Participants were allocated 1:1 to receive th...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Hadley EE,Monsivais L,Pacheco L,Babazade R,Chiossi G,Ramirez Y,Ellis V,Simon M,Saade GR,Costantine M

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective To determine if mandatory online training in electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) improved agreement in documentation between obstetric care providers and nurses on labor and delivery. Methods Health care professionals working in obstetrics at our institution were required to complete a course on EFM interpreta...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Govindappagari S,Zaghi S,Zannat F,Reimers L,Goffman D,Kassel I,Bernstein PS

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the correlation of fetal heart rate patterns and fetal acid-base findings with the occurrence of early periventricular/intraventricular hemorrhage and variants. Ninety-five consecutive singleton neonates with birthweights less than or equal to 2000 gm were investigated. One-third of them showed early p...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Hameed C,Tejani N,Tuck S,Novotny P,Verma U,Chayen B

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE: To determine reference values for myocardial volume of the fetal heart using three-dimensional ultrasound with spatiotemporal image correlation (STIC) and virtual organ computer-aided analysis (VOCAL) and to assess their applicability in women with pregestational diabetes. STUDY DESIGN: This retrospective c...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Melo Júnior JF,Bravo-Valenzuela NJ,Nardozza LMM,Peixoto AB,Mattar R,Martins WP,Pares DBDS,Araujo Júnior E

更新日期：2019-12-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aims to determine if transabdominal (TA) cervical length may be used to rule out a short cervix on transvaginal (TV) ultrasound. STUDY DESIGN:We conducted a prospective cohort study of women undergoing routine anatomic survey at 17 to 23 weeks gestation. TA and TV cervical length measurements were...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Rhoades JS,Park JM,Stout MJ,Macones GA,Cahill AG,Tuuli MG

更新日期：2016-04-01 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：OBJECTIVE:This study assessed the impact of a nurse simulation training program on perception of kangaroo mother care (KMC) value and transfer skill competency. STUDY DESIGN:An 8-item Likert scale skill survey tool and a 24-item Likert developmental care survey tool were used in a prospective cohort study to analyze p...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Hendricks-Munoz KD,Mayers RM

更新日期：2014-11-01 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：PURPOSE:We hypothesized that surgical energy could be used to create hysterotomies in open fetal surgery. STUDY DESIGN:Initial studies compared the LigaSure Impact and Harmonic ACE + 7 Shears in the efficiency of hysterotomy and thermal damage. Pregnant ewes at an estimated gestational age (EGA) of 116 to 120 days (te...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Church JT,McLeod JS,Coughlin MA,Bergin IL,Perkins EM,Hoffman HR,Bilger M,Rojas-Peña A,Treadwell MC,Berman DR,Jarboe MD,Mychaliska GB,Perrone EE

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the effect of increasing maternal obesity, including superobesity (body mass index [BMI] ≥ 50 kg/m2), on perinatal outcomes in women with diabetes. STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study of birth records for all live-born nonanomalous singleton infants ≥ 37 weeks' gestation born to Missouri res...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Marshall NE,Guild C,Cheng YW,Caughey AB,Halloran DR

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While treatment of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) with surfactant in premature neonates is well established, evidence for its use in non-RDS conditions, especially in the term neonate, has been less abundant. The last published review on a PubMed search was in 2001. In this review, we comprehensively and critical...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Keiser A,Bhandari V

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We sought to validate center-specific published medians and estimate the effects of sonologist and Doppler measurement techniques on middle cerebral artery (MCA) peak systolic velocity (PSV) values. We studied 154 gravidas with normal singletons who underwent MCA PSV measurement at 18 to 35 weeks' gestation by one of ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Patterson TM,Alexander A,Szychowski JM,Owen J

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present an unusual case of a primigravida with a viable cervical pregnancy diagnosed by transvaginal ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging. Staggered conservative therapeutic measures included systemic high-dose Methotrexate with Folinic acid rescue followed by bilateral embolization of the uterine arteries in ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Sherer DM,Lysikiewicz A,Abulafia O

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The antioxidant enzyme paraoxonase 1 is a marker of oxidative stress and has been implicated in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia. Our objective was to determine if an association exists between low paraoxonase 1 activity at midgestation and the development of preeclampsia. We conducted a case-control study of 50 women...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Baker AM,Klein RL,Haeri S,Moss KL,Boggess KA

更新日期：2010-03-01 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：:The accuracy of eight ultrasonic fetal weight formulas were analyzed in 1099 fetuses who underwent real-time ultrasound examination within 72 hours prior to delivery. Shepard's formula was most consistently found to give the lowest systematic and random errors throughout all weight categories, though Deter's formula h...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Ott WJ,Doyle S,Flamm S

更新日期：1985-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Elevated serum transaminase levels can have many different etiologies, especially in the pregnant patient. Hypoxic hepatitis is a distinct syndrome caused by decreased hepatic blood flow that presents with a marked, but transient, increase in liver enzymes. A 28-year-old woman, gravida 3, para 2 with history of gastri...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Kummer N,Cackovic M,Paidas M,Funai E

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00