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Background: Natural biopolymeric matrices for developing dressings have been extensively studied, as they may exhibit beneficial properties for wound healing. Gelatin possesses promising structural and physicochemical pr...

OBJETIVO: Comparar o preenchimento do cartão da gestante em serviço-escola e em outros serviços, assim como verificar a concordância entre esses registros e as informações verbais das puérperas. MÉTODOS: Realizou...

Abstract Purpose To evaluate whether the number of sutures used during transvaginal cervical cerclage influences obstetric and neonatal outcomes when surgical technique, suture material, and perioperative management are ...

Background and purpose: Stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) delivers high doses with submillimeter precision to small targets, requiring accuracy in both dose calculation and delivery. This study aimed to perform a dosimetri...

Qianqian He,1,* Fuchun Cui,2,* Yanling Jin,1 Haiying Li,1 Xiaofen Duan,1 Yanlei Xu,1,* Qian Wang1,* 1Department of Obstetrics, The Fourth Hospital of Shijiazhuang, Shijiazhuang, People’s...

Abstract Background/objectives Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), particularly myocardial infarction (MI) and heart failure (HF), remain global causes of morbidity and mortality, despite the current treatment options. Stem ...

Introduction: Labour pain is recognised as one of the most intense pain experiences. While neuraxial analgesia remains the gold standard, its limited accessibility in resource-constrained settings necessitates the use of...

Abstract Purpose This study aimed to evaluate whether episiotomy reduces obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) rates in nulliparous women with a second stage of labor lasting ≥ 3 h. Methods This retrospective ...

Introduction: Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a serious but challenging complication of perinatal asphyxia. Doppler flowmetric studies have demonstrated the potential for its prediction. Renal artery resistive index, a non-...

Objective: To test whether an AI-assisted, dual-template workflow improves plan–delivery accuracy in tooth autotransplantation versus a replica-only freehand approach. Methods: Twenty-four consecutive cases were assign...

OBJETIVO: avaliar as inter-relações recíprocas entre o transplante renal e a gravidez por meio da análise das intercorrências clínicas e obstétricas, bem como da investigação do desfecho perinatal. MÉTODOS: foi...

Background: Policies, strategies and plans of most South African municipalities are not aligned with the realities and interests of communities and do not consider the disadvantaged backgrounds of communities, with plan...

Abstract Objective The incidence of endometrial cancer is rising, especially among younger women. Given the strong need to preserve fertility, robust evidence is required to evaluate the effectiveness of progestin-based ...

Abstract BackgroundThe Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to eradicate poverty and inequality while ensuring that all individuals enjoy good health. Among these, target 3.1 seeks to reduce the global ma...

Abstract Objective To describe healthcare resource use in rural Mozambique among postpartum women with HIV, their seroconcordant male partners (MPs), and their infants to estimate costs and inform program planning. Metho...

OBJETIVO: avaliar a evolução de gestações gemelares monocoriônicas diamnióticas com e sem síndrome de transfusão feto-fetal (STFF), acompanhadas de forma expectante. MÉTODOS: estudo retrospectivo no qual as gest...

BackgroundLast-mile logistics accounts for approximately 28% of total logistics costs and is a major contributor to urban carbon emissions. The integration of drones with electric trucks offers a path toward more efficie...

BackgroundHydrops fetalis encompasses diverse fetal disorders with high perinatal mortality, and contemporary regional data are limited.MethodsWe conducted a single-center retrospective cohort study at a Saudi tertiary r...

PurposeImmune dysregulation and neuroinflammation have been increasingly implicated in depression, and nanotechnology-based approaches are being actively explored for targeted delivery and immunomodulation. However, a sy...

Abstract Background There is a continued and urgent need to address the stagnation of the global maternal mortality ratio (MMR), especially for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We aimed to assess the impact of ...

Abstract Purpose To investigate the impact of a previous cesarean section on maternal and perinatal outcomes in term pregnancies undergoing labor induction. Methods In this retrospective cohort study, women with singleto...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Child nutrition is crucial for a country's economic development. In Bangladesh, nearly half of the children under five suffer from malnutrition, with higher rates in rural areas. This study a...

IntroductionThe MIRACLE Task Force is a multidisciplinary, multi-institutional work group comprising immunology, genetics, obstetrics/gynecology, and maternal fetal medicine providers dedicated to understanding reproduct...

Objective: Maternal hypotension is a common complication of spinal anesthesia for cesarean delivery, pose a risk to both mother and fetus. Prophylactic and therapeutic strategies must ensure hemodynamic stability. This p...