Relatively reduced values of plasma alpha-fetoprotein at early second trimester of pregnancies with hypertensive disorders.

abstract：OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess whether cord blood carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) levels in jaundiced term neonates with and without a positive direct Coombs test (DCT) and in healthy controls could be used as a predictor of severe hyperbilirubinemia. The percentage of cord blood COHb should be higher among neonates wi...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Tıraş M,Can E,Hamilçıkan Ş

更新日期：2021-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study is to describe the changes in term fetal heart tracings after magnesium exposure. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This was a retrospective cohort study of consecutive women delivering at a gestational age of ≥ 37 weeks with severe preeclampsia, receiving magnesium for seizure prophylaxis. Overall...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Stewart AM,Macones GA,Odibo AO,Colvin R,Cahill AG

更新日期：2014-11-01 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：:We report the case of a term male infant with severe persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn, who developed massive neutrophilia of unknown etiology. An extensive evaluation failed to disclose an obvious cause for his neutrophilia. A bone marrow aspirate was performed and was consistent with a leukemoid react...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Engmann C,Donn SM

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During normal pregnancy there is a decrease in the hematocrit due to a disproportionate increase in the blood volume compared with the red cell mass. Using a new enzyme-linked immunoassay (Amgen Diagnostics), serum erythropoietin was quantified in normal nonanemic pregnancies throughout gestation and in third trimeste...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Harstad TW,Mason RA,Cox SM

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study is to conduct an initial pilot trial evaluating the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of bupropion for smoking cessation in pregnancy. STUDY DESIGN:A randomized, double-blind, parallel-group pilot study of bupropion versus placebo with 50 pregnant smokers was planned. Eligibility criteri...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Stotts AL,Northrup TF,Cinciripini PM,Minnix JA,Blalock JA,Mullen PD,Pedroza C,Blackwell S

更新日期：2015-03-01 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：: ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Langen ES,Sit A,Sherwin K,Lyell DJ,Blumenfeld YJ,El-Sayed YY

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The primary objective of this study was to determine whether having the sickle cell trait is independently associated with preeclampsia. We performed a retrospective cohort study of 1998 pregnant patients who either did or did not have the sickle cell trait. All patients were screened for the sickle trait using the "S...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Stamilio DM,Sehdev HM,Macones GA

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-five patients undergoing nipple stimulation contraction stress tests were enrolled in this study. Plasma 13,14-dihydro, 15-keto prostaglandin F2 alpha and plasma prolactin concentrations were analyzed before and during the contraction stress tests. Prolactin concentrations were significantly higher (p less than...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Rijhsinghani AG,Dubin NH,Zacur HA,Johnson TR,Niebyl JR

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Meningitis is the major pathologic manifestation of Listeria monocytogenes in the United States. Despite the fact that this organism has a well-known predilection for individuals who are pregnant or immunocompromised, to date, maternal listeric meningitis remains an unreported entity in the English literature. The aut...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Boucher M,Yonekura ML

更新日期：1984-07-01 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：:Objective Our objective was to review the literature in relationship to diabetes in pregnancy in low and middle income countries. Study Design We reviewed the English language literature related to diabetes and obesity during pregnancy in low and middle income countries published over the last 20 years. Results The gl...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Goldenberg RL,McClure EM,Harrison MS,Miodovnik M

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the outcome of a relatively large cohort of women with suspected placenta accreta who underwent prophylactic pelvic artery catheterization prior to cesarean section. All pregnant women with suspected placenta accreta who delivered in one tertiary center were included in this retrospective study. All patient...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Sivan E,Spira M,Achiron R,Rimon U,Golan G,Mazaki-Tovi S,Schiff E

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The findings of hyperechoic and enlarged fetal kidneys on routine antenatal ultrasonography is a non-specific finding that alerts the physician to a differential diagnosis of various genetic and non-genetic disorders, including fetal polycystic disease and Beckwith-Wiedeman syndrome. Detection of fetal or neonatal pol...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Whitfield J,Hurst D,Bennett MJ,Sherwood WG,Hogg R,Gonsoulin W

