Glycosylated hemoglobin as a predictor of fetal pulmonic maturity in insulin-dependent diabetes at term.

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：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:Prediction of gestational latency after placement of physical exam indicated cerclage (PEIC) is limited. Uterocervical angle (UCA) has been associated with spontaneous preterm delivery in the general population. Our objective was to examine whether UCA is associated with gestational latency in women with PEIC...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Swanson K,Grobman WA,Miller ES

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study is to determine if umbilical cord serum concentrations of interleukin-6 (IL-6), C-reactive protein (CRP), and myeloperoxidase (MPO), in pregnancies at risk for preterm birth (PTB), are associated with neonatal morbidities and/or altered neurodevelopmental outcomes in the children. STUDY ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Sorokin Y,Romero R,Mele L,Iams JD,Peaceman AM,Leveno KJ,Harper M,Caritis SN,Mercer BM,Thorp JM,O'Sullivan MJ,Ramin SM,Carpenter MW,Rouse DJ,Sibai B

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A fiber-enriched diabetic diet that contained a modest increase in dietary fiber and a commercially available fiber supplement was studied in pregnant diabetic women for its potential glucose-lowering effects. Noninsulin-requiring gestational diabetic patients were placed on a fiber-enriched diet of increasing fiber c...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Reece EA,Hagay Z,Caseria D,Gay LJ,DeGennaro N

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Premature closure of the foramen ovale is a rare cardiac anomaly. Severe right-sided heart failure accounts for the hepatomegaly, ascites, pleural and pericardial effusions, and generalized edema of these hydropic fetuses. Premature closure of the foramen ovale should be a part of the differential diagnosis when unexp...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Coulson CC,Kuller JA

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of prophylactic antibiotic treatment on prenatal and neonatal outcome after preterm premature rupture of the membranes (P-PROM). The study population consisted of 172 pregnant women admitted to the Rabin Medical Center in Israel with P-PROM at 23-34 gestational we...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Bar J,Maayan-Metsger A,Hod M,Ben Rafael Z,Orvieto R,Shalev Y,Sirota L

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We sought to report an updated incidence, risk factors, and outcome of traumatic facial palsy (TFP) in newborn infants born at King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. We performed a 12-year retrospective study at KAMC. The records of infants with the diagnosis of TFP during the study period were revi...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Al Tawil K,Saleem N,Kadri H,Rifae MT,Tawakol H

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the association between adequacy of prenatal care utilization and risk of fetal and neonatal mortality and adverse outcomes. METHODS:We conducted a population-based cohort study using the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's Linked Birth-Infant Death and Fetal Death data on all deliveries ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Partridge S,Balayla J,Holcroft CA,Abenhaim HA

更新日期：2012-11-01 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：:Type 1 cystic sacrococcygeal teratomas, usually associated with good outcome following neonatal resection, must be differentiated at the time of prenatal diagnosis from sonographically similar meningomyeloceles, which carry a grave prognosis. We present an unusual case in which color Doppler imaging assisted correct m...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Sherer DM,Fromberg RA,Rindfusz DW,Harris BH,Sanz LE

更新日期：1997-01-01 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：:We compared lymphocyte subsets and cytokine responses to bacteria among term, preterm infants, and adults. Lymphocyte subset percentages in cord blood (22 preterm, 27 term neonates) and peripheral blood from 21 adults and cytokine/chemokine interleukin (IL)-6, IL-8, IL-10, IL-12, interferon gamma (IFN gamma) responses...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Peoples JD,Cheung S,Nesin M,Lin H,Tatad AM,Hoang D,Perlman JM,Cunningham-Rundles S

更新日期：2009-10-01 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：:Objective To evaluate if an antibiotic automatic stop order (ASO) changed early antibiotic exposure (use in the first 7 days of life) or clinical outcomes in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants. Study Design We compared birth characteristics, early antibiotic exposure, morbidity, and mortality data in VLBW infants (w...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Tolia VN,Desai S,Qin H,Rayburn PD,Poon G,Murthy K,Ellsbury DL,Chiruvolu A

