[HTML][HTML] The immunobiology of preterm labor and birth: intra-amniotic inflammation or breakdown of maternal–fetal homeostasis
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 review summarizes the distinct immune mechanisms implicated in preterm labor and …
Acute chorioamnionitis and funisitis: definition, pathologic features, and clinical significance
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 …
different sites in the organ. These lesions include acute chorioamnionitis, funisitis, and …
[HTML][HTML] Cerebral palsy—trends in epidemiology and recent development in prenatal mechanisms of disease, treatment, and prevention
M Stavsky, O Mor, SA Mastrolia, S Greenbaum… - Frontiers in …, 2017 - frontiersin.org
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common motor disability in childhood. This syndrome is the
manifestation of intrauterine pathologies, intrapartum complications, and the postnatal …
manifestation of intrauterine pathologies, intrapartum complications, and the postnatal …
Chronic inflammation of the placenta: definition, classification, pathogenesis, and clinical significance
Chronic inflammatory lesions of the placenta are characterized by the infiltration of the organ
by lymphocytes, plasma cells, and/or macrophages and may result from infections (viral …
by lymphocytes, plasma cells, and/or macrophages and may result from infections (viral …
Does the human placenta delivered at term have a microbiota? Results of cultivation, quantitative real-time PCR, 16S rRNA gene sequencing, and metagenomics
Background The human placenta has been traditionally viewed as sterile, and microbial
invasion of this organ has been associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. Yet, recent …
invasion of this organ has been associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. Yet, recent …
[HTML][HTML] Understanding the role of the gut microbiome in brain development and its association with neurodevelopmental psychiatric disorders
The gut microbiome has a tremendous influence on human physiology, including the
nervous system. During fetal development, the initial colonization of the microbiome …
nervous system. During fetal development, the initial colonization of the microbiome …
Maternal age and risk of labor and delivery complications
PA Cavazos-Rehg, MJ Krauss, EL Spitznagel… - Maternal and child …, 2015 - Springer
We utilized an updated nationally representative database to examine associations between
maternal age and prevalence of maternal morbidity during complications of labor and …
maternal age and prevalence of maternal morbidity during complications of labor and …
Sterile and microbial-associated intra-amniotic inflammation in preterm prelabor rupture of membranes
Objective: The objectives of this study were to:(1) determine the amniotic fluid (AF)
microbiology of patients with preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (PROM); and (2) …
microbiology of patients with preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (PROM); and (2) …
Diagnosis and management of clinical chorioamnionitis
ATN Tita, WW Andrews - Clinics in perinatology, 2010 - perinatology.theclinics.com
Chorioamnionitis is a common complication of pregnancy associated with significant
maternal, perinatal, and long-term adverse outcomes. Adverse maternal outcomes include …
maternal, perinatal, and long-term adverse outcomes. Adverse maternal outcomes include …
[HTML][HTML] The immune consequences of preterm birth
JM Melville, TJM Moss - Frontiers in neuroscience, 2013 - frontiersin.org
Preterm birth occurs in 11% of live births globally and accounts for 35% of all newborn
deaths. Preterm newborns have immature immune systems, with reduced innate and …
deaths. Preterm newborns have immature immune systems, with reduced innate and …