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120 papers under Pregnancy
Early prediction of insulin requirement in gestational diabetes using a parsimonious LASSO model and a point-based risk score.
Diabetes research and clinical practice · 2026
AIMS: This study developed and validated a practical prediction model to forecast insulin requirements in pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). METHODS: A retrospective single-center cohort of 490 consecutive women with GDM was analyzed. The primary outcome was insulin therapy initiation based on routine clinical decisions. Candidate predictors were collected at the first… Read on PubMed →
Early-onset gestational pemphigoid in the first trimester: a diagnostic pitfall.
Pathologica · 2026
This letter reports a case of a gestational pemphigoid (GP), a rare autoimmune subepidermal blistering disorder, typically arising in the third trimester of pregnancy. Early-onset presentations, during the first trimester, are exceptionally uncommon and may mimic other pregnancy-related dermatoses, delaying diagnosis. We report a rare early-onset case of GP and discuss the diagnostic challenges… Read on PubMed →
Vitamins and related substances in skin health: Use and restrictions in pregnancy.
Clinics in dermatology · 2026
Vitamins are vital components of skin health and have well-established utility in managing various dermatologic conditions. Vitamin toxicity and deficiency can lead to multisystem effects, and there are additional concerns about adverse effects on the fetus in pregnancy. It is critically essential for dermatologists to be aware of the recommended dosage of vitamin supplementation in pregnancy to… Read on PubMed →
Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of gestational and congenital syphilis in Hungary: A cross-sectional, single-center case analysis.
International journal of STD & AIDS · 2026
BackgroundIn recent years, gestational and congenital syphilis have re-emerged as significant public health concerns in Hungary. Although national surveillance data are available for syphilis, they do not include gestational cases, and recent studies describing the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of gestational and congenital syphilis remain limited. The aim of the study was to… Read on PubMed →
Associations of the first trimester exposure to PM2.5 components and offspring atopic dermatitis: Effect modification by systemic low-grade inflammation.
Ecotoxicology and environmental safety · 2026
Prenatal exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) has been associated to childhood atopic dermatitis (AD), but the critical exposure window and the role of maternal inflammatory pathways remain unclear. We analyzed 4048 mother-child pairs from two prospective birth cohorts in Chongqing (PRHBIC & CSBC, 2014-2021). Trimester-specific mean exposure to PM2.5 components (BC, OM, SO42 -, NO3-, NH4+)… Read on PubMed →
Critical analysis of pemphigus vulgaris in pregnancy.
Frontiers in immunology · 2026
Human pregnancy is a complex, interesting and challenging interplay between the hormonal and immune systems. The presence of an autoimmune disease adds to this complexity. Presence of pemphigus vulgaris (PV) in a pregnant patient should be considered a "high risk pregnancy", by all health care providers involved, from implantation to post-partum care and thereafter. In this systemic review, data… Read on PubMed →
Urinary Tract Infections in Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Narrative Review.
Transplantation proceedings · 2026
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most frequent infectious complication after kidney transplantation and are associated with rehospitalizations, impaired allograft function, and reduced graft and recipient survival. Their clinical relevance is amplified by chronic kidney disease (CKD)-related immune dysfunction and the rising burden of antimicrobial resistance METHODS: We provide a focused… Read on PubMed →
Cohort Study of Pregnancy Outcomes After Exposure to Fexofenadine or Olopatadine in the First Trimester.
Congenital anomalies · 2026
Medication safety must be carefully considered during pregnancy because of the potential risks to the fetus. Allergic diseases during pregnancy, oral second-generation antihistamines, such as fexofenadine and olopatadine, are often used when topical agents are insufficiently effective. However, there are limited data on their teratogenic risk, particularly in the Japanese population. A cohort… Read on PubMed →
Levers to decrease exposure to harmful chemicals: the case of Personal Care Products and cosmetics.
Environment international · 2026
Many chemicals used in personal care products (PCPs) have suspected health effects. Thus, PCP use may be an important modifiable source of chemical exposures. We conducted a five-day intervention during which women (N = 103, ages 18-30) in Grenoble, France, were asked to refrain from using their usual PCPs and were provided with alternative products free from the chemicals of interest. These… Read on PubMed →
Sulfur quantum dots cause ferroptosis in human placental trophoblast and ovarian granulosa cells and induce mouse adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Environment international · 2026
Sulfur quantum dots (SQDs) possess heavy metal-free and unique optical properties and have been widely applied in various fields. SQDs unavoidably enter human body from environments. However, their transportation and accumulation in organs and potential toxicity are completely unknown. Using a mouse model, we find that SQDs by oral gavage could pass and transport from gastrointestinal tract to… Read on PubMed →
Postpartum well-being in hemophilia carriers and women with von Willebrand disease: insights from patient-reported outcome measures.
