Gene expression changes in blastocyst hatching affect embryo implantation success in mice by Liyou An, Liang Zhang, Yulin Wu, Yadi Teng, Zihan Liu, Meixiang Ma, Miaolong Li, Xinrong Peng, Chenxi Liu

“…C-sites, with good vs. poor pregnancy, showed 178 differentially expressed genes (DEGs), mainly involved in immunity, which correlated positively with birth rate. …”
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The effects of growth hormone on the outcomes of in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer in age-grouped patients with decreased ovarian reserve: a prospective cohort study by Jiexiu Chen, Xumei Kong, Zonghui Luan, Yu Qiu, Yu Qiu, Shiqi Chen, Jesse Li−Ling, Yan Gong

“…The quality of oocytes and embryos and the outcome of pregnancy were compared.ResultsIn group B, the number (1.16 ± 0.12 vs. 0.74 ± 0.09) and rate (34.27% vs. 23.90%) of high-quality cleavage embryos, rate of implantation (32.37% vs. 22.35%), clinical pregnancy (48.98% vs. 33.67%), and live birth (44.90% vs. 29.59%) were significantly higher, whereas the canceled oocyte retrieval rate was significantly lower (1.49% vs. 6.58%) in the GH part than those of the control part (P < 0.05). …”
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Risk factors for dengue mortality: a 7-year retrospective cohort in Honduras by Dilcia Sauceda-Acosta, Sandra Paola Paz Almendares, Elsy Cárcamo, Melba Zúniga-Gutiérrez, Briana Beltrán, María Félix Rivera, Marlon Meléndez Rodríguez, Judy Enamorado

“…Risk factors for dengue mortality included older age (> 60 years; adjusted OR 3.30, 95% CI 1.08–10.09), residence in the departments of Choluteca (aOR 19.40, 95% CI 4.75–79.30), Cortés (aOR 6.57, 95% CI 2.00–21.47), and Yoro (aOR 10.80, 95% CI 2.97–39.26), clinical manifestations of bleeding (aOR 1.81, 95% CI 1.09–3.00), clinical manifestations of plasma leakage (aOR 1.72, 95% CI 1.53–1.93), shock (aOR 10.70, 95% CI 7.90–14.50), lethargy (aOR 1.80, 95% CI 1.25–2.59), presence of comorbidities (aOR 1.89, 95% CI 1.08–3.29), and pregnancy (aOR 2.18, 95% CI 1.37–3.48). Conclusion Older age; residence in the departments of Choluteca, Cortés, and Yoro; clinical manifestations of bleeding, plasma leakage, shock, lethargy; comorbidities and pregnancy were identified as risk factors for dengue mortality. …”
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Feasibility of a Mobile App–Based Cognitive-Behavioral Perinatal Skills Program: Protocol for Nonrandomized Pilot Trial by Andrea B Temkin-Yu, Aliza Ayaz, Ella Blicker, Michael X Liu, Ace Oh, Isabelle E Siegel, Meredith J Seewald, Alison D Hermann, Soudebah Givrad, Lara M Baez, Lauren M Osborne, Cori M Green, Maddy M Schier, Alexandra M Davis, Shasha Zhu, Avital Falk, Shannon M Bennett

“… BackgroundMental illness is one of the top causes of preventable pregnancy-related deaths in the United States. There are many barriers that interfere with the ability of perinatal individuals to access traditional mental health care. …”
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Effect of different hormonal protocols with timed AI on clinical signs of estrus and conception rates in Bulgarian Murrah buffaloes by Radena Nenova

“…At the same time, in the buffalo cows, the differences are lower, the Ovsynch pro- tocol having a relatively low pregnancy rate (38.3%), Ovsyn- ch+PRID – highest (45.0%), and Presynch/Ovsynch – lowest (30.4%). …”
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Surgical Periodontal Management of Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma: A Series of Three Cases by Karo Parsegian, Roger M. Arce, Nikola Angelov

“…The first patient developed POF during her pregnancy that remained clinically noticeable postpartum. …”
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Warfarin-Associated Diaphragmatic Hernia: An Unusual Diagnosis by Cristina Vilhena, Cátia Gameiro, Cláudia Tomás, Antónia Santos, Raquel Ilgenfritz

“…Fetal warfarin syndrome is a consequence of maternal intake of warfarin during pregnancy and comprises a wide range of manifestations, including some typical facial dysmorphologic features. …”
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Atypical HELLP Syndrome in a Pregnant Patient with Takayasu Arteritis and Subclavian to Axillary Artery Saphenous Vein Bypass Graft: A Case Report by Hediye Dağdeviren, Hüseyin Cengiz, Sema Süzen Çaypınar, Cihan Kaya, Ammar Kanawati

