A study of association between maternal tetanus toxoid immunization and neonatal mortality in the context of Bangladesh. by Sujan Kumar Naha, Md Efty Islam Arpon, Rifa Tasfia Siddique, Farjana Rahman Ripa, Mohammad Nayeem Hasan, Md Jamal Uddin

“…<h4>Results</h4>The analyses showed that the neonatal mortality rate was 2.51%. Notably, 45.90% of mothers received the MTT vaccination during pregnancy. …”
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Ramadan during pregnancy and the role of dietary intake for neonatal health in Kaduna, Northwestern Nigeria: a cross-sectional study by Musa Abubakar Kana, Bilkisu Usman, Amina Mohammed-Durosinlorun, Jennifer Ahmed, Hassana Habiba Abubakar, Yakub Abdulmalik, Fabienne Pradella

“…In the analyses of birth outcomes, 1370 mother-newborn pairs were included. We performed multivariate regression analyses to evaluate associations between fasting and birth weight and gestational duration, as well as the interaction of fasting with maternal dietary intake and sleep patterns. …”
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A Robust VMD-Based Modified Multivariable Output Error Statespace Method for Detection of Low-Frequency Oscillations From Noisy Signals of WAMS by Dinesh Shetty, Nagesh Prabhu

“…The proposed system incorporates the wavelet based filter in conventional VMD which not only helps in fetching the frequency but also helps in filtering the noise with appropriate selection of the mother wavelet, i.e. it utilizes the fusion of VMD and Wavelet Transform. …”
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Impact of cooling diabetic patients’ fingertips compared to vibrating stimulation on pain from the glucometer needle: A cross-over trial study by Vahid Vejdanihemmat, Hiva Azami, Leili Tapak, Shiva Borzouei, khodayar Oshvandi

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Efficient regeneration protocol for producing true-to-type oil palm (Elaeis guineensis (jacq.) through somatic embryogenesis from immature male inflorescence by B. Kalyana Babu, R.K. Mathur, K. Suresh, G. Ravichandran, B. Susanthi, G.B. Patil, Narayana Ruthweek, M. Mahesh

“…This protocol will be instrumental in producing homogeneous oil palm planting material through micropropagation and cloning of mother palms, facilitating the establishment of semi-clonal seed gardens.…”
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Hubungan Status Gravida dan Usia Ibu terhadap Kejadian Preeklampsia di RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang Tahun 2012-2013 by Oktaria Denantika, Joserizal Serudji, Gusti Revilla

“…The results showed that the proportion of primigravidae who suffer from preeklampsia is 1.52 times more than primigravidae who do not. Proportion of mother who is in the age category of high risk (&lt; 20 years and &gt; 35 years) and suffer from preeklampsia is 4.43 times more than who don’t .After analyzed by chi square test, it is concluded that there are significant correlation between gravidity and maternal age with preeklampsia’s incident in RSUP Dr. …”
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A Mobile Based Technology to Improve Male Involvement in Antenatal Care. by Muhoza, B. Gloria, Ssemaluulu, Paul Mukasa, Mabirizi, Vicent

“…What roles do ICTs play in enhancing Antenatal Care seeking behaviours among pregnant mothers and in increasing the male involvement in Antenatal Care? …”
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A Mobile Based Technology to Improve Male Involvement in Antenatal Care. by Gloria, Muhoza B., Mukasa, Ssemaluulu Paul, Mabirizi, Vicent

“…What roles do ICTs play in enhancing Antenatal Care seeking behaviours among pregnant mothers and in increasing the male involvement in Antenatal Care? …”
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Effects of early maternal care on anxiety and threat learning in adolescent nonhuman primates by Elyse L. Morin, Erin R. Siebert, Brittany R. Howell, Melinda Higgins, Tanja Jovanovic, Andrew M. Kazama, Mar M. Sanchez

“…Consistent with human studies, maltreatment by the mother (MALT) leads to increased emotional reactivity in rhesus monkey infants. …”
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Reorganization of Extracellular Matrix in Placentas from Women with Asymptomatic Chagas Disease: Mechanism of Parasite Invasion or Local Placental Defense? by Juan Duaso, Erika Yanez, Christian Castillo, Norbel Galanti, Gonzalo Cabrera, Gabriela Corral, Juan Diego Maya, Inés Zulantay, Werner Apt, Ulrike Kemmerling

“…Infection in mothers, newborns, and placentas was confirmed by PCR and by immunofluorescence in the placenta. …”
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Prevalence of Self-Medication Practice and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women Who Attended Antenatal Care at Public Hospitals of North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia by Abrham Demis, Birhanetensay Masresha Altaye, Mulugeta Emiru, Mitiku Tefera

