Fever in Pregnancy: A Rare Case of Listeria-Induced Chorioamnionitis.

Listeriosis is a rare infection during pregnancy and may result in complications such as chorioamnionitis. Diagnosis is hardly made due to the nonspecific symptoms of listeriosis. A 27-year-old pregnant woman at 27 weeks and 3 days of gestation was admitted with a history of fever for 6 days and decreased fetal movement.

Perinatal Outcomes in Foetuses with Increased Nuchal Translucency and Normal Karyotype: A Retrospective Cohort Study from the United Arab Emirates.

This retrospective case-controlled study analysed the outcome of pregnancies with first-trimester enlarged nuchal translucency (NT) and a normal karyotype. A total of 479 pregnancies with first-trimester NT measurements were grouped as control (370 cases; normal NT) and study (109 cases; enlarged NT, ≥95th percentile; with normal karyotype). Adverse outcomes included miscarriage, intrauterine foetal death, termination of pregnancy, neonatal death, and structural/chromosomal/genetic abnormalities.

Realizing the potential of real-time clinical collaboration in maternal-fetal and obstetric medicine through WhatsApp.

Background: This study aimed to explore the potential of using instant messaging to enhance patient-care and physician-education in obstetric medicine and maternal-fetal medicine.

Methods: This retrospective study examined real-time correspondence between a closed group of maternal-fetal medicine physicians and fellows-in-training. Correspondence was grouped into four domains.

Pregnancy and maternal outcomes in women with prior or current gastrointestinal malignancies.

Objectives: To review the fetal and maternal outcomes of women with a diagnosis of gastrointestinal (GI) cancer before or during pregnancy.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of pregnant women referred to a single tertiary care centre with a current or previous diagnosis of GI malignancy. Maternal, obstetric, and infant data were recorded.