The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, Volume 25, Issue 11 (2012)

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The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, Volume 25, Issue 11 (2012)

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Review Article
Mending a growth-restricted fetal heart: should we use glucocorticoids?
Ryan J. Hodges & Euan M. Wallace
Pages: 2149-2153
Published online: 06 Jul 2012
AbstractforMending a growth-restricted fetal heart: should we use glucocorticoids? | Full Text | References | PDF (618.3 KB)
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Preterm birth and developmental problems in the preschool age. Part I: minor motor problems
Fabrizio Ferrari, Claudio Gallo, Marisa Pugliese, Isotta Guidotti, Sara Gavioli, Elena Coccolini, Paola Zagni, Elisa Della Casa, Cecilia Rossi, Licia Lugli, Alessandra Todeschini, Luca Ori & Natascia Bertoncelli
Pages: 2154-2159
Published online: 19 Jun 2012
AbstractforPreterm birth and developmental problems in the preschool age. Part I: minor motor problems | Full Text | References | PDF (648.4 KB)
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Association between early preterm birth and periodontitis according to USA and European consensus definitions
B. Martinez de Tejada, A. Gayet-Ageron, C. Combescure, O. Irion & P. Baehni
Pages: 2160-2166
Published online: 29 May 2012
AbstractforAssociation between early preterm birth and periodontitis according to USA and European consensus definitions | Full Text | References | PDF (651 KB)
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Risk factors for relaparotomy after cesarean section
Roy Kessous, Daniela Danor, Y. Adi Weintraub, Arnon Wiznitzer, Ruslan Sergienko, Iris Ohel & Eyal Sheiner
Pages: 2167-2170
Published online: 24 Apr 2012
AbstractforRisk factors for relaparotomy after cesarean section | Full Text | References | PDF (586.4 KB)
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Hypothermia for neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy: may an early amplitude-integrated EEG improve the selection of candidates for cooling?
Luca Filippi, Serena Catarzi, Elena Gozzini, Patrizio Fiorini, Melania Falchi, Tiziana Pisano, Giancarlo la Marca, Gianpaolo Donzelli & Renzo Guerrini
Pages: 2171-2176
Published online: 04 May 2012
AbstractforHypothermia for neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy: may an early amplitude-integrated EEG improve the selection of candidates for cooling? | Full Text | References | PDF (744.4 KB)
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Impact of inherited thrombophilias on first and second trimester maternal serum markers for aneuploidy
Aysel Uysal Derbent, Filiz Fatma Yanik, İlknur İnegöl Gümüş, Serap Simavli & Nilgün Öztürk Turhan
Pages: 2177-2181
Published online: 14 May 2012
AbstractforImpact of inherited thrombophilias on first and second trimester maternal serum markers for aneuploidy | Full Text | References | PDF (605.9 KB)
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Isolation, cultivation and identification of nanobacteria from placental calcification
He Lu, Ya-nan Guo, Sheng-nan Liu, Hui Zhu & De-chun Zhang
Pages: 2182-2185
Published online: 11 May 2012
AbstractforIsolation, cultivation and identification of nanobacteria from placental calcification | Full Text | References | PDF (789.7 KB)
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Foetal and neonatal outcomes in women reporting ingestion of low or very low alcohol intake during pregnancy
Jung-Yeol Han, June-Seek Choi, Hyun-Kyoung Ahn, Min-Hyoung Kim, Jin-Hoon Chung, Hyun-Mee Ryu, Moon-Young Kim, Jae-Hyug Yang & Alejandro A. Nava-Ocampo
Pages: 2186-2189
Published online: 15 May 2012
AbstractforFoetal and neonatal outcomes in women reporting ingestion of low or very low alcohol intake during pregnancy | Full Text | References | PDF (595.6 KB)
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Outcome of singleton pregnancy in women ≥45 years old: a retrospective cohort study
Ido Laskov, Roee Birnbaum, Sharon Maslovitz, Michael Kupferminc, Joseph Lessing & Ariel Many
Pages: 2190-2193