“…Inappropriate self-medication practice during pregnancy may pose harmful consequences for the fetus as well as the mother. There is not given much attention on the practice of self-medication among pregnant women in our setting. …”
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Determinant of adverse early neonatal outcomes following emergency cesarean section in North West, Ethiopia: institutional-based case-control study by Beyene Sisay Damtew, Alemu Merga Hailu, Bezawit Melak Fente, Tadesu Wondu Workneh, Hinsermu Bayu Abdi

“…Using the consecutive method, a sample of 318 mother-newborn pairs was studied. Direct observation and face-to-face interviews were undertaken to gather the data using a semi-structured questionnaire. …”
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Emotions and Behaviors of Children Aged 0-6 during the Period of Epidemic Prevention at Home by Xuechang HE, Hui OUYANG, Hanzhang GUO, Zhuoming CHEN, Longbin SHEN, Jianlin OU

“…The higher the education level of the father (<italic>P</italic>=0.003) and mother (<italic>P</italic>=0.003) were the protective factors for the increase of learning time in children during the epidemic.Conclusion:The only child in the family and the increasing screen time are independent risk factors for children's emotional fluctuations. …”
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Severe infestation by tropical bedbugs (Cimex hemipterus) in Medellín, Colombia. Case series by Julián Felipe Porras-Villamil, Sandra Sáez-Durán, María Trelis-Villanueva, Rubén Bueno-Marí, Màrius Vicent Fuentes

“…Case presentation: A three-member family (mother aged 53 years and two daughters aged 25 and 22 years) living in Medellín (Colombia) requested a private teleconsultation due to generalized pruritus and psychological symptoms (feeling of isolation, anxiety, difficulty sleeping, and jumpiness). …”
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Association of Maternal Age to Development and Progression of Retinopathy of Prematurity in Infants of Gestational Age under 33 Weeks by Atsuro Uchida, Masayuki Miwa, Hajime Shinoda, Takashi Koto, Norihiro Nagai, Hiroshi Mochimaru, Yohei Tomita, Mariko Sasaki, Kazushige Ikeda, Kazuo Tsubota, Yoko Ozawa

“…ROP was more likely to be developed and progressed in infants born from younger mother and low GA.…”
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Posterior Quadratus Lumborum Block versus Transversus Abdominis Plane Block with Bupivacaine and Dexmedetomidine for Postoperative Analgesia following Caesarean Delivery: A Randomi... by V Rajesh Kumar Kodali, Kiran Muthu Rajah, Varun Karuppaiah Thiagarajan

“…Introduction: Pain management after caesarean delivery is vital for the early recovery of the mother. In the absence of long-acting opioids, fascial plane blocks such as the Quadratus Lumborum Block (QLB) and Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block significantly prolong the duration of analgesia and increase maternal comfort. …”
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The effect of hyoscine butyl bromide on the active phase of labour among primiparous women delivered at the Jos University Teaching Hospital by George OC, Ajang MF, Anyaka CU

“…More often than not, it results in the delivery of a healthy baby to a happy mother. However, it has also been associated with a significant number of adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. …”
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Effect of a chemically-modified-curcumin on dental resin biodegradation by Qi Dai, Hsi-Ming Lee, Austin Giordano, Fu-Pen Chiang, Stephen G. Walker, Rafael Delgado-Ruiz, Francis Johnson, Lorne M. Golub, Ying Gu

“…In the S. mutans esterase assay, CMC 2.24 showed inhibition of 70.0%, while other compounds showed inhibition ranging from 19% to 36%.ConclusionOur study demonstrated that CMC 2.24 inhibited biodegradation of dental composite material more effectively than its mother compound, curcumin. Moreover, the mechanism of this biodegradation was likely mediated through bacterial esterase activity. …”
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Microplastics: A threat to Fetoplacental unit and Reproductive systems by Abass Toba Anifowoshe, Md Noor Akhtar, Abisola Majeed, Asem Sanjit Singh, Toyyibah Funmilayo Ismail, Upendra Nongthomba

“…This review aims to address this knowledge gap by examining the effects of MNPs on the fetoplacental unit, a vital structure that serves as the interface between the mother and fetus during pregnancy, as well as on the broader reproductive system. …”
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Child Night Blindness and Bitot’s Spots Are Public Health Problems in Lay Armachiho District, Central Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia, 2019: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study... by Ajebew Bantihun, Kedir Abdela Gonete, Azeb Atnafu Getie, Asmamaw Atnafu

“…Age of 48-59 months (AOR=4.23; 95%CI=1.13,14.86) and mothers who did not wash their hands after using the toilet (AOR=3.02; 95%CI=1.01,9.13) were predictor variables for Bitot’s spots. …”
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