Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are responsible for 36 million deaths every year. Of this death toll, nearly 80% (29 million) occur in low- and median-income countries. More than 9 million deaths…
1. a) T b) T c) F d) F e) T NCDs are one of the most important causes of mortality around the world, including middle and low-income countries (nearly 80% of all cases)….
1. Which of the following statements is/are true regarding GDM placental characteristics? a) The majority of placental changes in GDM are functional changes without obvious histological characteristics. b) GDM placentas…
Maternal–fetal medicine (MFM) is a multidisciplinary subspecialty dedicated to optimization of pregnancy and perinatal outcomes. MFM utilizes novel technologies for diagnostics and treatments in order to optimize obstetrical care and…
In the 1980s, David Barker and Colleagues proposed that the major causes of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases have their roots in early development. There is now robust evidence that an…
There is cumulating evidence linking the occurrence of pregnancy complications, including miscarriage, stillbirth, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, gestational diabetes mellitus, preterm birth, and fetal growth restriction, with increased future risk…
Pregnancy in women with diabetes remains complicated despite improvements in glucose control. This seems mainly due to the fact that normoglycemia is still outside of reach. Congenital malformations are already…
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) complicates 3–15% of pregnancies depending upon the geographic location and ethnic groups, and its incidence is estimated to increase even further due to the increasing rates…
A number of groups are currently examining the potential of screening for pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes at 12 weeks’ gestation. This can be performed at the time of combined first-trimester…
Despite recent attempts at building consensus, an internationally consistent definition of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) remains elusive. Within and between countries, there is disagreement between obstetric, medical, and endocrine groups…
