11β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase 2 in Preeclampsia by Katarzyna Kosicka, Anna Siemiątkowska, Franciszek K. Główka

“…One of the hypotheses related to the etiology of preeclampsia is the deficiency in placental 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 2 (11β-HSD2), the enzyme which in normal pregnancy protects the fetus from the excess of maternal cortisol. The reduced activity of the enzyme was observed in placentas from pregnancies complicated with preeclampsia. …”
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Cesarean Section and Right Femur Fracture: A Rare but Possible Complication for Breech Presentation by Giampiero Capobianco, Giuseppe Virdis, Pietro Lisai, Claudio Cherchi, Ornella Biasetti, Francesco Dessole, Giovanni Battista Meloni

“…The breech extraction of the fetus through the vagina has a greater risk of hip fracture compared with the extraction by abdominal route. …”
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Unclassifiable short-rib thoracic dysplasia diagnosed using targeted gene panel sequencing by Erika Nakajima, Yuko Yokohama, Saori Sugiyama, Mio Taketazu, Kenrokuro Mitsube, Takahiro Yamada, Anna Hammarsjö, Giedre Grigelioniene, Gen Nishimura, Yoshio Makita

“…Abstract We report a case of a fetus with short-rib thoracic dysplasia (SRTD) with polydactyly that also presented with atypical severe acro-mesomelic ossification defects. …”
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Noninvasive Recording of True-to-Form Fetal ECG during the Third Trimester of Pregnancy by Istvan Peterfi, Lorand Kellenyi, Andras Szilagyi

“…The aim of the study was to develop a complex electrophysiological measurement system (hardware and software) which uses the methods of electrophysiology and provides significant information about the intrauterine status of the fetus, intending to obtain true-to-form, morphologically evaluated fetal ECG from transabdominal maternal lead. …”
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Effect in vitro of the Phenobarbital on the Activity of the Enzyme Adenosine Triphosphatase (ATPase) of Sodium and Potassium Dependent in Human Placenta. by María De Jesús Sánchez Bouza, Pedro Sánchez Frenes

“…<p><strong>Background: </strong>Most of the drugs can pass to the fetus through the placenta, conditioning alterations of the development and fetal growth. …”
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Applications of Amniotic Membrane in Ophthalmology – New Perspectives in the Treatment of Eye Diseases by Larysa Krajewska-Węglewicz

“…Amniotic membrane, a natural protective barrier surrounding the fetus, possesses unique biological properties, making it a promising tool in regenerative medicine. …”
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Hubungan Kadar LDL dan HDL Serum Ibu Hamil Aterm dengan Berat Lahir Bayi by Oktalia Sabrida, Hariadi ., Eny Yantri

“…Uptake and usage of LDL by placenta to the fetus is an alternative mechanism to obtain fatty acids and essential amino acids. …”
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Hubungan Pertambahan Berat Badan Ibu Hamil terhadap Berat Bayi Lahir di Kota Pariaman by Akbar Shiddiq, Nur Indrawaty Lipoeto, Yusrawati .

“…<br />Keywords: maternal weight gain, birth weight, intrauterine fetal growth, nutritional status of the fetus</p>…”
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MANIFESTATION OF COVID-19 IN THE SECOND TRIMESTER OF PREGNANCY: FEATURES OF GESTATION, OBSTETRIC AND PERINATAL OUTCOMES by Людмила Станиславовна Ищенко, Екатерина Евгеньевна Воропаева, Элла Алексеевна Казачкова, Евгений Леонидович Казачков, Татьяна Николаевна Шамаева, Елена Романовна Вейсенборн, Юлия Сергеевна Ищенко

“…Data on the impact of COVID-19 on a pregnant woman and fetus in the second trimester are scarce and contradictory. …”
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Insights from epidemiological game theory into gender-specific vaccination against rubella by Eunha Shim, Beth Kochin, Alison Galvani

“…However, rubella can result in severecongenital defects, known as congenital rubella syndrome (CRS), iftransmitted from a mother to a fetus. Consequently, women havehigher incentive to vaccinate against rubella than men do. …”
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Fetal sirenomelia type VI. A case report by Lilian Rachel Vila Ferrán, María Antonia Ocaña Gil

