Saliva is easy to collect and a biofluid that is readily available without the need for special
equipment for its collection. The collection process, which is non-invasive and inexpensive …

Preterm birth (PTB) is the leading cause of death in children under five, yet comprehensive
studies are hindered by its multiple complex etiologies. Epidemiological associations …

Preterm birth (PTB) is a major public health challenge, and novel, sensitive approaches to
predict PTB are still evolving. Epigenomic markers are being explored as biomarkers of PTB …

Background Each year, an estimated 15 million babies are born preterm. Micronutrient
deficiencies, including vitamin D deficiency (VDD), are common in many low-and middle …

Objectives Low-income and middle-income countries are undergoing epidemiological
transition, however, progression is varied. Bangladesh is simultaneously experiencing …

Introduction Women experience high rates of depression, particularly during pregnancy and
the postpartum periods. Using population-based data from Bangladesh and Pakistan, we …

Adverse pregnancy outcomes are the main causes of maternal and neonatal morbidity and
mortality, including long-term physical and psychological sequelae. These events are …

Efforts to map the burden of infections globally have shown a high prevalence of genital
infections, including Chlamydia trachomatis, in sub-Saharan Africa. This retrospective study …

Introduction: human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted virus in
the world. Prevalence of infection differs, with highest rates reported in sub-Saharan African …

The establishment and maintenance of pregnancy in humans proceed through a continuous
change of biochemical and biophysical processes. It requires a constant interaction between …