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Pediatrics
Helen O. Pitchik, Fahmida Tofail, Fahmida Akter, Abul K. M. Shoab, Jesmin Sultana, Tarique M. N. Huda, Mahbubur Rahman, Peter J. Winch, Stephen P. Luby, Lia C. H. Fernald
Summary: This study assessed the concurrent validity of the Bangladeshi-adapted ASQ:I questionnaire with the Bayley-III scale in rural Bangladesh, and found a moderate correlation between the two measures, indicating that the ASQ:I can be used as an alternative tool to measure child development in resource-constrained settings.
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Pediatrics
Andrea K. Bowe, Jonathan Hourihane, Anthony Staines, Deirdre M. Murray
Summary: This study found that using the ASQ at 24 or 27 months of age was not effective in accurately predicting low cognitive ability at 5 years old, indicating the need for alternative methods. Additionally, maternal education and family income were strongly associated with cognitive outcomes at 5 years old.
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Rosario Montirosso, Annalisa Castagna, Niccolo Butti, Mark S. Innocenti, Lori A. Roggman, Elisa Rosa
Summary: This study validates the Italian translation of the PICCOLO as a reliable measure of maternal interactions with children and finds that the level of affection between mothers and children decreases with age.
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(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Marcela P. P. Rodrigues, Carolina B. B. Ferreira, Kauane Aline M. Dos Santos, Paula N. N. Merello, Sinara L. L. Rossato, Sandra C. C. Fuchs, Leila B. B. Moreira
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of an educational intervention using the Dietary Sodium Restriction Questionnaire (DSRQ) scores. The results showed that the DSRQ-based educational intervention improved the ability of hypertensive patients to adhere to a low-sodium restriction diet, but it was not significantly more effective than dietary recommendations in reducing sodium intake.
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Acoustics
S. Shinar, W. Xing, V Pruthi, C. Jianping, F. Slaghekke, S. Groene, E. Lopriore, L. Lewi, I Couck, Y. Yinon, L. Batsry, L. Raio, S. Amylidi-Mohr, D. Baud, F. Kneuss, P. Dekoninck, J. Moscou, J. Barrett, N. Melamed, G. Ryan, L. Sun, T. Van Mieghem
Summary: This study retrospectively reviewed 328 twin pregnancies complicated by Type-III sIUGR managed at nine fetal centers over a 12-year period, finding that the risk of adverse neonatal outcome was 29% at delivery by 32 weeks, while continuing to 34 weeks resulted in a low risk of fetal death and adverse neonatal outcome.
ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
(2021)
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Anatomy & Morphology
Sonia Fantone, Stefano R. Giannubilo, Daniela Marzioni, Giovanni Tossetta
Summary: HTRA family proteins play important roles in maintaining normal cell physiology and pathogenicity, potentially impacting placental development and serving as early markers for pregnancy outcomes. Research focuses on the role of HTRA family proteins in pregnancy complications such as Preeclampsia, IntraUterine Growth Restriction, and Spontaneous PreTerm Birth.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Steven J. Korzeniewski, Elizabeth Sutton, Carlos Escudero, James M. Roberts
Summary: Preeclampsia is a maternal syndrome characterized by new onset hypertension after 20 weeks of gestation that may have long-term adverse effects on both mothers and their children, including cardiovascular, metabolic, cerebral, and cognitive complications.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2022)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Emmanuel Attali, Yariv Yogev
Summary: Advanced maternal age is an increasingly relevant issue in high-income developed countries due to lower fertility rates, increased need for assisted reproductive therapy, and rising comorbidities such as hypertension and diabetes. Recent publications reviewed and summarized the impact of advanced maternal age on pregnancy outcomes.
BEST PRACTICE & RESEARCH CLINICAL OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY
(2021)
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Pediatrics
Maria Sonsoles Galan Arevalo, Ignacio Mahillo-Fernandez, Miguel Saenz De Pipaon, Luis Mariano Esteban, Diego Hernandez Martin, Juan Rodriguez Delgado, Jose Carlos Estevez Munoz, Mercedes Andeyro-Garcia, Roi Pineiro Perez, Ricardo Saviron-Cornudella
Summary: Newborns with fetal growth deceleration (FGD) but appropriate-for-gestational-age (AGA) weight experience catch-up growth, especially in weight and BMI, in the first year of life.
PEDIATRIC RESEARCH
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Yayoi Murano, Hiromichi Shoji, Naho Ikeda, Natsuki Okawa, Kuniyoshi Hayashi, Masato Kantake, Naho Morisaki, Toshiaki Shimizu, Stuart Gilmour
Summary: This study found that gestational age, the presence of IUGR and multiple pregnancy, and IVH complications were associated with infant BMI at ages 18 months and 36 months, suggesting that these complicating factors should be considered when setting growth targets and nutrition strategies for infants born extremely preterm.
