Objective We examined screening practices and attitudes of obstetricians-gynecologists toward the use of noncombustible tobacco products (chewing tobacco, snuff/snus, electronic cigarettes, and dissolvables) during pregnancy. Study Design The authors mailed…
Objective To determine the presence of calcium activated chloride channels anoctamin 1 (ANO1) and 2 (ANO2) in human and murine uterine smooth muscle (MUSM) and evaluate the physiologic role for…
Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the expression and subcellular localization of laeverin, a placenta-specific membrane-bound aminopeptidase, in preeclamptic placentas and its role in trophoblast cell migration…
Materials and Methods Data sources Data were obtained from 3 nationwide Swedish population-based registers. Record linkage between registers is made possible by use of an individually unique national registration number…
Objective We sought to review and update available evidence regarding outcomes after cesarean delivery (CD) using blunt vs sharp expansion of the uterine incision. Study Design We queried the database…
Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate the surveillance characteristics that precede stillbirth in growth-restricted fetuses that receive integrated Doppler and biophysical profile scoring (BPS). Study Design Nine…
Objective We sought to analyze whether maternal intravenous fluid therapy prior to external cephalic version (ECV) increases the amount of amniotic fluid and the success rate of the procedure. Study…
The crown-rump length (CRLacrnm1) is currently the most reliable measurement for dating pregnancies until 10 weeks ± 4 days of gestation, has a ± 7-day accuracy at 11-14 weeks of gestation, and…
Moderate and severe neonatal encephalopathy (NEacrnm1) in the term or near-term neonate are associated with adverse outcomes that include neonatal death, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and other cognitive and behavioral problems.1-4…
Materials and Methods All infants included in the study had mothers who were participants in the California Prenatal Screening Program administered by the Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP) within the…
