Devika Maulik
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View article: Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio Values in Late Preterm and Term Patients with Evidence of Chorioamnionitis on Placental Histopathology: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio Values in Late Preterm and Term Patients with Evidence of Chorioamnionitis on Placental Histopathology: A Retrospective Cohort Study Open
Introduction: Neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is an inexpensive biomarker that may aid in the prediction of adverse pregnancy outcomes, though data remains sparse at this time. Previously published research regarding chorioamnionitis …
View article: Vaginal Delivery Surgical Tray Utilization and Cost Savings Analysis
Vaginal Delivery Surgical Tray Utilization and Cost Savings Analysis Open
Introduction: The underutilization of surgical trays increases healthcare costs and strain on sterile processing operations. Other surgical specialties have reported instrument underutilization rates, including a reported rate in gynecolog…
View article: Preexisting Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy: A Brief Overview
Preexisting Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy: A Brief Overview Open
Maternal thyroid disease, with both an excess or deficiency of thyroid hormone, raises the risk profile of affected pregnancies with regards to preeclampsia, preterm birth, placental problems, thyroid derangement of the fetus and neonate, …
View article: Pathogenesis of Preeclampsia and Therapeutic Approaches Targeting the Placenta
Pathogenesis of Preeclampsia and Therapeutic Approaches Targeting the Placenta Open
Preeclampsia (PE) is a serious pregnancy complication, affecting about 5–7% of pregnancies worldwide and is characterized by hypertension and damage to multiple maternal organs, primarily the liver and kidneys. PE usually begins after 20 w…
View article: The effect of race and supplementation on maternal and umbilical cord plasma folates
The effect of race and supplementation on maternal and umbilical cord plasma folates Open
5MTHF is the most prevalent folate in both cord and maternal plasma, and race and supplementation primarily affect variations in maternal and fetal 5MTHF concentrations and their correlation with each other. However, the greater concentrat…
View article: A brief history of fetal echocardiography and its impact on the management of congenital heart disease
A brief history of fetal echocardiography and its impact on the management of congenital heart disease Open
Congenital heart disease ( CHD ), the most common congenital malformation, is associated with adverse outcome. Development of fetal echocardiography has made prenatal diagnosis of CHD a reality, and in the process revolutionized its manage…
View article: The Zika virus and pregnancy: evidence, management, and prevention
The Zika virus and pregnancy: evidence, management, and prevention Open
While ZIKV infection appears to be a mild disease in the general population the potential consequences to the fetus and newborn could be profound. Management guidelines are currently evolving and will be significantly impacted as new evide…