Publications by authors named "E Bevilacqua"
Background: Aspirin has proved its efficacy in reducing the rate of preeclampsia in singleton pregnancy, however, there is discrepancy about the efficient dosage that should be used. While some societies recommend daily 75-81mg, others recommend higher dosage (160mg). This discrepancy is due to the lack of randomized controlled studies that compare these two dosages.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe prevalence of ductus venosus agenesis (ADV) in singleton pregnancies ranges from 0.04% to 0.15%, while its prevalence in twins remains largely unknown.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObesity rates have significantly increased globally, affecting up to 40% of women of childbearing age in the United States. While prenatal repair of open fetal spina bifida has shown improved outcomes, most fetal surgery centers exclude patients with a body mass index (BMI) ≥ 35 kg/m based on criteria from the Management of Myelomeningocele Study (MOMS) trial. This exclusion raises concerns about healthcare equity and highlights a significant knowledge gap regarding the safety and efficacy of fetal spina bifida repair in patients with obesity.
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- Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition influenced by genetic factors, primarily related to class II genes, but there is growing interest in the role of class I genes in its development.
- A study involving 115 children and young adults used advanced genetic typing to show that 13% had non-classical haplotypes that increase diabetes risk, differing significantly in immune response and clinical features compared to those with classical haplotypes.
- Findings suggest that the genetic landscape of type 1 diabetes is more complex than previously understood, indicating potential new strategies for prevention and management of the disease.
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- Twin pregnancies carry higher risks for mothers and babies, and delivery methods can vary based on factors like amnionicity and fetal presentation.
- This study compared outcomes from two European centers, one favoring cesarean sections (Italy) and the other offering vaginal delivery (Belgium) for non-cephalic second twins.
- Despite higher cesarean rates in Italy, both centers reported similar severe adverse neonatal outcomes, though the Belgian group faced higher NICU admissions and respiratory issues.