SARS-CoV-2 behavior, through the eyes of a perinatologist?
Published in Journal of Perinatal Medicine
Re: Comment on Abdel Wahab et al.: A randomized controlled trial of two-doses of vaginal progesterone 400 vs. 200 mg for...
Published in Journal of Perinatal Medicine
Comment on Abdel Wahab et al.: A randomized controlled trial of two-doses of vaginal progesterone 400 vs. 200 mg for pre...
Published in Journal of Perinatal Medicine
Re: SARS-CoV-2 behavior, through the eyes of a perinatologist?
Published in Journal of Perinatal Medicine
First-line noninvasive management of cytomegalovirus primary infection in pregnancy
Published in Journal of Perinatal Medicine
Objectives To introduce a first-line noninvasive antenatal management of maternal cytomegalovirus (CMV) primary infection based on ultrasound (US) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Amniocentesis (AC) is used as a second-line tool in cases of abnormalities compatible with fetal CMV infection on US and/or MRI screening. Methods Between January 20...
Improved management of placenta accreta spectrum disorders: experience from a single institution
Published in Journal of Perinatal Medicine
Objectives To assess the applicability of a standardized multidisciplinary protocol for managing placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) disorders and its impact on the outcomes. Methods We compared patients with PAS manage by a standardized multidisciplinary protocol (T2) to historic controls managed on a case-by-case basis by individual physicians betwee...
Outcomes from birth to 6 months of publicly insured infants born to mothers with severe acute respiratory syndrome coron...
Published in Journal of Perinatal Medicine
Objectives We evaluated inpatient management, transition to home, breastfeeding, growth, and clinical outcomes of infants born to mothers diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnancy and followed in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), that serves a diverse and low-income patient population, from birth through 6 months of life. Methods I...
Perinatal outcomes in women with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection: comparison with contemporary...
...Published in Journal of Perinatal Medicine
Objectives To compare perinatal outcomes in women with vs. without severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. Methods Perinatal outcomes in SARS-CoV-2 positive pregnant women who delivered at our institution between October 27th 2020 and January 31st 2021 were compared to SARS-CoV-2 negative pregnancies (contemporary co...
Umbilical artery pulsatility index and half-peak systolic velocity in second- and third-trimester fetuses with trisomy 1...
Published in Journal of Perinatal Medicine
Objectives To analyze umbilical artery (UA) Doppler velocimetry and its possible role in placenta-mediated fetal growth restriction (FGR) in second- and third-trimester fetuses with trisomy 18 and 13. Methods UA pulsatility index (PI) and half-peak systolic velocity deceleration time (hPSV-DT) were measured in fetuses with trisomy 18 and 13. Correl...
Healthcare workers’ attitudes about vaccination of pregnant women and those wishing to become pregnant
Published in Journal of Perinatal Medicine
Objectives We designed an electronic query that was distributed to healthcare workers in order to evaluate their attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination of women that wish to conceive and those that are pregnant. Methods An electronic survey was designed and distributed through a network of 5.654 e-mails. The query was uploaded in Google Forms. Resu...
