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Research paper thumbnail of First affiliate school of RENEWANATION breaks ground to expand its campus

Research paper thumbnail of Whoever Gives Me Thorns and Thistles’: Rhetorical Ambiguity and the Use of ‭ןתי‬ ‭ימ‬ in Isaiah 27.2-6

Journal for The Study of The Old Testament, 2011

Isaiah 27.2-6, sometimes known as the ‘new song of the vineyard’, is a very difficult text. It ha... more Isaiah 27.2-6, sometimes known as the ‘new song of the vineyard’, is a very difficult text. It has many textual oddities and it can be variously interpreted as a promise of salvation or a warning of judgment. This study proposes to alleviate some of the difficulties of Isa. 27.2-6 by reading them as an intentional device of rhetorical ambiguity which

Research paper thumbnail of The cartographic calculation of space: race mapping and the Balkans at the Paris Peace Conference of 1919

Social & Cultural Geography, 2006

Following the armistice of the First World War, the allied powers met in Paris in 1919 to establi... more Following the armistice of the First World War, the allied powers met in Paris in 1919 to establish a new political map for Europe and the former German colonies. This reterritorialization drew its rationale from cartographic calculations of borders and populations that depended on a process of assessing citizenship, racial identity and territory. In this paper I examine the role

Research paper thumbnail of The Origin and Historical Development of Prominent Professional Black choirs in the United States

... members. Page 3. iii This dissertation is dedicated to To my parents, Lillie Ruth and RA McGe... more ... members. Page 3. iii This dissertation is dedicated to To my parents, Lillie Ruth and RA McGee, sister Nicole Anita McGee, and to the memory of Isaiah and Estella McGee, Beatrice and Hillard Miller Page 4. iv ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ...

Research paper thumbnail of The Editorial Staff of the Journal o/Immunology is grateful to the many ad hoc reviewers who served the Journal and its contributors. We acknowledge our appreciation for their efforts

Research paper thumbnail of Late abstracts 186–187

Clinical & Experimental Metastasis, 1988

Research paper thumbnail of Direct correlation between MUC18 expression and metastatic potential of human melanoma cells

Melanoma Research, 1993

The expression of the glycoprotein MUC18 in melanoma biopsies has previously been shown to increa... more The expression of the glycoprotein MUC18 in melanoma biopsies has previously been shown to increase with increasing tumour thickness, and thus to correlate with the probability of metastasis development. We have examined the expression of this molecule by nine human melanoma cell lines with known metastatic ability (both spontaneous and experimental) in nude mice. Examination of the expression of both the MUC18 mRNA and of the glycoprotein on the cell surface revealed a statistically significant correlation (P = 0.040) between its expression and the ability to form metastases in vivo. Although MUC18 shows sequence similarity to neural cell adhesion molecules, no correlation was observed between the site of origin of the metastatic lesions (brain, lymph node) and MUC18 expression.

Research paper thumbnail of Passive millimetre-wave imaging architectures

Journal of Optics-nouvelle Revue D Optique, 2003

This paper discusses various passive millimetre-wave imaging systems. It includes sources of radi... more This paper discusses various passive millimetre-wave imaging systems. It includes sources of radiation, atmospheric transmission and a brief summary of their various applications. This is followed by a review of methods for detecting millimetre-wave radiation. From a cost analysis it is shown that scanned systems are at present far more cost effective than focal plane array of receivers for high-performance systems. Then various types of imaging system available are considered with greater emphasis on recent developments and their methods of beam forming. It is concluded that at present, and for the foreseeable future, optical beam forming and beam steering are the most cost-effective solutions. Some general remarks are included as to how receivers are matched to their collection apertures, followed by a section on optical beam-forming components. The recent development of a lightweight, low-cost, high-performance reflective lens is included. It is then shown how this may be combined with mechanical scanning systems to form high-performance passive millimetre-wave imaging systems.

Research paper thumbnail of and Experiences of Real World Ad Hoc Networking

This report give an introduction to ad hoc networking and presents a list of over 60 ad hoc routi... more This report give an introduction to ad hoc networking and presents a list of over 60 ad hoc routing protocols that have been proposed between 199x and 2002. It also discuss the problems of performance evaluation of these protocols and the experiences gathered during the implementation of a real world evaluation testbed.

