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Saif Said AL Harthi S, Arulappan J, Al Yazeedi B, Al Zaabi AHS. Adverse pregnancy, fetal and neonatal outcomes in women with sickle cell disease in a Middle Eastern country. WOMEN'S HEALTH (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2024; 20:17455057231220188. [PMID: 38308541 PMCID: PMC10838028 DOI: 10.1177/17455057231220188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
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BACKGROUND Sickle cell disease in pregnancy is associated with high maternal and fetal mortality. However, studies reporting pregnancy, fetal, and neonatal outcomes in women with sickle cell disease are extremely limited. OBJECTIVES The objectives of the study are to determine whether women with sickle cell disease have a greater risk of adverse pregnancy, fetal, and neonatal outcomes than women without sickle cell disease and identify the predictors of adverse pregnancy, fetal, and neonatal outcomes in women with sickle cell disease. DESIGN A retrospective pair-matched case-control study was conducted to compare 171 pregnant women with sickle cell disease to 171 pregnant women without sickle cell disease in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. METHODS All pregnant Omani women with sickle cell disease who delivered between January 2015 and August 2021 at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital and Royal Hospital, who were either primipara or multipara and who had a gestational age of 24-42 weeks, were included as patients, whereas women who had no sickle cell disease or any comorbidity during pregnancy, who delivered within the same timeframe and at the same hospitals, were recruited as controls. The data were retrieved from electronic medical records and delivery registry books between January 2015 and August 2021. RESULTS Women with sickle cell disease who had severe anemia had increased odds of (χ2 = 58.56, p < 0.001) having adverse pregnancy outcomes. Women with sickle cell disease had 21.97% higher odds of delivering a baby with intrauterine growth retardation (χ2 = 17.80, unadjusted odds ratio = 2.91-166.13, p < 0.001). Newborns born to women with sickle cell disease had 3.93% greater odds of being admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (χ2 = 16.80, unadjusted odds ratio = 1.97-7.84, p < 0.001). In addition, the children born to women with sickle cell disease had 10.90% higher odds of being born with low birth weight (χ2 = 56.92, unadjusted odds ratio = 5.36-22.16, p < 0.001). Hemoglobin level (odds ratio = 0.17, p < 0.001, 95% confidence interval = 0.10-3.0), past medical history (odds ratio = 7.95, p < 0.001, 95% confidence interval = 2.39-26.43), past surgical history (odds ratio = 17.69, p < 0.001, 95% confidence interval = 3.41-91.76), and preterm delivery (odds ratio = 9.48, p = 0.005, 95% confidence interval = 1.95-46.23) were identified as predictors of adverse pregnancy, fetal, and neonatal outcomes in women with sickle cell disease. CONCLUSION As pregnant women with sickle cell disease are at increased risk for pregnancy, fetal, and neonatal adverse outcomes; improved antenatal surveillance and management may improve the outcomes.
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health, College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health, College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
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Grünebaum A, McLeod-Sordjan R, Pollet S, Moreno J, Bornstein E, Lewis D, Katz A, Warman A, Dudenhausen J, Chervenak F. Anger: an underappreciated destructive force in healthcare. J Perinat Med 2023; 51:850-860. [PMID: 37183729 DOI: 10.1515/jpm-2023-0099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Anger is an emotional state that occurs when unexpected things happen to or around oneself and is "an emotional state that varies in intensity from mild irritation to intense fury and rage." It is defined as "a strong feeling of displeasure and usually of antagonism," an emotion characterized by tension and hostility arising from frustration, real or imagined injury by another, or perceived injustice. It can manifest itself in behaviors designed to remove the object of the anger (e.g., determined action) or behaviors designed merely to express the emotion. For the Roman philosopher Seneca anger is not an uncontrollable, impulsive, or instinctive reaction. It is, rather, the cognitive assent that such initial reactions to the offending action or words are in fact unjustified. It is, rather, the cognitive assent that such initial reactions to the offending action or words are in fact unjustified. It seems that the year 2022 was a year when many Americans were plainly angry. "Why is everyone so angry?" the New York Times asked in the article "The Year We Lost It." We believe that Seneca is correct in that anger is unacceptable. Anger is a negative emotion that must be controlled, and Seneca provides us with the tools to avoid and destroy anger. Health care professionals will be more effective, content, and happier if they learn more about Seneca's writings about anger and implement his wisdom on anger from over 2000 years ago.
