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Non-Contraceptive Uses And Benefits Of Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices, Frederick Eruo
Non-Contraceptive Uses And Benefits Of Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices, Frederick Eruo
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Hematologic Autoimmune And Oncology In Pregnancy, Frederick U Eruo
Hematologic Autoimmune And Oncology In Pregnancy, Frederick U Eruo
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Obstetric Emergencies, Frederick U Eruo
Obstetric Emergencies, Frederick U Eruo
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Prenatal Diagnosis, Frederick U Eruo
Prenatal Diagnosis, Frederick U Eruo
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Effectiveness Of Prenatal Screening Tests On Predicting Cardiac Anomalies, Stephanie Wong, Zeynep Alpay Savasan
Effectiveness Of Prenatal Screening Tests On Predicting Cardiac Anomalies, Stephanie Wong, Zeynep Alpay Savasan
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INTRODUCTION Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of birth defect-associated infant death. With 1 in 111 newborns born with CHD and an elevated infant mortality rate of 30-50%, early detection is imperative. Current prenatal screening mainly focuses on detecting chromosomal anomalies. However, the accuracy of these exams on detecting fetal cardiac abnormalities is not well researched. The primary goal of this study is to compare three prenatal screening tests’ potential, i.e anatomy ultrasound, nuchal translucency (NT), and cell-free DNA (cfDNA), in identifying a risk for fetal cardiac anomalies. METHODS A retrospective chart review utilized a convenience sample of …
510 Contemporary Trends In Cesarean Delivery Rates And Indications, Sara Jaber, Christina Blanchard, Michelle Y. Lu
510 Contemporary Trends In Cesarean Delivery Rates And Indications, Sara Jaber, Christina Blanchard, Michelle Y. Lu
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Objective
The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) introduced updated guidelines for labor management (2014) and fetal heart rate interpretation in an attempt to reduce cesarean delivery (CD) rates – especially the primary CD. We sought to describe CD rates and indications at a single center in order to assess the impact of these guidelines on trends in clinical practice.
Study Design
Retrospective cohort study of women ≥ 23 weeks gestation delivering at a single tertiary care referral center from 2013 - 2018. Demographic characteristics, mode of delivery, and main CD indication were ascertained by individual chart review. Main …