Saudi Med J
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To investigate the association between the hospitalization rates, symptoms, and laboratory parameters of pregnant women diagnosed with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the gestational week, and determine their symptoms or laboratory parameters predictive of the need for possible admission in the intensive care unit (ICU). ⋯ The presence of respiratory symptoms and the need for hospitalization increased significantly with later trimesters in pregnant women with COVID-19. The presence of shortness of breath or high CRP level at the time of admission could predict the need for ICU admission.
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To analyze pregnant-specific intervals for hemoglobin A2 (HbA2), hemoglobin fetal (HbF), and cut-off points of HbA2 for thalassemia in Chongqing, China. ⋯ The reference interval of HbA2 for pregnant females group was significantly lower than other groups. Therefore, we recommend cut-off points of HbA2 for α-thalassemia at 2.3% for pregnant women. While partitioning was not needed due to gender. Gender and pregnancy had little effect on the cut-off points of HbA2 for β-thalassemia carrier.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The effect of virtual reality on anxiety, stress, and hemodynamic parameters during cesarean section: A randomized controlled clinical trial.
To investigate the effect of virtual reality (VR) on anxiety, stress, and hemodynamic parameters during cesarean section (CS). ⋯ Virtual reality significantly reduced anxiety and stress among women undergoing CS under regional anesthesia. Virtual reality may be added to the routine intraoperative techniques that help induce patient relaxation and increase satisfaction.