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- Amos Grünebaum
- Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Humboldt-Universitaet zu Berlin/Charite, Campus Rudolf-Virchow-Klinikum, Berlin, DE, Germany
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- Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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Kiefer MK, Allen KD, Russo JR, Ma'ayeh M, Gee SE, Kniss D, Cackovic M, Costantine MM, Rood KM. Decline in Sars-CoV-2 antibodies over 6-month follow-up in obstetrical healthcare workers. Am J Reprod Immunol 2021; 86:e13490. [PMID: 34358389 PMCID: PMC8420239 DOI: 10.1111/aji.13490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 07/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Problem Limited data exists on the temporal trend of the Sars‐CoV‐2 immunologic response and duration of protection following natural infection. We sought to investigate the presence and duration of Sars‐CoV‐2 serum antibodies in obstetrical healthcare workers (HCW) on serial assessments over a 6‐month period, and to assess rates of vaccine acceptance and reported vaccine side effects among this cohort. Method of study A prospective cohort study of a convenience sample of obstetrical HCWs at a tertiary hospital. Serum Sars‐CoV‐2 antibodies for Immunoglobulin G (IgG) and Immunoglobulin M (IgM) were measured longitudinally at four intervals: baseline, 4 weeks, 12 weeks, and 6 months. Participants completed voluntary surveys on COVID19 testing, high‐risk exposures, vaccine acceptance, and vaccine side effects. Results One hundred twenty‐six of 150 (84%) HCWs who volunteered for participation completed all four blood draws. Prevalence of seropositive HCWs based on positive Sars‐CoV‐2 IgG antibodies increased from 2% at baseline to 31% at 12 weeks but declined to 21% by 6 months. Forty‐two percent (19/43) of the participants considered seropositive for Sars‐CoV‐2 IgG antibodies at any of the initial three blood draws converted to seronegative status at the 6‐month follow‐up. Eighty‐seven percent (72/83) of participants who responded to a follow‐up survey were willing to accept the COVID19 vaccine. Rates of acceptance did not differ by participant antibody status. Those that experienced symptoms with the first injection were more likely to have positive Sars‐CoV‐2 IgG antibodies (36.8% vs. 9.6%, p = .01). Conclusion Sars‐CoV‐2 IgG antibodies wane over time and may not provide prolonged and robust immune protection. This underscores the importance of vaccination and continued research in this area while the COVID19 pandemic continues.
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- Miranda K Kiefer
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Kiefer MK, Mehl RR, Venkatesh KK, Costantine MM, Rood KM. High frequency of posttraumatic stress symptoms among US obstetrical and gynecologic providers during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2021; 224:410-413. [PMID: 33385347 PMCID: PMC7837085 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2020.12.1211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2020] [Revised: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 12/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Fill Malfertheiner S, Brandstetter S, Roth S, Harner S, Buntrock-Döpke H, Toncheva AA, Borchers N, Gruber R, Ambrosch A, Kabesch M, Häusler S. Immune response to SARS-CoV-2 in health care workers following a COVID-19 outbreak: A prospective longitudinal study. J Clin Virol 2020; 130:104575. [PMID: 32805631 PMCID: PMC7406471 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcv.2020.104575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2020] [Accepted: 07/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Currently, little is known about the progression of an immune response against SARSCoV- 2 upon infection or sub-infection-exposure over time. We examined the serologic response in healthcare workers up to 12 weeks after a well-documented and contained outbreak and compared results with findings from earlier serologic testing in the same population. METHODS This study followed 166 health care workers of the University Perinatal Care Center, Regensburg, Germany, for up to 12 weeks. 27 of the subjects had previously tested positive for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 by PCR testing and developed COVID-19. Serologic responses were tested with two independent commercially available test kits. RESULTS 77.8 % of COVID-19 study subjects developed a specific IgG-response over the course of the 12-week study, while none of the COVID-19 contact groups had a detectable IgG response. Amongst most COVID-19 patients the values of detectable IgG-responses significantly increased over time as confirmed with both tests, while that of positive IgA responses decreased. Between the number of reported symptoms and antibody responses in COVID-19 patients no correlation was found and no new cases of seroconversion were identified in asymptomatic coworkers with negative PCR during the outbreak. CONCLUSIONS Immune response after COVID-19 increases significantly over time but still approximately 22 % of COVID-19 patients did not mount a measurable serologic immune response within 60 days. Exposed co-workers did not develop any relevant antibody levels at all. We conclude that immunity after infection increases over time, but the antibody response does not develop reliably in all infected people.
