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Abstract Background Serum beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) hormone is a well-established biomarker used for pregnancy monitoring and prognosis in in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles. After embryo transfer, a hi...

Abstract Inadequate intake of dietary folate is associated with an increased risk of preterm birth, but evidence is limited in low-income settings, including the study area. This study examines the association between ma...

Aim: to synthesize existing scientific literature to evaluate the impact of war and military conflict on the course of pregnancy and childbirth among female service members and internally displaced women. Materials an...

Abstract Background The skin is the largest epithelial organ and a critical barrier. However, in preterm infants, particularly very low birth weight infants (VLBWI,

BackgroundPyrethroid pesticides (PYRs) can cross the placental barrier to cause intrauterine fetal exposure, which may lead to developmental immunotoxicity (DIT). However, the specific effect of maternal PYR exposure dur...

Abstract Background There has been a recent push for biomedical research to incorporate more demographically, ethnically, and medically diverse cohorts – individuals whom the NIH designates as “underrepresented in bi...

Background: Women with previous caesarean deliveries (CD) contribute to rising CD rates globally, yet limited evidence exists from rural South African district hospitals. The social value of this study lay in understand...

The development of a system of indicators and methodologies for monitoring and assessing progress toward achieving the goals of the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation N 312 of May 7, 2024, «On the Nationa...

IntroductionTo determine if endometrial preparation protocols for frozen embryo transfers (FET) impact clinical and neonatal outcomes.MethodsA monocentric cohort study including all first autologous FET cycles of a singl...

Advances in perinatal and neonatal medicine have dramatically improved the survival rates of infants with perinatal vulnerabilities of preterm birth (PTB), low birth weight (LBW) or small for gestational age (SGA), by re...

ObjectiveTo investigate the interaction effects of anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH), antral follicle count (AFC), basal follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and endometrial thickness on the outcomes of assisted reproductive ...

Abstract Background Rapid population growth and high fertility rates in low-income countries adversely affect the provision of sexual and reproductive healthcare services. A high fertility rate has serious health implica...

Background: Maternal health remains a major public health concern in Uttar Pradesh despite improvements in service coverage under national programs. Sub-centers form the backbone of rural primary healthcare delivery; how...

Abstract Background Vaccine refusal is a growing public health concern, threatening herd immunity and the control of vaccine-preventable diseases. The COVID-19 pandemic has influenced healthcare delivery and vaccine refu...

Danhua Guo,1,2 Shuqiong He,1,2 Na Lin,1,2 Yifang Dai,1,2 Ying Li,1,2 Liangpu Xu,1– 3 Xiaoqing Wu1– 4 1Department of Medical Genetic Diagnosis and Therapy Center, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital College of ...

BackgroundHMPV is a leading cause of pediatric lower respiratory tract infections, second only to respiratory syncytial virus in causing severe pneumonia in children. Its clinical presentation closely mimics other common...

Abstract Background Vertical transmission is the main mode of acquisition of HIV infection in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). We aimed to determine the factors associated with the serological status of mothers an...

Abstract Background Neonatal seizures are sudden, abnormal brain activities that occur during the neonatal period, are the most common neurological emergencies in newborns, and are associated with high morbidity and mort...

Abstract Background Chronic endometritis (CE) has two principal subtypes—non-specific chronic endometritis (NSCE) and endometrial tuberculosis (ETB). Both can adversely affect embryo implantation. Although ETB is gener...

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 ...

ObjectiveThis study aimed to conduct an exploratory observational analysis to assess the association between bacterial L-form detection and intrauterine infection in pregnant women with placenta previa and bleeding, and ...

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 ...

Introduction Health literacy is known to be deficient in diverse populations. This study aims to evaluate the health literacy of a segment of Australia’s adult population following the COVID-19 pandemic.Method Using qu...