Publications by authors named "Kinuko Akabane-Nakagawa"
Objective: To determine the association between cervical polyps in early pregnancy and late abortion and spontaneous preterm birth (SPTB). We also aimed to explore the relationship between cervical polyps and cervical insufficiency in the second trimester.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of 2941 singleton pregnant women between January 2010 and December 2015.
Article Synopsis
- The study examines how serum total protein (TP) levels relate to outcomes for mothers and newborns in pregnant women with preeclampsia, compared to those without it.
- Results indicate that lower TP levels are linked to higher urine protein-to-creatinine ratios and poorer maternal health outcomes, especially severe hypoproteinemia being a strong predictor of complications like abruptio placentae and peripartum cardiomyopathy.
- The findings suggest that monitoring serum TP levels in pregnant women with preeclampsia could help predict and manage potential health risks.