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    The Impact of Exercise during Pregnancy on Maternal and Offspring Outcomes in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

    Sha Chen1,#, Minkai Cao1,#, Kerong Liu2,*, Ying Gu1,*

    BIOCELL, Vol.49, No.2, pp. 181-198, 2025, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2025.058745 - 28 February 2025

    Abstract The increasing prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with an array of pregnancy complications and enduring health challenges in both mothers and their offspring. Studies have indicated that exposure to the intrauterine environment can prompt adaptations in the offspring, thereby programming transgenerational inheritance. Physical activity during pregnancy, as a non-pharmacological intervention, mitigates metabolic risks through epigenetic modifications, mediating placental adaptations, the action of exercise factors, and gut microbiota. Here, we provide a review summarizing how regular exercise can reduce the risk of GDM and positively influence pregnancy outcomes. It also discusses the exercise-induced More >

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    Deep Learning-Based Decision Support System for Predicting Pregnancy Risk Levels through Cardiotocograph (CTG) Imaging Analysis

    Ali Hasan Dakheel1,*, Mohammed Raheem Mohammed1, Zainab Ali Abd Alhuseen1, Wassan Adnan Hashim2,3

    Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.40, pp. 195-220, 2025, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2025.061622 - 28 February 2025

    Abstract The prediction of pregnancy-related hazards must be accurate and timely to safeguard mother and fetal health. This study aims to enhance risk prediction in pregnancy with a novel deep learning model based on a Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) generator, designed to capture temporal relationships in cardiotocography (CTG) data. This methodology integrates CTG signals with demographic characteristics and utilizes preprocessing techniques such as noise reduction, normalization, and segmentation to create high-quality input for the model. It uses convolutional layers to extract spatial information, followed by LSTM layers to model sequences for superior predictive performance. The overall More >

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    ARTICLE

    The Relationship between Depression and Negative Cognitive Bias in Late Pregnancy Women and Its Influencing Factors

    Yuchen Ye1,3, Dadi Wu2, Jiahu Hao1,2,*

    International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.12, pp. 1009-1016, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.056235 - 31 December 2024

    Abstract Objective: In recent years, psychological problems in pregnant women have become an important public health problem. Depression is a common psychological problem during pregnancy. At present, most studies focus on prenatal depression in pregnant women, and there is a lack of relevant studies on prenatal negative cognition and its relationship with depression. This study aims to examine the relationship between depression and negative cognitive bias in women in late pregnancy and identify the influencing factors. Methods: A total of 829 women in late pregnancy were recruited from a tertiary hospital between April 2023 and October… More >

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    Association of Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) with Factors Related to Maternal Health and Pregnancy in Newborns in Puerto Rico

    Yamixa Delgado1,*, Caliani Gaytan1, Naydi Perez2, Eric Miranda3, Bryan Colón Morales1, Mónica Santos1

    Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.19, No.1, pp. 19-31, 2024, DOI:10.32604/chd.2024.046339 - 20 March 2024

    Abstract Background: Given the pervasive issues of obesity and diabetes both in Puerto Rico and the broader United States, there is a compelling need to investigate the intricate interplay among body mass index (BMI), pregestational, and gestational maternal diabetes, and their potential impact on the occurrence of congenital heart defects (CHD) during neonatal development. Methods: Using the comprehensive System of Vigilance and Surveillance of Congenital Defects in Puerto Rico, we conducted a focused analysis on neonates diagnosed with CHD between 2016 and 2020. Our assessment encompassed a range of variables, including maternal age, gestational age, BMI,… More >

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    ARTICLE

    Maternal Vascular Dysfunction in Congenital Heart Defects

    Yanli Liu1,2, Fengzhen Han2, Jian Zhuang4, Yanqiu Ou4, Yanji Qu5, Yanyan Lin2, Weina Zhang2, Haiping Wang3,*, Liping Huang1,*

    Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.18, No.5, pp. 561-570, 2023, DOI:10.32604/chd.2023.030511 - 10 November 2023

    Abstract Background: Research on fetal congenital heart defect (CHD) mostly focuses on etiology and mechanisms. However, studies on maternal complications or pathophysiology are limited. Our objective was to determine whether vascular dysfunction exists in pregnant women carrying a fetus with congenital heart defects. Methods: We conducted a case-control study. 27 cases of pregnant women carrying a fetus with major CHD admitted to our hospital for delivery between April 2021 and August 2022 were selected. Every case was matched with about 2 pregnant complication-free controls without fetal abnormalities. The proangiogenic and anti-angiogenic factors and pregnancy outcomes were… More > Graphic Abstract

    Maternal Vascular Dysfunction in Congenital Heart Defects

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    Delivery Outcomes in Non-Tertiary Referral Centers for Women with Congenital Heart Disease

