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View article: Two Decades of Change: Evolving Maternal Characteristics and Perinatal Outcomes in Pregnant Women Living with HIV
Two Decades of Change: Evolving Maternal Characteristics and Perinatal Outcomes in Pregnant Women Living with HIV Open
Implementation of universal antiretroviral treatment (ART) in pregnancy has improved maternal health and reduced vertical transmission. However, women living with HIV (WLHIV) still experience worse perinatal outcomes. This retrospective st…
View article: How <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 Treatment in Pregnancy Reflects Healthcare Utilization During a Pandemic: A Two‐Stage Individual Participant Data Meta‐Analysis Combining Case‐Based Registries
How <span>COVID</span>‐19 Treatment in Pregnancy Reflects Healthcare Utilization During a Pandemic: A Two‐Stage Individual Participant Data Meta‐Analysis Combining Case‐Based Registries Open
Purpose To describe an international response to the COVID‐19 pandemic by estimating the prevalence of medication use for COVID‐19 treatment in pregnancy, stratified by hospitalization, trimester of pregnancy, and country. Methods We condu…
View article: Fetal Growth Chart in Twins Consistent with The FMF Growth Curve:Prospective Multicenter Study
Fetal Growth Chart in Twins Consistent with The FMF Growth Curve:Prospective Multicenter Study Open
Objectives: Different retrospective growth charts for twin pregnancies debates whether twin growth is similar to singletons. Recently, the fetal medicine foundation (FMF) published a retrospective fetal growth chart that indicated similar …
View article: The Pre-Twin Screen Consortium proposal for fetal structural anomalies evaluation across all three trimesters in twin pregnancies
The Pre-Twin Screen Consortium proposal for fetal structural anomalies evaluation across all three trimesters in twin pregnancies Open
Purpose In singleton pregnancies, routine ultrasound examinations in each trimester improves the diagnosis of fetal abnormalities and their management. In this study, we examine twin pregnancies and report on the detection of fetal anomali…
View article: Assessment of novel sonographic and biochemical tools for spontaneous preterm birth prediction in asymptomatic twin pregnancies
Assessment of novel sonographic and biochemical tools for spontaneous preterm birth prediction in asymptomatic twin pregnancies Open
Introduction Prematurity is a major global health issue. Twin pregnancies are a group at especially high risk of preterm birth. Sonographic mid‐trimester cervical length has limited accuracy in predicting preterm birth. This study aimed to…
View article: First-Trimester Universal One-Time Serology Screening for Cytomegalovirus: A Pilot Study at Two Tertiary Referral Centers in Barcelona (Catalunya, Spain)
First-Trimester Universal One-Time Serology Screening for Cytomegalovirus: A Pilot Study at Two Tertiary Referral Centers in Barcelona (Catalunya, Spain) Open
Introduction: Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) is the main infectious cause of sensorineural hearing loss and neurodevelopmental disability. First-trimester and periconceptional period are the most vulnerable times for fetal injury. Unive…
View article: Efficacy and safety of hydroxychloroquine for treatment of mild <scp>SARS‐CoV</scp>‐2 infection and prevention of <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 severity in pregnant and postpartum women: A randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled trial
Efficacy and safety of hydroxychloroquine for treatment of mild <span>SARS‐CoV</span>‐2 infection and prevention of <span>COVID</span>‐19 severity in pregnant and postpartum women: A randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled trial Open
Introduction Pregnant women have an increased risk of severe COVID‐19. Evaluation of drugs with a safety reproductive toxicity profile is a priority. At the beginning of the pandemic, hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) was recommended for COVID‐19 t…
View article: Evolution of National Guidelines on Medicines Used to Treat COVID-19 in Pregnancy in 2020–2022: A Scoping Review
Evolution of National Guidelines on Medicines Used to Treat COVID-19 in Pregnancy in 2020–2022: A Scoping Review Open
The lack of inclusion of pregnant women in clinical trials evaluating the effectiveness of medicines to treat COVID-19 has made it difficult to establish evidence-based treatment guidelines for pregnant women. Our aim was to provide a revi…
View article: Universal screening programme for cytomegalovirus infection in the first trimester of pregnancy: study protocol for an observational multicentre study in the area of Barcelona (CITEMB study)
Universal screening programme for cytomegalovirus infection in the first trimester of pregnancy: study protocol for an observational multicentre study in the area of Barcelona (CITEMB study) Open
Introduction Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) is the leading cause of non-genetic sensorineural hearing loss and one of the main causes of neurological disability. Despite this, no universal screening programme for cCMV has been implement…
View article: Preterm Prelabour Rupture of Membranes before Viability in Twin Pregnancies: What Can We Expect?
