Essays about: "gestational"
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1. What difference does a week make? : An empirical analysis evaluating the effect of induction of labor in gestational week 41 among births in Sweden
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionenAbstract : This thesis examines the relationship between gestational age and stillbirths, focusing on the effect of maternal age. Prolonged pregnancies have been associated with an increased risk of stillbirth, prompting the exploration of labor induction as a preventive measure. READ MORE
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2. Gestational diabetes mellitus among foreign-born women in Sweden: A register-based study on the role of income.
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för folkhälsovetenskap; Stockholms universitetAbstract : Aim: The present study aimed to determine if foreign-born women from different countries of birth have a greater risk of GDM compared to Swedish-born women and to what extent income might mediate this relationship. Methods: This cross-sectional type study included 835279 women, of which 151,642 were foreign-born and 683637 were Swedish-born women who gave birth to their first singleton child in Sweden between 1997 to 2016. READ MORE
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3. Predicting Birth Outcome Using Cardiotocography and Machine Learning
University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistikAbstract : 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
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4. Two-year follow-up of Patients with GestationalDiabetes Mellitus in Örebro County : – a retrospective cohort study
University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaperAbstract : Introduction: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a risk factor for developing type 2diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However, compliance to postpartum follow-up remains low.The new outcome-based International Association of Diabetes and Pregnancy StudyGroups (IADPSG)-criteria have led to a worldwide increase of GDM prevalence. READ MORE
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5. Non-pharmacological interventions for patients with gestational diabetes mellitus : A literature review
University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för vårdvetenskapAbstract : Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM ) posed certain health risks to pregnant women and infants. The aim of this review was to collect effective non-pharmacological measures for the treatment of GDM, to inform patients and nurses on the management of GDM, and to provide a health-promoting approach for women with GDM. READ MORE