Microbes are commonly sensitive to shifts in the physiological and pathological state of their
hosts, including mothers and babies. From this perspective, the microbiome may be a good …

Vaginal dysbiosis can lead to serious infections in asymptomatic women. Lactobacillus
probiotics (LBPs) are being investigated as a promising therapy for reversing vaginal …

The female lower reproductive tract microbiota is a complex ecosystem comprising various
microorganisms that play a pivotal role in maintaining women's reproductive well-being …

While machine learning (ML) has shown great promise in medical diagnostics, a major
challenge is that ML models do not always perform equally well among ethnic groups. This …

Particulate matter 2.5 (PM2. 5) levels are associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. In
this retrospective cohort study, we examined whether the concentration of indoor PM2. 5 …

In recent decades, preterm birth (PTB) has become a significant research focus in the
healthcare field, as it is a leading cause of neonatal mortality worldwide. Using five …

BACKGROUND The timely identification of nulliparas at high risk of adverse fetal and
neonatal outcomes during pregnancy is crucial for initiating clinical interventions to prevent …

Background Lactobacillus spp. are the predominant bacteria of the vaginal tract, the
alteration of which has been previously linked to miscarriage. Here, we investigated …

Background Evaluation of the therapeutic effects of cerclage on preterm birth (PTB) caused
by cervical incompetence remains challenging. The vaginal microbiome is associated with …

Abstract Particulate matter 2.5 (PM2. 5) is associated with reproductive health and adverse
pregnancy outcomes. However, studies evaluating biological markers of PM2. 5 are lacking …