Pregnancy and breastfeeding in the context of Ebola: a systematic review.

The outbreaks of Ebola virus between 2014 and 2020 have drawn attention to knowledge gaps related to Ebola virus disease in pregnant women. The aim of this study was to systematically evaluate available data on pregnant and lactating women with acute Ebola virus disease or following recovery. We searched MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library (CENTRAL), Web of Science Core Collection, CINAHL, POPLINE, Global Health, and WHO Global Index Medicus, in addition to grey literature, for relevant articles.

Risk Factors for Maternal Readmission with Sepsis.

Objective: Our primary objective was to identify risk factors for maternal readmission with sepsis. Our secondary objectives were to (1) assess diagnoses and infecting organisms at readmission and (2) compare early (<6 weeks) and late (6 weeks to 9 months postpartum) maternal readmission with sepsis.

Study Design: We identified our cohort using linked hospital discharge data and birth certificates for California deliveries from 2008 to 2011.

Maternal Congenital Heart Disease in Pregnancy.

Congenital heart disease comprises most maternal cardiac diseases in pregnancy and is an important cause of maternal, fetal, and neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Pregnancy is often considered a high-risk state for individuals with structural heart disease as a consequence of a limited ability to adapt to the major hemodynamic changes associated with pregnancy. Preconception counseling and evaluation are of utmost importance, as pregnancy is contraindicated in certain cardiac conditions.

[Intestinal wall vascularisation in Crohn's disease].

Background And Aims: In a pilot study the semi-quantitative classification of intestinal wall vascularisation as proposed by Limberg was evaluated.

Patients And Methods: 20 patients with confirmed Crohn's disease and clinical activity (10 male, 10 female, mean age 30.0 +/- 7.