Purpose Previous investigations have suggested a strong association between sleep-
disordered breathing (SDB) during pregnancy and perinatal outcomes. However, the results …

Newborns with congenital heart defects tend to have a higher risk of growth restriction,
which can be an independent risk factor for adverse outcomes. To date, a systematic review …

Children with trisomy 13 and 18 (previously deemed “incompatible with life”) are living
longer, warranting a comprehensive overview of their unique comorbidities and complex …

Abstract Introduction In 1973, Petrea Jacobsen described the first patient showing
dysmorphic features, developmental delay and congenital heart disease (atrial and …

Background: Previous studies of endocrine-disrupting chemicals have examined one of
these chemicals at a time in association with an outcome; studying mixtures better …

Background Twins, compared to singletons, have an increased risk of perinatal mortality and
morbidity, due mainly to a higher prevalence of preterm birth and low birthweight …

Background The aim of this study was to define different characteristics of infants with
esophageal atresia and correlations with neonatal level of care, morbidity and mortality …

Background Hyperglycemia in pregnancy (HIP) is a significant medical complication
affecting pregnant women globally and is considered a public health burden due to the …

Background: Previous studies have demonstrated structural changes in the heart and
cardiac dysfunction in foetuses with intrauterine growth restriction. There are no available …

Objective: To establish the optimal threshold of birth weight discordance (BWD) for
prediction of stillbirth, perinatal mortality and morbidity in twins born in British Columbia with …