Preterm Prelabour Rupture of Membranes before Viability in Twin Pregnancies: What Can We Expect? Open
Preterm prelabour rupture of membranes (PPROMs) before viability carries significant perinatal mortality and morbidity. Clinical management and prenatal counselling are a challenge, especially in twin pregnancies, due to scarce evidence on…
View article: The role of the T-cell mediated immune response to Cytomegalovirus infection in intrauterine transmission
The role of the T-cell mediated immune response to Cytomegalovirus infection in intrauterine transmission Open
Introduction Prognostic markers for fetal transmission of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection during pregnancy are poorly understood. Maternal CMV-specific T-cell responses may help prevent fetal transmission and thus, we set out to assess whe…
View article: “Maternal Vaccination Greatly Depends on Your Trust in the Healthcare System”: A Qualitative Study on the Acceptability of Maternal Vaccines among Pregnant Women and Healthcare Workers in Barcelona, Spain
“Maternal Vaccination Greatly Depends on Your Trust in the Healthcare System”: A Qualitative Study on the Acceptability of Maternal Vaccines among Pregnant Women and Healthcare Workers in Barcelona, Spain Open
The World Health Organization (WHO) identified vaccine hesitancy as one of the top 10 threats to global health in 2019. Health promotion and education have been seen to improve knowledge and uptake of vaccinations in pregnancy. This qualit…
View article: Perceptions of COVID-19 Maternal Vaccination among Pregnant Women and Healthcare Workers and Factors That Influence Vaccine Acceptance: A Cross-Sectional Study in Barcelona, Spain
Perceptions of COVID-19 Maternal Vaccination among Pregnant Women and Healthcare Workers and Factors That Influence Vaccine Acceptance: A Cross-Sectional Study in Barcelona, Spain Open
COVID-19 is associated with poor maternal and pregnancy outcomes. COVID-19 vaccination is recommended in Spain, yet vaccination rates in pregnancy are suboptimal. This study investigates the perceptions of pregnant women and healthcare wor…
View article: Brain cortical maturation assessed by magnetic resonance imaging in unaffected or mildly affected fetuses with cytomegalovirus infection
Brain cortical maturation assessed by magnetic resonance imaging in unaffected or mildly affected fetuses with cytomegalovirus infection Open
Objectives To assess by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) the cortical maturation pattern in fetuses with cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection with mild or no abnormalities on ultrasound (US) and MRI, and to establish possible differences compar…
View article: Fetal Liver Volume Assessment Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Fetuses With Cytomegalovirus Infection†
Fetal Liver Volume Assessment Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Fetuses With Cytomegalovirus Infection† Open
Objective To assess fetal liver volume (FLV) by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in cytomegalovirus (CMV)-infected fetuses compared to a group of healthy fetuses. Method Most infected cases were diagnosed by the evidence of ultrasound abno…
View article: Congenital Cytomegalovirus Awareness and Knowledge among Health Professionals and Pregnant Women: An Action towards Prevention
Congenital Cytomegalovirus Awareness and Knowledge among Health Professionals and Pregnant Women: An Action towards Prevention Open
Introduction: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a major cause of childhood disabilities, and consensus recommendations emphasize the importance of hygienic measures to reduce perinatal infection. Our study aimed to evaluate the level of awareness a…
View article: Supplementary Material for: Congenital cytomegalovirus awareness and knowledge among health professionals and pregnant women: an action towards prevention.
