Publications by authors named "Haitham Baghlaf"
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to compare obese and non-obese women with multiple pregnancies to determine the effects on pregnancy, delivery, and neonatal outcomes.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective population-based study utilizing data collected between 2004 and 2014 inclusively, from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project-Nationwide Inpatient Sample. A total of 137,303 multiple pregnancies were analyzed; 130,542 (95%) were non-obese, while 6761 (5%) were obese.
Objective: To investigate associations between maternal epilepsy and pregnancy, delivery and neonatal outcomes.
Methods: A population-based retrospective cohort study was conducted using the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project, Nationwide Inpatient Sample (HCUP-NIS) database, between 2004-2014. Through logistic regression analysis, we compared associations between epilepsy and pregnancy-related outcomes while adjusting for demographic characteristics and comorbidities.
Association between pre-gestational diabetes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome and adverse obstetric outcomes.
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol
January 2025
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- The study aimed to assess how pregestational diabetes mellitus (DM) affects pregnancy and neonatal outcomes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
- Using data from a large database covering 2004-2014, it analyzed records of women diagnosed with PCOS, focusing on those with and without pregestational DM.
- Results indicated that women with PCOS and pregestational DM faced higher risks for various pregnancy complications, preterm delivery, and cesarean sections, while there was no significant difference in other outcomes like small for gestational age infants or congenital anomalies.
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- A population-based study investigated the pregnancy and neonatal outcomes of women with gout using a national database, analyzing data from 2004 to 2014.
- Out of over 9 million women, only 168 had a gout diagnosis, revealing that these women were generally older, more obese, and had higher rates of other health issues compared to those without gout.
- The findings indicate that pregnant women with gout face increased risks, including gestational diabetes, operative delivery, venous thromboembolism, and having babies with congenital anomalies.
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- Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a chronic disease affecting the spine and pelvis, and while it's not rare in women of childbearing age, the effects on pregnancy are not well understood.
- A study analyzed data from over 9 million pregnancies between 2004 and 2014 to compare outcomes for women with AS against those without the condition.
- Findings showed that women with AS had higher rates of cesarean delivery, gestational diabetes, placenta previa, and adverse neonatal outcomes like small-for-gestational-age infants and intrauterine fetal death.
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- A retrospective cohort study was conducted to compare population characteristics and obstetric complications between abdominal and laparoscopic myomectomy using data from over 20% of U.S. hospital admissions from 2004 to 2014.
- The study included 13,868 pregnancies after abdominal myomectomy and 338 after laparoscopic myomectomy, analyzing the impact on pregnancy, delivery, and neonatal outcomes.
- Results indicated that laparoscopic myomectomy was associated with lower rates of several complications, such as pregnancy-induced hypertension and preterm delivery, compared to abdominal myomectomy, while also involving younger patients with fewer adverse health factors.
Obstetric and neonatal outcomes among pregnant patients with cystic fibrosis.
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol
September 2024
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- The study aimed to assess pregnancy and neonatal outcomes for women with cystic fibrosis (CF) using a national database, analyzing data from over 9 million women who delivered in the US from 2004 to 2014.
- Findings indicated that women with CF faced higher risks for complications such as gestational diabetes, placenta previa, preterm delivery, and maternal death, while being less likely to have spontaneous vaginal deliveries.
- The research concludes that pregnant patients with CF require close monitoring due to these increased risks, although the rate of congenital anomalies in their babies was similar to those without CF.
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- The study aimed to analyze changes in outcomes for pregnant women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in America from 2004 to 2014, utilizing the HCUP-NIS database for data.
- Results showed increased risk factors like non-Caucasian race and obesity, but also improvements in pregnancy outcomes, including reductions in cesarean section rates and preterm delivery.
- Despite rising demographic risks, the data suggests that interventions to manage PCOS-related complications contributed to better overall pregnancy outcomes during the decade.
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- The study examines the differences in pregnancy, delivery, and neonatal outcomes between women who experienced cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs) and those who had transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) during or before pregnancy using a large national dataset from 2004 to 2014.
