Olaya-C, Mercedes Ayala-Ramirez, Paola Sanchez-Barbero, Ana I. Guzmán-P, Sandra L. Gil, Fabian Silva, Jaime L. Bernal, Jaime E.
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Journal of Perinatal Medicine
BackgroundUmbilical cord (UC) abnormalities are related to neurological outcome and death; specific molecular factors that might be involved are, as yet, unknown; however, protein-coding genes insulin-like growth factor 2 (IGF2) and cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1C (CDKN1C) have been identified as potential candidates.MethodsAn analytical obser...
Di Mascio, Daniele Sen, Cihat Saccone, Gabriele Galindo, Alberto Grünebaum, Amos Yoshimatsu, Jun Stanojevic, Milan Kurjak, Asım Chervenak, Frank
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Journal of Perinatal Medicine
Erol Koç, Esin Merve Fındık, Rahime Bedir Akkaya, Hatice Karadağ, Işılay Tokalıoğlu, Eda Özden Tekin, Özlem Moraloğlu
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Journal of Perinatal Medicine
ObjectivesTo evaluate the relationship between Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in pregnancy and adverse perinatal outcomes. The secondary aim is to analyze the diagnostic value of hematologic parameters in COVID-19 complicated pregnancies.MethodsThe current study is conducted in a high volume tertiary obstetrics center burdened by COVID-19 pand...
Hall, Mirijam Endress, David Hölbfer, Susanne Maier, Barbara
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Journal of Perinatal Medicine
ObjectivesTo report clinical data on maternal outcome, mode of delivery and immediate neonatal outcome in women infected with COVID-19.MethodsRetrospective data collection.ResultsA total of 8.6% of the total population of hospitalised SARS-CoV-2 positive pregnant women were admitted to a critical care unit. The premature birth rate for births befor...
Herraiz, Ignacio Folgueira, Dolores Villalaín, Cecilia Forcén, Laura Delgado, Rafael Galindo, Alberto
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Journal of Perinatal Medicine
ObjectivesAsymptomatic women admitted to labor may act as silent spreaders of COVID-19. Therefore, universal screening at admission has been proposed. The objective of the study was to evaluate the performance of universal screening for SARS-CoV-2 using quantitative reverse transcription polymerase-chain-reaction (qRT-PCR) tests in women admitted t...
Wataganara, Tuangsit Ruangvutilert, Pornpimol Sunsaneevithayakul, Prasert Sutantawibul, Anuwat Chuchotirot, Monsak Phattanachindakun, Buraya Russameecharoen, Kusol
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Journal of Perinatal Medicine
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2)–associated infection (COVID-19) is affecting populations worldwide. This statement may serve as guidance for infection prevention and safe ultrasound practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ultrasound examination is a fundamental part of obstetric care, yet it is a potential vector for tr...
Toprak, Erzat Bulut, Ayça Nazlı
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Journal of Perinatal Medicine
ObjectivesOur aim was to evaluate the effect of standard surgical and N-95 respiratory mask use on maternal oxygen saturation, vital signs and result on non-stress tests in term pregnancies.MethodsIt is a prospective observational study. The study included healthy, not in labor, singleton pregnant women of 370/7–410/7 weeks who were applied to our ...
Harvey, Scott Zalud, Ivica
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Journal of Perinatal Medicine
The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic has had a rapid and deadly onset, spreading quickly throughout the world. Pregnant patients have had high mortality rates, perinatal losses, and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) admissions from acute respiratory syndrome Coronavirus (SAR...
Bahado-Singh, Ray Hassan, Sonia S. Szymanska, Marta Sokol, Robert J.
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Journal of Perinatal Medicine
The outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 elicited a surge in publications. Obstetric reports were with few exceptions characterized by small sample sizes with potentially limited generalizability. In this review, evidence suggests increased susceptibility to COVID-19 in pregnancy; common pregnancy comorbidities may help explain worse outcomes. While the risk...
Wang, Yulan Liang, Xinyue Wang, Hui Li, Li Xiong, Guoping Mi, Lan
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Journal of Perinatal Medicine
ObjectivesThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) had become a worldwide pandemic, however, information is limited on the asymptomatic proportion and thromboembolism risk of pregnant women with infection.MethodsAll 32 pregnant women with COVID-19 who were admitted to the hospital in Wuhan during the outbreak from January 20 to March 18, 2020, were ...
