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Uterine vascular resistance and other maternal factors associated with the risk of developing hypertension during pregnancy

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 54 (1), 2021
Gestational hypertension and pre-eclampsia are important causes of perinatal morbidity. The objective of the present study was to determine the increase in relative risk for developing hypertensive disorders of pregnancy based on the evaluation of pregnant women between 20 and 25 weeks of gestation, and ...

SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnant women and newborns in two maternity hospitals in Salvador-Bahia, Brazil

Braz. j. infect. dis; 25 (3), 2021
ABSTRACT The outbreak of the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) causing the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has spread globally. As of June 18, 2020, a high maternal mortality rate due to SARS-CoV-2 infections was identified in Brazil, representing most of the world cases at that time. An observational, cross-s...

Revisión de evidencia del impacto de la anestesia obstétrica en los desenlaces maternos y neonatales. Un análisis de la literatura

Rev Chil Anest; 50 (4), 2021
We present the analysis and comments of a review of evidence of the impact of obstetric anesthesia on maternal and neonatal outcomes, based on an article previously published by Lim et al.[1]. The advances in obstetric anesthesia on analgesia and anesthesia for labor and delivery, anesthesia for cesarean...

Effects of aspirin, vitamin D3, and progesterone on pregnancy outcomes in an autoimmune recurrent spontaneous abortion model

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 54 (9), 2021
High proportions of placental lymphocytes expressing DX5+/CD25+/FOXP3+/CD45+/CD4+ are beneficial to maintain immune tolerance and improve pregnancy outcomes. This study aimed to compare and evaluate the therapeutic effects of aspirin, vitamin D3 (VitD3), and progesterone on the autoimmune recurrent spont...

Resultados perinatales y serológicos en neonatos de gestantes seropositivas para SARS-CoV-2: estudio transversal descriptivo

Medwave; 20 (11), 2020
INTRODUCCIÓN: El SARS-CoV-2 tiene una rápida expansión por todo el mundo, sin embargo, su capacidad para causar enfermedad grave no es homogénea según sexo y edad. OBJETIVO: Determinar las características perinatales, morbilidad, mortalidad y resultados serológicos en neonatos de gestantes seropos...

Reproductive outcomes in cases of subclinical hypothyroidism and thyroid autoimmunity: a narrative review

Abstract Thyroid diseases are relatively common in women in the reproductive period. It is currently understood that clinically-evident thyroid disorders may impair ovulation and, consequently, fertility. However, to date it has not been proven that high serum levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone and/or...

Hypertensive Disorders: Prevalence, Perinatal Outcomes and Cesarean Section Rates in Pregnant Women Hospitalized for Delivery

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of hypertensive disorders, perinatal outcomes (preterm infants, low birthweight infants and Apgar score < 7 at the 5th minute and fetal deaths) and the cesarean rates in pregnant women hospitalized for delivery at the Maternidade Hilda Brandão da Santa ...

New benefits of hydroxychloroquine in pregnant women with systemic lupus erythematosus: a retrospective study in a tertiary centre

Abstract Objective: To determine pregnancy outcomes in women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who were treated with hydroxychloroquine in a tertiary center. Methods: A retrospective study involving pregnant women with SLE who had antenatal follow-up and delivery in between 1 January 2007 and 1 J...

Is vaginal breech delivery still a safe option?

Abstract Objective: To determine whether there was any difference in neonatal and maternal outcomes between breech vaginal delivery and cephalic vaginal delivery. Methods: A retrospective, case-control study was conducted between January 2015 and December 2017 in a Portuguese hospital. A total of 26 ca...