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J Korean Med Sci
December 2024
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Background: The increasing rate of cesarean delivery (CD) is a significant concern in many societies worldwide. Vaginal delivery (VD) is preferred over CD for subsequent pregnancies after successful VD, for women with no specific obstetrical indications, primarily because of concerns about potential complications arising from the surgical procedure. However, the factors that influence the decision of requesting a CD have not yet been thoroughly investigated.
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January 2025
Department of Animal Sciences, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, USA.
Extracellular vesicles (EVs), including exosomes and microvesicles, have emerged as pivotal mediators of intercellular communication. Embryo implantation is a critical process in early pregnancy and requires communication between the embryo and maternal uterus. EVs are important in coordinating the communication between the embryo and maternal uterus.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol
November 2024
Public Health and Performance Departement, Champagne Sud Hospital, Troyes, France. Electronic address:
Background: Due to the global growth of its prevalence and its impact on patient health, obesity is considered a near-epidemic condition by the World Health Organization (WHO). Its overall prevalence has now reached 17 % in France. The impact of obesity is also a concern for pregnant women, due to the risk of maternal and fetal complications.
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December 2024
Department of Mathematics, Samara University, Semera, Ethiopia.
Introduction: Early initiation of antenatal care visits creates an opportunity for early detection of high-risk pregnancies, pregnancy complications, health education, and counseling about successful care and nutrition of the mother and the fetus. Thus, the main objective of this study was to identify the factors associated with the early initiation of antenatal care visits in Ethiopia.
Methods: The study was conducted based on the children's data set of the 2019 Ethiopia mini-demographic and health survey.
Mymensingh Med J
January 2025
Dr Mousumi Saha, Assistant Professor, Fetomaternal Medicine Subspeciality (FCPS) Course Student, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, Bangladesh; E-mail:
Wilson's disease is an autosomal recessive disorder that affects copper transport due to deficiency of ceruloplasmin and causes deposition of copper mainly in the liver, brain and cornea. It causes hepatic and/or neuropsychiatric manifestations. This copper deposition causes cirrhosis of the liver, encephalopathy and liver failure.
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