Isr Med Assoc J
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Neonatal hypothermia (< 36°C) has been associated with both neonatal morbidity and mortality. ⋯ Occlusive wrapping, exothermic mattresses, and higher delivery and operating room environmental temperature may be successful in reducing admission neonatal hypothermia.
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The World Health Organization classified coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) as a pandemic and recommends strict restrictions regarding most aspects of daily activities. ⋯ The medical facility experienced a major decline in all aspects of the routine obstetrics activities during the time of the pandemic. The higher rate of operative vaginal deliveries among nulliparous may be associated with the pandemic effect on the rate of high-risk patients.
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To investigate the impact of recipient age on the occurrence of rejections, vasculopathy, and mortality after HTx. ⋯ In a contemporary cohort of patients undergoing HTx, recipient age does not significantly impact the risk of major rejections, vasculopathy, and long-term mortality.