Biochemical profiling study in umbilical cord blood in mothers with metabolic disorders.

Background: During pregnancy metabolic disorders that affect differently the fetus, are known. These could be early or late disorders.

Objectives: To analyze different biochemical parameters in umbilical cord blood (UCB) of healthy and pathological newborns from mothers with metabolic disorders.

Profile of the patient who suffers falls in the hospital environment: Multicenter study.

Aims: To analyse the profile of patients suffering from falls in the hospital environment.

Method: Longitudinal study, prospective follow-up of a cohort of patients recruited from May 2014 to March 2016. Medical, surgical and intensive care units of 5 acute hospitals of the Community of Andalusia participated.

[Microbiological analysis of the maternal genital tract and umbilical cord blood and its association with neonatal damage].

The etiology leading to neonatal damage is multifactorial, being genital infections one of the causes. The objective of the study was to identify microorganisms of the maternal genital tract that are associated with neonatal damage, in order to prevent future perinatal complications. Seven hundred and eleven pregnant patients attended their prenatal control during the period January 2010-July 2013.

Characteristics, consequences and prevention of falls in institutionalised older adults in the province of Malaga (Spain): a prospective, cohort, multicentre study.

Objectives: Falls are an important adverse event among institutionalised persons. It is in this clinical setting where falls occur more frequently than in any other, despite the measures commonly taken to prevent them. This study aimed to determine the characteristics of a typical institutionalised elderly patient who suffers a fall and to describe the physical harms resulting from this event.