Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rebecca Stone, Kirsten Palmer, Euan M. Wallace, Mary-Ann Davey, Ryan Hodges, Miranda Davies-Tuck
Summary: Early monitoring of South Asian pregnancies from 39 weeks' gestation with AFI and CTG can help identify potential fetal compromise earlier and trigger intervention to prevent perinatal issues.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Anna Toijonen, Seppo Heinonen, Mika Gissler, Laura Seikku, Georg Macharey
Summary: A trial of vaginal breech delivery at extremely preterm and very preterm gestations does not appear to increase the risk of adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes at the age of four. However, in moderate to late preterm births, a trial of vaginal breech delivery was associated with an increased risk of visual impairment and autism spectrum disorders compared to children born in cephalic presentation. Special consideration and careful patient selection are needed for a trial of vaginal preterm breech delivery.
ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Eran Ashwal, Isabella Y. Fan, Howard Berger, Michal Y. Livne, Liran Hiersch, Amir Aviram, Ariel Mani, Yariv Yogev
Summary: The study found that the fetal head station at the diagnosis of the second stage of labor is significantly associated with the duration of the second stage and the risk of operative delivery, with nulliparous women having a higher risk compared to multiparous women.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Guiying Cao, Yanling Yuan, Cai Kong, Jue Liu, Min Liu, Hanfeng Ye
Summary: This study using data from Yunnan province found significant ethnic differences in preterm birth rates among women in China, with higher rates observed among ethnic minority women. The findings suggest the need for greater efforts to reduce ethnic inequalities in preterm birth.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Abdallah Y. Naser, Hassan Al-Shehri, Noora Altamimi, Anas Alrasheed, Lama Albalawi
Summary: This research aimed to analyze the trends in preterm labor and birth-related hospitalizations in England. The overall admission rates decreased by 26.2%, with spontaneous labor with preterm delivery, spontaneous labor without delivery, and preterm delivery without spontaneous labor being the common causes. Women aged 25-29 years accounted for the majority of hospital admissions.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Titilopemi A. O. Aina, Huirong Zhu, Jonathan Kim, Kobby A. Wiafe, Ahmed A. Nassr, Olutoyin A. Olutoye
Summary: The study found that an increased maternal heart rate in the postoperative period is associated with a higher risk of preterm labor, while nulliparous patients and those with lower intraoperative diastolic pressure are more likely to have preterm delivery. Maintaining stable perioperative hemodynamics is important for patients undergoing in utero surgery.
FETAL DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPY
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Caroline Verhaeghe, Romain Corroenne, Andrew Spiers, Philippe Descamps, Geraldine Gascoin, Pierre-Emmanuel Bouet, Elsa Parot-Schinkel, Guillaume Legendre
Summary: The study found that manual rotation of fetuses in occiput posterior positions at full dilation did not increase the rate of spontaneous vaginal delivery, nor reduce the rates of operative vaginal delivery or cesarean delivery. Maternal and neonatal morbidity were also similar between the two groups.
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Manuel S. Vidal, Ryan C. V. Lintao, Mary Elise L. Severino, Ourlad Alzeus G. Tantengco, Ramkumar Menon
Summary: Survivors of preterm birth face various disabilities, and addressing the rates of low birth weight, neonatal and maternal morbidities and mortalities is crucial. Research has provided theories on risk factors and clinical manifestations, but there is a lack of biomarkers for early diagnosis. To overcome current limitations, an integrated approach studying the network interaction between different tissues and organs is needed.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Bedayah Amro, Iman Alhalabi, Anila George, Hanan Haroun, Amar Hassan Khamis, Nadia Al Sawalhi
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the fetal fibronectin (FFN) test on the admission rate of threatened preterm labor, aiming to reduce hospital resources at Latifa Hospital, UAE. The results showed a 7% reduction in threatened preterm labor admissions after the introduction of the FFN test.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Youwen Mei, Yuxin Ran, Zheng Liu, Yunqian Zhou, Jie He, Nanlin Yin, Hongbo Qi
Summary: The study revealed that IL-27 promotes Th1 cell infiltration in human fetal membranes in preterm labor through the JAK2/STAT1/STAT3 signaling pathway, upregulating the expression of CXCL9, CXCL10, and CXCL11.
REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Rocio Lizbeth Olmos-Ramirez, Miguel Angel Pena-Castillo, Hugo Mendieta-Zeron, Jose Javier Reyes-Lagos
Summary: This study aimed to compare the fetal autonomic response to uterine contractions between preterm and term labor. By analyzing the time-frequency features of fetal heart rate variability, it was found that the response of preterm and term fetuses to contractions differed.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Elliott C. Callahan, Won Lee, Pedram Aleshi, Ronald B. George
Summary: Epidural analgesia is an important method of pain control during labor. It may slightly prolong labor and has no increased risk of cesarean delivery. Advances in the technique have reduced the risk of assisted vaginal delivery by reducing anesthetic dose.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Nardhy Gomez-Lopez, Valeria Garcia-Flores, Peck Yin Chin, Holly M. Groome, Melanie T. Bijland, Kerrilyn R. Diener, Roberto Romero, Sarah A. Robertson
Summary: Macrophages play a critical homeostatic regulatory role in late gestation and are implicated as a determinant of susceptibility to spontaneous preterm birth and fetal inflammatory injury.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Nana A. Mensah, Michael J. Fassett, Jiaxiao M. Shi, Aniket A. Kawatkar, Fagen Xie, Vicki Y. Chiu, Meiyu Yeh, Chantal C. Avila, Nehaa Khadka, David A. Sacks, Darios Getahun
Summary: In recent decades, there has been an increasing rate of preterm birth in the United States. Despite efforts to reduce preterm birth rates, it remains a leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality globally. This study examined trends in preterm birth and its subtypes among different racial and ethnic groups.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Giovanna Esposito, Marta Rossi, Alessandro Favilli, Matteo Franchi, Giovanni Corrao, Fabio Parazzini, Carlo La Vecchia
Summary: We examined the impact of lockdown measures in Lombardy on obstetric and perinatal outcomes. Using healthcare databases, we compared births during the two lockdowns with births from corresponding periods in previous years. The proportion of low birth weight and preterm births decreased during the lockdowns, while induction of labor increased. There was no difference in stillbirth rate, but cesarean section was less frequent during the second lockdown.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
David E. F. W. M. van Toledo, Joep E. G. IJspeert, Patrick M. M. Bossuyt, Arne G. C. Bleijenberg, Monique E. van Leerdam, Manon van der Vlugt, Iris Lansdorp-Vogelaar, Manon C. W. Spaander, Evelien Dekker
Summary: The proximal serrated polyp detection rate (PSPDR) is inversely associated with the incidence of interval post-colonoscopy colorectal cancer. Monitoring PSPDR, in addition to adenoma detection rate (ADR), can optimize colorectal cancer prevention.
LANCET GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Clasine M. de Klerk, Manon van der Vlugt, Bente A. Smagge, Esther Toes-Zoutendijk, Iris Lansdorp-Vogelaar, Evelien Dekker, Patrick M. Bossuyt
Summary: Urban density level affects participation and yield in colorectal cancer screening, with lower participation and fewer cases of advanced neoplasia detected in areas with high urban density. Differences in urban density can be used to tailor regional strategies to address barriers in colorectal cancer screening.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Madeline F. Flanagan, Charlotte A. Vollgraff Heidweiller-Schreurs, Wentao Li, Wessel Ganzevoort, Marjon A. de Boer, Alicia Vazquez-Sarandeses, Ozhan M. Turan, Patrick M. Bossuyt, Ben W. J. Mol, Daniel L. Rolnik
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the prognostic value of different Doppler ultrasound measurements for adverse perinatal outcomes. The results showed that umbilical artery pulsatility index added prognostic value for adverse perinatal outcomes, while other Doppler ultrasound measurements did not further improve prognostic performance.
AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Respiratory System
Inge A. H. van den Berk, Maadrika M. N. P. Kanglie, Tjitske S. R. van Engelen, Josje Altenburg, Jouke T. Annema, Ludo F. M. Beenen, Bart Boerrigter, Marije K. Bomers, Paul Bresser, Elvin Eryigit, Maarten Groenink, Suzanne M. R. Hochheimer, Frits Holleman, Jos A. J. Kooter, Ramon B. van Loon, Mitran Keijzers, Ivo van der Lee, Paul Luijendijk, Lilian J. Meijboom, Saskia Middeldorp, Laura J. Schijf, Robin Soetekouw, Ralf W. Sprengers, Alexander D. Montauban van Swijndregt, Wouter de Monye, Milan L. Ridderikhof, Michiel M. Winter, Shandra Bipat, Marcel G. W. Dijkgraaf, Patrick M. M. Bossuyt, Jan M. Prins, Jaap Stoker
Summary: Replacing chest X-ray with ultra-low-dose chest CT (ULDCT) in the diagnostic work-up of patients suspected of non-traumatic pulmonary disease at the emergency department has similar effects on short-term functional health, hospital admissions, and length of stay. However, more incidental findings were found in the ULDCT group.
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Arthur S. Aelvoet, Victorine H. Roos, Barbara A. J. Bastiaansen, Roel Hompes, Willem A. Bemelman, Cora M. Aalfs, Patrick M. M. Bossuyt, Evelien Dekker
Summary: This study compared the development of ileal adenomas in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) who underwent ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) or end ileostomy. The results showed that patients with IPAA had a higher incidence of ileal adenomas compared to those with end ileostomy.
GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY
(2023)
Review
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Robert A. Frank, Haben Dawit, Patrick M. M. Bossuyt, Mariska Leeflang, Trevor A. Flood, Rodney H. Breau, Matthew D. F. McInnes, Nicola Schieda
Summary: This article provides a systematic review of the available evidence on the diagnostic accuracy of biparametric (bp)-MRI and multiparametric (mp)-MRI for solid renal masses in differentiating malignant from benign, aggressive from indolent, and clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) from other histology. The review reveals deficits in the available evidence, with limited studies and high risk of bias, as well as heterogeneity in definitions, imaging techniques, diagnostic criteria, and outcome measures for solid masses.
