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Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome: Laser Ablation Outcomes

Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is a serious complication of monochorionic twin pregnancy. It develops when shared placental blood vessels create an…

Neonatal Necrotizing Enterocolitis: Prevention With Probiotics

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is one of the most serious gastrointestinal diseases affecting premature and very low birth weight infants. It involves…

Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes: Antibiotics and Expectant Care

Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) occurs when the amniotic sac ruptures before labor and before 37 weeks of gestation. It creates a clinical…

Maternal Anemia in Pregnancy: Iron Therapy and Transfusion Decisions

Maternal anemia is one of the most common medical conditions affecting pregnancy. It can arise from iron deficiency, folate deficiency, inherited hemoglobin…

Neonatal Hypoglycemia: Screening Thresholds And Treatment Algorithms

Neonatal hypoglycemia is one of the most common metabolic concerns during the transition from placental glucose supply to independent glucose regulation. Low…

Fetal Echocardiography: Indications And Screening Protocols

Fetal echocardiography is a focused ultrasound examination of the developing heart. It evaluates cardiac anatomy, rhythm, function, and blood flow before…

Gestational Diabetes And Lifelong Metabolic Health

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Long-Term Metabolic Outcomes for Mother and Child is a question that reaches far beyond pregnancy. The condition usually…

Neonatal Respiratory Support: Non-Invasive Ventilation Options

Newborns with respiratory distress often need assistance that supports gas exchange while preserving spontaneous breathing. Non-invasive ventilation can reduce…

Placenta Accreta Spectrum: Prenatal Diagnosis And Surgical Planning

Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) describes abnormal placental attachment and invasion into the uterine wall. It ranges from accreta, in which chorionic villi…

Neonatal Seizures: EEG and Anticonvulsant Selection

Neonatal seizures are a neurological emergency, but they are also a diagnostic challenge. Movements such as jitteriness, tremors, apnea, eye deviation, and…