Publications by authors named "Farrah N Hussain"
Article Synopsis
- A universal transvaginal ultrasound (UTVUS) protocol was introduced at an institution to standardize ultrasound practices during the anatomy scan, aiming to improve outcomes like preterm birth and neonatal complications.
- A retrospective study analyzed 2,118 singleton pregnancies, comparing outcomes between a group that underwent risk-based TVUS (pre group) and a group that received UTVUS (post group), with no significant differences in adverse outcomes such as preterm birth or NICU admissions.
- The implementation of UTVUS did lead to increased use of vaginal progesterone but ultimately did not demonstrate a reduction in negative pregnancy effects compared to the previous selective ultrasound approach.
Introduction: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) affects 30% of adults in the United States. Transient elastography (TE) (Fibroscan, Echosens, Paris, France) with controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) is a noninvasive way to evaluate liver steatosis and liver stiffness. The primary objective of this study was to assess prevalence of elevated liver stiffness and steatosis immediately postpartum.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) requires close surveillance of blood glucose to prevent perinatal morbidity. Self-monitoring of capillary blood glucose (BGM) comes with considerable psychosocial burden. Intermittently scanned continuous glucose monitor (isCGM) devices are discreet and could considerably impact the lifestyle of the patient.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The management of incidentally found short cervical length (CL) without prior spontaneous preterm birth (PTB) can vary. While most agree on starting vaginal progesterone, management after CL shortens <10 mm varies. The purpose of this study was to elucidate current practice patterns amongst maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialists.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: Placenta previa is diagnosed in up to 15% of pregnancies at the anatomy ultrasound and 0.5% persist to term. There is limited data regarding pregnancy outcomes with resolved previa.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis is a case report of a 39-year-old patient, G5P1031, with monochorionic diamniotic twins at 30 weeks and 1 day of gestation, who developed mirror syndrome without twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) with a unique presentation of maternal and neonatal hyponatremia. Coinciding with severe hyponatremia were maternal symptoms of edema, nausea and vomiting, hypoalbuminemia, elevated uric acid, as well as fetal selective growth restriction, polyhydramnios, umbilical artery absent end diastolic flow and prolonged bradycardia of twin B. Given the poor status of twin B and the risks to twin A, the patient underwent emergent cesarean delivery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study aims to investigate accuracy of group beta (GBS) rectovaginal cultures at 35 to 37 weeks in predicting intrapartum colonization. Institutional review board (IRB) approved prospective cohort study of 302 women from October 2015 to May 2017. Patients had the following tests for GBS: first trimester urine culture, rectovaginal culture at 35 to 37 weeks, and intrapartum rectovaginal culture.
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- - A 31-year-old first-time pregnant woman was diagnosed with a silent parvovirus B19 infection during her second trimester, which was linked to an increased nuchal translucency measurement possibly indicating fetal anemia.
- - Parvovirus B19 can attack red blood cell precursors, leading to serious fetal complications like anemia, hydrops, or even fetal death; however, the mother’s symptoms are typically mild.
- - After close monitoring and treatment, including amniocentesis and intrauterine transfusion, the patient delivered a healthy baby boy at nearly 38 weeks, suggesting that proper management can lead to successful pregnancy outcomes despite risks from the virus.
Background: There are several different techniques commonly used to perform intramedullary (IM) nailing of the femur to fix femoral fractures. We sought to identify significant differences in outcomes of studies comparing 1) trochanteric and piriformis entry and 2) antegrade and retrograde entry in IM nailing of the femur.
Methods: We searched MEDLINE, Cochrane and Embase databases and the Orthopaedic Trauma Association and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons websites for comparative studies published from inception to November 2015.