    Daniel Sweeney1, Scott Cohen2,3, Salil Ginde2,3, Jennifer Gerardin2,3, Peter Bartz2,3, Matthew Buelow2,3,*

    Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.18, No.3, pp. 315-323, 2023, DOI:10.32604/chd.2023.027349 - 09 June 2023

    Abstract Background: Women with congenital heart disease (CHD) have increased risk for adverse events during pregnancy and delivery. Prior studies have assessed pregnancy and delivery outcomes at tertiary referral centers (TRC). The aim of our study was to assess pregnancy outcomes in women with CHD who deliver in a non-tertiary referral center (non-TRC). Methods: Clinical demographics were collected, including anatomic complexity, physiologic state and pre-pregnancy risk assessment. Patients were stratified by delivery location, either TRC or non-TRC. Maternal and neonatal complications of pregnancy were reported. Results: Women with CHD who delivered in a TRC had a higher… More > Graphic Abstract

    Delivery Outcomes in Non-Tertiary Referral Centers for Women with Congenital Heart Disease

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    ARTICLE

    Data Analytics on Unpredictable Pregnancy Data Records Using Ensemble Neuro-Fuzzy Techniques

    C. Vairavel1,*, N. S. Nithya2

    Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.46, No.2, pp. 2159-2175, 2023, DOI:10.32604/csse.2023.036598 - 09 February 2023

    Abstract The immune system goes through a profound transformation during pregnancy, and certain unexpected maternal complications have been correlated to this transition. The ability to correctly examine, diagnoses, and predict pregnancy-hastened diseases via the available big data is a delicate problem since the range of information continuously increases and is scalable. Many approaches for disease diagnosis/classification have been established with the use of data mining concepts. However, such methods do not provide an appropriate classification/diagnosis model. Furthermore, single learning approaches are used to create the bulk of these systems. Classification issues may be made more accurate… More >

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    An Automated System for Early Prediction of Miscarriage in the First Trimester Using Machine Learning

    Sumayh S. Aljameel1, Malak Aljabri1,2, Nida Aslam1, Dorieh M. Alomari3,*, Arwa Alyahya1, Shaykhah Alfaris1, Maha Balharith1, Hiessa Abahussain1, Dana Boujlea1, Eman S. Alsulmi4

    CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.75, No.1, pp. 1291-1304, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.035710 - 06 February 2023

    Abstract Currently, the risk factors of pregnancy loss are increasing and are considered a major challenge because they vary between cases. The early prediction of miscarriage can help pregnant ladies to take the needed care and avoid any danger. Therefore, an intelligent automated solution must be developed to predict the risk factors for pregnancy loss at an early stage to assist with accurate and effective diagnosis. Machine learning (ML)-based decision support systems are increasingly used in the healthcare sector and have achieved notable performance and objectiveness in disease prediction and prognosis. Thus, we developed a model… More >

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    Evaluation of Perinatal and Developmental Outcomes in Neonates with Abstinence Syndrome Admitted to NICU

    Ali Kheradmand1, Sahar Ashrafzadeh2, Farzane Rouzegari3, Samin Aliakbarian1, Ali Naseh4,*

    International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.2, pp. 265-274, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.024773 - 02 February 2023

    Abstract Drug abuse by pregnant women is one of the significant problems for mothers and their neonates. This study aimed to investigate the effects of maternal substance use disorder during pregnancy on neonatal developmental criteria. In a case-control study, clinical records of 90 neonates diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome who were admitted to NICU in one of four hospitals affiliated with Shahid-Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Tehran, Iran between 2017 and 2020 were compared to 90 neonates without neonatal abstinence syndrome (control group). Demographic information and data for neonatal developmental characteristics and complications were extracted… More >

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    Impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy on postnatal brain development: The potential role of glial cells

    LARISSA DANIELE BOBERMIN1,*, LARA SCOPEL MEDEIROS2, FERNANDA WEBER2, GIANCARLO TOMAZZONI DE OLIVEIRA2, LUCÉLIA SANTI3,4,5, WALTER ORLANDO BEYS-DA-SILVA3,4,5, CARLOS-ALBERTO GONÇALVES1,2,6, ANDRÉ QUINCOZES-SANTOS1,2,6

    BIOCELL, Vol.46, No.12, pp. 2517-2523, 2022, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2022.021566 - 10 August 2022

    Abstract Glial cells are crucial for maintaining central nervous system (CNS) homeostasis. They actively participate in immune responses, as well as form functional barriers, such as blood-brain barrier (BBB), which restrict the entry of pathogens and inflammatory mediators into the CNS. In general, viral infections during the gestational period can alter the embryonic and fetal environment, and the related inflammatory response may affect neurodevelopment and lead to behavioral dysfunction during later stage of life, as highlighted by our group for Zika virus infection. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) induces a cytokine storm and, during pregnancy,… More >

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