Haim A. Abenhaim
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View article: Age-related disparities in national maternal mortality trends: A population-based study
Age-related disparities in national maternal mortality trends: A population-based study Open
Objective An upward trend in maternal age has been observed in the United States (US) over the last twenty years. The study objective was to examine the association of maternal age with maternal mortality in the US and examine temporal tre…
View article: Maternal and fetal outcomes among pregnant women with endometriosis
Maternal and fetal outcomes among pregnant women with endometriosis Open
Objectives Endometriosis, a condition in which endometrial-like tissue grows outside of the uterus, is a common disorder among women of reproductive-age. The objective of the study is to examine the associations between endometriosis in pr…
View article: Noninvasive Respiratory Support or Intubation during Stabilization after Birth and Neonatal and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Infants Born Preterm at 23-25 Weeks of Gestation
Noninvasive Respiratory Support or Intubation during Stabilization after Birth and Neonatal and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Infants Born Preterm at 23-25 Weeks of Gestation Open
Infants born at 23-25 weeks who were successfully managed with NRS, compared with TI, in the first 30 minutes after birth had lower odds of sBI or death before discharge, but had no significant differences in neurodevelopmental outcomes am…
View article: Risk of abnormal uterine bleeding associated with high-affinity compared with low-affinity serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
Risk of abnormal uterine bleeding associated with high-affinity compared with low-affinity serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors Open
The risk of AUB did not differ between high- and low-affinity SSRIs/SNRIs. However, the potential risk of anemia suggests the need for monitoring and further investigation of the risk of AUB with these medications.
View article: Arterial stiffness for the early prediction of pre‐eclampsia compared with blood pressure, uterine artery Doppler and angiogenic biomarkers: a prospective cohort study
Arterial stiffness for the early prediction of pre‐eclampsia compared with blood pressure, uterine artery Doppler and angiogenic biomarkers: a prospective cohort study Open
Objective Our aim was to evaluate the ability of arterial stiffness parameters to predict pre‐eclampsia early compared with peripheral blood pressure, uterine artery Doppler and established angiogenic biomarkers. Design Prospective cohort …
View article: Obstetrical and neonatal outcomes among pregnancies complicated by hyperparathyroidism
Obstetrical and neonatal outcomes among pregnancies complicated by hyperparathyroidism Open
Hyperparathyroidism during pregnancy is associated with a significant increase in adverse perinatal outcomes, including preeclampsia, preterm delivery, fetal growth restriction, and congenital anomalies. As such, pregnancies among women wi…
View article: Cardiovascular Severe Maternal Morbidity and Mortality at Delivery in the United States
Cardiovascular Severe Maternal Morbidity and Mortality at Delivery in the United States Open
The incidence of CSMM increased over 15 years, reflecting transformations within the obstetric population. Although it decreased during the study period, case-fatality from CSMM remained elevated. Several factors associated with mortality …
View article: Association of SARS-CoV-2 Infection During Pregnancy With Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes
Association of SARS-CoV-2 Infection During Pregnancy With Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes Open
In this exploratory surveillance study conducted in Canada from March 2020 to October 2021, SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy was significantly associated with increased risk of adverse maternal outcomes and preterm birth.
View article: Physician Perspectives on Including Pregnant Women in Covid‐19 Clinical Trials: Time for a Paradigm Change
Physician Perspectives on Including Pregnant Women in Covid‐19 Clinical Trials: Time for a Paradigm Change Open
Excluding pregnant people from Covid‐19 clinical trials may lead to unintended harmful consequences. For this study, an online questionnaire was sent to physicians belonging to Canadian professional medical associations in order to evaluat…
View article: Severe and critical COVID-19 in pregnancy: A case series from Montreal
Severe and critical COVID-19 in pregnancy: A case series from Montreal Open
Background Optimal obstetric management for women with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is not known. We describe the management of six pregnant women requiring in-hospital care for severe COVID-19. Methods A retrospective chart review was c…
View article: Induction of labor at 39 weeks and risk of cesarean delivery among obese women: a retrospective propensity score matched study
Induction of labor at 39 weeks and risk of cesarean delivery among obese women: a retrospective propensity score matched study Open
Objectives To evaluate if induction of labor (IOL) in obese women at 39 weeks of gestation decreases the risk of cesarean delivery (CD). Methods We conducted a retrospective propensity score matched study using the Center for Disease Contr…