Publications by authors named "S Fill Malfertheiner"
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- The study evaluated how well families in Bavaria, Germany, followed recommendations from the German society for sleep medicine to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) during infant sleep.
- Data was collected through interviews and questionnaires from a birth cohort at the University Children's Hospital Regensburg, tracking sleep settings, positions, and environmental factors from birth to 1 year.
- Results showed that while most parents intended to follow guidelines, there was a significant gap in actual practices, with many infants sleeping in the parents' bed and some being placed in risky positions such as on their stomachs.
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- A study in Germany highlights the importance of using health systems during pregnancy for the well-being of mothers and children, analyzing data from the KUNO Kids Health Study.
- Using Andersen's Behavioural Model, the study looked at factors affecting the use of supplementary prenatal screenings among 1,886 mothers, focusing on predisposing, enabling, and need factors.
- Results reveal that private health insurance significantly increased the likelihood of using screenings, while age and exposure to tobacco smoke also correlated; however, only being in an at-risk pregnancy showed a strong independent link to screening usage, raising concerns about health care equity.
Introduction: Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) may be used in the setting of pregnancy or the peripartal period, however its utility has not been well-characterized. This study aims to give an overview on the prevalence of peripartel ECMO cases and further assess the indications and outcomes of ECMO in this setting across multiple centers and countries.
Methods: A retrospective, multicenter, international cohort study of pregnant and peripartum ECMO cases was performed.
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- Newborns delivered by elective cesarean sections face higher respiratory risks than those delivered vaginally or via labor-induced cesarean sections.
- The Lacarus trial will investigate the effects of the oxytocin challenge test (OCT), which induces uterine contractions to help prepare the fetus for breathing air, on respiratory outcomes in newborns.
- The study design includes a randomized placebo-controlled trial involving 1,450 women, with the goal of assessing neonatal respiratory health and various maternal and fetal well-being parameters after the use of oxytocin before elective cesarean delivery.
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- There has been a significant increase in interest and research surrounding the human microbiome, particularly in relation to developing therapies for various health conditions.
- As more couples choose to start families later, the demand for assisted reproductive technologies has risen, prompting clinicians to explore the role of the microbiome in reproductive health.
- This paper discusses current and future research on the reproductive microbiome's impact on fertility and offers guidance for physicians on how to incorporate this knowledge into their practice.