Acute inflammatory lesions of the placenta consist of diffuse infiltration of neutrophils at
different sites in the organ. These lesions include acute chorioamnionitis, funisitis, and …

Acute chorioamnionitis is characterized by neutrophilic infiltration and inflammation at the
maternal fetal interface. It is a relatively common complication of pregnancy and can have …

Intermittent hypoxic episodes are typically a consequence of immature respiratory control
and remain a troublesome challenge for the neonatologist. Furthermore, their frequency and …

Objective: Preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (preterm PROM) accounts for 30–40% of
spontaneous preterm deliveries and thus is a major contributor to perinatal morbidity and …

Acute chorioamnionitis is the principal antecedent of premature birth and an important
contributor to specific neonatal and other complications that may extend throughout …

Diseases in pregnancy endanger millions of fetuses worldwide every year. The onset of
these diseases can be early warned by the dynamic abnormalities of biochemicals in …

MN-V, SP, SAR, SG, and SC designed the research studies; MN-V., P.-YC, LB, M.-ÈB, SP,
MHB, AM, AB-R., DJS, AL-M., XH, A. Boudreault, AC, IB, and SG conducted experiments; …

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a common lung disease of premature infants, with
devastating short-and long-term consequences. The pathogenesis of BPD is multifactorial …

Preterm birth (PTB) remains the leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality. Despite 50
years of research, therapeutic options are limited and many lack clear efficacy. Tocolytic …

The fetus can deploy a local or systemic inflammatory response when exposed to
microorganisms or, alternatively, to non-infection-related stimuli (eg, danger signals or …