更新日期：2017-01-01 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：:Pulmonary hypoplasia is lethal in its most severe form; in less severe cases the clinical course is protracted, usually resulting in chronic lung disease. A case of unexpected survival of an infant with clinical and radiologic evidence of pulmonary hypoplasia, in whom dexamethasone was administered, is presented. Poss...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Hurt H,Salvador A,Capitanio M

更新日期：1991-05-01 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：:Four hundred sixty-four fetuses underwent real time ultrasound examination within 72 hours before birth to evaluate other factors than the weight formula itself that might influence the accuracy of ultrasound weight estimation. The results indicated that fetal sex had no effect on weight estimation accuracy, but that ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Ott WJ,Doyle S,Flamm S

更新日期：1986-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intra-amniotic infection is often the cause of a second-trimester abortion. The bacterial species involved include bacteria with low pathogenicity like Ureaplasma urealyticum and various Mycoplasma species. In this case we describe an intra-amniotic infection caused by Capnocytophaga sputigena, often found in the norm...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Alanen A,Laurikainen E

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We tabulated the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) during a recent 4-year period among three neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) within a single health-care system. We then sought associations to explain differences in NEC incidence between the centers. Between January 1, 2002, and December 31, 2005, 6787...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Wiedmeier SE,Henry E,Baer VL,Stoddard RA,Eggert LD,Lambert DK,Christensen RD

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the present study we examined whether the vitamin D3 metabolites, 25-hydroxyvitamin D and 1-25-dihydroxycholecalciferol affected the production of the prostaglandins PGE2 and PGF2 alpha in human fetal membranes and placenta in vitro. Human amnion, chorion, decidual, and placental cells were maintained in primary mo...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Jones SA,Schneider H,Challis JR

更新日期：1989-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is increasing concern about Chlamydia trachomatis infection during pregnancy, because of reports of increased maternal, fetal, and neonatal risks. Amniotic fluid is known to possess antibacterial activity and has recently been shown to inhibit formation of chlamydial inclusions in McCoy cell culture. To further ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Ismail MA,Salti GI,Block BS,Moawad AH

更新日期：1991-01-01 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：:Our objective was to compare the incidence of recurrent spontaneous preterm delivery (SPTD) in patients with cervical cerclage treated with weekly 17 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17P) injections versus daily outpatient nursing surveillance (ONS) without 17P. Included in this retrospective cohort study were sing...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Rebarber A,Cleary-Goldman J,Istwan NB,Rhea DJ,Desch C,Russo-Stieglitz K,Saltzman DH

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to examine the effects of interpregnancy weight change on pregnancy outcomes, including recurrent preeclampsia, preterm birth, small-for-gestational age (SGA), large-for-gestational age (LGA), and cesarean delivery, among women with a history of preeclampsia. We also evaluated whether these ...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Tabet M,Banna S,Luong L,Kirby R,Chang JJ

更新日期：2020-06-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Transvaginal ultrasound evaluation of the fetal digestive system was performed on 1000 fetuses at 5 to 14 weeks' gestation. The normal physiologic process of the midgut herniation into the cord as well as the embryonal connection between the yolk sac and fetus were detected. Peristalsis of the stomach was noted as ear...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Bronshtein M,Yoffe N,Zimmer EZ

更新日期：1992-09-01 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 objectives of this study are to assess the incidence of congenital complete heart block (CCHB) in pregnant women who are anti-Ro and/or La positive. Between January, 1988 and July 1997, 118 pregnancies in 105 women were assessed by fetal echo at 18, 24, and 32 weeks' gestation. Of these 105, 96 had no history of a...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Gladman G,Silverman ED,Yuk-Law,Luy L,Boutin C,Laskin C,Smallhorn JF

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chorioamnionitis has generally been thought to be a contraindication to attempting a delayed interval delivery in a multiple gestation. We present a twin gestation in which a delay of 88 days between the birth of the two infants occurred. Chorioamnionitis observed immediately after the delivery of Twin A was successfu...

journal_title：American journal of perinatology

authors： Watson WJ,McNelis T

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00