Transient tachypnea of newborn (TTN) results from failure of the newborn to effectively clear
the fetal lung fluid soon after birth. TTN represents the most common etiology of respiratory …

The associations of bisphenol A exposure during pregnancy with risk of preterm birth (PTB)
and changes in gestational age have remained controversial. To conduct the meta-analysis …

Since March 2019, UAE university has responded to challenges raised by the pandemic by
transforming normal instruction platforms and assessments to online. The pandemic itself …

Objective To assess risk for neonatal morbidities among infants born late preterm at 35-36
gestational weeks, early term (37-38 weeks), and late-term (41 weeks) infants, compared …

Perinatal asphyxia remains one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality for term
newborns. Though access to health care and birth attendants have decreased the rate …

Background Stillbirth is the most frequently reported adverse pregnancy outcome worldwide,
which imposes significant psychological and economic consequences to mothers and …

Background Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS) is strongly associated with
premature birth, but it can also affect term neonates. Unlike the extent of research in preterm …

Background Post-term gestation beyond 41+ 6 completed weeks of gestation is known to be
associated with a sharp increase in the risk of stillbirth and perinatal mortality. However, the …

Background The recent increase in early term birth rates represents a growing challenge to
public health given the association between early term birth and neonatal morbidities. We …

BACKGROUND Although there are many indications for a cesarean delivery, the “optimal”
cesarean delivery rate is unknown. Neonatal and maternal morbidity have largely not been …