Urocortin in Second Trimester Amniotic Fluid: Its Role as Predictor of Preterm Labor by C. Iavazzo, K. Tassis, D. Gourgiotis, M. Boutsikou, S. Baka, D. Hassiakos, C. Vogiatzi, L. Florentin-Arar, A. Malamitsi-Puchner

“…These results suggest that urocortin concentrations in the amniotic fluid of genetic amniocentesis are not predictive of preterm labor and birth.…”
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Effects of pregnancy-induced hypertension on early-onset neonatal thrombocytopenia by Meiling Ye, Cailing Zhou, Lu Li, Lizhen Wang, Meixian Zhang

“…The minimum platelet count within 72 h of birth was recorded for these neonates. The incidence of early-onset thrombocytopenia in neonates in relation to maternal gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and health status was evaluated. …”
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Older generation in region’s labor market: the analysis of demographic and economic components by N. V. Borovskikh, E. A. Kipervar

“…The paper analyzes the demographic and economic situation on the labor market that has developed on the regional labor market, assesses the natural movement of the population, reveals a tendency of demographic aging of the population, which is manifested in the growth of the population of older ages against the background of a relatively low birth rate. The paper concluded that the high economic activity of people in the older age groups is mainly due to the causes of socio-economic nature. …”
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A Prospective Study of the Incidence of Retinopathy of Prematurity in China: Evaluation of Different Screening Criteria by Qiuping Li, Zonghua Wang, Ruijuan Wang, Hongyi Tang, Haihua Chen, Zhichun Feng

“…A total of 2997 premature infants with birth weight (BW) ≤ 2000 g and/or gestational age (GA) ≤ 34 weeks had completed ROP screening. …”
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Auditory steady state response can predict declining EF in healthy elderly individuals by Xiaopeng Mao, Xiaopeng Mao, Nelly Shenton, Sadasivan Puthusserypady, Martin Johannes Lauritzen, Krisztina Benedek

“…This study explores the association between gamma-band Auditory Steady-State Responses (ASSRs) and subclinical cognitive decline using longitudinal data from healthy volunteers in the Metropolit Birth Cohort (MBC).MethodsLongitudinal recordings of cognitive test results and ASSRs at 40 Hz stimulation were analyzed. …”
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Challenges in managing osteogenesis imperfecta in a resource-limited setting: a case report by Ssekabembe Richard, Natumanya Robert, Vanusa Da Consolação Sambo, Abonga Daniel, Okidi Ronald

“…The baby had an APGAR score of 7 at 5 minutes and a birth weight of 2.5 kg. The neonate had short and deformed limbs, a soft head, and bluish eyes. …”
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Changing of the characteristics of the labor potential in the transition to the technogenic society by O. A. Tettsoeva

“…The movement of quantitative characteristics of labor potential is due to decreasing birth rates, the increasing share of older age groups, the downward changing of migration scale. …”
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Access to mass media and teenage pregnancy among adolescents in Zambia: a national cross-sectional survey by David Mukunya, Daniel Mwamba, Quraish Sserwanja, Abigail Sitsope Sepenu

“…We therefore examined the association between access to mass media and teenage pregnancy in Zambia.Design Cross-sectional.Setting Zambia.Participants Weighted sample of 3000 adolescents aged 15–19 years.Outcome measure Teenage pregnancy that included adolescents who were currently pregnant or had had an abortion or had given birth in the last 5 years preceding the survey.Results Out of 3000 adolescents, 897 (29.9%, 95% CI: 28.1% to 31.3%) were pregnant or had ever been pregnant. …”
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Docosahexaenoic and Eicosapentaenoic Acid Supplementation Could Attenuate Negative Effects of Maternal Metabolic Syndrome on Liver Lipid Metabolism and Liver Betacellulin Expressio... by Tomislav Mašek, Petra Roškarić, Sunčica Sertić, Kristina Starčević

“…The male and female offspring were killed at birth and their liver tissue was analyzed for the fatty acid profile and expression of Δ-9-desaturase and betacellulin. …”
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The clinical application of artificial intelligence in cancer precision treatment by Jinyu Wang, Ziyi Zeng, Zehua Li, Guangyue Liu, Shunhong Zhang, Chenchen Luo, Saidi Hu, Siran Wan, Linyong Zhao

