A rare case of a breast hamartoma containing a lesion with malignant presentation on radiologic evaluation and benign presentation on pathologic findings: A case report.

Mammary hamartomas are rare, benign, and often under-diagnosed breast lesions comprised of glandular, adipose, muscular, and fibrotic encapsulated components which occur more commonly among perimenopausal women. The term hamartoma was initially coined by Arrigoni in 1971 to describe breast lesions with clinical resemblance to fibroadenomas. The proper diagnosis of breast hamartoma is confirmed through using multiple radiologic and pathologic modalities.

Association of maternal serum vitamin D level with fetal pulmonary artery Doppler indices and neonatal respiratory distress syndrome.

Purpose: Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is potentially fatal in infants. The present study investigated the association of maternal serum vitamin D level with fetal pulmonary artery Doppler indices and neonatal RDS.

Methods: This cross-sectional-analytical study was conducted on 260 mothers admitted for delivery.

The association between increased fetal movements in the third trimester and perinatal outcomes; a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Fetal movement monitoring is one of the strategies used to assess the fetus's health. Until now, most studies focused on the decreased fetal movement and neonatal outcome, although this systematic review and meta-analysis is designed to assess the association between increased fetal movements (IFM) with perinatal outcomes.

Method: The electronic databases including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and EMBASE were systematically searched for studies investigating the perinatal outcome of women with increased fetal movements from inception to July 2023.

Association between fetal liver diameter and glycemic control in pregnant women with gestational diabetes: A pilot study.

Background: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between fetal liver length (FLL) and maternal glycemic status in pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), as well as to determine whether FLL measurement in the third trimester is associated with neonatal outcomes.

Method: A total of 51 singleton GDM pregnancies were included in this pilot study, and transabdominal ultrasound biometry and FLL measurements were performed between 34 and 36 weeks of gestation. Maternal indicators of glycemic control, including hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C), fasting blood sugar (FBS), and 2-h postprandial blood sugar were also evaluated during this period.

STAT3 as a newly emerging target in colorectal cancer therapy: Tumorigenesis, therapy response, and pharmacological/nanoplatform strategies.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) ranks as the third most aggressive tumor globally, and it can be categorized into two forms: colitis-mediated CRC and sporadic CRC. The therapeutic approaches for CRC encompass surgical intervention, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. However, even with the implementation of these techniques, the 5-year survival rate for metastatic CRC remains at a mere 12-14%.

Remdesivir in pregnant women with moderate to severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): a retrospective cohort study.

Data on the efficacy of remdesivir in Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) are limited in pregnant patients since they have been excluded from clinical trials. We aimed to investigate some clinical outcomes following remdesivir administration in pregnancy. This was a retrospective cohort study conducted on pregnant women with moderate to severe COVID-19.

Comparison of Parameters of Fetal Doppler Echocardiography Between Mothers with and Without Diabetes.

Background: The current study aimed to compare fetal myocardial function and ventricular thickness in diabetic and normal pregnancies.

Methods: Women with singleton pregnancies in the second or third trimester who were referred for routine prenatal or anomaly ultrasounds within March 2020 to February 2021 were enrolled in the study. Women with a positive history of overt or gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) were considered the case group (n = 50), and women without GDM were considered the control group (n = 50).

Bi-allelic loss of function variant in the NRCAM gene is associated with motor-predominant axonal polyneuropathy; the second report.

Background: The role of biallelic variants in the NRCAM gene underlying a neurodevelopmental disorder has been defined recently. The phenotype is mainly recognized by varying severity of global developmental delay/intellectual disability, hypotonia, spasticity, and peripheral neuropathy.

Methods: Here, we describe a patient with an initial diagnosis of motor-predominant axonal polyneuropathy or a form of distal SMA.

A case-control study on the severity postpartum depression among COVID19 positive mother.

Background: COVID19 pandemic has caused a variety of psychological problems including panic disorder, anxiety and depression. It is also associated with adverse psychological outcomes in pregnant women. The aim of this study was to compare the severity of postpartum depression in pregnant women with and without COVID-19 during the coronavirus epidemic.

Possible Vertical Transmission of COVID-19 to the Newborn; a Case Report.

Vertical transmission of the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), has been reported in case reports and series, while the data regarding its transmission is still not enough. Thus, presenting different experiences form various regions could help better understand the virus behavior in pregnancy. We herein report a possible vertical transmission of COVID-19 from a mother to the neonate.

Prediction of Stress Urinary Incontinence Using the Retrovesical (β) Angle in Transperineal Ultrasound.

