Publications by authors named "Michael Osovsky"

Background: Chromosomal-microarray-analysis (CMA) may reveal susceptibility-loci (SL) of varied penetrance for autism-spectrum-disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental conditions. Attitudes of women/parents to disclosure of SL during pregnancy are understudied.

Methods: A multiple-choice questionnaire was distributed to postpartum women.

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Background: Advanced prenatal genomic technologies can identify risks for adult-onset (AO) conditions in the fetus, challenging the traditional purpose of prenatal testing. Professional guidelines commonly support disclosure of high-penetrance AO actionable conditions, yet attitudes of women/parents to these findings and factors affecting their attitudes are understudied.

Methods: We explored 941 (77% response rate) postpartum women's attitudes towards receiving prenatal genetic information, and associations of sociodemographic, medical and psychological characteristics with their choices, focusing on AO conditions.

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Objective: To compare the efficacy and reliability of two pulse-oximeters (POx) (Masimo Radical-7 and Nellcor Oxymax Bedside) and evaluate the feasibility of routine ECG monitoring during delivery room transition.

Study Design: Prospective observational comparative study. Sixty newborns were connected simultaneously to both POxs and ECG monitor (as a gold standard for HR).

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Neonatal cyanosis is relatively common. It is usually a consequence of cyanotic heart disease or a pulmonary disorder, and warrants a thorough and quick investigation. Mutations causing decreased affinity of hemoglobin to oxygen may change α1 to β2 binding.

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