Adverse pregnancy outcomes (APO s) have been defined as (a) pre‐term birth, when there
is a delivery before 37 completed weeks (< 259 days);(b) pre‐eclampsia, which is a …

Preterm birth continues to pose a significant clinical dilemma and contributes to both acute
and long-term neonatal morbidity. Despite efforts, the incidence of preterm birth has not …

Aim To evaluate the evidence on potential biological pathways underlying the possible
association between periodontal disease (PD) and adverse pregnancy outcomes (APO s) …

Elevated concentrations of interleukin-6 (IL-6), C-reactive protein (CRP), and matrix
metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) in fetal and neonatal compartments have been associated …

Preterm birth is a public health issue of global significance, which may result in mortality
during the perinatal period or may lead to major health and financial consequences due to …

Stress increases corticotropin-releasing hormone and may ultimately result in increased
uterine contractility. Stress also increases cytokine production, which independently may …

Objective To examine the evidence related to the relationship between maternal cortisol
levels and preterm birth. Data Sources A search of Medline, PubMed, and Cumulative Index …

Background: Threatened premature labor (TPL) often results in preterm birth (PB). The aim
of the present study was to evaluate the associations of periodontal and general health …

This study aimed to analyze the associations between serum and cervicovaginal
inflammatory markers and recurrent spontaneous preterm birth in a cohort study of 62 …

Periodontal disease and its inflammatory response have been related to adverse outcomes
in pregnancy such as preterm birth, preeclampsia and low birth weight. This study analyzed …