Discussion Cases of suspected perinatal SARS-CoV-2 infection have been reported; 2, 3
however, in light of infrequent testing, the possibility of specimen contamination from infected …

BACKGROUND: Several mechanisms are suspected to underlie adverse birth outcomes
among mothers exposed to air pollutants, including inflammation, direct toxic effects on fetuses …

Background The presence of a high neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) has been associated
with increased mortality in several malignancies. Here, we quantify the effect of NLR on …

Objective. To systematically review the risks of pregnancy outcomes among women of different
parity. Material and methods. Electronic databases were searched for studies, in English …

Background: Pregnant women who experience domestic violence are at increased risk of
adverse outcomes in addition to the risks to themselves. Inadequate prenatal care, higher …

The possibility of mother-to-fetus transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the cause of coronavirus
disease 2019 (COVID-19), is currently a highly debated concept in perinatal medicine. 1 It has …

Increased stress, psychosocial problems, economic disadvantages, and lack of prenatal care
are proposed to explain discrepancies in the outcome of unintended pregnancies. Studies …

CONTEXT: Periventricular/intraventricular hemorrhage (PIVH) is a common short-term
morbidity in preterm infants, but its long-term neurodevelopmental impact, particularly with mild …

BACKGROUND: Sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate; Sanofi-Aventis, Paris, France)
is a cation-exchange resin routinely used in the management of hyperkalemia. However, its …

Rationale & Objective Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be associated with high
rates of acute kidney injury (AKI) and kidney replacement therapy (KRT), potentially …