Published online: 11 May 2012
AbstractforOutcome of singleton pregnancy in women ≥45 years old: a retrospective cohort study | Full Text | References | PDF (589.6 KB)
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Intravitreal bevacizumab for retinopathy of prematurity as first line or rescue therapy with focal laser treatment. A case series
Carlo Dani, Saverio Frosini, Pina Fortunato, Giovanna Bertini, Simone Pratesi, Liliana Pollazzi, Roberto Caputo & Agostino La Torre
Pages: 2194-2197
Published online: 14 May 2012
AbstractforIntravitreal bevacizumab for retinopathy of prematurity as first line or rescue therapy with focal laser treatment. A case series | Full Text | References | PDF (593.8 KB)
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Preterm preeclampsia: 32 to 37 weeks gestation
Angie C. Jelin, Anjali J. Kaimal, Michael Kuzniewicz, Sarah E. Little, Yvonne W. Cheng & Aaron B. Caughey
Pages: 2198-2201
Published online: 10 May 2012
AbstractforPreterm preeclampsia: 32 to 37 weeks gestation | Full Text | References | PDF (602.7 KB)
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Fetal hyperechogenic bowel may indicate congenital cytomegalovirus disease responsive to immunoglobulin therapy
Giovanni Nigro, Stuart P. Adler, Elisabetta Gatta, Giulio Mascaretti, Anastasios Megaloikonomou, Renato La Torre & Stefano Necozione
Pages: 2202-2205
Published online: 18 May 2012
AbstractforFetal hyperechogenic bowel may indicate congenital cytomegalovirus disease responsive to immunoglobulin therapy | Full Text | References | PDF (598.9 KB)
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The neurocognitive outcome of IUGR children born to mothers with and without preeclampsia
Y. Leitner, S. Harel, R. Geva, R. Eshel, A. Yaffo & A. Many
Pages: 2206-2208
Published online: 04 May 2012
AbstractforThe neurocognitive outcome of IUGR children born to mothers with and without preeclampsia | Full Text | References | PDF (583 KB)
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Cullin 7 and Fbxw 8 expression in trophoblastic cells is regulated via oxygen tension: implications for intrauterine growth restriction?
Fabian B. Fahlbusch, Yousif Dawood, Andrea Hartner, Carlos Menendez-Castro, Stephanie C. Nögel, Anja Tzschoppe, Holm Schneider, Pamela Strissel, Matthias W. Beckmann, Ekkehard Schleussner, Matthias Ruebner, Helmuth G. Dörr, Ralf L. Schild, Wolfgang Rascher & Jörg Dötsch
Pages: 2209-2215
Published online: 14 May 2012
AbstractforCullin 7 and Fbxw 8 expression in trophoblastic cells is regulated via oxygen tension: implications for intrauterine growth restriction? | Full Text | References | PDF (833.8 KB)
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Role of fetal echocardiography in stepwise sequential screening for chromosomal disorders (combined test associated with modified genetic sonography)
José A. Sainz, María Jesús Zurita, Carlota Borrero, Rosa Serrano, Enriqueta Turmo, Carmen Almeida, Virginia Caballero & Rogelio Garrido Teruel
Pages: 2216-2220
Published online: 04 Jul 2012
AbstractforRole of fetal echocardiography in stepwise sequential screening for chromosomal disorders (combined test associated with modified genetic sonography) | Full Text | References | PDF (628.9 KB)
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First trimester contingent test as a screening method for Down’s syndrome. A prospective study in the general population
José A. Sainz, Rosa Serrano, Carlota Borrero & Enriqueta Turmo
Pages: 2221-2224
Published online: 02 May 2012
AbstractforFirst trimester contingent test as a screening method for Down’s syndrome. A prospective study in the general population | Full Text | References | PDF (627.2 KB)
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Neonatal outcome of the pregnancies associated with placental villous thrombosis – thrombophilic status of the mothers and the infants
Gamze Demirel, Istemi Han Celik, Sema Zergeroglu, Omer Erdeve & Ugur Dilmen
Pages: 2225-2229
Published online: 16 May 2012
AbstractforNeonatal outcome of the pregnancies associated with placental villous thrombosis – thrombophilic status of the mothers and the infants | Full Text | References | PDF (825.5 KB)
