FetalBrainAwareNet: Bridging GANs with anatomical insight for fetal ultrasound brain plane synthesis.

Over the past decade, deep-learning (DL) algorithms have become a promising tool to aid clinicians in identifying fetal head standard planes (FHSPs) during ultrasound (US) examination. However, the adoption of these algorithms in clinical settings is still hindered by the lack of large annotated datasets. To overcome this barrier, we introduce FetalBrainAwareNet, an innovative framework designed to synthesize anatomically accurate images of FHSPs.

Exploiting class activation mappings as prior to generate fetal brain ultrasound images with GANs.

The identification of fetal-head standard planes (FHSPs) from ultrasound (US) images is of fundamental importance to visualize cerebral structures and diagnose neural anomalies during gestation in a standardized way. To support the activity of healthcare operators, deep-learning algorithms have been proposed to classify these planes. To date, the translation of such algorithms in clinical practice is hampered by several factors, including the lack of large annotated datasets to train robust and generalizable algorithms.

Acquired Hemophilia A: A Rare, Acquired Coagulopathy in the Postpartum Setting.

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) remains a leading cause of maternal morbidity. Pregnancy-associated acquired hemophilia A (AHA) caused by autoantibodies against factor VIII can present with recurrent episodes of postpartum bleeding.  A 50-year-old G2P0112 presented with vaginal bleeding 22 days postcaesarean.

Cardiovascular Care for Pregnant Women With Cardiovascular Disease.

Background: Cardio-obstetrics refers to a team-based approach to maternal care that includes multidisciplinary collaboration among maternal fetal medicine, cardiology, and others.

Objectives: This study sought to describe clinical characteristics, maternal and fetal outcomes, and cardiovascular readmissions in a cohort of pregnant women with underlying cardiovascular disease (CVD) followed by a cardio-obstetrics team.

Methods: We identified patients evaluated by our cardio-obstetrics team from January 1, 2010, through December 31, 2019, at a quaternary care hospital in New York City.