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View article: Development of colorimetric PEG-based hydrogel sensors for urea detection
Development of colorimetric PEG-based hydrogel sensors for urea detection Open
Urea has environmental, agricultural and clinical importance being present in many bodily fluids including blood, urine, tears and sweat.
View article: Malodour classification with low-cost flexible electronics
Malodour classification with low-cost flexible electronics Open
Understanding body malodour in a measurable manner is essential for developing personal care products. Body malodour is the result of bodily secretion of a highly complex mixture of volatile organic compounds. Current body malodour measure…
View article: 66Adverse birth outcomes associated with ambient air pollution at levels below air quality guidelines
66Adverse birth outcomes associated with ambient air pollution at levels below air quality guidelines Open
Background Gaps exist concerning the relationship between maternal exposure to air pollution and birth outcomes, including the importance of low-level exposure. We aimed to explore the association between maternal exposure to ambient nitro…
View article: 631Benefits of not smoking during pregnancy for Aboriginal women and their babies
631Benefits of not smoking during pregnancy for Aboriginal women and their babies Open
Background To provide evidence for targeted smoking cessation policy, the aim of this study was to compare pregnancy outcomes of Aboriginal mothers who reported not smoking during pregnancy with those who reported smoking. Methods This pop…
View article: Rates of neonatal morbidity by maternal region of birth and gestational age in New South Wales, Australia 2003‐2016
Rates of neonatal morbidity by maternal region of birth and gestational age in New South Wales, Australia 2003‐2016 Open
Introduction Research suggests that neonatal morbidity differs by maternal region of birth at different gestational ages. This study aimed to determine the overall and gestation‐specific risk of neonatal morbidity by maternal region of bir…
View article: A composite neonatal adverse outcome indicator using population-based data: an update
A composite neonatal adverse outcome indicator using population-based data: an update Open
Introduction
Severe morbidity rates in neonates can be estimated using diagnosis and procedure coding in linked routinely collected data as a cost-effective way to monitor quality and safety of perinatal services. Coding changes necessita…
View article: Preterm birth, unplanned hospital contact, and mortality in infants born to teenage mothers in five countries: An administrative data cohort study
Preterm birth, unplanned hospital contact, and mortality in infants born to teenage mothers in five countries: An administrative data cohort study Open
Background Young maternal age is associated with lower birthweight and higher rates of preterm birth and childhood hospitalisations. Internationally, teen pregnancy rates vary widely, reflecting differences in social, welfare, and health c…
View article: Defining a study population using enhanced reporting of Aboriginality and the effects on study outcomes
Defining a study population using enhanced reporting of Aboriginality and the effects on study outcomes Open
Introduction
The under-ascertainment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status on routinely collected health datasets has important implications for understanding the health of this population. By pooling available information on in…
View article: The association between haemoglobin levels in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes
The association between haemoglobin levels in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes Open
Women with both low and high Hb in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy had higher risks of adverse outcomes than those with normal Hb. Restoring Hb after 20 weeks did not improve most adverse outcome rates but did reduce risk of transfusion.
View article: Benefits of not smoking during pregnancy for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their babies: a retrospective cohort study using linked data
Benefits of not smoking during pregnancy for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their babies: a retrospective cohort study using linked data Open
Objectives To provide evidence for targeted smoking cessation policy, the aim of this study was to compare pregnancy outcomes of Aboriginal mothers who reported not smoking during pregnancy with Aboriginal mothers who reported smoking duri…
View article: Maternal factors and risk of spontaneous preterm birth due to high ambient temperatures in New South Wales, Australia
Maternal factors and risk of spontaneous preterm birth due to high ambient temperatures in New South Wales, Australia Open
TPS 742: Adverse birth outcomes 1, Exhibition Hall, Ground floor, August 27, 2019, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Background: Exposure to high ambient temperatures increases the risk of spontaneous preterm delivery. Determining which maternal factors i…
View article: Maternal exposure to fine particulate matter from a coal mine fire and birth outcomes in Victoria, Australia
Maternal exposure to fine particulate matter from a coal mine fire and birth outcomes in Victoria, Australia Open
Maternal exposure to fine particulate matter resulting from the 2014 Hazelwood coal mine fire did not appear to adversely effect fetal maturity. However, there was weak evidence of a trophic response among babies born to exposed mothers wi…
View article: Response to ‘Postpartum hemorrhage and blood transfusion among parturients with scarred uterus—the evidence is there’
Response to ‘Postpartum hemorrhage and blood transfusion among parturients with scarred uterus—the evidence is there’ Open
Sir, We would like to thank Levin and Rottenstreich1 for their interest in and comments on our study “Blood transfusion following intended vaginal birth after cesarean vs elective repeat cesarean section in women with a prior primary cesar…
