Preterm birth is defined as birth before 37 completed weeks gestation, and it is estimated
that each day, across the world over 41,000 infants are born before this gestational age. The …

Background: Preeclampsia is a leading cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and
mortality. Purpose: To systematically review benefits and harms of low-dose aspirin for …

Trichomonas vaginalis is the most common curable sexually transmissible infection
worldwide, with high rates in women of reproductive age. There have been inconsistent …

Considerable research has investigated the consequences of being born very preterm (VP;<
32 weeks of gestation), especially in relation to cognitive functioning. While numerous …

Background Ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD) have been associated with
increased risks of adverse birth outcomes. Disease activity and drug exposure may …

Background The admission of a very premature infant to the neonatal intensive care unit
(NICU) is often a difficult time for parents. This paper explores parents' views and …

Background Preterm birth is a major risk factor for morbidity and mortality among infants
worldwide, and imposes considerable burden on health, education and social services, as …

Background Antenatal depression and anxiety are associated with adverse obstetric and
mental health outcomes, yet practicable nonpharmacological therapies, particularly for the …

BACKGROUND: Very preterm infants (born 24–32 weeks' gestation) undergo numerous
invasive procedures during neonatal care. Repeated skin-breaking procedures in rodents …

Background Children born at low gestational ages face a range of risks and number of
neonates surviving very preterm birth is increasing. We present the objectives and methods …