“…Sirenomelia, also known as sympodia, simelia or sirenoid fetus, due to the fusion of the lower limbs, similar to the tail of a fish, has attracted attention since ancient times, giving rise to multiple myths. …”
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DETECTION OF LUMPY SKIN DISEASE VIRUS GENOME IN FIELD SAMPLES COLLECTED FROM CATTLE IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION by A. V. Kononov, A. V. Sprygin, S. V.  Kononova, A. A.  Nesterov, P. V.  Prutnikov, Ye. Ye. Artyukhova, Ye. S.  Kostrova, I. N. Shumilova

“…No lumpy skin disease virus genome was detected in trachea, spleen and aborted fetus samples. Thus, in case of lumpy skin disease suspicion serum and nasal washing samples shall be tested first for antemortem diagnosis, while nodules (lumps) shall be primarily tested for postmortem diagnosis.…”
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From Placenta to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: The Role of Adipokines by Chiara Sartori, Pietro Lazzeroni, Silvia Merli, Viviana Dora Patianna, Francesca Viaroli, Francesca Cirillo, Sergio Amarri, Maria Elisabeth Street

“…It is well known now that their serum concentrations during pregnancy and lactation have long-term effects beyond the fetus and newborn. With regard to puberty, adipokines are involved in the regulation of the relationship between nutritional status and normal physiology or disorders of puberty and altered gonadal function, as, for example, premature pubarche and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). …”
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Assessment of Fetal Autonomic Nervous System Activity by Fetal Magnetocardiography: Comparison of Normal Pregnancy and Intrauterine Growth Restriction by Akimune Fukushima, Kenji Nakai, Tomonobu Kanasugi, Miyuki Terata, Toru Sugiyama

“…To clarify the developmental activity of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) of the normal fetus and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) cases using fetal magnetocardiography (FMCG). …”
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A Case of the TOF with APV Complicated with Polyhydramnios and Severe Bronchomalacia by Ali Seven, Emine Esin Yalinbas, Rahmi Ozdemir

“…Prenatal USG examination of the fetus at the 26th week of gestation revealed severe polyhydramnios, dilatation at right ventricle, and abnormal appearance of the heart. …”
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Polymyositis-Dermatomyositis and Interstitial Lung Disease in Pregnant Woman Successfully Treated with Cyclosporine and Tapered Steroid Therapy by Saito Mayu, Sakiko Isojima, Yoko Miura, Shinichiro Nishimi, Mika Hatano, Takahiro Tokunaga, Ryo Takahashi, Keiko Koide, Yusuke Miwa

“…Polymyositis-dermatomyositis is extremely rare during pregnancy, and immunosuppressive therapy should be administered after carefully considering the effects on both the mother and fetus. Several reports have associated the disease activity with fetal prognosis, higher rates of eclampsia, preterm births, and fetal deaths. …”
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Autopsy Findings in Conjoined Twin with Single Heart and Single Liver by Kar Asaranti, Mohanty Pranati, Kar Tushar, Behera Jagadish, Behera Susmita, Nayak Amarendra

“…A detail autopsy was done on the twin fetus. The twins shared a single heart and sometimes the liver and part of digestive system. …”
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Major congenital defects. Relevant risk factors. Cienfuegos. 2000-2005. by Vivian Vázquez Martínez, Cristóbal Torres González, Gabriel González Jiménez, Yobadis Hernández del Sol, Ana López Rodríguez del Rey, Gladis Barberis Pérez

“…<strong><br />Methods:</strong> A case-control study was carried out. Women with fetus or newborns with major congenital defects formed the case group (255) while the control group consisted of a similar number of healthy children selected each year by a randomized simple sample. …”
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Maternal, fetal, and perinatal outcomes of COVID-19-infected pregnancies in Saudi Arabia: a meta-analysis and systematic review by Ahmad Alwazzan

“…During pregnancy, there is a placental exchange of blood between mother and fetus. This meta-analysis aimed to investigate the prevalence of maternal, fetal, and perinatal outcomes of COVID-19-positive pregnancy cases in Saudi Arabia. …”
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Prenatal Acetaminophen Exposure and its Associated Risk for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder by Noah J. Spillers, Norris C. Talbot, Patrick M. Luther, Gianni H. Ly, Caylin J. Roberts, Shahab Ahmadzadeh, Sahar Shekoohi, Omar Viswanath, Alan D. Kaye

“…However, it is known that the metabolism of acetaminophen is known to cause oxidative stress, which has been shown to influence the developing fetus. This review highlights the epidemiological data indicating the correlation between prenatal acetaminophen exposure and ADHD and discusses several proposed theories by which this phenomenon may occur. …”
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