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Association between pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A and gestational diabetes requiring insulin treatment at 11–14 weeks of gestation
Heinrich Husslein, Franz Lausegger, Heinz Leipold & Christof Worda
Pages: 2230-2233
Published online: 14 May 2012
AbstractforAssociation between pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A and gestational diabetes requiring insulin treatment at 11–14 weeks of gestation | Full Text | References | PDF (589.4 KB)
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Early and late preterm delivery rates – a comparison of differing tocolytic policies in a single urban population
Mark P. Hehir, Hugh D. O’Connor, Etaoin M. Kent, Michael S. Robson, Declan P. Keane, Michael P. Geary & Fergal D. Malone
Pages: 2234-2236
Published online: 11 May 2012
AbstractforEarly and late preterm delivery rates – a comparison of differing tocolytic policies in a single urban population | Full Text | References | PDF (623.8 KB)
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Fecal calprotectin levels are increased in infants with necrotizing enterocolitis
Ozge Aydemir, Cumhur Aydemir, Yusuf Unal Sarikabadayi, Fuat Emre Canpolat, Omer Erdeve, Zeynep Biyikli & Ugur Dilmen
Pages: 2237-2241
Published online: 10 May 2012
AbstractforFecal calprotectin levels are increased in infants with necrotizing enterocolitis | Full Text | References | PDF (656.6 KB)
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Measurements and planes assessed during second-trimester scans in Brazil: an online survey
Rafael Frederico Bruns, Edward Araujo Júnior, Luciano Marcondes Machado Nardozza, Wellington P. Martins & Antonio Fernandes Moron
Pages: 2242-2247
Published online: 11 May 2012
AbstractforMeasurements and planes assessed during second-trimester scans in Brazil: an online survey | Full Text | References | PDF (666.3 KB)
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Risk for recurrence of preeclampsia and outcome of subsequent pregnancy in women with preeclampsia in their first pregnancy
Nir Melamed, Eran Hadar, Yoav Peled, Moshe Hod, Arnon Wiznitzer & Yariv Yogev
Pages: 2248-2251
Published online: 16 May 2012
AbstractforRisk for recurrence of preeclampsia and outcome of subsequent pregnancy in women with preeclampsia in their first pregnancy | Full Text | References | PDF (734 KB)
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Seasonal variation in placental abruption
Ronen Mankita, Michael Friger, Gali Pariente & Eyal Sheiner
Pages: 2252-2255
Published online: 04 May 2012
AbstractforSeasonal variation in placental abruption | Full Text | References | PDF (639.2 KB)
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Inflammatory bowel disease: risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcome and the impact of maternal weight gain
Galia Oron, Yariv Yogev, Smadar Shkolnik, Moshe Hod, Gerald Fraser, Arnon Wiznitzer & Nir Melamed
Pages: 2256-2260
Published online: 16 May 2012
AbstractforInflammatory bowel disease: risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcome and the impact of maternal weight gain | Full Text | References | PDF (602.6 KB)
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Predisposing factors and effects of fetal bradycardia following cordocentesis at mid-pregnancy
Chanane Wanapirak, Wirawit Piyamongkol, Supatra Sirichotiyakul, Kasemsri Srisupundit & Theera Tongsong
Pages: 2261-2264
Published online: 23 May 2012
AbstractforPredisposing factors and effects of fetal bradycardia following cordocentesis at mid-pregnancy | Full Text | References | PDF (590.7 KB)
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Pre-discharge iron status and its determinants in premature infants
Sanjiv B. Amin, Lori Scholer & Manisha Srivastava
Pages: 2265-2269
Published online: 29 Jun 2012
AbstractforPre-discharge iron status and its determinants in premature infants | Full Text | References | PDF (628.1 KB)
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Article
Transversus abdominis plane block for postoperative analgesia after cesarean delivery
