abstract：:Systematic reviews are used by clinicians, policy makers and consumers of health care, and should provide up-to-date evidence for clinical decision making. Motivating systematic review authors to update reviews is a challenge, and despite resources such as methodologists and statisticians, many reviews are not updated...

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： Ervin AM

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is still much debate as to the pathways through which some children develop asthma and others do not. One possible mechanism outlined here concerns the way in which stress may influence the neuroendocrine system and thence the immune system. Supporting evidence from animal experiments suggests that maternal pren...

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： Wright RJ

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There has been a trend over the past two decades in some Western countries for women to delay childbearing, a factor associated with an increased risk of perinatal mortality (stillbirth and neonatal death). While the rates of stillbirth and neonatal mortality have improved in some countries, it has not been establishe...

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： O'Leary CM,Bower C,Knuiman M,Stanley FJ

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies based on data from the US have reported that the birthweight distribution at gestational age 28-31 weeks is bimodal with a second peak occurring at approximately 3300 g, suggesting that there is misclassification of term infants. In these studies, gestational ages were estimated from the date of the last menst...

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： Haglund B

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The fetal growth curve and neonatal mortality rate, based on gestational age and birthweight, are important for identifying groups of high-risk neonates and developing appropriate medical services and health-care programmes. The purpose of this study was to develop a national fetal growth curve for neonates in Korea, ...

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： Hong JS,Yi SW,Han YJ,Park YW,Nam CM,Kang HC,Ohrr H

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recurrence risk provides information on the heterogeneity of risk in the population, and thus is useful for aetiological studies. While recurrence risk is observable in many areas of epidemiology, it is particularly accessible in the study of perinatal events. High recurrence rates of pregnancy problems suggest geneti...

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： Wilcox AJ

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Development of the perineum as well as the external genitalia is determined by dihydrotestosterone, resulting in a greater anogenital distance (AGD) in males than females. In animal experiments with hormonally active agents, anogenital distance is used as a bioassay of fetal androgen action. Use of anogenital distance...

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： Romano-Riquer SP,Hernández-Avila M,Gladen BC,Cupul-Uicab LA,Longnecker MP

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To estimate maternal age effects on the rates of vaginal birth after caesarean delivery (VBAC), the related maternal complications and patient election to attempt VBAC, we conducted a secondary analysis of a retrospective cohort study of women who were offered VBAC from 1996 to 2000 in 17 community and university hosp...

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： Srinivas SK,Stamilio DM,Sammel MD,Stevens EJ,Peipert JF,Odibo AO,Macones GA

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have examined the relationship between low weight gain (failure to thrive) in infancy and later cognitive ability, but no study to date appears to have examined the relationship between weight gain in infancy across the 'normal' range and later cognitive ability. We report results for a large prospect...

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： Corbett SS,Drewett RF,Durham M,Tymms P,Wright CM

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To help fulfil the objectives of prospective studies of pregnancy and human development, such as the National Children's Study, there is a need to pinpoint ovulation and conception in a cohort of women. This paper discusses the suitability of using natural and easily observed markers of ovulation for detection of the ...

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： Zinaman MJ

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Air pollution from vehicular emissions and other combustion sources is related to cardiovascular and respiratory outcomes. However, few studies have investigated the relationship between air pollution and preterm birth, a primary cause of infant mortality and morbidity. This analysis examined the effect of fine partic...

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： Huynh M,Woodruff TJ,Parker JD,Schoendorf KC

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Birthweight is associated with health outcomes throughout the lifespan. Official birthweight records are not always available, and researchers must rely on self-reports for birthweight information. This study evaluates the accuracy of adolescent self-reports of birthweight, using medical records as a standard, and com...

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： Lucia VC,Luo Z,Gardiner JC,Paneth N,Breslau N

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A cohort of children born after assisted reproductive technologies (ART) was set up in 2003 in Italy. It aims to follow up the children in order to study the short- and long-term effects of ART. Parents who agreed to participate were contacted for a telephone interview; questions included occupational and non-occupati...

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： Raimondi S,Pedotti P,Taioli E

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Asians are often considered a single group in epidemiological research. This study examines the extent of differences in maternal risks and birth outcomes for six Asian subgroups. Using linked birth/infant death certificate data from the State of California for the years 1992-97, we assessed maternal socio-economic ri...