Research paper thumbnail of Book Review: From Chaos to Restoration: An Integrative Reading of Isaiah 24–27, by Dan G. Johnson. JSOT Sup. Series 61. JSOT Press, Sheffield, 1988. 150 pp. $46.50.; Micah and Isaiah: A Form and Tradition Historical Comparison, by Gary Stansell. SBL Diss. Series 85. Scholars Press, Atlanta, 1988....

Interpretation-a Journal of Bible and Theology, 1990

Research paper thumbnail of Outcomes with premature rupture of membranes at 32 or 33 weeks when management is based on evaluation of fetal lung maturity

Journal of Maternal-fetal & Neonatal Medicine, 2004

To assess outcomes of patients with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) at 32 or 33 weeks gesta... more To assess outcomes of patients with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) at 32 or 33 weeks gestation. This historical cohort study included all immune competent patients managed at our institution from October 1, 1999 to March 31, 2003 with singleton gestations and PROM at 32 or 33 weeks, and without clinical chorioamnionitis at presentation or antenatal diagnosis of a fetal anomaly. If amniotic fluid studies revealed pulmonary maturity, patients were intentionally delivered. Otherwise, they were expectantly managed until intentional delivery at 34 weeks, or labor, chorioamnionitis, or non -reassuring testing led to delivery sooner. For the groups with mature (n = 29) and immature or unobtainable (n = 60) fluid, respectively, rates of neonatal ICU admission (83% vs. 77%; p = 0.51), respiratory distress (41% vs. 45%; p = 0.75), mechanical ventilation (10% vs. 17%; p = 0.53), and proven neonatal infection (4% vs. 2%; p = 0.60) were similar, as were rates of other neonatal and maternal complications. The mature group had shorter mean maternal hospital stays (3.6 +/- 0.6 vs. 6.4 +/- 2.9 d; p < 0.001) and latency periods (30.2 +/- 19.3 vs. 83.8 +/- 68.7 h; p < 0.001). Compared to those managed expectantly due to immature or unavailable fetal lung studies, intentional delivery of patients with PROM at 32 or 33 weeks with mature fetal lung studies did not increase neonatal morbidity in our small cohort.

Research paper thumbnail of Neonatal outcomes at the threshold of viability

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2005

OBJECTIVE: To estimate survival and intact survival of infants based on best obstetric estimate o... more OBJECTIVE: To estimate survival and intact survival of infants based on best obstetric estimate of gestational age (GA) and ultrasound estimate of fetal weight (EFW).

Research paper thumbnail of Outcomes with premature rupture of membranes at 32 or 33 weeks when management is based on evaluation of fetal lung maturity

Journal of Maternal-fetal & Neonatal Medicine, 2004

To assess outcomes of patients with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) at 32 or 33 weeks gesta... more To assess outcomes of patients with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) at 32 or 33 weeks gestation. This historical cohort study included all immune competent patients managed at our institution from October 1, 1999 to March 31, 2003 with singleton gestations and PROM at 32 or 33 weeks, and without clinical chorioamnionitis at presentation or antenatal diagnosis of a fetal anomaly. If amniotic fluid studies revealed pulmonary maturity, patients were intentionally delivered. Otherwise, they were expectantly managed until intentional delivery at 34 weeks, or labor, chorioamnionitis, or non -reassuring testing led to delivery sooner. For the groups with mature (n = 29) and immature or unobtainable (n = 60) fluid, respectively, rates of neonatal ICU admission (83% vs. 77%; p = 0.51), respiratory distress (41% vs. 45%; p = 0.75), mechanical ventilation (10% vs. 17%; p = 0.53), and proven neonatal infection (4% vs. 2%; p = 0.60) were similar, as were rates of other neonatal and maternal complications. The mature group had shorter mean maternal hospital stays (3.6 +/- 0.6 vs. 6.4 +/- 2.9 d; p < 0.001) and latency periods (30.2 +/- 19.3 vs. 83.8 +/- 68.7 h; p < 0.001). Compared to those managed expectantly due to immature or unavailable fetal lung studies, intentional delivery of patients with PROM at 32 or 33 weeks with mature fetal lung studies did not increase neonatal morbidity in our small cohort.

Research paper thumbnail of Neonatal outcomes at the threshold of viability

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2005

OBJECTIVE: To estimate survival and intact survival of infants based on best obstetric estimate o... more OBJECTIVE: To estimate survival and intact survival of infants based on best obstetric estimate of gestational age (GA) and ultrasound estimate of fetal weight (EFW).

