BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
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WHAT IS IT?: Fetal neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FNAIT), also known as neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (NAIT) or fetomaternal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FMAIT), is a rare condition which affects a baby's platelets. This can put them at risk of problems with bleeding, particularly into the brain. One baby per week in the UK may be seriously affected and milder forms can affect one in every 1000 births. ⋯ Specifically, we discuss the role of screening, when IVIg should be started, what dose should be used, and what evidence there is for maternal steroids. We also consider in very rare selected cases, the use of fetal blood sampling and giving platelet transfusions to the baby before birth. Finally, we consider the approaches to blood testing mothers to tell if babies are at risk, which is offered in some countries, and development of new treatments to reduce the risk of FNAIT.
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Review Meta Analysis
Influence of race/ethnicity on prevalence and presentation of endometriosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Understanding the impact of race/ethnicity on the prevalence and presentation of endometriosis may help improve patient care. ⋯ Prevalence of endometriosis may be influenced by race/ethnicity, but there is limited quality literature exploring this topic.
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To determine the number of retracted articles and to examine the reasons for retraction within the obstetrics and gynaecology literature. ⋯ The rate of retraction in obstetrics and gynaecology is increasing; the most common reason for retraction is plagiarism.
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Little is known about how teams' non-technical performance influences clinical performance in obstetric emergencies such as postpartum haemorrhage. ⋯ Non-technical performance is important for teams managing postpartum haemorrhage; video review of 99 obstetric teams.
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To investigate the burden and health service events surrounding severe maternal outcomes (SMO) related to life-threatening postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) in Nigerian public tertiary hospitals. ⋯ One hundred and three maternal deaths and 251 near-misses resulted from PPH in 42 Nigerian tertiary facilities in 1 year.