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- Sara Fill Malfertheiner
- University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Hospital St. Hedwig of the Order of St. John, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany; WECARE Research and Development Campus Regensburg at the Hospital St. Hedwig of the Order of St. John, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany.
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- University Children's Hospital Regensburg (KUNO) at the Hospital St. Hedwig of the Order of St. John, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany; WECARE Research and Development Campus Regensburg at the Hospital St. Hedwig of the Order of St. John, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- University Children's Hospital Regensburg (KUNO) at the Hospital St. Hedwig of the Order of St. John, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- University Children's Hospital Regensburg (KUNO) at the Hospital St. Hedwig of the Order of St. John, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- University Children's Hospital Regensburg (KUNO) at the Hospital St. Hedwig of the Order of St. John, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany; WECARE Research and Development Campus Regensburg at the Hospital St. Hedwig of the Order of St. John, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- University Children's Hospital Regensburg (KUNO) at the Hospital St. Hedwig of the Order of St. John, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- University Children's Hospital Regensburg (KUNO) at the Hospital St. Hedwig of the Order of St. John, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Institute of Laboratory Medicine, Microbiology and Hygiene, Hospital of the Order of St. John, Regensburg, Germany
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- Institute of Laboratory Medicine, Microbiology and Hygiene, Hospital of the Order of St. John, Regensburg, Germany
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- University Children's Hospital Regensburg (KUNO) at the Hospital St. Hedwig of the Order of St. John, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany; WECARE Research and Development Campus Regensburg at the Hospital St. Hedwig of the Order of St. John, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Hospital St. Hedwig of the Order of St. John, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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Bampoe S, Lucas DN, Neall G, Sceales P, Aggarwal R, Caulfield K, Siassakos D, Odor PM. A cross-sectional study of immune seroconversion to SARS-CoV-2 in frontline maternity health professionals. Anaesthesia 2020; 75:1614-1619. [PMID: 32777861 DOI: 10.1111/anae.15229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, is thought to cause a milder illness in pregnancy with a greater proportion of asymptomatic carriers. This has important implications for the risk of patient-to-staff, staff-to-staff and staff-to-patient transmission among health professionals in maternity units. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of previously undiagnosed SARS-CoV-2 infection in health professionals from two tertiary-level maternity units in London, UK, and to determine associations between healthcare workers' characteristics, reported symptoms and serological evidence of prior SARS-CoV-2 infection. In total, 200 anaesthetists, midwives and obstetricians, with no previously confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19, were tested for immune seroconversion using laboratory IgG assays. Comprehensive symptom and medical histories were also collected. Five out of 40 (12.5%; 95%CI 4.2-26.8%) anaesthetists, 7/52 (13.5%; 95%CI 5.6-25.8%) obstetricians and 17/108 (15.7%; 95%CI 9.5-24.0%) midwives were seropositive, with an overall total of 29/200 (14.5%; 95%CI 9.9-20.1%) of maternity healthcare workers testing positive for IgG antibodies against SARS-CoV-2. Of those who had seroconverted, 10/29 (35.5%) were completely asymptomatic. Fever or cough were only present in 6/29 (21%) and 10/29 (35%) respectively. Anosmia was the most common symptom occurring in 15/29 (52%) seropositive participants and was the only symptom that was predictive of positive seroconversion (OR 18; 95%CI 6-55). Of those who were seropositive, 59% had not self-isolated at any point and continued to provide patient care in the hospital setting. This is the largest study of baseline immune seroconversion in maternity healthcare workers conducted to date and reveals that one out of six were seropositive, of whom one out of three were asymptomatic. This has significant implications for the risk of occupational transmission of SARS-CoV-2 for both staff and patients in maternity units. Regular testing of staff, including asymptomatic staff should be considered to reduce transmission risk.
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- S Bampoe
- Centre for Anaesthesia and Peri-operative Medicine, University College London, London, UK.,University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.,University College London, UK
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- Centre for Anaesthesia and Peri-operative Medicine, University College London, London, UK.,University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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