“…The disease shows a striking predilection for women during the child-bearing years, and it is reasonable to expect at least 1 pregnancy event in these women. Therefore, the management of pregnancies in patients with this disease is of great importance to obstetricians. …”
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Antenatal Corticosteroids: A Risk Factor for the Development of Chronic Disease by Elizabeth Asztalos

“…The challenge in human studies is to demonstrate whether an intervention such as ACS administration in pregnancy contributes to developmental programming and how this is manifested in later life.…”
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Recognizing Presentations of Pemphigoid Gestationis: A Case Study by Sadie Henry

“…Pemphigoid gestationis (PG) is an autoimmune blistering disease that occurs in approximately 1 in 50,000 pregnancies. Failing to recognize PG may lead to inadequate maternal treatment and possible neonatal complications. …”
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Pityriasis rosea: a distinct entity or viral exanthem? by Natalia Dąbrowska, Piotr Węgrzyn, Konstancja Węgrzyn, Gustaw Laskowski, Anna Salińska, Marcin Wasilewski, Julia Skwara, Agnieszka Góra, Maciej Nowicki, Dawid Barański

“…Although the disease is typically not dangerous, it can be a therapeutic challenge, especially when its course is atypical or when it occurs during pregnancy and may pose a risk to the fetus. The literature on pityriasis rosea was analyzed to check whether new insights regarding its etiopathogenesis have appeared, or treatment approach has been changed.…”
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Skilled Birth Attendance among Women in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya by Eliphas Gitonga

“…Skilled birth attendance was noted to be associated with age, level of education, average family income, parity, distance to the health facility, timing of initiation of antenatal care, level of facility attended during pregnancy, and birth preparedness status. Conclusion. …”
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Anesthetic Management for Cesarean Delivery in a Patient with a Gigantic Intracranial Tumor by C. dos Santos e Santos, C. L. Mason, J. S. Neill, B. E. Grayson, A. Calimaran, D. R. Bacon

“…This report describes the anesthetic management of a patient with an intracranial tumor during pregnancy.…”
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Serial intrauterine transfusion for severe fetal anemia due to anti-M alloimmunization by Rachmat Dediat Kapnosa Hasani, Gatot Abdurazak, Adhi Pribadi

“…A G3P2 26-year-old pregnant woman referred to our hospital at 29 weeks gestational age (WGA) with fetal hydrops. Her second pregnancy results in intrauterine fetal death at 35 WGA due to fetal hydrops. …”
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Genetic Cholestasis: Lessons from the Molecular Physiology of Bile Formation by Peter LM Jansen, Michael Müller

“…Defects of bile acid synthesis may be difficult to differentiate from these transport defects.Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) appears to be related to these cholestatic diseases. …”
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Beyond the Niche Hypothesis. Property, Marriage, and the Onset of Familial Reproduction in Rural Northwest Germany, 1820–1866 by Georg Fertig

“…The fourth mechanism relates to autonomous family formation through marriages resulting from sexual encounters (indicated by premarital pregnancy). The relative weight of these four mechanisms is remarkably stable across social class and ecotype.…”
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The Role of GnRH Agonist Therapy and Hysterosalpingography (HSG) in Diagnosing and Treating Tubal Factor Infertility by Dipti Katre, Namrata Choudhary, Ashish Prakash Anjankar, Aakash More, Sudhanshu Dakre

“…The patient conceived, and a subsequent β-hCG level of 256 mIU/mL proved good pregnancy status 14 days after the embryo transfer. …”
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An Exploratory Qualitative Study of Perinatal Experiences in an Acute Setting during Early Phases of the COVID-19 Pandemic by Sharon Hoosein, Pamela Winchester, Stephanie Babinski, Naomi Smith, Payalben Bhavsar, Susan Law

“…Seven themes were identified in the analysis: conflicting emotions; experiences of COVID-related protocols; altered experiences of pregnancy and birth; other aspects of in-hospital care; support from family and friends; interactions and communications with the healthcare team; and seeking information. …”
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Postpartum Hemorrhage by Michelle J. Wang, Yinka Oyelese, Yang Pan

“…Despite modern advances in medicine, hemorrhage continues to lead the causes of pregnancy-related death in most countries, with increasing disparity between countries with highly developed and underdeveloped national healthcare systems. …”
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Associated with Posterior Cranial Fossa Meningioma by Nobuyuki Takeuchi, Etushi Kato, Kousuke Kanemoto

“…A 33-year-old woman showed symptoms of OCD, including obsessive worry about infection from tainted blood and repetitive confirmation, which worsened during pregnancy. She had comprehension in regard to her illness and no evidence of cognitive dysfunction and did not meet other DSM-5 criteria such as depression. …”
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