Women and reproductive health

Biomedical

Factors Associated with Progression to Preeclampsia with Severe Features in Pregnancies Complicated by Mild Hypertensive Disorders

Sivan Barda,

Sivan Barda

Institution: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, The Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion—Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3200003, Israel

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Yochai Yoeli,

Yochai Yoeli

Institution: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, The Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion—Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3200003, Israel

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Nitzan Stav,

Nitzan Stav

Institution: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, The Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion—Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3200003, Israel

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Amir Naeh,

Amir Naeh

Institution: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, The Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion—Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3200003, Israel

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Esther Maor-Sagie,

Esther Maor-Sagie

Institution: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, The Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion—Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3200003, Israel

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Mordechai Hallak,

Mordechai Hallak

Institution: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, The Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion—Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3200003, Israel

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Rinat Gabbay-Benziv

Rinat Gabbay-Benziv

Institution: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, The Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion—Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3200003, Israel

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In this retrospective cohort study, we aimed to investigate the variables associated with progression to preeclampsia with severe features in parturients already diagnosed with mild hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. The study was conducted in a single university-affiliated medical center between 2018 and 2020. All women admitted due to hypertensive disorders were included. Data collecte...
4 weeks ago

Biomedical

Inter- and intra-rater reproducibility of quantitative T1 measurement using semiautomatic region of interest placement in myometrium

Sadahiro Nakagawa,

Sadahiro Nakagawa

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Takahiro Uno,

Takahiro Uno

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Shunta Ishitoya,

Shunta Ishitoya

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Eriko Takabayashi,

Eriko Takabayashi

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Akiko Oya,

Akiko Oya

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Wakako Kubota,

Wakako Kubota

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Atsutaka Okizaki

Atsutaka Okizaki

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This study aimed to investigate the inter- and intraobserver reproducibility of quantitative T1 (qT1) measurements using manual and semiautomatic region of interest (ROI) placements. We hypothesized the usefulness of the semiautomatic method, which utilizes a three-di...
1 month ago

Biomedical

Development of a nomogram for the prediction of complicated appendicitis during pregnancy

Xiaosong Zheng,

Xiaosong Zheng

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Xiaojun He

Xiaojun He

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This study explores the electrochemical synthesis of S-oxide metabolites from phenothiazine-containing antipsychotic medications. The researchers investigated the structure-electroactivity relationship and cyclic voltammetry behavior of 2-chlorophenothiazine (2CPTZ) and chlorpromazine (CPZ). They successfully synthesized and isolated the sulfoxide and sulfone metabolites using constant current ele...
1 month ago

Biomedical

Electronic Fetal Monitoring—Imperfect but Opportunities for Improvement

Aaron B. Caughey

Aaron B. Caughey

Institution: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland

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Electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) has limitations in detecting fetal hypoxia and acidemia, and clinicians often do not act on abnormal readings. Recent studies suggest that improving clinician training, refining monitoring algorithms, and establishing standardized protocols can help prevent neonatal encephalopathy. Despite its flaws, EFM presents opportunities to enhance neonatal outcomes through ...
3 months ago

Biomedical

Pregnancy and Risk of Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Kazuyoshi Aoyama,

Kazuyoshi Aoyama

Institution: Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Joel G. Ray

Joel G. Ray

Institution: Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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The study highlights pregnancy's role in increasing the risk of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), especially within the first 12 weeks postpartum. Key risk factors include chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, and preeclampsia. Treatment strategies focus on blood pressure control, the use of low-dose aspirin for high-risk women, and managing coagulation issues. Timely diagnosis and neuroim...
3 months ago

Biomedical

The Implications of Early Adversity Even Before Birth

Charles A. Nelson

Charles A. Nelson

Institution: Laboratories of Cognitive Neuroscience, Department of Pediatrics, Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts

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This study examines how prenatal exposure to maternal psychological distress, such as stress, anxiety, and depression, can impact fetal brain development. Findings suggest that these stressors may lead to changes in brain volume and structure, with potential long-term effects on behavioral development. The research highlights the importance of maternal mental health during pregnancy, indicating th...
3 months ago

Biomedical

Determinants of Cervical Cancer Screening among Female Health Professionals in Harar Town, Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Yahya Abdi Ziyad,

Yahya Abdi Ziyad

Institution: School of Medicine College of Health and Medical Sciences Haramaya University Harar Ethiopia haramaya.edu.et

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Elias Jemal,

Elias Jemal

Institution: School of Medicine College of Health and Medical Sciences Haramaya University Harar Ethiopia haramaya.edu.et

