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The Differential Effects Of Maternal Age, Race/Ethnicity And Insurance On Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Admission Rates., Beatriz E De Jongh, Robert Locke, David A Paul, Matthew Hoffman
The Differential Effects Of Maternal Age, Race/Ethnicity And Insurance On Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Admission Rates., Beatriz E De Jongh, Robert Locke, David A Paul, Matthew Hoffman
Department of Pediatrics Faculty Papers
BACKGROUND: Maternal race/ethnicity, age, and socioeconomic status (SES) are important factors determining birth outcome. Previous studies have demonstrated that, teenagers, and mothers with advanced maternal age (AMA), and Black/Non-Hispanic race/ethnicity can independently increase the risk for a poor pregnancy outcome. Similarly, public insurance has been associated with suboptimal health outcomes. The interaction and impact on the risk of a pregnancy resulting in a NICU admission has not been studied. Our aim was, to analyze the simultaneous interactions of teen/advanced maternal age (AMA), race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status on the odds of NICU admission.
METHODS: The Consortium of Safe Labor Database (subset …
Common Respiratory Issues In Ambulatory Obstetrics., Kelly M Orzechowski, Richard C Miller
Common Respiratory Issues In Ambulatory Obstetrics., Kelly M Orzechowski, Richard C Miller
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Papers
This article reviews the diagnosis and management of the most common respiratory conditions complicating pregnancy--asthma and influenza. We also review strategies for smoking cessation in pregnancy as, in addition to exacerbating all other pulmonary conditions, smoking is the most modifiable risk factor for poor pregnancy outcome. Moreover, the obstetrician frequently encounters each of these conditions in the ambulatory setting. A thorough knowledge of the normal pregnancy-induced physiological respiratory changes combined with a comprehensive understanding of how to manage these conditions, will provide the obstetrician with the armamentarium needed to optimize health outcomes for mothers and their fetuses.
Progesterone And Preterm Birth Prevention: Translating Clinical Trials Data Into Clinical Practice, Vincenzo Berghella
Progesterone And Preterm Birth Prevention: Translating Clinical Trials Data Into Clinical Practice, Vincenzo Berghella
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Papers
OBJECTIVE:
We sought to provide evidence-based guidelines for using progestogens for the prevention of preterm birth (PTB).
METHODS:
Relevant documents, in particular randomized trials, were identified using PubMed (US National Library of Medicine, 1983 through February 2012) publications, written in English, which evaluate the effectiveness of progestogens for prevention of PTB. Progestogens evaluated were, in particular, vaginal progesterone and 17-alpha-hydroxy-progesterone caproate. Additionally, the Cochrane Library, organizational guidelines, and studies identified through review of the above were utilized to identify relevant articles. Data were evaluated according to population studied, with separate analyses for singleton vs multiple gestations, prior PTB, or short …