Tag: prematurity

Neonatal Outcomes following admission to a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Northern Greece: A Retrospective Study

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Elpida Salasidou, Eirini Boureka, Antigoni Pavlaki, Apostolos Mamopoulos, Themistoklis Dagklis, Ioannis Tsakiridis

Introduction:  Neonatal intensive care units provide specialized care for infants at risk of morbidity and mortality, with prematurity remaining the leading cause of admission worldwide. Material and Methods: This retrospective study analyzed neonates admitted to a tertiary NICU in Northern Greece between January 2022 and December 2024, examining outcomes in relation to gestational age, birthweight, cause of admission, delivery mode and feeding practices….

Vaginal flora and pregnancy complications: A narrative literature review

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Georgios Michail, Asimina Farmakioti, Georgios Michos, Ioulia Magaliou, Georgios Androutsopoulos, Evangelos. G. Papanikolaou, Alexandros Daponte, George Valasoulis

The vaginal microbiota is a dynamic microbial community with a crucial role in the health and homeostasis of the reproductive system, particularly during pregnancy. This literature review investigates the physiological composition and changes of the vaginal microbiome throughout pregnancy, analyzing forms of dysbiosis and their association with complications such as premature rupture of membranes…

Optimum time interval for intertwin delivery for extreme prematurity in DCDA twin pregnancy. A case report and a literature review

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Prabha Sinha, Olakanmi Joseph, Aoun Hakmi

Due to increased use of ART delayed twin interval delivery has become a common occurrence. Multiple pregnancy is associated with high incidence of premature labour. Prematurity is the leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality all over the world as premature babies are at a greater risk of dying andhas other health issues. Delivery of the presenting fetus usually followed by delivery …

Posted in 2018 Volume 17 – Issue 4 Tagged , , , ,

Tocolysis in preterm labor: Always safe?

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Pantazis K, Asimakopoulos E, Bontis JN

Preterm labor is the most important single determinant affecting neonatal mortality and morbidity, as well as quality of life. Although large progress has been seen in neonatal care, little has been achieved so far in the treatment of preterm labor, despite of the large number of treatments that have been tried. The traditional use of tocolysis has not been shown to improve neonatal …

Posted in 2005 Volume 4 – Issue 1 Tagged , , , ,