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Merga Dheresa,

Merga Dheresa

Institution: School of Nursing and Midwifery College of Health and Medical Sciences Haramaya University Harar Ethiopia haramaya.edu.et

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Ahmedin Aliyi Usso,

Ahmedin Aliyi Usso

Institution: School of Nursing and Midwifery College of Health and Medical Sciences Haramaya University Harar Ethiopia haramaya.edu.et

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Hassen Abdi Adem,

Hassen Abdi Adem

Institution: School of Public Health College of Health and Medical Sciences Haramaya University Harar Ethiopia haramaya.edu.et

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Aboma Motuma,

Aboma Motuma

Institution: School of Nursing and Midwifery College of Health and Medical Sciences Haramaya University Harar Ethiopia haramaya.edu.et

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Mohammednur Abdo Komicha,

Mohammednur Abdo Komicha

Institution: Department of Nursing Hiwot Fana Comprehensive University Hospital Haramaya University Harar Ethiopia haramaya.edu.et

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Addis Eyeberu,

Addis Eyeberu

Institution: School of Nursing and Midwifery College of Health and Medical Sciences Haramaya University Harar Ethiopia haramaya.edu.et

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Sherif Abdi Yuya

Sherif Abdi Yuya

Institution: Department of Anesthesia College of Medical and Health Sciences Dire Dawa University Dire Dawa Ethiopia ddu.edu.et

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Background. Early screening for cervical cancer is a key life‐saving intervention in reducing maternal mortality and morbidity. Despite the high burden of cervical cancer, the coverage of cervical cancer screening is low in developing countries, including Ethiopia. There is a paucity of information on the utilization of cervical cancer screening among female health professionals in eastern Ethio...
3 months ago

Biomedical

CER818: A Highly Specific and Sensitive HPV L1 High‐Risk Serological Lateral Flow Rapid Test for Early Detection of Cervical Cancer and Its Precursor Lesions

Karen Bräutigam,

Karen Bräutigam

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Stefanie Meier,

Stefanie Meier

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Frank Köster,

Frank Köster

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Achim Rody,

Achim Rody

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Ralf Hilfrich

Ralf Hilfrich

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Objective: The objective of the study is to validate a new human papillomavirus (HPV) L1 high‐risk specific serological assay in a case‐control study.Methods: Serum samples of 138 patients (cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) 1, 2, and 3 and cervical cancer), 21 vaccinees, and 246 female controls were tested for the presence of HPV L1 high‐risk specific antibodies.Results: HPV L1 high...
3 months ago

Biomedical

Time trends in contraceptive prescribing in UK primary care 2000– 2018: a repeated cross-sectional study

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Institution: rnfinity

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Thomas Joshua Pasvol,

Thomas Joshua Pasvol

Institution: The Research Department of Primary Care and Population Health, University College London,

Email: thomas.pasvol@nhs.net

E Anne Macgregor,

E Anne Macgregor

Institution: Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry Centre for Neuroscience and Trauma,

Email: thomas.pasvol@nhs.net

Greta Rait,

Greta Rait

Institution: The Research Department of Primary Care and Population Health, University College London,

Email: thomas.pasvol@nhs.net

Laura Horsfall

Laura Horsfall

Institution: The Research Department of Primary Care and Population Health, University College London,

Email: thomas.pasvol@nhs.net


Background Over the last 20 years, new contraceptive methods became available and incentives to increase contraceptive uptake were introduced. We aimed to describe temporal trends in non-barrier contraceptive prescribing in UK primary care for the period 2000–2018. Methods A repeated cross-sectional study using patient data from the IQVIA Medical Research Data (IMRD) database. The proportio...
2 years ago

Biomedical

Predictors associated with low-risk women’s pre-labour intention for intrapartum pain relief: a cross-sectional study

Yvonne Kuipers,

Yvonne Kuipers

Institution: Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, Institute of Healthcare,

Email: y.kuipers@napier.ac.uk

Elise van Beeck

Elise van Beeck

Institution: Edinburgh Napier University, School of Health and Social Care,

Email: y.kuipers@napier.ac.uk


Background Pregnant women have preferences about how they intend to manage labour pain. Unmet intentions can result in negative emotions and/or birth experiences. Objective To examine the antenatal level of intention for intrapartum pain relief and the factors that might predict this intention. Design A cross-sectional online survey-based study. Setting and participants 414 healthy pregnant wo...
2 years ago

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