Results We found 25 systematic reviews, RCTs, or observational studies that met our
inclusion criteria. We performed a GRADE evaluation of the quality of evidence for …

Objective In cases with moderate and severe neonatal encephalopathy, we aimed to
determine the proportion that was attributable to asphyxia during labor and to investigate the …

Background: Asphyxia is a medical condition in which placental or pulmonary gas exchange
is impaired or they cease all together, typically producing a combination of progressive …

Background Developing a prediction model that incorporates several risk factors and
accurately calculates the overall risk of birth asphyxia is necessary. The present study used …

Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is one of the leading pediatric neurological
conditions causing long-term disabilities and socio-economical burdens. Nearly 20-50% of …

Introduction Our aim was to identify antepartum risk factors for neonatal hypoxic ischemic
encephalopathy, with a focus on maternal body mass index and height. Material and …

Background Oxytocin is widely used for induction and augmentation of labour, particularly in
low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we …

Background Perinatal asphyxia is one of the main causes of death in term newborns. During
the past two decades, no significant progress has been made in reducing neonatal deaths in …

The impersonalizing role passive voice plays in scientific discourse is well known. Analysis
of the Methods sections of nine medical research articles shows that metonymy is another …

Background Neonatal hypoxic–ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) in term infants, is a major
cause of neonatal mortality and severe neurologic disability. Objectives To identify in labor …