Publications by authors named "G Kamin"

Background: A daily injection of low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) is often prescribed to women with unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL), although evidence suggesting a benefit is questionable.

Objective: To determine whether LMWH increases ongoing pregnancy and live-birth rates in women with unexplained RPL.

Design: Controlled, multicenter trial with randomization using minimization conducted from 2006 to 2013.

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Article Synopsis
  • Absence of the ductus venosus (ADV) is a rare vascular issue that can impact blood flow from the umbilical cord to the baby’s circulation, affecting prognosis based on associated conditions.
  • Survival rates for cases with isolated ADV can reach up to 85% when no other anomalies are present, largely depending on how blood is rerouted.
  • A reported case involved a patient diagnosed with ADV and signs of heart problems, where timely medical intervention improved outcomes, highlighting the importance of ultrasound for diagnosing this condition.
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Objective: Evaluation of lung function parameters and additional use of prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) for the stabilisation of cardiopulmonary function in patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) and pulmonary hypertension (PHT).

Design: Observational study.

Patients: Between 2007 and 2009 8 patients with CDH have been treated in our pediatric intensive care unit (gestational age 34 + 0 - 40 + 4 weeks, birth weight 2 160-3 840 g).

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Introduction: Idiopathic dilatation of the right atrium (IDRA) is a rare abnormality usually detected by chance at any time between antenatal and adult life. It is defined as isolated enlargement of the right atrium in the absence of other cardiac lesions causing right atrial dilatation. IDRA can be associated with atrial arrhythmia and systemic embolism.

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