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Acoustics
A. A. Nassr, K. Hessami, R. Corroenne, M. Sanz Cortes, R. Donepudi, J. Espinoza, R. Yamamoto, J. Stirnemann, K. Ishii, M. A. Belfort, R. H. Chmait, A. A. Shamshirsaz
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the outcome of MCDA twins complicated by Type-II sFGR who underwent fetoscopic laser photocoagulation. The study also aimed to validate a previously proposed subclassification system for Type-II sFGR. The results showed that preoperative Doppler assessment of the DV and MCA helped identify a subset of patients at increased risk of demise of the growth-restricted fetus following intervention.
ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
(2023)
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Psychology, Clinical
Maxwell Mansolf, Courtney K. Blackwell, Peter Cummings, Seohyun Choi, David Cella
Summary: This study utilized modern score-linking methodology to create conversion tables for the Child Behavior Checklist and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, enabling scores on these instruments to be converted to each other's metric. By comparing different linking methods, the equipercentile linking with loglinear smoothing was ultimately chosen as the most statistically justifiable link, facilitating comparisons between the two instruments.
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Emma Rasmark Roepke, Ole Bjarne Christiansen, Karin Kallen, Stefan R. Hansson
Summary: Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) is associated with placental dysfunctional disorders, with women with RPL having a higher risk during pregnancy and requiring improved antenatal surveillance.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
B. Baysal, S. Micili, D. Engur, P. Akokay, A. R. Karabulut, P. Keskinoglu, O. Yilmaz, A. Kumral
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of protein supplementation on long-term growth, brain and body weight, brain histology and behavioral outcome in a rat model of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). The results showed that protein supplementation did not improve the brain/body weight ratio in the IUGR rat model, despite an increase in body weight. High protein diet was associated with increased apoptosis in brain tissue, lower neuronal density, and decreased myelination compared to standard protein diet. Better neurodevelopmental scores were achieved with standard protein diet in IUGR rats.
EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Inbal Navon, Asaf Romano, Anat Pardo, Ran Matot, Yoel Toledano, Shiri Barbash Hazan, Eran Hadar
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the significance of a flat oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) response curve in pregnancy. In a retrospective cohort study, it was found that the flat curve group had a lower mean birthweight, higher rates of small for gestational age (SGA), and higher rates of 5-minute Apgar scores < 7 compared to the normal curve group. There were no differences in obstetric or maternal outcomes.
JOURNAL OF PERINATOLOGY
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Anadeijda J. E. M. C. Landman, Marjon A. de Boer, Laura Visser, Tobias A. J. Nijman, Marieke A. C. Hemels, Christiana N. Naaktgeboren, Marijke C. van der Weide, Ben W. Mol, Judith O. E. H. van Laar, Dimitri N. M. Papatsonis, Mireille N. Bekker, Joris van Drongelen, Marielle G. van Pampus, Marieke Sueters, David P. van der Ham, J. Marko Sikkema, Joost J. Zwart, Anjoke J. M. Huisjes, Marloes E. van Huizen, Gunilla Kleiverda, Janine Boon, Maureen T. M. Franssen, Wietske Hermes, Harry Visser, Christianne J. M. de Groot, Martijn A. Oudijk
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of low-dose aspirin compared to placebo in preventing preterm birth in women with a previous spontaneous preterm birth. The results showed that low-dose aspirin did not significantly reduce the preterm birth rate. However, a modest reduction in preterm birth with aspirin cannot be ruled out. Further research is needed to determine the potential benefits of low-dose aspirin in women with a previous spontaneous preterm birth.
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Petra M. van Baar, Sophie M. Welters, Anita C. J. Ravelli, Marjon A. de Boer, Christianne J. M. de Groot
Summary: This study aimed to describe the cardiovascular mortality (CVM) risk in women after twin versus singleton pregnancies complicated by hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP). The findings showed that women after both twin and singleton pregnancies complicated by HDP are at a similarly increased risk of CVM later in life.
PREGNANCY HYPERTENSION-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF WOMENS CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH
(2022)
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Psychology, Clinical
Yvette M. G. A. Hendrix, Misha A. T. Sier, Melanie A. M. Baas, Maria G. van Pampus
Summary: This study explored therapists' beliefs and experiences regarding the treatment of PTSD during pregnancy. The majority of therapists reported treating PTSD during pregnancy and found the treatment to be effective, despite hearing concerns about its potential harm. Only a small percentage of therapists reported perceived adverse events associated with treatment. These findings suggest a positive view on the treatment of PTSD in pregnancy.
JOURNAL OF TRAUMATIC STRESS
(2022)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Sanne J. M. Zilver, Yvette M. G. A. Hendrix, Birit F. P. Broekman, Robert A. de Leeuw, Christianne J. M. de Groot, Maria G. van Pampus
Summary: Pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic had lower fear of childbirth compared to pregnant women before the pandemic, possibly due to increased information, more time to consume information, and better work-life balance with more people working at home during the pandemic.
ACTA OBSTETRICIA ET GYNECOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA
(2022)
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jiao Luo, Raymond Noordam, J. Wouter Jukema, Ko Willems van Dijk, Sara Hagg, Felix Grassmann, Saskia le Cessie, Diana van Heemst
Summary: This study investigates the associations between leukocyte mitochondrial DNA abundance and coronary artery disease (CAD) and heart failure (HF), and utilizes Mendelian randomization for causal inference. The findings suggest that lower leukocyte mitochondrial DNA abundance is causally associated with higher CAD risk, but not with heart failure.
CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH
(2023)
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Transplantation
Robin Lengton, Esmee M. van der Willik, Esther N. M. de Rooij, Yvette Meuleman, Saskia Le Cessie, Wieneke M. Michels, Marc Hemmelder, Friedo W. Dekker, Ellen K. Hoogeveen
Summary: This study investigated the association between residual estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), dialysis adequacy, or serum phosphate level and chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus (CKD-aP) in incident dialysis patients. The results showed that higher residual eGFR and lower serum phosphate level, but not the dialysis dose, were related to a lower burden of CKD-aP in dialysis patients.
NEPHROLOGY DIALYSIS TRANSPLANTATION
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jungyeon Choi, Olaf M. Dekkers, Saskia le Cessie
Summary: Ill-defined research questions can cause problems in epidemiological studies where measurements are subject to fluctuations due to events like medication use. Failing to specify how medication use should be handled during analysis can lead to arbitrary decisions and a disconnect between the intended question and analysis, resulting in different or meaningless interpretations of effects. This study discusses the formulation of well-defined research questions when medication use is involved, distinguishing between scenarios where exposure or outcome is affected by medication use and addressing methodological considerations under each question.
PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGY AND DRUG SAFETY
(2023)
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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)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Renee J. Burger, Tessa J. Roseboom, Wessel Ganzevoort, Sanne J. Gordijn, Eva Pajkrt, Ameen Abu-Hanna, Martine Eskes, Aleid G. Leemhuis, Ben W. Mol, Christianne J. M. de Groot, Anita C. J. Ravelli
Summary: This study investigates the association between gestational age, sociodemographic characteristics, and school performance at the age of 12. Results show that longer gestational age is associated with better school performance, regardless of socio-demographic factors. Factors such as maternal education, maternal age, and ethnicity also influence school performance. Preterm children and those from socially or economically disadvantaged backgrounds are more vulnerable to the negative impact of preterm birth on school performance. Caution is needed in interpreting the results due to differential loss to follow-up.
PAEDIATRIC AND PERINATAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
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Mathematical & Computational Biology
Doranne Thomassen, Ewout Steyerberg, Saskia le Cessie
Summary: In clinical practice, it is crucial to determine the absolute risk reduction of treatment for individual patients. However, logistic regression in trials with binary outcomes provides estimates of treatment effects in terms of log odds differences. In this study, we propose a new Bayesian regression model for binary outcomes on the additive risk scale, allowing for direct estimation of treatment effects on the linear scale of clinical interest. Comparisons were made with a previously proposed additive risk model and backtransforming predictions from a logistic model. Results showed that modelling untransformed risk can yield significantly different treatment effect estimates, particularly for small sample sizes or extreme predicted risks close to 0% or 100%. Our proposed model proved to be more sensitive in detecting all information in the data in a network meta-analysis.
STATISTICS IN MEDICINE
(2023)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Melanie A. M. Baas, Claire A. I. Stramrood, Lea M. Dijksman, Joost W. Vanhommerig, Ad de Jongh, Marielle G. van Pampus
Summary: EMDR therapy is an effective treatment for pregnant women with fear of childbirth, as it does not have any adverse effects on pregnancy or the fetus.
ACTA OBSTETRICIA ET GYNECOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA
(2023)
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Medical Laboratory Technology
Tirsa T. van Duijl, Esther N. M. de Rooij, Maxim M. Treep, Marte E. Koelemaij, Fred P. H. T. M. Romijn, Ellen K. Hoogeveen, L. Renee Ruhaak, Saskia le Cessie, Johan W. de Fijter, Christa M. Cobbaert
Summary: This study explored the potential of emerging and conventional urinary kidney injury biomarkers in different populations using LC-MS/MS analysis. The results showed that kidney injury biomarkers were increased in kidney transplant recipients with ischemia-reperfusion injury. NGAL and B2M showed the strongest response.
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Leon G. Martens, Daan van Hamersveld, Saskia le Cessie, Ko Willems van Dijk, Diana van Heemst, Raymond Noordam
Summary: Low socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with increased cardiovascular risk factors and coronary artery disease (CAD) risk. This study found that SES can modify the association between classical cardiovascular risk factors and CAD in European-ancestry participants. Furthermore, the risk for CAD attributable to increased body mass index (BMI) is not the same across different SES groups.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Bart J. J. Velders, J. W. Taco Boltje, Michiel D. Vriesendorp, Robert J. M. Klautz, Saskia Le Cessie, Rolf H. H. Groenwold
Summary: This study systematically evaluated the quality of conduct and reporting of confounding adjustment methods in observational studies on cardiothoracic interventions. The findings showed insufficient reporting of these methods, making it difficult to assess the quality. Proper application of confounding adjustment methods is crucial for causal inference on optimal treatment strategies in clinical practice.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY
(2023)