Supplementary Material for: Congenital cytomegalovirus awareness and knowledge among health professionals and pregnant women: an action towards prevention. Open
Introduction: Cytomegalovirus (CMV), is a major cause of childhood disabilities and consensus recommendations emphasize the importance of hygienic measures to reduce perinatal infection. Objective: To evaluate the level of awareness about …
View article: Acceptability of Clinical Trials on COVID-19 during Pregnancy among Pregnant Women and Healthcare Providers: A Qualitative Study
Acceptability of Clinical Trials on COVID-19 during Pregnancy among Pregnant Women and Healthcare Providers: A Qualitative Study Open
Participation of pregnant women in clinical trials entails challenges mainly related to concerns about the risks for fetuses. We undertook a qualitative study from June to October 2020 to assess the acceptability of participating in COVID-…
View article: OP03.01: Maternal and perinatal outcome in women with SARS‐CoV‐2 infection during pregnancy
OP03.01: Maternal and perinatal outcome in women with SARS‐CoV‐2 infection during pregnancy Open
To assess maternal and perinatal outcome in women with COVID-19 during pregnancy. Multicentric prospective cohort study including singleton pregnant women with SARS-CoV-2 infection at 5 hospitals in Spain, from April 2020 to April 2021. Ma…
View article: OC15.04: Fetal cardiac remodelling after maternal SARS‐CoV‐2 infection during pregnancy
OC15.04: Fetal cardiac remodelling after maternal SARS‐CoV‐2 infection during pregnancy Open
To assess fetal cardiac structure and function in pregnancies with maternal COVID-19 infection, according to disease severity and gestational age at infection. Multicentric prospective cohort study including singleton pregnant women with c…
View article: VP31.14: Impact of COVID‐19 infection on pregnancy outcome: a population‐based study
VP31.14: Impact of COVID‐19 infection on pregnancy outcome: a population‐based study Open
To describe the impact of COVID-19 infection throughout gestation on pregnancy outcomes in a population-based study. A multicentric, prospective population-based study including pregnant women consecutively attended at first/second trimest…
View article: OP03.02: Clinical spectrum of COVID‐19 infection throughout gestation
OP03.02: Clinical spectrum of COVID‐19 infection throughout gestation Open
To describe the clinical presentation of COVID-19 infection throughout gestation in a population-based study. A multicentric, prospective population-based study including pregnant women consecutively attended at first/second trimester or a…
View article: Zika virus infection in pregnant women and their children: A review
Zika virus infection in pregnant women and their children: A review Open
Zika virus (ZIKV) is an arthropod-borne virus (arbovirus) transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes. ZIKV can be transmitted to humans by non-vector borne mechanisms such as sexual intercourse, maternal-foetal transmission or blood transfu…
View article: Maternal Infection and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes among Pregnant Travellers: Results of the International Zika Virus in Pregnancy Registry
Maternal Infection and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes among Pregnant Travellers: Results of the International Zika Virus in Pregnancy Registry Open
In this multicentre cohort study, we evaluated the risks of maternal ZIKV infections and adverse pregnancy outcomes among exposed travellers compared to women living in areas with ZIKV circulation (residents). The risk of maternal infectio…
View article: Zika virus infection in pregnant travellers and impact on childhood neurodevelopment in the first two years of life: A prospective observational study
Zika virus infection in pregnant travellers and impact on childhood neurodevelopment in the first two years of life: A prospective observational study Open
These findings contribute to the understanding of ZIKV prevalence estimates, and the impact of maternal ZIKV infection on pregnancy outcomes and children's health. Results highlight the importance of long-term surveillance in pregnant trav…
View article: Impact of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection on Pregnancy Outcomes: A Population-based Study
Impact of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection on Pregnancy Outcomes: A Population-based Study Open
Background We performed a population-based study to describe the impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection on pregnancy outcomes. Methods This prospective, population-based study included pregnant wom…
View article: Uncomplicated Monochorionic Twins: Two Normal Hearts Sharing One Placenta
Uncomplicated Monochorionic Twins: Two Normal Hearts Sharing One Placenta Open
Cardiovascular dysfunction has been reported in complicated monochorionic diamniotic (MCDA) pregnancies; however, little is known whether hemodynamic changes occur in uncomplicated MCDA twins. A prospective observational study was conducte…