Preeclampsia is a pregnancy-related multisystem disorder, frequently encountered
pregnancy-related medical complications next to gestational diabetes mellitus. It is the onset …

Background Respiratory morbidity including respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a
serious complication of preterm birth and the primary cause of early neonatal mortality and …

Preterm babies are prone to serious illness or death during the neonatal period. Without
appropriate treatment, those who survive are at increased risk of lifelong disability and poor …

The incidence of pre-eclampsia ranges from 3% to 7% for nulliparas and 1% to 3% for
multiparas. Pre-eclampsia is a major cause of maternal mortality and morbidity, preterm …

Pre-eclampsia is a major cause of maternal mortality (15–20% in developed countries) and
morbidities (acute and long-term), perinatal deaths, preterm birth, and intrauterine growth …

We thank the following individuals who, in addition to members of our Editorial Board, will
serve as referees for this series: Dwight P. Cruikshank, MD, Ronald S. Gibbs, MD, Gary DV …

A course of antenatal corticosteroids given within the seven days prior to preterm birth
reduces perinatal and neonatal death and respiratory distress syndrome.[Grade A] For …

Hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets (HELLP) syndrome has been
recognized as a complication of preeclampsia—eclampsia for decades. Recognition of this …

Background The HELLP syndrome is a serious complication in pregnancy characterized by
haemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low platelet count occurring in 0.5 to 0.9% of all …

Background The safety and efficacy of antenatal glucocorticoids in women in low-resource
countries who are at risk for preterm birth are uncertain. Methods We conducted a …