- Out of over 9 million women, 898 were included, with 706 having experienced a CVA and 192 a TIA; those with CVAs showed significantly higher rates of complications like pregnancy-induced hypertension, preeclampsia, and maternal death, compared to those with TIAs.
- The findings highlight the critical need for careful monitoring and follow-up for pregnant women with a CVA diagnosis due to their
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- In vitro fertilization (IVF) is widely used in the U.S. and is becoming more efficient, with some states offering coverage to assist low-income individuals in accessing treatment.! -
- The study assessed whether socioeconomic status affects perinatal outcomes in IVF pregnancies, analyzing data from 10,000 deliveries between 2008 and 2014, focusing on various maternal and neonatal health factors.! -
- Results indicated that socioeconomic status did not significantly influence perinatal outcomes for IVF pregnancies, suggesting that states with IVF coverage may see improved outcomes due to better adherence to recommended practices.!
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- The study investigates the pregnancy, delivery, and neonatal outcomes of women with both polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis compared to those with PCOS alone.
- Researchers analyzed data from a large U.S. database between 2004 and 2014, finding significant differences in demographics and pregnancy complications.
- Women with both conditions were more likely to be white, of lower socioeconomic status, and experienced higher rates of complications like placental abruption and cesarean sections, indicating a need for better clinical management and patient counseling.
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- The study aimed to compare pregnancy, delivery, and neonatal outcomes between women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and those with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH).
- Using data from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample Database (2004-2014), it analyzed 14,881 women with PCOS and 298 with CAH to identify potential risks associated with each condition.
- The results showed that women with PCOS had higher risks for pregnancy-induced hypertension and gestational diabetes, while those with CAH were more likely to have cesarean deliveries and smaller babies.
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- ADHD is a common neuropsychiatric disorder among women of reproductive age, prompting a study to investigate its influence on perinatal outcomes.
- The study analyzed data from over 9 million women, revealing that those with ADHD were more likely to experience complications like hypertensive disorders, cesarean deliveries, and higher rates of infection during pregnancy.
- Additionally, newborns of mothers with ADHD showed greater risks for being small-for-gestational-age and having congenital anomalies.
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- The study investigates how bariatric surgery affects pregnancy and neonatal outcomes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) using data from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project from 2004-2014.
- The findings reveal that pregnant PCOS patients who underwent bariatric surgery had significantly lower rates of pregnancy-induced hypertension and gestational diabetes compared to those who did not have the surgery.
- Additionally, while bariatric surgery led to a higher cesarean section rate in PCOS patients compared to non-PCOS patients, overall obstetric and neonatal outcomes were similar between these groups.
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- The study investigates the pregnancy outcomes of women with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), comparing them to women without IIH.
- Data was collected from a large national sample of pregnant women in the US from 2004 to 2014, identifying 1,454 women with IIH and matching them with a control group.
- Results indicate that women with IIH experienced significantly higher rates of complications such as pregnancy-induced hypertension, pre-eclampsia, preterm delivery, and congenital anomalies.
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- The study examines how cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) before childbirth impact the health outcomes of pregnant women and their newborns, using data from a large US database from 2004 to 2014.
- Out of over 9 million women studied, only 695 had a CVA before delivery, and these women were often older, more likely to be Black, and had higher rates of various health issues such as obesity and chronic hypertension.
- The findings revealed that women with a history of CVA faced significantly higher risks for complications like pregnancy-induced hypertension, preeclampsia, and maternal death, as well as negative neonatal outcomes compared to those without a prior CVA.
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- The study investigated perinatal outcomes among women who experienced transient ischemic attacks (TIA) compared to those who did not during pregnancy.
- It analyzed data from over 9 million women who delivered in the US between 2004 and 2014, finding just 203 cases of TIA.
- Results showed that women with TIA had significantly higher rates of pregnancy complications, such as hypertension and congenital anomalies in neonates.
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- This study compares pregnancy outcomes between multifetal pregnancies conceived spontaneously and those conceived via in vitro fertilization (IVF), using data from over 90,000 pregnancies from 2008 to 2014.
