Preterm birth (PTB) remains a significant challenge in modern obstetric practice, posing considerable risks to maternal and neonatal health. Despite advancements in medical technology, the incidence of PTB remains high, and its prediction continues t...
BACKGROUND: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a mood disorder affecting 1 in 7 women after childbirth that is often underscreened and underdetected. If not diagnosed and treated, PPD is associated with long-term developmental challenges in the child and...
Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
May 21, 2025
INTRODUCTION: Preterm birth (PTB) remains a leading cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Understanding Singapore's PTB trends and associated risk factors can inform effective strategies for screening and intervention. This study anal...
INTRODUCTION: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a prevalent mental health issue that poses significant challenges to maternal wellbeing and infant development. We aimed to determine the prevalence of PPD and to investigate its associated determinants an...
Environmental pollution (Barking, Essex : 1987)
May 17, 2025
Preterm birth (PTB) is a primary cause of mortality among newborns globally. Prenatal exposure to environmental pollutants has been suggested to increase the PTB risk. Studies have shown NEOs may be linked to adverse birth outcomes. However, the impa...
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...
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...
IEEE journal of biomedical and health informatics
May 6, 2025
Noninvasive fetal ECG (FECG) monitoring holds significant importance in ensuring the normal development of the fetus. Since FECG is usually submerged by maternal ECG (MECG) and background noise in abdominal ECG (AECG), it is challenging to exactly re...
This study explores the application of machine learning algorithms in predicting high-risk pregnancy among expectant mothers, aiming to construct an efficient predictive model to improve maternal health management. The study is based on the maternal ...
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