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Researchers at Medical University Sofia conducted a study on the detection of fetal hypoxia among late-onset growth restricted fetuses using Doppler ultrasound and quantitative cardiotocography. The study included 356 singleton pregnancies and found that abnormalities in qCTG readings, CPR, and DV Doppler velocimetry were independently correlated with fetal hypoxia. The researchers proposed a new diagnostic algorithm called QDSP Protocol, which showed promise in accurately detecting hypoxia in late-onset FGR fetuses. Further studies are needed to validate the potential of this protocol in reducing unnecessary operative deliveries and improving outcomes for these fetuses. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted at Ghent University in Belgium explored the successful management of fetal hypoxia caused by amniotic banding at 26 weeks of pregnancy. Amniotic banding is a rare condition that can lead to limb anomalies, fetal distress, and adverse obstetric outcomes. The study presented a unique case of a 26-week pregnant woman who experienced reduced fetal movements and concerning cardiotocography findings. The researchers concluded that obstetrical vigilance is necessary, and fetal rescue is feasible in cases of amniotic banding. Ultrasound diagnosis remains the gold standard for detection. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Angiology; Clinical Research; Clinical Trials and Studies; Fetal Diseases and Conditions; Fetal Hypoxia; Health and Medicine; Nuchal Cord; Obstetrics; Preeclampsia; Pregnancy Complications; Pregnancy Complications - Nuchal Cord; Risk and Prevention; Stem Cell Research; Women's Health EN Angiology Clinical Research Clinical Trials and Studies Fetal Diseases and Conditions Fetal Hypoxia Health and Medicine Nuchal Cord Obstetrics Preeclampsia Pregnancy Complications Pregnancy Complications - Nuchal Cord Risk and Prevention Stem Cell Research Women's Health 1350 1350 1 06/26/23 20230627 NES 230627 2023 JUN 26 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Women's Health Weekly -- Staff editors report on the newly launched clinical trial, NCT05901688, which has the following summary description: "The objective of our study is to investigate the association of umbilical cord abnormalities with adverse pregnancy outcomes. Secondary objectives: To assess the correlation of UC and UV diameter measured by ultrasound scan and fetal magnetic resonance imaging in prediction of pregnancy outcome. We will also measure the UC and UV diameter in a nested population of high-risk pregnancies attending our placental disorders clinic which have been deemed to be at risk of having adverse pregnancy outcomes. We will also measure the UC and UV diameter in a nested population of high-risk pregnancies attending our placental disorders clinic which have been deemed to be at risk of having adverse pregnancy outcomes. [Extracted from the article]

Objective: Ascertain whether there are differences in the anthropometric measurements of at-term neonates in a rural population and an urban population at 3 400 m altitude. Material and methods: Descriptive population study of healthy at-term neonates in the Adolfo Guevara Velasco National Hospital (HNAGV) in Cusco and in the Huanoquite Health Center (CSH), [both at 3 400 m altitude in Peru], between 2005 and 2010. Measures of central tendency were calculated, the averages were compared with a Student's t-test, the final model was adjusted by neonatal sex, and the odds ratios (OR) and corresponding confidence intervals (CI95%) were calculated to estimate the strength of association between small for gestational age (SGA) infants (according to weight under P10 and ponderal index [PI]) in mothers who live in the Huanoquite district and those who gave birth in the CSH. Results: In the HNAGV and the CSH, 372 and 368 neonates were studied, respectively. The average maternal age was 31.7 and 27.0 years; previous pregnancies, 2.4 and 3.4; miscarriages, 0.4 and 0.0; live births, 1.0 and 2.3 (p<0.001); and weight, height and PI, 3 311.8 g, 49.5 cm, 2.73, and 3,008.9 g, 48.4 cm, 2.66, respectively (p<0.001). The weight, height, and PI for the two centers were, after adjusting for sex and by gestational age bracket: (37-38 weeks) 3,185.1 g, 49.18 cm, 2.67, and 3,009.8 g, 48.5 cm, 2.64; (39-40 weeks) 3 385.9 g, 49.9, 2.73, and 3 051.8 g, 48.6 cm, 2.66; (41-42 weeks) 3 461, 6 g, 50.2 cm, 2.73, and 3,072.2 g, 49.1 cm, and 2.6, respectively (p<0.001). The OR of SGA births in the CSH was 3.52 (2.4-5.1) according to weight and 2.05 (1.3-3.1) according to PI, compared to birth in the HNAGV. Conclusion: The weight, height, and PI of infants born in the CSH were lower than those born in the HNAGV, and the OR of SGA births was 3,52 according to weight and 2,05 according to PI, respectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]