Samit A. Patel, Jennifer Gotkin, Raywin Huang, Charles Darling, Jason A. Pates & Brad Dolinsky
Pages: 2270-2273
Published online: 17 May 2012
AbstractforTransversus abdominis plane block for postoperative analgesia after cesarean delivery | Full Text | References | PDF (645.3 KB)
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Increased chemerin concentrations in fetuses of obese mothers and correlation with maternal insulin sensitivity
Gillian Barker, Ratana Lim, Gregory E. Rice & Martha Lappas
Pages: 2274-2280
Published online: 17 May 2012
AbstractforIncreased chemerin concentrations in fetuses of obese mothers and correlation with maternal insulin sensitivity | Full Text | References | PDF (685.8 KB)
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The effect of maternal Class III obesity on neonatal outcomes: a retrospective matched cohort study
Laura Gaudet, Xiaowen Tu, Deshayne Fell, Darine El-Chaar, Shi Wu Wen & Mark Walker
Pages: 2281-2286
Published online: 23 May 2012
AbstractforThe effect of maternal Class III obesity on neonatal outcomes: a retrospective matched cohort study | Full Text | References | PDF (602 KB)
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Suture type and ultrasound-indicated cerclage efficacy
Vincenzo Berghella, Jeff M. Szychowski, John Owen, Gary Hankins, Jay D. Iams, Jeanne S. Sheffield, Annette Perez-Delboy, Deborah A. Wing, Edwin R. Guzman & for the Vaginal Ultrasound Trial Consortium
Pages: 2287-2290
Published online: 14 May 2012
AbstractforSuture type and ultrasound-indicated cerclage efficacy | Full Text | References | PDF (593.9 KB)
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Scavenger receptor for hemoglobin in preterm prelabor rupture of membranes pregnancies complicated by histological chorioamnionitis
Marian Kacerovsky, Teresa Cobo, Helena Hornychova, Ctirad Andrys, Ales Ryska, Ivana Musilova, Jaroslav Thierry Kriz, Milan Kostal & Bo Jacobsson
Pages: 2291-2297
Published online: 24 May 2012
AbstractforScavenger receptor for hemoglobin in preterm prelabor rupture of membranes pregnancies complicated by histological chorioamnionitis | Full Text | References | PDF (809 KB)
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A comparison of cordocentesis outcomes between early and conventional procedures
Wirawit Piyamongkol, Chanane Wanapirak, Supatra Sirichotiyakul, Kasemsri Srisupundit & Theera Tongsong
Pages: 2298-2301
Published online: 23 May 2012
AbstractforA comparison of cordocentesis outcomes between early and conventional procedures | Full Text | References | PDF (587.1 KB)
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Article
High uterine contraction rates in births with normal and abnormal umbilical artery gases
Emily Hamilton, Philip Warrick, Eric Knox, Daniel O’Keeffe & Thomas Garite
Pages: 2302-2307
Published online: 13 Jun 2012
AbstractforHigh uterine contraction rates in births with normal and abnormal umbilical artery gases | Full Text | References | PDF (964.1 KB)
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Combined fetal fibronectin and cervical length and spontaneous preterm birth in asymptomatic triplet pregnancies
Nathan S. Fox, Andrei Rebarber, Ashley S. Roman, Chad K. Klauser, Danielle Peress & Daniel H. Saltzman
Pages: 2308-2311
Published online: 23 May 2012
AbstractforCombined fetal fibronectin and cervical length and spontaneous preterm birth in asymptomatic triplet pregnancies | Full Text | References | PDF (592.6 KB)
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Article
Transplacental transfer of oseltamivir carboxylate
Tatiana N. Nanovskaya, Svetlana Patrikeeva, Ying Zhan, Gary D. V. Hankins & Mahmoud S. Ahmed
Pages: 2312-2315
Published online: 07 Jun 2012
AbstractforTransplacental transfer of oseltamivir carboxylate | Full Text | References | PDF (642.2 KB)
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Does vaginal preparation with povidone–iodine prior to caesarean delivery reduce the risk of endometritis? A randomized controlled trial
Gokhan Yildirim, Kemal Güngördük, Osman Asicioğlu, Toygun Basaran, Osman Temizkan, İnci Davas & Ahmet Gulkilik
Pages: 2316-2321
