Gastroschisis Outcomes: Presence of Histologic Chorioamnionitis and the Impact on Time to Full Enteral Feeds and Length of Hospital Stay
Conclusion Acute placental inflammation during the perinatal period does not impact the infant's time to achieve full feeds or prolong their hospital stay. Larger studies are needed to confirm these findings.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - January 29, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Ejiofor, Chukwudi O. Ford, Steven Duncan, Jose R. Rideout, Drew Kumar, Ambuj Donda, Keyur Flores-Torres, Jaime Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Fetal Risks and Morbidity in Pregnant Individuals with Obesity
AbstractPurpose of ReviewTo provide an up-to-date summary on the fetal risks associated with maternal obesity, specifically the risks of fetal anomalies, abnormal fetal growth, and stillbirth.Recent FindingsWith the emerging data on fetal outcomes in individuals with the highest class of obesity, there is growing evidence that for many fetal adverse outcomes, there is a direct relationship between increasing maternal obesity class and the severity of the fetal outcome.SummaryMaternal obesity is associated with an increased risk of various fetal anomalies including fetal congenital cardiac disease, although there is a decre...
Source: Current Obstetrics and Gynecology Reports - January 26, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
The Alberta Congenital Anomalies Surveillance System: a 40-year review with prevalence and trends for selected congenital anomalies, 1997-2019
CONCLUSION: Congenital anomalies are an important public health concern with significant social and societal costs. Surveillance data gathered by ACASS for over 40 years can be used for planning and policy decisions and the evaluation of prevention strategies. Contributing genetic and environmental factors are discussed as is the need for continued surveillance and research.PMID:36651885 | DOI:10.24095/hpcdp.43.1.04 (Source: Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada)
Source: Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada - January 18, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: R Brian Lowry Tanya Bedard Xin Grevers Susan Crawford Steven C Greenway Mary E Brindle Harvey B Sarnat A Robertson Harrop Gerhard N Kiefer Mary Ann Thomas Source Type: research