Research and practice in thrombosis and haemostasis · 2026
BACKGROUND: Hemophilia carriers (HCs) and women with von Willebrand disease (VWD) receive specialized obstetric care because of a higher chance for postpartum bleeding and potential bleeding in the neonates. It is unknown what their postpartum quality of life (QoL), childbirth satisfaction, and experience are and how this differs from the general population. OBJECTIVES: This study assessed QoL… Read on PubMed →
AGA Clinical Practice Update on Diagnosis and Treatment of Hemorrhoids: Expert Review.
Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association · 2026
DESCRIPTION: Hemorrhoids are a common problem. The diagnosis and treatment can be challenging. Gastroenterologists have much to offer these patients. The purpose of this American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Clinical Practice Update Expert Review is to provide best practice advice (BPA) covering the diagnosis and treatment of hemorrhoid disease. METHODS: This expert review was… Read on PubMed →
Erythropoietic Protoporphyria and Surgery: A Case of Successful Mastectomy With Perioperative Light Shielding Strategies Based on Light-Induced Hemolytic Threshold Assessment.
The Journal of dermatology · 2026
A 50-year-old female patient was referred to our department for consultation regarding perioperative management of breast cancer surgery. She had a history of photosensitivity since childhood and was diagnosed with erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) during her first pregnancy. Because EPP is classified as a cutaneous porphyria that can cause hemolysis and liver impairment upon light exposure, we… Read on PubMed →
The use of topical vaginal estrogens in postpartum women: A systematic review.
Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica · 2026
INTRODUCTION: Topical vaginal estrogens have been used in the management of postmenopausal vulvovaginal atrophy for some time, locally reintroducing exogenous estrogens to the estrogen-receptive tissues of the female urogenital tract following a decline in systemic levels. The postpartum period is similarly a state of relative estrogen depletion due to the antagonistic effect from raised prolactin… Read on PubMed →
Patient experience of and barriers to the eye examination.
Eye (London, England) · 2026
BACKGROUND: Ophthalmic examination is central to the diagnosis and monitoring of eye disease. However, there is a paucity of qualitative studies about the patient's experience. The Patient Experience of Eye Examination eValuation Study (PEEEVS) was designed to evaluate patient experiences of key examination-related components of routine ophthalmic care. METHODS: PEEEVS employs a cross-sectional… Read on PubMed →
Complicated Spastic Paraparesis: Study of a Patient With a De Novo Pathogenic Variant in ELOVL1.
International journal of developmental neuroscience : the official journal of the International Society for Developmental Neuroscience · 2026
Very long-chain fatty acid elongase-1 (ELOVL1) is essential for fatty acid elongation and is widely expressed in numerous tissues, including the central nervous system, being involved in the elongation of very long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs), which are essential for biological processes such as myelin formation. Monoallelic pathogenic variants in ELOVL1 have been described in association to a… Read on PubMed →
The prognostic impact of pregnancy-associated melanoma on overall and melanoma-specific survival: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Critical reviews in oncology/hematology · 2026
BACKGROUND: Pregnancy-associated melanoma (PAM) - melanoma diagnosed during pregnancy or within 12 months postpartum - raises concern that physiological immune adaptations may worsen tumour outcomes, yet whether PAM independently confers worse survival remains unresolved. METHODS: We searched PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Cochrane CENTRAL, and ClinicalTrials.gov for observational studies comparing… Read on PubMed →
Effectiveness of Mouthwash, Rinses, Salt Water, and Toothpastes on the Oral Health of Pregnant Women: A Systematic Review: Pregnancy and Oral Health.
Global health, epidemiology and genomics · 2026
INTRODUCTION: Pregnancy is linked to hormonal fluctuations, making pregnant women more susceptible to gingival and periodontal diseases. Hence, oral hygiene interventions, such as mouthwashes and toothpastes, play a crucial role in maintaining oral hygiene among women. However, the interventions used should be effective as well as safe to use. Hence, this systematic review assesses the… Read on PubMed →
Particulate matter exposure induces maternal scalp hair loss after birth in C57/B6 mouse via alteration of inflammatory and apoptotic pathways.
Frontiers in endocrinology · 2026
PM 2.5 exposure is associated with a variety of health effects, including effects on the reproductive and skin. However, the relationship between PM2.5 exposure and postpartum hair loss has not been investigated. In this study, we evaluated the effect of PM2.5 exposure on hair loss after birth in mouse model and analyzed possible associated molecular changes. Female mice were exposed to PM2.5… Read on PubMed →
Political prioritization of prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis: a qualitative comparative policy analysis in Ghana, Mozambique, and Sudan.
Frontiers in public health · 2026
BACKGROUND: Despite global commitments to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis, political and resource prioritization remains uneven across low- and middle-income countries. This has led to disparities in financial investment, policy implementation, and health outcomes. This study examines the factors shaping political prioritization of prevention of mother-to-child… Read on PubMed →