JOURNAL OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING
(2023)
Editorial Material
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Janneke van 't Hooft, Charlotte E. E. van Dijk, Cathrine Axfors, Zarko Alfirevic, Martijn A. A. Oudijk, Khalid S. S. Khan, Ben W. J. Mol, Patrick M. M. Bossuyt, John P. A. Ioannidis
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Medical Laboratory Technology
Florent J. L. A. Vanstapel, Matthias Orth, Thomas Streichert, Ettore D. Capoluongo, Wytze P. Oosterhuis, Hikmet Can Cubukcu, Francisco A. Bernabeu-Andreu, Marc Thelen, Leo H. J. Jacobs, Solveig Linko, Harjit Pal Bhattoa, Patrick M. M. Bossuyt, Pika Mesko Brguljan, Guilaine Boursier, Christa M. Cobbaert, Michael Neumaier
Summary: The EU In-Vitro Diagnostic Device Regulation (IVDR) aims to ensure transparent validation of diagnostic devices, traceability of results, and post-market surveillance. Laboratory-developed tests (LDTs) may be used in the absence of suitable commercial devices. The implementation of IVDR may lead to the need for urgent replacement of commercial tests with LDTs, and the workload will depend on various factors.
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY AND LABORATORY MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Renee J. Burger, Ben W. W. Mol, Wessel Ganzevoort, Sanne J. J. Gordijn, Eva Pajkrt, Joris A. M. Van Der Post, Christianne J. M. De Groot, Anita C. J. Ravelli
Summary: This study examined the impact of labor induction at each week of gestation from 37 to 42 weeks on offspring's school performance at age 12. The results showed that induction of labor was associated with decreased school performance scores and a lower proportion of children reaching higher secondary school level. These long-term effects should be taken into account in counseling and decision making.
ACTA OBSTETRICIA ET GYNECOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jenny Lee, Nick van Es, Toshihiko Takada, Frederikus A. Klok, Geert-Jan Geersing, Jeffrey Blume, Patrick M. Bossuyt, I. P. D. study team IPD study team
Summary: This study applied covariate-specific receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis to individual patient data on D-dimer testing for excluding pulmonary embolism. The results showed significant differences in D-dimer concentration and performance among age groups, while the distribution of results was similar for sex. Estimating conditional ROC curves can improve the ability to select thresholds with greater applicability.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Janneke van t Hooft, Charlotte E. van Dijk, Cathrine Axfors, Zarko Alfirevic, Martijn A. Oudijk, Ben W. . J. Mol, Patrick M. Bossuyt, John P. A. Ioannidis
Summary: By evaluating randomized controlled trials on preterm birth prevention, it was found that only 10% of the trials met more than half of the usefulness criteria, but there was improvement over time. Future research planning should focus on using informative outcomes, patient-centeredness, pragmatism, and transparency.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Rheumatology
Renske G. Kamperman, Hannah A. W. Walter, Joost Raaphorst, Camiel Verhamme, Johannes H. T. M. Koelman, Wouter V. Potters, Robert Hemke, Frank F. Smithuis, Eleonora Aronica, Ester M. M. van Leeuwen, Paul A. Baars, Marianne de Visser, Ivo N. van Schaik, Patrick M. M. Bossuyt, Anneke J. van der Kooi
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RHEUMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Matthew J. Thompson, Monica Zigman Suchsland, Victoria Hardy, Danielle C. Lavallee, Sally Lord, Emily Beth Devine, Jeffrey G. Jarvik, Steven Findlay, Thomas A. Trikalinos, Fiona M. Walter, Roger Chou, Beverly B. Green, Karen J. Wernli, Annette L. Fitzpatrick, Patrick M. Bossuyt
Summary: Imaging tests are commonly used in healthcare, but concerns about their overuse have overshadowed their benefits in clinical decision-making. This study demonstrates the importance of considering patient-centered outcomes (PCOs) when evaluating the value of imaging tests. The PROD framework categorizes PCOs into four main domains and highlights the interplay between them and the factors that can modify them.
BMJ QUALITY & SAFETY
(2023)
Letter
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Viknash Sounderajah, Melissa D. McCradden, Xiaoxuan Li, Sherri Rose, Hutan Ashrafian, Gary S. Collins, James Anderson, Patrick M. Bossuyt, David Moher, Ara Darzi
NATURE MACHINE INTELLIGENCE
(2022)
Correction
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Matthew J. Page, Joanne E. McKenzie, Patrick M. Bossuyt, Isabelle Boutron, Tammy C. Hoffmann, Cynthia D. Mulrow, Larissa Shamseer, Jennifer M. Tetzlaff, Elie A. Akl, Sue E. Brennan, Roger Chou, Julie Glanville, Jeremy M. Grimshaw, Asbjorn Hrobjartsson, Manoj M. Lalu, Tianjing Li, Elizabeth W. Loder, Evan Mayo-Wilson, Steve McDonald, Luke A. McGuinness, Lesley A. Stewart, James Thomas, Andrea C. Tricco, Vivian A. Welch, Penny Whiting, David Moher
REVISTA ESPANOLA DE CARDIOLOGIA
(2022)
