Scope: as the leading cause of perinatal mortality and morbidity worldwide, the impact of premature delivery is undisputable. Thus far, non-invasive, cost-efficient and accurate biochemical markers... Show moreScope: as the leading cause of perinatal mortality and morbidity worldwide, the impact of premature delivery is undisputable. Thus far, non-invasive, cost-efficient and accurate biochemical markers to predict preterm delivery are scarce. The aim of this systematic review is to investigate the potential of non-invasive metabolomic biomarkers for the prediction of preterm delivery.& nbsp;Methods and Results: Databases were systematically searched from March 2019 up to May 2020 resulting in 4062 articles, of which 45 were retrieved for full-text assessment. The resulting metabolites used for further analyses, such as ferritin, prostaglandin and different vitamins were obtained from different human anatomical compartments or sources (vaginal fluid, serum, urine and umbilical cord) and compared between groups of women with preterm and term delivery. None of the reported metabolites showed uniform results, however, a combination of metabolomics biomarkers may have potential to predict preterm delivery and need to be evaluated in future studies. Show less
Diederen, K.; Ridder, L. de; Rheenen, P. van; Wolters, V.M.; Mearin, M.L.; Meij, T.G. de; ... ; Kindermann, A. 2019
Psychosocial and functional outcomes after intestinal resection in pediatric Crohn's disease (CD) are lacking. Therefore, we (I) assessed health-related quality of life (HRQOL), colorectal function... Show morePsychosocial and functional outcomes after intestinal resection in pediatric Crohn's disease (CD) are lacking. Therefore, we (I) assessed health-related quality of life (HRQOL), colorectal function, and satisfaction with surgery and (II) investigated their relationship with surgical outcomes, after ileocecal resection for CD. Crohn's patients that underwent ileocecal resection during childhood were included. HRQOL and colorectal function were assessed using SF-36 and COREFO, respectively, and compared with reference values. Satisfaction was scored on a 5-point Likert scale. In total, 80 patients (50% male, median age 23.0 years) were included. Physical HRQOL was impaired (SF-36 [mean]: CD, 47 vs. general, 54; p < 0.001), while mental HRQOL was similar to that in the general population. Overall colorectal function was impaired (COREFO [mean]: CD, 12.6 vs. normal, 7.2; p < 0.001). Worse colorectal function was associated with increasing clinical disease activity and longer interval since resection. Majority of patients was satisfied with surgery (81% satisfied/very satisfied, 11% neither satisfied nor dissatisfied, 8% dissatisfied/very dissatisfied). Decreased satisfaction with surgery was associated with increased clinical disease activity but not related to colorectal function. Conclusions: Physical HRQOL and colorectal function in CD patients who underwent ileocecal resection during childhood seem impaired and related to adverse surgical outcomes. This emphasizes the need for post-operative monitoring and prophylactic therapies.What is Known:center dot Up to 25% of pediatric-onset Crohn's disease (CD) patients undergo an intestinal resection within 5 years from diagnosis.center dot Many children and adults with CD experience disruption of their daily activities and health-related quality of life (HRQOL).What is New:center dot Physical HRQOL and colorectal function are impaired in patient with CD that underwent ileocecal resection during childhood.center dot Increasing clinical disease activity, a longer interval since surgery, severe complications related to surgery, and recurrent surgeries are all associated with worse colorectal function. Show less
Diederen, K.; Ridder, L. de; Rheenen, P. van; Wolters, V.M.; Mearin, M.L.; Damen, G.M.; ... ; Kindermann, A. 2017