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of transabdominal vibroacoustic stimulation has been shown to improve the efficiency of antepartum fetal surveillance. The ability of the fetus to habituate to such a stimulus has also been suggested as a means of assessing the function of the central nervous system. The purpose of this blinded prospective inv...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Smith CV,Davis SR,Rayburn WF,Nelson RM

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Based on small studies and not on statistically valid clinical trials, guidelines for neonatal transfusions remain controversial and practices vary greatly. Premature infants and critically ill neonates in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) often require blood transfusions and extremely preterm neonates receive a...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Del Vecchio A,Franco C,Petrillo F,D'Amato G

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preeclampsia is uncommon prior to 24 weeks gestation and has been associated with partial and complete hydatidiform moles. We present an unusual case in which a patient was diagnosed with preeclampsia at 17 weeks gestation. Ultrasound findings were consistent with a partial hydatidiform mole. Within 24 hours of the on...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Sherer DM,Dalloul M,Stimphil R,Hellmann M,Khoury-Collado F,Osho J,Fomitcheva L,Brennan KJ,Abulafia O

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mixoploidy is rare chromosomal disorder characterized by multiple cell lines, usually including triploidy, within tissues. Pregnancy outcome has generally been considered poor with congenital anomalies and developmental delay reported in postnatally diagnosed cases. We report on two cases of abnormal midtrimester ultr...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Jadhav AR,Dildy GA,Belfort MA,Lacassie Y,Carey JC

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relationship between low ponderal index and cerebral palsy was evaluated. National Collaborative Perinatal Project and University of California Child Health and Development Study data were analyzed. Associations between low ponderal index (ponderal index < 5% for gestational age) were evaluated in the combined pop...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Williams MC,O'Brien WF

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE: It is well established that women with a previous vaginal delivery have higher success rates in relation to vaginal birth after cesarean than those without. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of past mode of delivery on contractile parameters of human myometrium in vitro. STUDY DESIGN: Myometri...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Ryan GA,Nicholson SM,Crankshaw DJ,Morrison JJ

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although values for cardiac output in the newborn infant have been reported previously, the methods utilized have been invasive. To assess if cardiac output could be determined noninvasively in the neonate, we measured mean ascending aortic blood flow velocity (VAo) in well newborns using a portable 5MHz, range gated,...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Alverson DC,Eldridge MW,Johnson JD,Aldrich M,Angelus P,Berman W Jr

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nine patients with posthemipelvectomy with subsequent delivery of 13 living children are reported in the world's literature. This radical procedure is possible only in a modern age of intensive medical and surgical support. Additional cases can be expected in the future. We present two additional patients and three ch...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Snyder DJ,Thomas RL

更新日期：1989-07-01 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：: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：: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 objective of this paper is to determine whether acyclovir suppression provides a greater cost savings over no medical therapy in the management of recurrent genital herpes (HSV) in pregnancy. Estimates of the risk of HSV recurrence and cesarean delivery rates in acyclovir-treated and -untreated patients and freque...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Scott LL,Alexander J

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carbamoyl phosphate synthetase deficiency is a type of an inborn error of metabolism with a poor prognosis. Carbamoyl phosphate synthetase is a liver-specific enzyme, and its deficiency can only be diagnosed by enzyme assay using liver biopsy specimens. A pregnant woman at risk for carbamoyl phosphate synthetase defic...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Murotsuki J,Uehara S,Okamura K,Yajima A,Oura T,Miyabayashi S

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For maternal metabolism, pregnancy ends not with delivery, but with weaning. In several recent epidemiological studies, authors have reported an association between duration of breast-feeding and reduced maternal risk of metabolic disease. These findings parallel data from animal models showing favorable changes in me...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Stuebe AM,Rich-Edwards JW

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A recent report has noted an association between Helicobacter pylori and hyperemesis gravidarum. We present two cases in which first-trimester patients with severe hyperemesis gravidarum requiring intravenous fluid replacement were placed on oral erythromycin therapy for other nonrelated conditions. Surprisingly, mark...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： El Younis CM,Abulafia O,Sherer DM

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00