Research paper thumbnail of Outcomes with premature rupture of membranes at 32 or 33 weeks when management is based on evaluation of fetal lung maturity

Journal of Maternal-fetal & Neonatal Medicine, 2004

To assess outcomes of patients with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) at 32 or 33 weeks gesta... more To assess outcomes of patients with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) at 32 or 33 weeks gestation. This historical cohort study included all immune competent patients managed at our institution from October 1, 1999 to March 31, 2003 with singleton gestations and PROM at 32 or 33 weeks, and without clinical chorioamnionitis at presentation or antenatal diagnosis of a fetal anomaly. If amniotic fluid studies revealed pulmonary maturity, patients were intentionally delivered. Otherwise, they were expectantly managed until intentional delivery at 34 weeks, or labor, chorioamnionitis, or non -reassuring testing led to delivery sooner. For the groups with mature (n = 29) and immature or unobtainable (n = 60) fluid, respectively, rates of neonatal ICU admission (83% vs. 77%; p = 0.51), respiratory distress (41% vs. 45%; p = 0.75), mechanical ventilation (10% vs. 17%; p = 0.53), and proven neonatal infection (4% vs. 2%; p = 0.60) were similar, as were rates of other neonatal and maternal complications. The mature group had shorter mean maternal hospital stays (3.6 +/- 0.6 vs. 6.4 +/- 2.9 d; p < 0.001) and latency periods (30.2 +/- 19.3 vs. 83.8 +/- 68.7 h; p < 0.001). Compared to those managed expectantly due to immature or unavailable fetal lung studies, intentional delivery of patients with PROM at 32 or 33 weeks with mature fetal lung studies did not increase neonatal morbidity in our small cohort.

Research paper thumbnail of Outcomes with premature rupture of membranes at 32 or 33 weeks when management is based on evaluation of fetal lung maturity

Journal of Maternal-fetal & Neonatal Medicine, 2004

To assess outcomes of patients with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) at 32 or 33 weeks gesta... more To assess outcomes of patients with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) at 32 or 33 weeks gestation. This historical cohort study included all immune competent patients managed at our institution from October 1, 1999 to March 31, 2003 with singleton gestations and PROM at 32 or 33 weeks, and without clinical chorioamnionitis at presentation or antenatal diagnosis of a fetal anomaly. If amniotic fluid studies revealed pulmonary maturity, patients were intentionally delivered. Otherwise, they were expectantly managed until intentional delivery at 34 weeks, or labor, chorioamnionitis, or non -reassuring testing led to delivery sooner. For the groups with mature (n = 29) and immature or unobtainable (n = 60) fluid, respectively, rates of neonatal ICU admission (83% vs. 77%; p = 0.51), respiratory distress (41% vs. 45%; p = 0.75), mechanical ventilation (10% vs. 17%; p = 0.53), and proven neonatal infection (4% vs. 2%; p = 0.60) were similar, as were rates of other neonatal and maternal complications. The mature group had shorter mean maternal hospital stays (3.6 +/- 0.6 vs. 6.4 +/- 2.9 d; p < 0.001) and latency periods (30.2 +/- 19.3 vs. 83.8 +/- 68.7 h; p < 0.001). Compared to those managed expectantly due to immature or unavailable fetal lung studies, intentional delivery of patients with PROM at 32 or 33 weeks with mature fetal lung studies did not increase neonatal morbidity in our small cohort.

Research paper thumbnail of Outcomes with premature rupture of membranes at 32 or 33 weeks when management is based on evaluation of fetal lung maturity

Journal of Maternal-fetal & Neonatal Medicine, 2004

To assess outcomes of patients with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) at 32 or 33 weeks gesta... more To assess outcomes of patients with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) at 32 or 33 weeks gestation. This historical cohort study included all immune competent patients managed at our institution from October 1, 1999 to March 31, 2003 with singleton gestations and PROM at 32 or 33 weeks, and without clinical chorioamnionitis at presentation or antenatal diagnosis of a fetal anomaly. If amniotic fluid studies revealed pulmonary maturity, patients were intentionally delivered. Otherwise, they were expectantly managed until intentional delivery at 34 weeks, or labor, chorioamnionitis, or non -reassuring testing led to delivery sooner. For the groups with mature (n = 29) and immature or unobtainable (n = 60) fluid, respectively, rates of neonatal ICU admission (83% vs. 77%; p = 0.51), respiratory distress (41% vs. 45%; p = 0.75), mechanical ventilation (10% vs. 17%; p = 0.53), and proven neonatal infection (4% vs. 2%; p = 0.60) were similar, as were rates of other neonatal and maternal complications. The mature group had shorter mean maternal hospital stays (3.6 +/- 0.6 vs. 6.4 +/- 2.9 d; p < 0.001) and latency periods (30.2 +/- 19.3 vs. 83.8 +/- 68.7 h; p < 0.001). Compared to those managed expectantly due to immature or unavailable fetal lung studies, intentional delivery of patients with PROM at 32 or 33 weeks with mature fetal lung studies did not increase neonatal morbidity in our small cohort.