Published online: 08 Jun 2012
AbstractforDoes vaginal preparation with povidone–iodine prior to caesarean delivery reduce the risk of endometritis? A randomized controlled trial | Full Text | References | PDF (684.4 KB)
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The genetics of the alternative pathway of complement in the pathogenesis of HELLP syndrome
Francesca Crovetto, Nicolò Borsa, Barbara Acaia, Carla Nishimura, Kathy Frees, Richard J. H. Smith, Flora Peyvandi, Roberta Palla, Massimo Cugno, Silvana Tedeschi, Pierangela Castorina, Edgardo Somigliana, Gianluigi Ardissino & Luigi Fedele
Pages: 2322-2325
Published online: 07 Jun 2012
AbstractforThe genetics of the alternative pathway of complement in the pathogenesis of HELLP syndrome | Full Text | References | PDF (591.1 KB)
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Early versus late amniotomy for labour induction: a randomized controlled trial
Karine Gagnon-Gervais, Emmanuel Bujold, Marie-Hélène Iglesias, Louise Duperron, André Masse, Marie-Hélène Mayrand, Andrée Sansregret, William Fraser & François Audibert
Pages: 2326-2329
Published online: 13 Jun 2012
AbstractforEarly versus late amniotomy for labour induction: a randomized controlled trial | Full Text | References | PDF (728.3 KB)
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Fetal fibronectin for evaluation of preterm labor in the setting of cervical cerclage
James E. Benson, Helain J. Landy, Alessandro Ghidini, Daphnie Drassinower & Sarah H. Poggi
Pages: 2330-2332
Published online: 19 Jun 2012
AbstractforFetal fibronectin for evaluation of preterm labor in the setting of cervical cerclage | Full Text | References | PDF (576.9 KB)
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Comparison of real-time three-dimensional echocardiography and spatiotemporal image correlation in assessment of fetal interventricular septum
Yi Xiong, Tao Liu, Ying Wu, Jing Feng Xu, Yuen Ha Ting, Tak Yeung Leung & Tze Kin Lau
Pages: 2333-2338
Published online: 13 Jun 2012
AbstractforComparison of real-time three-dimensional echocardiography and spatiotemporal image correlation in assessment of fetal interventricular septum | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Oxidative damage to pre-eclamptic placenta: immunohistochemical expression of VEGF, nitrotyrosine residues and von Willebrand factor
Cleofina Bosco, Jaime González, Rodrigo Gutiérrez, Mauro Parra-Cordero, Pilar Barja & Ramón Rodrigo
Pages: 2339-2345
Published online: 19 Jun 2012
AbstractforOxidative damage to pre-eclamptic placenta: immunohistochemical expression of VEGF, nitrotyrosine residues and von Willebrand factor | Full Text | References | PDF (927.7 KB)
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Intraluminal tracheal occlusion using a modified 8-mm Z-stent in a sheep model of left-sided congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Christian Sosa-Sosa, Carlos Bermúdez, Ramen H. Chmait, Eftichia Kontopoulos, Yvette Córdoba, Freddy Guevara-Zuloaga, Thora Steffensen & Rubén A. Quintero
Pages: 2346-2353
Published online: 19 Jun 2012
AbstractforIntraluminal tracheal occlusion using a modified 8-mm Z-stent in a sheep model of left-sided congenital diaphragmatic hernia | Full Text | References | PDF (938.5 KB)
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Fetal bronchoscopy: its successful use in a case of extralobar pulmonary sequestration
Ruben A. Quintero, Eftichia Kontopoulos, Joel Reiter, Wilson L. Pedreira & Andrew A. Colin
Pages: 2354-2358
Published online: 05 Jul 2012
AbstractforFetal bronchoscopy: its successful use in a case of extralobar pulmonary sequestration | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Comparative study of the outcome of induction of labor using 25 µg and 50 µg of vaginal misoprostol
Olabisi M. Loto, Adeniran A. Ikuomola, Ibrahim I. Ayuba & Uche Onwudiegwu
Pages: 2359-2362
Published online: 19 Jun 2012
AbstractforComparative study of the outcome of induction of labor using 25 µg and 50 µg of vaginal misoprostol | Full Text | References | PDF (819 KB)
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Fetal MRI: is it really helpful?
