Plasma long-chain omega-3 fatty acid status and risk of recurrent early spontaneous preterm birth: a prospective observational study.

Introduction: A 2018 Cochrane review found that omega-3 supplementation in pregnancy was associated with a risk reduction of early preterm birth of 0.58; prompting calls for universal supplementation. Recent analysis suggests the benefit may be confined to women with a low baseline omega-3 fatty acid status.

The contribution of twins conceived by in vitro fertilization to preterm birth rate: observations from a quarter of century.

Objective Little information exists related to the contribution of assisted reproductive technology (ART) twins to the preterm and very preterm birth rate. We sought to examine this contribution over a period of more than two decades in a tertiary perinatal center. Methods We identified all preterm births from 1993 to 2017, born at <37 or <32 weeks' gestation, by mode of conception [in vitro fertilization (IVF) vs.

Effect of gender on growth-restricted fetuses born preterm.

Objective To assess the effect of fetal gender in small-for-gestational age (SGA) neonates with birth weight less than the fifth percentile by gestational age. Methods We compared male and female SGA neonates for maternal and neonatal outcomes in the following gestational age subgroups: at <32 + 6, 33 + 0-36 + 6 and at ≥37 + 0 weeks of gestation. Results We examined 159, 154 and 2363 SGA neonates born at <32 + 6, 33 + 0 to 36 + 6 and ≥37 weeks of pregnancy, respectively, whose birth weight was below the fifth percentile for gestational age and who met our inclusion criteria.

Cervical pessary for short cervix in high risk pregnant women: 5 years experience in a single centre.

To describe single center clinical experience with cervical pessary used for high-risk pregnant women who also had short cervix. We have focused on the techniques to optimize efficacy and minimize the risk of complications and side effects related to pessary insertion, removal, and pregnancy management. This is an audit from specialist preterm birth prevention clinic in Liverpool Women's Hospital, United Kingdom for the period between January 2013 and December 2017.

Infections in Hospitalised Patients with Multiple Myeloma: Main Characteristics and Risk Factors.

Objective: Multiple myeloma is a common haematological malignancy and immune dysfunction is the hallmark of the disease. It leads to an increased infection risk, which is still a major cause of mortality. The infection spectrum and characteristics have evolved with the introduction of novel agents.