In brief The syndrome of preterm labor comprises multiple established and novel etiologies.
This review summarizes the distinct immune mechanisms implicated in preterm labor and …

This is a narrative review on the role of biomarkers in the diagnosis of neonatal sepsis. We
describe the difficulties to obtain standardized definitions in neonatal sepsis and discuss the …

The gut microbiome has a tremendous influence on human physiology, including the
nervous system. During fetal development, the initial colonization of the microbiome …

Long-term neurodevelopmental sequelae are a potential concern in neonates following in
utero exposure to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus disease 2 (SARS-CoV-2) …

Macrophages are commonly thought to contribute to the pathophysiology of preterm labor by
amplifying inflammation—but a protective role has not previously been considered to our …

Neonatal sepsis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in both preterm and term infants.
Early-onset neonatal sepsis (EONS) presents within the first 72 h of life. Diagnosis is difficult …

Green-stained amniotic fluid, often referred to as meconium-stained amniotic fluid, is present
in 5% to 20% of patients in labor and is considered an obstetric hazard. The condition has …

Converging evidence from clinical and preclinical studies suggests that fetal vulnerability to
adverse prenatal exposures increases the risk for neuropsychiatric diseases such as autism …

Preterm birth is a major contributor to neonatal morbidity and mortality. Complications of
prematurity such as bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD, affecting the lung), pulmonary …

Preterm newborns are exposed to several risk factors for developing brain injury. Clinical
studies have suggested that the presence of intrauterine infection is a consistent risk factor …