P. Trompoukis, N. Papantoniou, C. Chlapoutaki, S. Mesogitis & A. Antsaklis
Pages: 2363-2368
Published online: 21 Jun 2012
AbstractforFetal MRI: is it really helpful? | Full Text | References | PDF (870.1 KB)
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Antenatal dexamethasone has no adverse effects on child physical and cognitive development: a long-term cohort follow-up investigation
Jing Liu, Zhi-Chun Feng, Jian Li & Qi Wang
Pages: 2369-2371
Published online: 14 Jun 2012
AbstractforAntenatal dexamethasone has no adverse effects on child physical and cognitive development: a long-term cohort follow-up investigation | Full Text | References | PDF (587.4 KB)
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Exercise during pregnancy reduces the rate of cesarean and instrumental deliveries: results of a randomized controlled trial
Ruben Barakat, Mireia Pelaez, Carmina Lopez, Rocío Montejo & Javier Coteron
Pages: 2372-2376
Published online: 22 Jun 2012
AbstractforExercise during pregnancy reduces the rate of cesarean and instrumental deliveries: results of a randomized controlled trial | Full Text | References | PDF (710.4 KB)
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The pregnancy-associated plasma protein A and insulin-like growth factor system in response to cigarette smoking
Magdalena Chelchowska, Tomasz Maciejewski, Joanna Gajewska, Jadwiga Ambroszkiewicz, Teresa Laskowska-Klita & Jerzy Leibschang
Pages: 2377-2380
Published online: 19 Jun 2012
AbstractforThe pregnancy-associated plasma protein A and insulin-like growth factor system in response to cigarette smoking | Full Text | References | PDF (605.8 KB)
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EEG, brain maturation, and the development of retinopathy of prematurity
Wojciech Podraza, Hanna Podraza, Karolina Jezierska, Joanna Szwed, Hanna Domek, Agnieszka Kordek, Monika Modrzejewska & Jacek Rudnicki
Pages: 2381-2384
Published online: 18 Jun 2012
AbstractforEEG, brain maturation, and the development of retinopathy of prematurity | Full Text | References | PDF (842.7 KB)
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Effect of preeclampsia and intrauterine growth restriction on endothelial progenitor cells in human umbilical cord blood
Ranjan Monga, Steven Buck, Priyankar Sharma, Ronald Thomas & Nitin S. Chouthai
Pages: 2385-2389
Published online: 19 Jun 2012
AbstractforEffect of preeclampsia and intrauterine growth restriction on endothelial progenitor cells in human umbilical cord blood | Full Text | References | PDF (669.2 KB) | Supplemental
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Breastfeeding initiation: is this influenced by maternal hepatitis B infection?
Viola Kit Tong Leung, Terence T. Lao, Stephen Sik Hung Suen, Oi Ka Chan, Daljit Singh Sahota, Tze Kin Lau & Tak Yeung Leung
Pages: 2390-2394
Published online: 21 Jun 2012
AbstractforBreastfeeding initiation: is this influenced by maternal hepatitis B infection? | Full Text | References | PDF (607.3 KB)
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N-acetylcysteine prevents preterm birth by attenuating the LPS-induced expression of contractile associated proteins in an animal model
Eugene Y. Chang, Jingmei Zhang, Scott Sullivan, Roger Newman & Inderjit Singh
Pages: 2395-2400
Published online: 25 Jun 2012
AbstractforN-acetylcysteine prevents preterm birth by attenuating the LPS-induced expression of contractile associated proteins in an animal model | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Ischemia-modified albumin (IMA): could it be useful to predict perinatal asphyxia?
