METHODS A cohort of 1115 healthy pregnant women were enrolled at less than 26 weeks'
gestation and followed until delivery. Maternal demographic and medical data were collected…

BACKGROUND: A subset of subjects with atopic dermatitis (AD) are susceptible to serious
infections with herpes simplex virus, called eczema herpeticum, or vaccina virus, called …

Introduction. Investigators have reported that periodontal disease may be a risk factor for
pregnancy complications including preterm delivery (PTD) and low birth weight (LBW). This …

Background: Preterm births are a major cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality, and
represent an important public health issue. About 30% of preterm births are due to medical …

… Kim Boggess, Amy Murtha, Susi Lieff, Phoebus Madianos, James Beck, Steven Offenbacher …

Background: Our objective was to describe the oral health of pregnant women, to determine
oral health changes during pregnancy, and to determine factors associated with maternal …

… Susi Lieff, Kim Boggess, Phoebus Madianos, Amy Murtha, Roemary McKaig, Kevin Moss,
Morris Worley, Frances Smith, James Beck, Steven Offenbacher …

There is an increasing evidence to suggest that periodontal infection acts as risk factor for
development of pre term low birth weight infants. About 30% of pre term births are due to …

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… To my father Richie Lieff, for teaching me that with an education I could do anything To my
mother Mae Lieff Margolis, for teaching me that I could do anything if I was willing to work hard …