Essays about: "Preterm birth"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 essays containing the words Preterm birth.

  1. 1. Ambient temperature and risk of preterm birth in three Nepalese regions from March 2019 to May 2020: a retrospective secondary data analysis using distributed lag non-linear models

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kvinnors och barns hälsa

    Author : Katharina Albert; [2022]
    Keywords : preterm birth; ambient temperature; neonatology; Nepal; DLNM;

    Abstract : Background: Preterm birth is a global health problem which causes significant short- and long-term morbidity and mortality. Pathophysiology is not entirely clear and due to climate change environmental risk factors, such as extreme temperatures, should be considered as emerging and modifiable risk factors. READ MORE

  3. 2. Predicting Birth Outcome Using Cardiotocography and Machine Learning

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Josefine Öder; [2022]
    Keywords : Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : Cardiotography, CTG, is a monitoring method that is commonly used during childbirth. The method measures the fetal heart rate, FHR, alongside the uterine contractions, TOCO. Clinicians use this tool to evaluate the health of the infant, and to observe changes which might imply hypoxia, lack of oxygen supply, for the fetus. READ MORE

  4. 3. Predicting preterm birth with machine learning methods

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Zélie Isabelle E Dresse; [2022]
    Keywords : preterm birth; prediction; machine learning; race; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Preterm birth is a leading cause for birth complications and neonatal mortality in the world. It remains difficult to predict whether a preterm birth will occur, which hinders the possible use of prevention treatments. This thesis investigates the use of machine learning models in the prediction of spontaneous preterm birth. READ MORE

  5. 4. Migration Background and Preterm Birth in Sweden : A multigenerational register-based cohort study

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för folkhälsovetenskap

    Author : Lovisa Hellsten; [2022]
    Keywords : Preterm; Intergenerational; Multigenerational; Migration; Sweden; Gestational age;

    Abstract : The aim of this study was to compare preterm birth (PTB) in daughters (G2) and granddaughters (G3) of foreign- and Swedish-born women (G1), to evaluate patterns in PTB in relation to migrant background over generations. A multigenerational cohort study was conducted using register data. READ MORE

  6. 5. A summary of research on the association between periodontitis and pre-eclampsia, pre-term birth and low birth weight

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Tandläkarutbildning

    Author : Anna-Maria Rikko; Carina Ruecha; [2022]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT Background: In the late 1980s the possibility was raised that periodontal infections could constitute maternal infections so it could influence adversely birth outcomes. Adversely birth outcomes such as preterm infants (born before 37 weeks of gestation). Low birth weight (LBW) (<2500g) is also usual with preterm infants. READ MORE