Association between antenatal maternal anxiety and fetal middle cerebral artery Doppler depends on fetal gender.

Several studies have demonstrated that antenatal maternal anxiety (AMA) during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of abnormal fetal Doppler parameters and adverse perinatal outcomes. Despite these studies, the evidence of the association between them remains inconclusive due in part to the methodological limitations of existing studies. Hence, in the present study, we established strict criteria and excluded patients who may have moderate or confounding variables to investigate the relationship between AMA and fetal Doppler findings and adverse perinatal outcomes.

Association Between Age of Beginning Primary School and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Objective: In April 2012, the Turkish national education system was modified, and the compulsory school age of entry (first grade) was redefined as a minimum of 60 months and a maximum of 66 months (replacing the former minimum criterion of 72 months). In this study, we hypothesized that students starting school before 72 months (the previous age standard for the first grade) may experience (1) a greater number of symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and (2) lower functioning in social, behavioral, and academic domains.

Method: We performed a cross-sectional community-based study in the first and second grades of all primary schools (4356 students) located in the Kadıköy county of Istanbul, Turkey.

Antibody titres against canine papillomavirus 1 peak around clinical regression in naturally occurring oral papillomatosis.

Background: Most forms of canine papillomatosis are believed to be associated with papillomavirus infections. Canine papillomavirus type 1 (CPV1) is considered to be responsible for most oral cases and several forms of cutaneous papillomatosis.

Hypothesis/objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate cases of naturally occurring oral papillomatosis with regard to the type of virus involved, antibody induction and remission time.

Progesterone effects on preterm birth in high-risk pregnancies: a randomized placebo-controlled trial.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether the prophylactic administration of vaginal progesterone would reduce the preterm birth rate in high-risk population including singleton and twin pregnancies.

Methods: This was a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled study that included 150 high-risk pregnancies. Risk groups included prior spontaneous preterm birth, twin pregnancy, and uterine malformation.