Objectives: The accurate, rapid diagnosis of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in women can profoundly improve their sexual and psychosocial life. In this study, the diagnostic power of SUI was assessed by transperineal ultrasound.

Methods: In this hospital-based case-control study, married women who were referred to the gynecologic and ultrasound wards with negative urinalysis and culture results were enrolled by random sampling.

Evaluation of Awareness, Adherence, and Barriers of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training in Pregnant Women: A Cross-sectional Study.

Introduction: Adherence to pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) may be enhanced when the women become aware of its preventive/therapeutic role in pelvic floor disorders.

Objective: This study is conducted to evaluate the PFMT awareness, adherence, and barriers in pregnant women.

Method: We studied the awareness, adherence, and barriers of PFMT in 200 pregnant women attended in prenatal care clinic in their third trimester of pregnancy using semistructured interviews with open and closed questions derived from recent literature review on PFMT.

Misoprostol complications in second-trimester termination of pregnancy among women with a history of more than one cesarean section.

Objective: This study aims to investigate the complications due to misoprostol administration for second-trimester termination of pregnancy among women with history of 2 or more cesarean scarring.

Methods: The cohort of this retrospective study included 678 subjects who required second-trimester pregnancy termination, from 2013 to 2015 and treated with vaginal misoprostol of 100 to 400 µg. The subjects were divided into 3 groups based on their history of cesarean sections: without a history of cesarean section, with a history of one cesarean section, and with a history of more than one cesarean section and uterine scaring.

Maternal and neonatal outcomes and determinants of iodine deficiency in third trimester of pregnancy in an iodine sufficient area.

Background: Mild to moderate iodine deficiency in pregnant women may expose them to the increased risk of the development of goiter and thyroid disorder. There is a relationship between low maternal UIC (Urinary iodine concentration) in pregnancy and diminished placental weight and neonatal head circumference. The current study was an attempt to assess iodine nutritional status, its determinants and relationship with maternal and neonatal outcomes.

Risk factors and clinical significance of abdomino-pelvic free fluid after cesarean section: a prospective study.

Post-partum hemorrhage is a major cause of maternal mortality. Ultrasonography is a safe, rapid, and noninvasive diagnostic tool which can be used to identify and measure the abdomino-pelvic free fluid in post-partum period. This study was conducted to evaluate the risk factors and clinical significance of abdomino-pelvic free fluid after cesarean section.

Obstetric Triage Scales; a Narrative Review.

Introduction: The growing demand for high-quality obstetric care and treatment has led to the advent and development of a field known as obstetric triage. The present review study aimed to examine the development of tools and criteria for obstetric triage services.

Methods: In this narrative review, two authors searched for related articles using the keywords of "obstetric triage, gynecology triage, perinatal Triage, maternity triage, midwifery triage" AND "tool, index, scale, questionnaire, system".

Altered methylation and expression patterns of genes regulating placental nitric oxide pathway in patients with severe preeclampsia.

Pre-eclampsia is a common pregnancy disorder syndrome whose molecular mechanism is not clear. Nitric oxide (NO) is a key regulator of placentation. Reduction of NO has previously been associated with endothelial dysfunction in pre-eclamptic women.

The Effect of Non-Nutritive Sucking and Maternal Milk Odor on the Independent Oral Feeding in Preterm Infants.

Objectives: Given the positive effects of stimulation with breast milk odor and non-nutritive sucking (NNS) on preterm feeding skills, we examined the effect of NNS and milk odor, on the time of achieving independent oral feeding in preterm infants.

Materials & Methods: This study was conducted at two Neonatal Intensive Care Units of Tehran, Iran in 2016. Overall, 32 neonates with gestational ages of 28-32 wk were enrolled in two groups; NNS with and without olfactory stimuli (breast milk odor).

Correction to: Age-specific reference values and cut-off points for anti-müllerian hormone in infertile women following a long agonist treatment protocol for IVF.

Unfortunately, the first author name was incorrectly published in the original publication. The complete correct name should read as follows.

Age-specific reference values and cut-off points for anti-müllerian hormone in infertile women following a long agonist treatment protocol for IVF.

Purpose: The aims of this study were to determining the reference value of anti-müllerian hormone (AMH) in infertile women and effect of AMH on different ovarian responses in the stratum of BMI categories.

Methods: Through a retrospective cohort study the information of 816 infertile patients referring to the referral infertility clinic of Mahdiyeh Hospital since the beginning of 2011 until the end of January 2016 were used. The normal-based method was undertaken to calculate age-specific AMH percentiles.