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： Qin C,Gould JB

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have developed a methodology for comparing the seasonal influences on two outcomes, when those influences may act cumulatively or instantaneously. We have used this to compare the seasonal pattern of intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR, as reflected by weight-for-gestational-age) and preterm delivery (as assessed...

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： Fulford AJ,Rayco-Solon P,Prentice AM

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a lack of well-designed epidemiological studies of possible risk factors for repeated miscarriage. In this Swedish population-based case-control study, we investigated the association between sociodemographic and anthropometric factors, obstetric history and life-style factors, with respect to the risks of fi...

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： George L,Granath F,Johansson AL,Olander B,Cnattingius S

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Shanxi province in Northern China has one of the highest reported prevalence rates of neural tube defects (NTD) in the world. To explore the risk factors for NTDs in Shanxi province, we carried out a population-based case-control study in four selected counties with prevalence rates >10 per 1000 births during 2003. Us...

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： Li Z,Ren A,Zhang L,Guo Z,Li Z

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aims of the study were to describe the trend in birthweight from 1985 to 2000 in Chile and ascertain the possible factors that may explain the changes in birthweight during the period. We used time series of birthweight and length at birth of all live births (n > 4,000,000). Multivariable regression analyses were ...

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： Amigo H,Vargas C,Rona RJ

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study we have examined the early life predictors of smoking at age 14 in a birth cohort of individuals born in Brisbane, Australia between 1981 and 1984. In stratified and multivariable analyses maternal smoking throughout pregnancy and when the child was aged 14 were both associated with the child smoking: fu...

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： Lawlor DA,O'Callaghan MJ,Mamun AA,Williams GM,Bor W,Najman JM

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluates maternal age, race, cigarette smoking, prior spontaneous abortion, prior induced abortion, and prior preterm birth in relation to vaginal bleeding during the first two trimesters of pregnancy. Information on vaginal bleeding and predictors came from the Pregnancy, Infection, and Nutrition Study, w...

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： Yang J,Savitz DA,Dole N,Hartmann KE,Herring AH,Olshan AF,Thorp JM Jr

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reference data describing weight, length, and head circumference (anthropometric measurements) at birth were published by Lubchenco and Usher before 1970. Few attempts have been made to investigate whether these data are appropriate for today's cohort of preterm neonates. We analysed anthropometric data for neonates b...

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： Karna P,Brooks K,Muttineni J,Karmaus W

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infectious disease histories were evaluated in a population-based case-control study of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) as it has been hypothesised that delays in early infections are associated with an increased risk of disease. Allergy histories were also assessed as part of a broader evaluation of the...

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： Rosenbaum PF,Buck GM,Brecher ML

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Perinatal mortality has long been used as a comparative measure of health and health care across regions, countries and over time. Recently, the validity of the measure has been questioned. Using data from a population-based survey of late fetal losses, stillbirths and infant deaths, the Northern Perinatal Mortality S...

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： Rankin J,Pearce MS,Bell R,Glinianaia SV,Parker L

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gender mix, especially the supposed hormone transfer in utero of the male fetus to his female co-twin, is a highly debated controversial subject. It occurs in animals (free-martin syndrome in the cow) but its existence in man has not been convincingly demonstrated. Two aspects of gender mix effects in man, birthweight...

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： Derom R,Derom C,Loos RJ,Thiery E,Vlietinck R,Fryns JP

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Otitis media is one of the most common infections of early childhood. Children who first experience acute otitis media at an early age (before 6 months) are at increased risk for recurrent otitis media. This prospective study investigated exposure to measured levels of airborne household mould and the risk of early ot...

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： Pettigrew MM,Gent JF,Triche EW,Belanger KD,Bracken MB,Leaderer BP

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this paper is to estimate the infant mortality rate and the incidence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in Lombardy, Northern Italy, in the period 1990-2000 and to provide basic information for a subsequent comparison of the SIDS incidence before and after the risk-intervention campaign. A retrospectiv...

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： Montomoli C,Monti MC,Stramba-Badiale M,Marinoni A,Foglieni N,Carreri V,Amigoni M,Schwartz PJ

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obtaining gestational data of acceptable validity on whole populations is a considerable challenge, which must be met in order to further epidemiological investigation involving perinatal factors. As the means of estimating gestational duration multiply, routinely available population data pertaining to gestational du...

