Publications by authors named "D Luton"
Background: During pregnancy, the prescription of beta-blockers to the mother may be necessary for pre-existing chronic conditions. Their use raises concerns due to potential effects on the fetus.
Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the impact of beta-blockers on mean fetal heart rate in pregnant women treated with these medications compared to an untreated patient group.
Article Synopsis
- Diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) and primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) significantly contribute to female infertility, with a recent study finding a genetic cause in 29.3% of POI cases.
- A prospective study of 120 patients with unexplained DOR revealed a 24.2% diagnostic yield using advanced sequencing technology to identify genes related to various biological pathways.
- Findings indicated that impaired oocyte quality is linked to meiosis/DNA repair genes, and the study supports the need for genetic testing as a routine part of infertility diagnosis and a potential predictor for progression to POI.
Anti N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis during pregnancy: A case report.
J Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod
November 2024
Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDA-R) encephalitis is an immune-mediated encephalitis that primarily affects young women. Due to the psychiatric and neurological symptoms, the diagnosis can be challenging, especially during pregnancy. During pregnancy, treatments must take into account the fetal and neonatal risk and the risk of premature delivery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMaternal social deprivation and preterm birth: The PreCARE cohort study.
Paediatr Perinat Epidemiol
September 2024
Background: Maternal exposure to unfavourable social conditions is associated with a higher rate of perinatal complications, such as placental vascular pathologies. A higher risk of preterm birth (PTB) has also been reported, and variations across studies and settings suggest that different patterns may be involved in this association.
Objective: To assess the association between maternal social deprivation and PTB (overall and by phenotype).