Placenta, the Key Witness of COVID-19 Infection in Premature Births.

Adverse perinatal outcomes, such as increased risks of pre-eclampsia, miscarriage, premature birth, and stillbirth have been reported in SARS-CoV-2 infection. For a better understanding of COVID-19 complications in pregnancy, histopathological changes in the placenta, which is the interface between mother and foetus, could be the place to look at. The aim of this study was to determine placental histopathological changes and their role in preterm birth in pregnant women with SARS-CoV-2 infection.

The Accuracy of Cytology, Colposcopy and Pathology in Evaluating Precancerous Cervical Lesions.

Cervical cancer (CC) is the third most common cancer in the world, and Romania has the highest incidence of cervical cancer in Europe. The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation between cytology, colposcopy, and pathology for the early detection of premalignant cervical lesions in a group of Romanian patients. This observational type 2 cohort study included 128 women from our unit, "Bucur" Maternity, who were referred for cervical cancer screening.

The Impact of SARS-CoV-2 Infection on Premature Birth-Our Experience as COVID Center.

Information about the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on pregnant women is still limited and raises challenges, even as publications are increasing rapidly. The aim of the present study was to determine the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on preterm birth pregnancies. We performed a prospective, observational study in a COVID-only hospital, which included 34 pregnant women with SARS-CoV-2 infection and preterm birth compared with a control group of 48 healthy women with preterm birth.

Continuous glucose monitoring devices: A brief presentation (Review).

As diabetes prevalence is continuously increasing, better management is needed to achieve blood glucose control, in order to prevent complications and lessen the burden of this disease. Since the first measurement of glycosuria at the beginning of the 1900s', huge advances were made in monitoring glycemia. Continuous glucose monitoring systems revolutionized diabetes management, especially for patients with type 1 diabetes.

How Did Prenatal Education Impact Women's Perception of Pregnancy and Postnatal Life in a Romanian Population.

Prenatal education represents an important part of maternal prenatal care in Western countries. In Romania, prenatal education is of recent interest but there is no official information about prenatal courses and their impact on prenatal care and patients in Romania. A prospective study based on the STROBE statement was designed in order to assess the prenatal education delivered in our unit.

Correlations of sialic acid with glycated hemoglobin A1c and glycemia in postmenopausal women with type-2 diabetes mellitus.

For women in the postmenopausal period, age-related changes in the hormonal status are associated with a higher risk for type-2 diabetes and its complications. The tissue injury caused by diabetic vascular complications can induce a release of sialic acid (SA) into the general circulation leading to increased levels. The present study is a cross-sectional single center study of 77 women in the postmenopausal period.

Variation of total serum sialic acid concentration in postmenopausal women.

Given its location and ubiquitous distribution, sialic acid can mediate or modulate a wide variety of physiological and pathological processes; however, there is scarce data regarding the associations between sialic acid serum levels and sex, age and menopause. The present study evaluated the age-related changes in serum sialic acid (SA) levels in 97 elderly subjects, including men and postmenopausal women. A significant increase in serum levels of sialic acid in postmenopausal women and a significant decrease in men were observed in an age-dependent manner.