Humans are the only species with a commensal Lactobacillus-dominant vaginal microbiota. Reproductive tract microbes have been linked to fertility outcomes, as has intrauterine inflammation, suggesting immune response may mediate adverse outcomes. In ...
INTRODUCTION: Congenital heart defect (CHD) is a significant, rapidly emerging global problem in child health and a leading cause of neonatal and childhood death. Prenatal detection of CHDs with the help of ultrasound allows better perinatal manageme...
Prenatal healthcare development requires accurate automated techniques for fetal ultrasound image segmentation. This approach allows standardized evaluation of fetal development by minimizing time-exhaustive processes that perform poorly due to human...
Timely detection of abnormal cardiotocography (CTG) during labor plays a crucial role in enhancing fetal prognosis. Recent research has explored the use of deep learning for CTG interpretation, most studies rely on small, localized datasets or focus ...
International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
Jun 2, 2025
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the predictive potential of first-trimester biomarkers-pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A (PAPP-A) and free β-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG)-combined with maternal body mass index (BMI), using machine learning (ML) alg...
International journal of obstetric anesthesia
Jun 2, 2025
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide, and the ability to predict PPH may help address preventable causes of morbidity and mortality such as delays in care. Understanding the importance of standardized approac...
BACKGROUND: Assessment of the initial medical history data for pregnant women is an essential component of nursing training. Therefore, understanding clinical patient characteristics is crucial for developing students' ability to independently manage...
BACKGROUND: Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL), characterized by multiple miscarriages, remains a condition with unclear etiology, posing significant challenges for affected women and couples. This study aims to explore the underlying mechanisms of RPL, ...
Childhood morbidity and mortality are key indicators of human development, particularly reflecting poor health conditions in children. In Pakistan, child mortality remains a serious problem despite efforts to reduce it. One factor that may be associa...
Computerized medical imaging and graphics : the official journal of the Computerized Medical Imaging Society
May 28, 2025
Fetal head flexion is essential during labor. The current assessment presents technical challenges for unskilled ultrasound operators. Therefore, the study aimed to propose an occiput-spine angle measurement network (OSAM-NET) to improve the accuracy...
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