The utilization of artificial intelligence in enhancing 3D/4D ultrasound analysis of fetal facial profiles.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative technology in the field of healthcare, offering significant advancements in various medical disciplines, including obstetrics. The integration of artificial intelligence into 3D/4D ultrasound analysis of fetal facial profiles presents numerous benefits. By leveraging machine learning and deep learning algorithms, AI can assist in the accurate and efficient interpretation of complex 3D/4D ultrasound data, enabling healthcare providers to make more informed decisions and deliver better prenatal care.

Recombinant vascular endothelial growth factor 121 injection for the prevention of fetal growth restriction in a preeclampsia mouse model.

Aim: To discover the potential role of recombinant VEGF121 (rVEGF121) injection for the prevention of fetal growth restriction in a preeclampsia (PE) mouse model (Mus musculus).

Subjects And Methods: This is an experimental study of 30 pregnant mice that were randomly divided into three groups: normal, PE, and PE with rVEGF121 injection. The PE mouse model was created by injecting anti Qa-2 10 ng iv, which is deleterious to Qa-2 expression (homologous to HLA-G), from the first to the fourth day of gestation.

Influence of antenatal magnesium sulfate application on cord blood levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor in premature infants.

Aim: To investigate the influence of antenatal magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) application on cord blood brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels - the first-line neuroprotection for preventing cerebral palsy in prematurely born infants.

Subjects And Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted by observing 72 pregnant women who were divided into three groups: group I (preterm pregnancy with MgSO4), group II (preterm pregnancy without MgSO4), and group III (full-term pregnancy as control group). Groups I and II were selected by block permutation randomization on subjects.

New scoring system for fetal neurobehavior assessed by three- and four-dimensional sonography.

Aim: To produce a new scoring system for fetal neurobehavior based on prenatal assessment by 3D/4D sonography. We identified severely brain damaged infants and those with optimal neurological findings and compared fetal with neonatal findings.

Results: The new scoring system was retrospectively applied in a group of 100 low-risk pregnancies.

Prenatal ultrasound assessment and fetal heart monitoring: analysis of dizygotic twins discordant for body stalk anomaly in the third trimester of pregnancy.

We describe a case of dizygotic twin pregnancy which was referred to our centre because of a discordant anomaly of one of the twins. The ultrasound examination revealed a large extra-abdominal mass (liver and bowel) with micromelia, severe kyphoscoliosis and a short umbilical cord of the second dizygotic discordant twin. These ultrasound findings were diagnosed as body stalk anomaly.