Adherence to Mediterranean-Like Dietary Pattern in Association with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Adolescents by Azam AhmadiVasmehjani, Sara Beigrezaei, Zahra Nafei, Nasrin Behniafard, Zahra Darabi, Amin Salehi-Abargouei, Majid Aflatoonian

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Second Trimester Umbilical Cord Coiling Index and Perinatal Outcomes by Yusuf Aytaç Tohma, Mehmet Metin Altay, Derya Turgut, Selcan Coşkun, Eylem Ünlübilgin, Sertaç Esin, Orhan Gelişen, Okyar Erol

“…According to aUCI there was a statistical difference in GDM, preeclampsia and IUGR and different from the literature, in our study, we found a statistically significant difference in hypercoiled umbilical cords in terms of preeclampsia. Newborns with hypercoiling or hypocoiling were needed more neonatal intensive care unit. …”
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Prenatal malaria exposure and risk of adverse birth outcomes: a prospective cohort study of pregnant women in the Northern Region of Ghana by Akbar Fotouhi, Masud Yunesian, Hawawu Hussein, Mansour Shamsipour, Mohammad Sadegh Hassanvand, Percival Delali Agordoh, Mashoud Alabi Seidu

“…The incidence of malaria in this population was 9.5% (95% CI 7.9 to 11.1). After adjusting for newborn admissions to the neonatal intensive care unit, parity, maternal age and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, women who were exposed to malaria during the third trimester of pregnancy had 2.02 times (95% CI 1.36 to 2.99) higher odds of premature delivery. …”
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Pilates exercise in pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yuxuan Li, Heran Lu, Liuwei Zhang, Yijia Ren, Xiaotong Dai, Lin Lin

“…Conclusions This systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrate that Pilates during pregnancy positively influences the shortening of labor duration, improves the newborn’s immediate physiological status, and alleviates labor pain. …”
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Improving health outcomes and quality at the subdistrict level: Evaluation of the ‘3 feet model’ in Waterberg District, Limpopo Province, South Africa by H Schneider, F Mukinda, J Cupido, J Wessels, P Kupa, P Leboho, N Nkoana, N Bosch, Y Pillay

“…To report on the evaluation of a subdistrict health system-strengthening initiative that aimed to reduce maternal, newborn and child mortality, referred to as the ‘3 feet model’ in Waterberg District, Limpopo Province, SA. …”
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34th Malaysian Association of Clinical Biochemists Annual Conference in collaboration with 2nd Malaysian Biomedical Science Association Symposium 2024 by Wan Amir Nizam Wan Ahmad, Seri Narti Edayu Sarchio, Nur Najmi Mohamad Anuar, Nor Fadilah Rajab, Suvik Assaw, Rhun Yian Koh, Chooi Ling Lim, Nur Aishah Sharudin, Norlida Harun, Nurulamin Abu Bakar, Mohd Arifin Kaderi

“…Key topics covered included natural product research, herbs and metabolic disease, molecular diagnostics, pharmacology and toxicology, endocrinology, reference intervals, value-based laboratory medicine, newborn screening, the role of digital technologies in medical labs, and strategies for developing green & sustainable medical laboratories. …”
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Pregnant Women, a Potential Reservoir for Onchocerca volvulus? A Cross Sectional Study in Maridi County, South Sudan by Chiara Trevisan, Amber Hadermann, Stephen Raimon Jada, Raphael A. Abong, Yak Yak Bol, Joseph N. Siewe Fodjo, Katja Polman, Robert Colebunders

“…A clinical trial evaluating the potential beneficial effect of treating O. volvulus infected pregnant women with IVM should be considered, as our preliminary results and the literature suggest that IVM intake might not affect the newborn.…”
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How long does it take to start minimal enteral feeding in preterm Neonates admitted to NICUs in Southern Oromia, Ethiopia? by Anteneh Fikrie, Terefu Yambo, Alo Edin, Miesa Gelchu, Dejene Hailu, Mark Spigt

“…Abstract Background The timely initiation of trophic feeding (TF) is crucial for premature newborns, but challenging due to immaturity, respiratory instability, abdominal distension, resource scarcity, and healthcare worker expertise. …”
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Characteristics and outcomes of women using emergency medical services for third-trimester pregnancy-related problems in India: a prospective observational study by Jennifer A Newberry, Corey B Bills, Elizabeth A Pirrotta, Matthew C Strehlow, G V Ramana Rao, Hyeyoun (Elise) Min, Ann E Evensen, Lawrence Leeman, S V Mahadevan