Research paper thumbnail of Neonatal outcomes at the threshold of viability

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2005

OBJECTIVE: To estimate survival and intact survival of infants based on best obstetric estimate o... more OBJECTIVE: To estimate survival and intact survival of infants based on best obstetric estimate of gestational age (GA) and ultrasound estimate of fetal weight (EFW).

Research paper thumbnail of Outcomes with premature rupture of membranes at 32 or 33 weeks when management is based on evaluation of fetal lung maturity

Journal of Maternal-fetal & Neonatal Medicine, 2004

To assess outcomes of patients with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) at 32 or 33 weeks gesta... more To assess outcomes of patients with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) at 32 or 33 weeks gestation. This historical cohort study included all immune competent patients managed at our institution from October 1, 1999 to March 31, 2003 with singleton gestations and PROM at 32 or 33 weeks, and without clinical chorioamnionitis at presentation or antenatal diagnosis of a fetal anomaly. If amniotic fluid studies revealed pulmonary maturity, patients were intentionally delivered. Otherwise, they were expectantly managed until intentional delivery at 34 weeks, or labor, chorioamnionitis, or non -reassuring testing led to delivery sooner. For the groups with mature (n = 29) and immature or unobtainable (n = 60) fluid, respectively, rates of neonatal ICU admission (83% vs. 77%; p = 0.51), respiratory distress (41% vs. 45%; p = 0.75), mechanical ventilation (10% vs. 17%; p = 0.53), and proven neonatal infection (4% vs. 2%; p = 0.60) were similar, as were rates of other neonatal and maternal complications. The mature group had shorter mean maternal hospital stays (3.6 +/- 0.6 vs. 6.4 +/- 2.9 d; p < 0.001) and latency periods (30.2 +/- 19.3 vs. 83.8 +/- 68.7 h; p < 0.001). Compared to those managed expectantly due to immature or unavailable fetal lung studies, intentional delivery of patients with PROM at 32 or 33 weeks with mature fetal lung studies did not increase neonatal morbidity in our small cohort.

Research paper thumbnail of Outcomes with premature rupture of membranes at 32 or 33 weeks when management is based on evaluation of fetal lung maturity

Journal of Maternal-fetal & Neonatal Medicine, 2004

To assess outcomes of patients with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) at 32 or 33 weeks gesta... more To assess outcomes of patients with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) at 32 or 33 weeks gestation. This historical cohort study included all immune competent patients managed at our institution from October 1, 1999 to March 31, 2003 with singleton gestations and PROM at 32 or 33 weeks, and without clinical chorioamnionitis at presentation or antenatal diagnosis of a fetal anomaly. If amniotic fluid studies revealed pulmonary maturity, patients were intentionally delivered. Otherwise, they were expectantly managed until intentional delivery at 34 weeks, or labor, chorioamnionitis, or non -reassuring testing led to delivery sooner. For the groups with mature (n = 29) and immature or unobtainable (n = 60) fluid, respectively, rates of neonatal ICU admission (83% vs. 77%; p = 0.51), respiratory distress (41% vs. 45%; p = 0.75), mechanical ventilation (10% vs. 17%; p = 0.53), and proven neonatal infection (4% vs. 2%; p = 0.60) were similar, as were rates of other neonatal and maternal complications. The mature group had shorter mean maternal hospital stays (3.6 +/- 0.6 vs. 6.4 +/- 2.9 d; p < 0.001) and latency periods (30.2 +/- 19.3 vs. 83.8 +/- 68.7 h; p < 0.001). Compared to those managed expectantly due to immature or unavailable fetal lung studies, intentional delivery of patients with PROM at 32 or 33 weeks with mature fetal lung studies did not increase neonatal morbidity in our small cohort.

