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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Hailey Scott, Lilian M. Martinelli, David Grynspan, Enrrico Bloise, Kristin L. Connor
Summary: Preterm birth and infection can alter placental expression of multidrug resistance transporters and IL-6, while maternal prepregnancy BMI does not influence placental outcomes.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2022)
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Pediatrics
Ogochukwu Y. Nwanne, Michelle L. Rogers, Elisabeth C. McGowan, Richard Tucker, Raul Smego, Patrick M. Vivier, Betty R. Vohr
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between neighborhood risk and neurodevelopmental impairment in preterm infants. The results showed that infants living in high-risk neighborhoods had a greater risk of NDI, cognitive delay, and language delay. Breast milk at discharge was more common in low-risk neighborhoods and had a protective effect.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2022)
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Clinical Neurology
Alexandra C. Purdue-Smithe, Jennifer J. Stuart, Leslie V. Farland, Jae H. Kang, Andrea M. Harriott, Janet W. Rich-Edwards, Kathryn Rexrode
Summary: This study found that prepregnancy migraine and migraine phenotype are associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm delivery, gestational hypertension, and preeclampsia.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Emelyne Lefizelier, Emilie Misbert, Marion Brooks, Aurelie Le Thuaut, Norbert Winer, Guillaume Ducarme
Summary: In singleton pregnancies, prepregnancy underweight BMI is associated with higher rates of preterm birth and small-for-gestational age infants. Identifying this high-risk group is important for physicians to be aware of perinatal outcomes in underweight women.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Xiaohong Ji, Chengqian Wu, Min Chen, Lili Wu, Ting Li, Zhijing Miao, Yan Lv, Hongjuan Ding
Summary: This study aimed to identify risk factors and analyze birth conditions and complications of premature births. The results showed that premature rupture of membranes (PROM) was the most common risk factor for extremely preterm and very preterm births, while cervical insufficiency, multiple pregnancy, and primipara were independent risk factors for extremely preterm birth. The study also found that the incidence of neonatal complications varied with gestational weeks, with earlier gestational weeks associated with higher rates of complications.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gordon X. H. Liu, Jane E. Harding
Summary: This study found that most seven-year-old children born very and extremely preterm in New Zealand have good health-related quality of life (HRQoL), but neurodevelopmental impairment impacts HRQoL. Intelligence quotient and motor function are associated with psychosocial HRQoL, and further improvements in HRQoL will require reducing neurodevelopmental impairment.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Dvora Kluwgant, Tamar Wainstock, Eyal Sheiner, Gali Pariente
Summary: Placenta previa, multiple gestations, and placental abruption were identified as the strongest risk factors for extreme preterm birth. Risk factors including placental abruption and previa, lack of prenatal care, and recurrent pregnancy loss were observed in sub-populations with multiple gestations, previous PTB, and indicated PTBs. Placental abruption emerged as the most significant risk factor across all groups, with no significant differences observed between sub-populations.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Gozde Gokce Isbir, Figen Inci, Burcu Komurcu Akik, Wilson Abreu, Gill Thomson
Summary: This study aimed to investigate factors associated with birth-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among women who had preterm birth in Turkey. The results showed that older age, positive impact from mother's birth experience, absence of traumatic experiences during pregnancy and postnatal period, lower stress level after traumatic events during birth, not feeling at risk during birth, amniotomy, psychological well-being after childbirth, not being negatively affected by witnessing other parents' happy moments with their babies, absence of infant illness, and positive interactions with healthcare team were associated with decreased likelihood of birth-related PTSD.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
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Surgery
Deirdre Sawinski, Liza Johannesson, Jakub Kristek, Jiri Fronek, Kathleen E. O'Neill, Anthony Gregg, Giuliano Testa, Paige M. Porrett
Summary: Uterus transplantation is an effective treatment for uterine factor infertility, but it carries the risk of immunosuppression and congenital renal anomalies. A study on UTx recipients found a decline in renal function starting at 30 days posttransplant and a high incidence of acute kidney injury and pre-eclampsia during pregnancy. Further research is needed to assess long-term renal risks for UTx recipients.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TRANSPLANTATION
(2022)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Rui Gao, Buyun Liu, Wenhan Yang, Yuxiao Wu, Linda G. Snetselaar, Mark K. Santillan, Wei Bao
Summary: Among Asian American mothers, maternal prepregnancy overweight or obesity based on Asian-specific BMI cutoffs is significantly associated with an increased risk of preterm birth, with the risk increasing with higher levels of obesity.
JOURNAL OF DIABETES
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Sam E. Wing, Timothy Larson, Neelakshi Hudda, Sarunporn Boonyarattaphan, Irish Del Rosario, Scott Fruin, Beate Ritz
Summary: The study indicates a potential synergy between airport-related noise and TRAP exposure in increasing the risk of PTB in this metropolitan area.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
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Pediatrics
Marie Camerota, Elisabeth C. McGowan, Brian S. Carter, Jennifer Check, Lynne M. Dansereau, Sheri A. DellaGrotta, Jennifer B. Helderman, Julie A. Hofheimer, Charles R. Neal, T. Michael O'Shea, Steven L. Pastyrnak, Lynne M. Smith, Barry M. Lester
Summary: This study found that prenatal risk phenotypes are associated with neurobehavioral impairment in children born very preterm. Infants born to mothers in the psychological risk group had increased risk of dysregulated neurobehavior at discharge and motor delay and externalizing problems at 24 months. Infants born to mothers in the physical risk group had increased risk of motor delay at 24 months.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Andrew W. Manigault, Stephen J. Sheinkopf, Brian S. Carter, Jennifer Check, Jennifer Helderman, Julie A. Hofheimer, Elisabeth C. McGowan, Charles R. Neal, Michael O'Shea, Steven Pastyrnak, Lynne M. Smith, Todd M. Everson, Carmen J. Marsit, Lynne M. Dansereau, Sheri A. DellaGrotta, Barry M. Lester
Summary: This study examined the association between acoustic cry characteristics at neonatal intensive care unit discharge and behavioral and developmental outcomes at age 2 years in very preterm infants. The findings suggest that acoustic cry characteristics are associated with developmental and behavioral outcomes at age 2 years. Therefore, acoustic cry characteristics may be used for early identification of risk for long-term developmental and behavioral deficits in children.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Julja Burchard, Ashoka D. Polpitiya, Angela C. Fox, Todd L. Randolph, Tracey C. Fleischer, Max T. Dufford, Thomas J. Garite, Gregory C. Critchfield, J. Jay Boniface, George R. Saade, Paul E. Kearney
Summary: The study confirmed the effectiveness of a proteomic predictor for spontaneous preterm birth in two independent studies, providing clear stratification of preterm birth risk. Higher predictor scores were associated with multiple adverse pregnancy outcomes.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
C. Williams, R. Fong, S. Murray, S. J. Stock
Summary: This study found that cesarean birth may increase the risk of preterm birth in subsequent pregnancies, especially when performed at full dilatation.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2021)