Arzu Dursun, Nurullah Okumus & Aysegul Zenciroglu
Pages: 2401-2405
Published online: 25 Jun 2012
AbstractforIschemia-modified albumin (IMA): could it be useful to predict perinatal asphyxia? | Full Text | References | PDF (755.1 KB)
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Impedance-pH monitoring and conventional pH monitoring are complementary methods to detect association between gastroesophageal reflux and apnea-related symptoms in preterm infants and neonates
Myung Seok Shin, Jeong Ok Shim, Jin Soo Moon, Han Suk Kim, Jae Sung Ko, Jung-Hwan Choi & Jeong Kee Seo
Pages: 2406-2410
Published online: 25 Jun 2012
AbstractforImpedance-pH monitoring and conventional pH monitoring are complementary methods to detect association between gastroesophageal reflux and apnea-related symptoms in preterm infants and neonates | Full Text | References | PDF (608.5 KB)
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Post-earthquake birth-rate evaluation using the brief cope
Gaspare Carta, Angela D’Alfonso, Ilaria Colagrande, Paola Catana, Massimo Casacchia & Felice Patacchiola
Pages: 2411-2414
Published online: 25 Jun 2012
AbstractforPost-earthquake birth-rate evaluation using the brief cope | Full Text | References | PDF (613.5 KB)
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Insulin infusion for hyperglycaemia in very preterm infants appears safe with no effect on morbidity, mortality and long-term neurodevelopmental outcome
Alicia Heald, Mohamed E. Abdel-Latif & Alison L. Kent
Pages: 2415-2418
Published online: 29 Jun 2012
AbstractforInsulin infusion for hyperglycaemia in very preterm infants appears safe with no effect on morbidity, mortality and long-term neurodevelopmental outcome | Full Text | References | PDF (594.5 KB)
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Comparison of outcomes after typical and atypical eclampsia: a retrospective study
Jae Eun Shin, Sun Young Nam, Young Lee, Guisera Lee, Jong Chul Shin, Yeon Hee Kim & Ki Cheol Kil
Pages: 2419-2423
Published online: 29 Jun 2012
AbstractforComparison of outcomes after typical and atypical eclampsia: a retrospective study | Full Text | References | PDF (607.8 KB)
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Elevated midtrimester α-fetoprotein and delivery markers of inflammation in a preterm population
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Pages: 2424-2427
Published online: 03 Jul 2012
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Pages: 2428-2431
Published online: 03 Jul 2012
AbstractforProcedural training opportunities for basic pediatric trainees during a 6-month rotation in a level III perinatal centre in Australia | Full Text | References | PDF (603.7 KB)
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Rachelle Schwartz, Anna Fuchs & Barak Rosenn
Pages: 2432-2434
Published online: 28 Jun 2012
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Paradoxical effects of alcohol and thiamine deficiency on the eye opening in rat pups
Abdoulaye Bâ
Pages: 2435-2440
Published online: 05 Jul 2012
AbstractforParadoxical effects of alcohol and thiamine deficiency on the eye opening in rat pups | Full Text | References | PDF (690.7 KB)
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Resmiye Oral, Feyza Koc, Emine O. Bayman, Abraham Assad, Andrea Austin, Tara Strang & Levent Bayman
Pages: 2441-2446
Published online: 04 Jul 2012
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Twin pregnancies in Sub-Saharan Africa – Lagos experience
Omololu Adegbola & Olajumoke Morenike Akindele
Pages: 2447-2450
Published online: 04 Jul 2012
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Maternal mortality from cardiac disease in Turkey: a population-based study
Yaprak Engin-Üstün, Şevki Çelen, Ayşe Özcan, Sema Sanisoğlu, Selma Karaahmetoğlu, Rukiye Gül, Sibel Bilgin, Mine İrez & Mehmet Rifat Köse
Pages: 2451-2453
Published online: 05 Jul 2012
AbstractforMaternal mortality from cardiac disease in Turkey: a population-based study | Full Text | References | PDF (596.1 KB)
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Can anemia in the first trimester predict obstetrical complications later in pregnancy?
Tamar Tzur, Adi Y. Weintraub, Ruslan Sergienko & Eyal Sheiner
Pages: 2454-2457
Published online: 02 Jul 2012
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Gestational diabetes: maternal weight gain in relation to fetal growth, treatment modality, BMI and glycemic control
Orli Most & Oded Langer
Pages: 2458-2463
Published online: 05 Sep 2012
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Gestational diabetes: women’s concerns, mood state, quality of life and treatment satisfaction
Gerda Trutnovsky, Thomas Panzitt, Eva Magnet, Christina Stern, Uwe Lang & Martha Dorfer
Pages: 2464-2466
Published online: 14 May 2012
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High quality genomic DNA extraction from postmortem fetal tissue
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Pages: 2467-2469
Published online: 05 Jul 2012
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Pages: 2470-2474
Published online: 17 May 2012
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