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： Blair E,Liu Y,Cosgrove P

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Length of postnatal hospital stay has declined dramatically since the 1970s, with ongoing controversy about potential harmful effects. Three population-based surveys of recent mothers conducted in the State of Victoria, Australia have been analysed to assess the impact of shorter length of stay on breast feeding and w...

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： Brown S,Bruinsma F,Darcy MA,Small R,Lumley J

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The caesarean delivery rate has become a commonly used measure intended to reflect the quality of obstetric care. At least 25% of all primary caesarean deliveries occur electively, i.e. to women who are not in labour. This study is intended to validate a previously published model designed to use ICD-9-CM codes to ide...

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： Korst LM,Gregory KD,Gornbein JA

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Birth cohorts that collect detailed phenotypic and environmental information, particularly if multigenerational, have an important contribution to make as we seek to understand the genetic and environmental determinants of common disease. Provided such multigenerational population cohorts are unselected by disease, tr...

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： Pembrey M

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radiological examination of the abdomen is critical to the diagnosis of necrotising enterocolitis (NEC). Previous studies on the reproducibility of radiological findings have been limited in size and based only on infants with the disease. We conducted a study among a sample of high-risk infants with and without the d...

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： Di Napoli A,Di Lallo D,Perucci CA,Schifano P,Orzalesi M,Franco F,De Carolis MP

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several investigators have reported a 40% increase in the prevalence of twinning among women who have taken folic acid or multivitamins containing folic acid at the time of conception. Given that infant morbidity and mortality are greatly increased among twins, such a large increase in twinning could have serious impl...

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： Waller DK,Tita AT,Annegers JF

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is adequate evidence that growth during the perinatal period is linked to the risk of several adult onset diseases, and recent findings indicate that the insulin-like growth factor (IGF) system is involved in prenatal growth, as reflected in birthweight. However, whether major components of the IGF system are in...

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： Skalkidou A,Petridou E,Papathoma E,Salvanos H,Trichopoulos D

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Women recalled their sexual activity during pregnancy in telephone interviews occurring during and after the third trimester, as part of a study of preterm delivery in central North Carolina in 1996-97. This retrospective information was compared with prospective daily records for the same time periods in a subsample ...

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： Sayle AE,Savitz DA,Williams JF

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study reports changes in the prevalence and outcome of Down's syndrome pregnancies within a 15-year period in a defined geographical population in the north of England. Cases of Down's syndrome in births and terminations of pregnancy occurring between 1985 and 1999, were identified from the Northern Congenital Ab...

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： Bell R,Rankin J,Donaldson LJ,Northern Congenital Abnormality Survey Steering Group.

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Group B streptococcal (GBS) infection is still an important cause of morbidity and mortality in newborn infants. In The Netherlands, there are no published data on the incidence of neonatal GBS infection. We collected data of all infants with GBS disease during the first 3 months of life, as reported to the Dutch Paed...

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： Trijbels-Smeulders M,Gerards LJ,M PC,de Jong P,van Lingen RA,Adriaanse AH,de Jonge GA,Kollée LA

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Induction of labour is one of the fastest growing medical procedures in the United States. In 1998, 19.2% of all US births were a product of induced labour, more than twice the 9.0% in 1989. Induction of labour has been efficacious in the management of post-term pregnancy and in expediting delivery when the mother or ...

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： MacDorman MF,Mathews TJ,Martin JA,Malloy MH

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Monitoring and evaluating maternal mortality in African countries is impossible without specific and reliable data and indicators. This study of maternal mortality using the 'Sisterhood Method' was undertaken in Swaziland. The crude data on 'sisterhood mortality' were obtained from the 1993-94 Multi-Purpose Household ...

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： Lech MM,Zwane A

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The evidence that relates malnutrition to enteroparasite infections arises from studies that demonstrate the improvement of nutritional indicators after antiparasitism treatment. However, the role of malnutrition as an aggravating factor to the susceptibility to enteroparasite infections is still not fully understood....

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： Saldiva SR,Carvalho HB,Castilho VP,Struchiner CJ,Massad E

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Large differences in infant mortality are reported among and within industrialised countries. We hypothesised that these differences are at least partly the result of intercountry differences in registration of infants near the borderline of viability (<750 g birthweight) and/or their classification as stillbirths vs....

journal_title：Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology

authors： Kramer MS,Platt RW,Yang H,Haglund B,Cnattingius S,Bergsjo P

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00