Publications by authors named "Katherine Theriault"
Prompt diagnosis of preeclampsia is key to ensure appropriate management and reduce associated adverse outcomes. Placental growth factor (PlGF)-based biomarkers have been shown to be safe and effective diagnostic tools for preterm preeclampsia, and their use is recommended by most recent Canadian guidelines. The present report summarizes an expert panel discussion that led to the development of a proposed utilization algorithm for PlGF-based diagnostic testing for suspected preeclampsia in Québec.
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- The study aimed to compare the outcomes of fetoscopic laser photocoagulation in cases of isolated twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) versus TTTS complicated by selective fetal growth restriction (sFGR).
- Data from 149 patients were reviewed, revealing that dual survival rates were lower in the TTTS + sFGR group (48.9%) compared to the TTTS-only group (68.6%), while survival of at least one twin was similar in both groups.
- The presence of type 2-3 sFGR and the timing of laser therapy were crucial factors affecting survival rates, indicating the need for further research with larger patient cohorts to confirm these findings.
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- A study was conducted to evaluate the neurodevelopmental outcomes of preterm infants born before 29 weeks and conceived through assisted reproductive technology (ART) compared to those conceived naturally at 18 to 24 months of corrected age.
- The researchers included 4,863 eligible infants, finding that 651 (about 13.4%) were from ART; they assessed for neurodevelopmental impairments and other health outcomes.
- Results indicated that while maternal factors like age and education were higher in the ART group, overall neonatal morbidity and mortality rates were similar between both groups, with some exceptions noted for specific health issues.