The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians
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BACKGROUND: Early prediction of pregnancy complications is important for adequate and timely prevention, management, and reducing maternal/fetal pathogenesis.
OBJECTIVE: Neuroserpin, a serine protease inhibitor, is recognized for its anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties. Given the central role of inflammation and neurological involvement in the pathophysiology of preeclampsia, this study aimed ...
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of preoperative intake of oral carbohydrates versus standard preoperative fasting prior to elective cesarean delivery on plasma purine levels (hypoxanthine, xanthine, and uric acid) and beta-hydroxybutyrate (β-HB) in...
BACKGROUND: The occurrence of short birth intervals among reproductive-age women in East Africa is a critical public health issue, contributing to maternal and child health risks. Identifying the key factors that predict short birth intervals can hel...
INTRODUCTION: Anaemia during pregnancy is a widespread health burden globally, especially in low- and middle-income countries, posing a serious risk to both maternal and neonatal health. The primary challenge is that anaemia is frequently undetected ...
BACKGROUND: Traditional statistical methods have dominated research on peripartum depression (PPD), but innovative approaches may provide deeper insights. This study aims to predict the impact factors of PPD using elastic net regression (ENR) combine...
Ultrasound is essential in fetal medicine for diagnosing and monitoring, but it requires extensive training. Artificial intelligence (AI) shows a great promise in enhancing the clinical training and practice, by improving workflow and standardising d...
Nonsyndromic cleft lip with palate (nsCLP) is a common birth defect disease. Current diagnostic methods comprise fetal ultrasound images, which are mainly limited by fetal position and technician skills. We aimed to identify reliable maternal serum l...
BACKGROUND: Maternal and newborn mortality remains a critical public health challenge, particularly in resource-limited settings. Despite global efforts, Kenya continues to report high maternal mortality rates of over 350 deaths per 100,000 live birt...