Evaluating the role of nuchal translucency in early detection of congenital defects: A systematic review

Elizabet C. Jusuf, Karloman A. Paipinan

Background: Nuchal translucency (NT) measurement is widely used in prenatal screening to detect chromosomal abnormalities, but its role in identifying congenital defect remains variably reported. Congenital heart disease (CHD) refers to structural malformations of the heart and/or great vessels, which predispose affected individuals to multiple morbidities across their lifespan and contribute to reduced long-term survival.. Although numerous studies have evaluated NT, none have specifically summarized…

First trimester biochemical markers in pregnancies developing gestational diabetes

Athena P. Souka, Iliana Mengou, Panagiotis Antsaklis, Konstantinos Pateras, Natasa Pithaki, George Daskalakis

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a significant public health concern that is associated with adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Recent research has underscored the importance of various biomarkers in predicting the onset of GDM, with a specific focus on pregnancy‐associated plasma …