- The results reveal that IVF pregnancies had significantly higher risks for various complications, including pregnancy-induced hypertension, gestational diabetes, cesarean sections, and neonatal issues like small size for gestational age and congenital anomalies.
- Despite these findings, IVF did not increase the risks of certain conditions like eclampsia or preterm delivery, suggesting that while IVF poses greater risks for multifetal pregnancies, other factors also play a role in outcomes.
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- Maternal hypothyroidism is linked to various pregnancy and perinatal complications based on a large cohort study using data from 2004 to 2014, involving nearly 185,000 deliveries from affected mothers.
- The study found that women with hypothyroidism are at higher risk for conditions like gestational diabetes, hypertension, preeclampsia, and are more likely to have complications such as preterm delivery and cesarean sections.
- Neonatal outcomes also suffer, with higher chances of their babies being small for gestational age and having congenital anomalies, highlighting the need for careful management of hypothyroidism during pregnancy.
How does high socioeconomic status affect maternal and neonatal pregnancy outcomes? A population-based study among American women.
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol X
December 2023
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- This study aimed to assess how high socioeconomic status (SES) impacts pregnancy outcomes while controlling for various influencing factors like ethnicity and health conditions.
- Researchers analyzed data from over 5 million deliveries between 2004 and 2014, focusing on women in the highest income quartile compared to those in lower income quartiles.
- Findings showed that wealthier women experienced fewer complications during pregnancy but had a higher incidence of babies born with congenital anomalies.
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- The study aimed to assess how low socioeconomic status (SES) affects pregnancy and neonatal complications in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
- The research involved analyzing data from over 9 million women between 2004 and 2014, focusing on 12,322 with PCOS and their SES classifications.
- Results showed that women in the lowest SES group were more likely to face complications like pregnancy-induced hypertension and pre-eclampsia, emphasizing the need for careful monitoring during pregnancy for this demographic.
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- A study was conducted using a large population database to analyze pregnancy outcomes for women with Down syndrome (DS) from 2004 to 2014, comparing them to a control group of women without DS.* -
- Out of over 9 million deliveries, only 184 were identified with mothers having DS; the study found that while many pregnancy outcomes were similar, women with DS had a significantly higher risk of prematurity and adverse neonatal conditions.* -
- The authors recommend that women with DS receive counseling about these risks and enhance antenatal monitoring to address the potential complications for both mothers and newborns.*
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- This study investigates the pregnancy, delivery, and neonatal outcomes in women with chronic hypoparathyroidism compared to those without this condition, given that data is previously inconclusive on the topic.
- The research utilized an extensive retrospective analysis of data from over 9 million pregnancies between 2004 and 2014, employing statistical methods to account for various confounding factors.
- Results indicated that mothers with chronic hypoparathyroidism had higher rates of complications such as preterm births, blood transfusions, and congenital anomalies in their neonates, emphasizing the need for awareness of this condition in prenatal care.
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- The study investigates the impact of gastrointestinal system (GIS) cancer on pregnancy, delivery, and neonatal outcomes using data from over 9 million women who delivered in the U.S. between 2004 and 2014.
- Among the 194 women diagnosed with GIS cancer during pregnancy, there were significant differences in their maternal health compared to women without cancer, including a greater likelihood of complications like preterm delivery and maternal death.
- Overall, while women with GIS cancer faced higher maternal health risks, the study found no significant differences in the health outcomes of their newborns compared to those born to women without the cancer.
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- The study aimed to compare pregnancy outcomes between in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and spontaneous conceptions in women aged 38-43, as well as to assess the impact of maternal age on IVF outcomes.
- Over 309,000 pregnant women were analyzed, revealing that those who conceived through IVF had higher risks of various complications, including hypertension and preterm delivery, though neonatal outcomes were similar across groups.
- Women aged 38 and older using IVF experienced greater complications than younger IVF patients, highlighting the increased risks associated with advanced maternal age in IVF pregnancies.