View article: Childhood health and education outcomes following early term induction for large‐for‐gestational age: A population‐based record linkage study
Childhood health and education outcomes following early term induction for large‐for‐gestational age: A population‐based record linkage study Open
Introduction There is debate about optimal management of pregnancies with a large‐for‐gestational age baby. A recent randomized controlled trial reported that early term induction of labor reduced cesarean section rates and infant morbidit…
View article: Blood transfusion following intended vaginal birth after cesarean vs elective repeat cesarean section in women with a prior primary cesarean: A population‐based record linkage study
Blood transfusion following intended vaginal birth after cesarean vs elective repeat cesarean section in women with a prior primary cesarean: A population‐based record linkage study Open
Introduction There is a lack of evidence around the risk of transfusion following vaginal birth after cesarean ( VBAC ) compared with elective repeat cesarean section ( ERCS ); this is important for decision‐making about birth options. The…
View article: Haemoglobin concentration following postpartum haemorrhage and the association between blood transfusion and breastfeeding: a retrospective cohort study
Haemoglobin concentration following postpartum haemorrhage and the association between blood transfusion and breastfeeding: a retrospective cohort study Open
Among 15,451 maternities with postpartum haemorrhage in New South Wales public hospitals between 2007 and 2010, 1828 (12%) received a red cell transfusion. Among transfused women, 686 (38%) had haemoglobin concentration pre-transfusion < 7…
View article: Outcomes of subsequent pregnancy following obstetric transfusion in a first birth
Outcomes of subsequent pregnancy following obstetric transfusion in a first birth Open
It is important to consider a woman's history of transfusion and/or haemorrhage as part of her obstetric history to ensure management in a manner that minimises risk in subsequent pregnancies.
View article: Preterm birth, unplanned hospital contact and mortality in infants born to teenage mothers in five countries: a cross-country comparison using linked administrative data
Preterm birth, unplanned hospital contact and mortality in infants born to teenage mothers in five countries: a cross-country comparison using linked administrative data Open
IntroductionChildren born to teenage mothers have greater healthcare needs than those born to mothers in their 20s and older, including higher rates of childhood hospitalisations. We performed a direct cross-country comparison of maternal …
View article: Preterm birth, unplanned hospital contact and mortality in infants born to teenage mothers in five countries: a cross-country comparison using linked administrative data
Preterm birth, unplanned hospital contact and mortality in infants born to teenage mothers in five countries: a cross-country comparison using linked administrative data Open
BackgroundChildren born to teenage mothers have greater healthcare needs than those born to mothers in their 20s and older, including higher rates of hospitalisation in childhood.
ObjectivesWe performed a cross-country comparison of mater…
View article: Appendicectomy during pregnancy and the risk of preterm birth: A population data linkage study
Appendicectomy during pregnancy and the risk of preterm birth: A population data linkage study Open
Background Suspected appendicitis is a common non‐obstetric indication for emergency abdominal surgery during pregnancy. Aims Assess the risk of preterm birth and other maternal and neonatal adverse birth outcomes following appendicectomy …
View article: Childhood Health and Educational Outcomes Associated With Maternal Sleep Apnea: A Population Record-Linkage Study
Childhood Health and Educational Outcomes Associated With Maternal Sleep Apnea: A Population Record-Linkage Study Open
Maternal sleep apnea during pregnancy is associated with poorer childhood health. Its impact on developmental and cognitive outcomes warrants further investigation.
View article: Maternal and neonatal outcomes following abnormally invasive placenta: a population‐based record linkage study
Maternal and neonatal outcomes following abnormally invasive placenta: a population‐based record linkage study Open
Introduction Abnormally invasive placenta involves abnormal adherence of the placenta to the myometrium and is associated with severe pregnancy complications such as blood transfusion and hysterectomy. Knowledge of outcomes has been limite…
View article: Early onset preeclampsia: using population data to assess recurrence risk and adverse pregnancy outcomes
Early onset preeclampsia: using population data to assess recurrence risk and adverse pregnancy outcomes Open
ObjectiveUse linked perinatal data to determine the subsequent pregnancy rate after a pregnancy with early onset preeclampsia and, among those who have a subsequent pregnancy, the risk of recurrence and adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Approac…
View article: Record linkage improves assessment of interpregnancy interval (IPI)
Record linkage improves assessment of interpregnancy interval (IPI) Open
ObjectiveTo examine the impact on interpregnancy interval, of linking miscarriage and termination records to birth records.ApproachInterpregnancy interval (IPI) is the time between the end of one pregnancy and conception in a subsequent pr…
View article: Long‐term childhood outcomes of breech presentation by intended mode of delivery: a population record linkage study
Long‐term childhood outcomes of breech presentation by intended mode of delivery: a population record linkage study Open
Introduction There is a lack of information on long‐term outcomes by mode of delivery for term breech presentation. We aimed to compare childhood mortality, cerebral palsy, hospitalizations, developmental, and educational outcomes associat…