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UKRAINIAN ELITES DISCOURSE IN RESPECT OF THE DONBASS TERRITORY AND POPULATION OF 2009-2018: ANALYSIS OF THE NATIONAL FACEBOOK SEGMENT by A. A. Tokarev

“…The conflict in the South-East Ukraine has acquired a protracted character, primarily due to the lack of consensus among key players. Ukrainian elites and society have not formed a consolidated position in relation to the Donbas. …”
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Prevalence of Early Postnatal-Care Service Utilization and Its Associated Factors among Mothers in Hawassa Zuria District, Sidama Regional State, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Shambel Yoseph, Azmach Dache, Aregahegn Dona

“…Age below 25 years [AOR = 3.2 (95% CI = 1.37, 7.48)], having planned and supported pregnancy for last birth [AOR = 2.2 (95% CI = 1.13, 4.38)], having information about obstetric danger signs [AOR = 2.1 (95% CI = 1.25, 3.78)], and having positive attitude on use postnatal services [AOR = 3.5 (95% CI = 1.94, 6.32)] were factors associated with early postnatal-care utilization. …”
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Falling sex ratios and emerging evidence of sex-selective abortion in Nepal: evidence from nationally representative survey data by Mahesh Puri, Melanie Dawn Frost, Peter Richard Andrew Hinde

“…Objectives To quantify trends in changing sex ratios of births before and after the legalisation of abortion in Nepal. …”
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Простір даху в обрядах дитячого циклу by Костянтин Рахно

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Factors Affecting the Weaning from Nasal CPAP in Preterm Neonates by Shantanu Rastogi, Hariprem Rajasekhar, Anju Gupta, Alok Bhutada, Deepa Rastogi, Jen-Tien Wung

“…Results. Neonates had a mean birth weight (BW) of 1357±392 grams with a mean GA of 29.3±2.2 weeks. …”
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Evaluation of caesarean rates according to Robson classification using a newly developed smart phone application in a tertiary center in Sri Lanka: a comparative study by Chandana Jayasundara, Indunil Piyadigama, Asanka Jayawardane, Ananda Perera

“…Abstract Objective Caesarean section (CS) rates in Sri Lanka have escalated significantly, with projections indicating that over half of all births may involve CS by 2025. To address this rise and mitigate maternal morbidity, it is essential that CS procedures are medically justified. …”
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Exploring sexual and reproductive health needs, barriers, and coping strategies of internally displaced women of reproductive ages in north-central Nigeria: A qualitative analysis. by Kwala Adline Okorafor, Joseph Okeibunor, Funmilola Folasade Oyinlola, Leopold Ouedraogo, Femi Rufus Tinuola

“…Without the SRH services women cope using herbs and concoctions, they also patronize traditional birth attendants and some of the barriers include finance, husbands' approval and distance to health facilities.…”
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Knowledge of Ghana’s liberal abortion law and use of modern contraceptives among women of reproductive age by Maxwell Tii Kumbeni, Jeff Luck, S. Marie Harvey

“…Abstract Background Modern contraceptives have been widely promoted as an effective tool for birth control. They are highly effective for preventing unintended pregnancies thereby reducing the risk of abortions, maternal morbidities, and mortalities. …”
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Prematurity-Related Hypertension in Children and Adolescents by Karolina Poplawska, Karolina Dudek, Maja Koziarz, Dominik Cieniawski, Tomasz Drozdz, Sylwester Smialek, Dorota Drozdz, Przemko Kwinta

“…Recently, there have been several multicenter research trials analysing the impact of prematurity or low birth weight on the health problems of children and adolescents. …”
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Contribution of the P3AP2KB Service in Handling the Impact of Child Marriage in Sleman Regency by Fakih Abdul Rozak, Putri Ayu Nurmalinda, Syarif Hidayatullah

“…Marriage should be and mature with good physical and psychological readiness to support the birth of a family that is Sakinah, mawadah, warahmah, and the children’s rights in the fields of education, economic sufficiency and a good understanding of all their interests in a positive way. …”
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