Does the nucleated RBC count have a place in OB practice?
Are elevated NRBC counts an indication of acute or chronic hypoxic-ischemic events? Is there an association with CP? With the answers still unclear, the authors review the existing evidence.
No link found between antenatal corticosteroids and child neurodevelopment
April 25th 2024A recent study found no link between antenatal corticosteroid administration and adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes in children aged 6 years or older, offering reassurance for late preterm delivery practices.
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Hyperoxygenation use not linked to neonatal outcomes
April 23rd 2024Recent research evaluated the impact of maternal hyperoxygenation on neonatal Apgar scores, revealing no significant enhancement in outcomes among women with pathologic fetal heart rate tracing and suggesting limited efficacy of hyperoxygenation therapy in this context.
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The benefits of concurrent fetal and maternal heart rate monitoring
April 15th 2024A recent study revealed that employing maternal heart rate monitoring alongside fetal heart rate monitoring during labor significantly decreases the incidence of neonatal encephalopathy and severe neonatal acidemia.
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How vitamin C intake in pregnant smokers impacts offspring airway function trajectory
April 12th 2024Investigating the impact of prenatal vitamin C supplementation on lung function and wheeze occurrence in offspring of pregnant smokers, revealing insights into mitigating respiratory risks.
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