Objective Risk factors for placental abruption have changed, but there has not been an
updated systematic review investigating outcomes. Methods We searched PubMed …

Background Low birth weight (LBW) is one of the major determinants of perinatal survival,
infant morbidity, and mortality, as well as the risk of developmental disabilities and illnesses …

Background Maternal HIV infection and antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) are associated with
increased risks of adverse perinatal outcomes. The vast majority of pregnant women living …

Background More than 75% of neonatal deaths occurred in the first weeks of life as a result
of adverse birth outcomes. Low birth weight, preterm births are associated with a variety of …

Background Understanding spatial variations in health outcomes is a fundamental
component in the design of effective, efficient public health strategies. Here we analyse the …

Background Low birth weight at birth is an important underlying contributor for neonatal and
infant mortality. It accounts for nearly half of all perinatal deaths. Identifying predictors of low …

Purpose: To investigate the 10-year epidemiology and risk factors of retinopathy of
prematurity (ROP) in Taiwan using the National Health Insurance Research Database …

Background Newborns with one-or-more adverse birth outcomes (ABOs) are at greater risk
of mortality or long-term morbidity with health impacts into adulthood. Hence, identifying …

Objective Globally an estimated 15% to 20% of all births are low birth weight, representing
more than 20 million births a year. Low birth weights are at a greater risk of both short and …

Background Although low birthweight (LBW) babies represent only 15.5% of global births, it
is the leading underlying cause of deaths among newborns in countries where neonatal …