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Sleep duration, vital exhaustion, and odds of spontaneous preterm birth: a case–control study
(Biomed Central Ltd, 2014-11-17)
Background Preterm birth is a leading cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide, resulting in a pressing need to identify risk factors leading to effective interventions. Limited evidence suggests potential ...
Effect of preterm birth on growth and blood pressure in adulthood in the Pelotas 1993 cohort.
(Oxford University Press, 2023)
BACKGROUND: Preterm birth has been associated with increased risk of hypertension and cardiovascular disease later in adulthood, attributed to cardiovascular and metabolic alterations in early life. However, there is ...
Association between maximum temperature and PM(2.5) with pregnancy outcomes in Lima, Peru.
(Wolters Kluwer Health, 2021)
BACKGROUND: We have previously documented an inverse relationship between PM(2.5) in Lima, Peru, and reproductive outcomes. Here, we investigate the effect of temperature on birth weight, birth weight-Z-score adjusted for ...
Association between the Risk of Preterm Birth and Low Birth Weight with Periodontal Disease in Pregnant Women: An Umbrella Review
(MDPIUSA, 2023-03-07)
Background: The purpose of this review is to determine the association between the risk of preterm birth and low birth weight in newborns and periodontal disease in pregnant women. Methods: A bibliographic search was carried ...
Antenatal corticosteroids for preterm births in resource-limited settings - Authors' reply
(Elsevier Science Inc, 2015-05)
We have several comments regarding the letters about our study. First, Gerard Visser andGian Carlo DiRenzo state that if corticosteroids are given appropriately they can reduce perinatalmorbidity and mortality, whereas ...
The international Perinatal Outcomes in the Pandemic (iPOP) study: Protocol
(F1000 Research, 2021)
Preterm birth is the leading cause of infant death worldwide, but the causes of preterm birth are largely unknown. During the early COVID-19 lockdowns, dramatic reductions in preterm birth were reported; however, these ...
Use of antenatal corticosteroids for preterm birth in Latin America: Providers knowledge, attitudes and practices
(BioMed Central, 2013-01)
Background: Antenatal corticosteroids administered to women at risk of preterm birth is an intervention which has been proved to reduce the risk of respiratory distress syndrome, intraventricular hemorrhage, and neonatal ...
Characterization of murine amniotic fluid B cells in normal pregnancy and in preterm birth
(BioScientifica, 2019-08)
The amniotic fluid provides mechanical protection and immune defense against pathogens to the fetus. Indeed, components of the innate and adaptive immunity, including B cells, have been described in the amniotic fluid. ...
The enrichment of maternal environment prevents pre-term birth in a mice model
(BioScientifica, 2020-04)
Maternal lifestyle affects both mother health and pregnancy outcome in humans. Several studies have demonstrated that interventions oriented toward reducing stress and anxiety have positive effects on pregnancy complications ...
Probiotic Lactobacillus kefiri prevents endotoxin-induced preterm birth and stillbirth in mice
(BioScientifica, 2021-05)
Preterm birth (PTB), defined as birth occurring before 37 weeks of pregnancy, affects 5-18% of pregnancies and is the leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Although PTB is considered a syndrome, ...