“…Future research and health system planning should focus on strengthening and expanding EMS as a component of emergency obstetric and newborn care (EmONC).…”
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Increase in methemoglobin fraction due to the use of glyceryl trinitrate patches in preterm infants: a case report and literature review by Andrea Calandrino, Andrea Calandrino, Francesco Vinci, Francesco Vinci, Marcella Battaglini, Marcella Battaglini, Samuele Caruggi, Samuele Caruggi, Chiara Andreato, Chiara Andreato, Carolina Montobbio, Marianna Vannati, Diego Minghetti, Giorgia Brigati, Luca Antonio Ramenghi, Luca Antonio Ramenghi

“…This case reports a preterm infant treated with multiple GTN patches who developed elevated MeHb levels, a potential therapy complication.Case presentationA preterm female newborn (25 + 4 weeks, 560 g) was delivered by cesarean due to maternal HELLP syndrome and intubated for respiratory distress. …”
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Exploring the role of district clinical specialist teams in maternal health outcomes in a South African district: A mixed method study from 2012 to 2020 by J Basu, A Stewart, D Basu, J Wing, U Feucht

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Congenital granular cell epulis: a case report with immunohistochemistry by Payman A. Rashid, Jalal A. Jalal, Muhammed Yakin

“… Congenital granular cell epulis is a rare benign tumor of soft tissue in newborns. In most cases it arises from the anterior part of the maxillary alveolar ridge and is ten times more prevalent in females than males. …”
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Congenital vitamin D deficiency: presenting with feeding difficulty in early infancy: a case report by Mesfin Wubishet, Tesfa G. Meskel, Kibret Enyew

“…It is essential to measure serum calcium and vitamin D levels in both the mother and infant, particularly for newborns of high-risk mothers, such as those who wear conservative religious clothing like a niqab. …”
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A Cross Sectional Study of Assessment of Hearing in Infants of Gestational Diabetes Mothers by Srikanth Gopinath, Arulmozhi Sakthignanavel, Atul Mukul Bage, Rajan ND, Sasmita Mishra

“…Neonatal hearing screening is an important tool for early detection of hearing impairment in newborns. Present study is aimed to assess the impact of hearing among babies born to gestational diabetic mothers. …”
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Knowledge of mothers on diaper dermatitis management and associated factors in Ethiopia by Atoma Negera, Midekso Sento, Gemechu Tola

“…It is more common in children aged 1–24 months, with the majority of instances occurring in newborns younger than one year. Over half of newborns suffer from the case at least once throughout their diaper-wearing phase. …”
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Advancements in the Treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses: From Established Therapies to Gene Therapy by Joanna Wanat, Wojciech Homa, Aleksandra Warunek, Gabriela Gronowicz, Izabela Dzikowska, Agata Siejka, Daria Stefaniak, Weronika Zielińska, Michał Chról

“… Introduction and purpose Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), a subset of inborn errors of metabolism (IEM), are genetic disorders requiring pediatricians to recognize non-specific symptoms and carefully monitor newborns. Early diagnosis is essential for optimizing therapeutic outcomes. …”
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Design and Prototype of an Indoor Air Quality Monitoring System: A Case Study of Maternity Ward at Kabale Regional Referral Hospital. by Muhwezi, Methodius

“…This project develops a Smart Indoor Air Quality Monitoring System for the maternity ward at KRRH, aimed at ensuring a safe environment for mothers and newborns. The purpose is to create an automated system that monitors air quality and temperature, ensuring optimal conditions in the maternity ward. …”
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Early detection of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) in preterm infants using doppler ultrasound technology by Pin Wang, Lihong Duan, Congxin Sun, Yu Chen, Yanyan Peng, Guihong Chen, Lixia Wu, Yan Li

“…Methods: On days 3, 7, 14, and 28 after delivery, Doppler ultrasonography exams were performed on a prospective cohort of 170 preterm newborns. Measurements were made of parameters such right ventricular output (RVO), systolic-to-diastolic ratio (S/D ratio), pulmonary artery acceleration time (PAAT), and velocity time integral (VTI). …”
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Pregnancy after Cancer Treatment and Pregnancy Associated Cancer: A Single Center Experience with 96 Cases by Mert Turğal, Kemal Beksaç, Derman Başaran, Aslıhan Yazıcıoğlu, Özgür Özyüncü, Ömer Aran, M. Sinan Beksaç

“…Pregnancies resulted in 77 healthy newborns, 7 abortions and 12 medical terminations. …”
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Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Iron Deficiency Anemia by Neslihan Yerebasmaz, Şeyma Asiltürk, Erdem Fadıllıoğlu, Özlem Şengül, Serdar Yalvaç, Ömer Kandemir

“…In the gestational diabetes mellitus group >4000 g newborns were significantly higher (19.8% vs.6.7%) (p<0.001). …”
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