Research paper thumbnail of First affiliate school of RENEWANATION breaks ground to expand its campus

Research paper thumbnail of Whoever Gives Me Thorns and Thistles’: Rhetorical Ambiguity and the Use of ‭ןתי‬ ‭ימ‬ in Isaiah 27.2-6

Journal for The Study of The Old Testament, 2011

Isaiah 27.2-6, sometimes known as the ‘new song of the vineyard’, is a very difficult text. It ha... more Isaiah 27.2-6, sometimes known as the ‘new song of the vineyard’, is a very difficult text. It has many textual oddities and it can be variously interpreted as a promise of salvation or a warning of judgment. This study proposes to alleviate some of the difficulties of Isa. 27.2-6 by reading them as an intentional device of rhetorical ambiguity which

Research paper thumbnail of The cartographic calculation of space: race mapping and the Balkans at the Paris Peace Conference of 1919

Social & Cultural Geography, 2006

Following the armistice of the First World War, the allied powers met in Paris in 1919 to establi... more Following the armistice of the First World War, the allied powers met in Paris in 1919 to establish a new political map for Europe and the former German colonies. This reterritorialization drew its rationale from cartographic calculations of borders and populations that depended on a process of assessing citizenship, racial identity and territory. In this paper I examine the role

Research paper thumbnail of The Origin and Historical Development of Prominent Professional Black choirs in the United States

... members. Page 3. iii This dissertation is dedicated to To my parents, Lillie Ruth and RA McGe... more ... members. Page 3. iii This dissertation is dedicated to To my parents, Lillie Ruth and RA McGee, sister Nicole Anita McGee, and to the memory of Isaiah and Estella McGee, Beatrice and Hillard Miller Page 4. iv ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ...

Research paper thumbnail of The Editorial Staff of the Journal o/Immunology is grateful to the many ad hoc reviewers who served the Journal and its contributors. We acknowledge our appreciation for their efforts

Research paper thumbnail of Late abstracts 186–187

Clinical & Experimental Metastasis, 1988

Research paper thumbnail of Direct correlation between MUC18 expression and metastatic potential of human melanoma cells

Melanoma Research, 1993

The expression of the glycoprotein MUC18 in melanoma biopsies has previously been shown to increa... more The expression of the glycoprotein MUC18 in melanoma biopsies has previously been shown to increase with increasing tumour thickness, and thus to correlate with the probability of metastasis development. We have examined the expression of this molecule by nine human melanoma cell lines with known metastatic ability (both spontaneous and experimental) in nude mice. Examination of the expression of both the MUC18 mRNA and of the glycoprotein on the cell surface revealed a statistically significant correlation (P = 0.040) between its expression and the ability to form metastases in vivo. Although MUC18 shows sequence similarity to neural cell adhesion molecules, no correlation was observed between the site of origin of the metastatic lesions (brain, lymph node) and MUC18 expression.

Research paper thumbnail of Passive millimetre-wave imaging architectures

Journal of Optics-nouvelle Revue D Optique, 2003

This paper discusses various passive millimetre-wave imaging systems. It includes sources of radi... more This paper discusses various passive millimetre-wave imaging systems. It includes sources of radiation, atmospheric transmission and a brief summary of their various applications. This is followed by a review of methods for detecting millimetre-wave radiation. From a cost analysis it is shown that scanned systems are at present far more cost effective than focal plane array of receivers for high-performance systems. Then various types of imaging system available are considered with greater emphasis on recent developments and their methods of beam forming. It is concluded that at present, and for the foreseeable future, optical beam forming and beam steering are the most cost-effective solutions. Some general remarks are included as to how receivers are matched to their collection apertures, followed by a section on optical beam-forming components. The recent development of a lightweight, low-cost, high-performance reflective lens is included. It is then shown how this may be combined with mechanical scanning systems to form high-performance passive millimetre-wave imaging systems.

Research paper thumbnail of and Experiences of Real World Ad Hoc Networking

This report give an introduction to ad hoc networking and presents a list of over 60 ad hoc routi... more This report give an introduction to ad hoc networking and presents a list of over 60 ad hoc routing protocols that have been proposed between 199x and 2002. It also discuss the problems of performance evaluation of these protocols and the experiences gathered during the implementation of a real world evaluation testbed.

Research paper thumbnail of Book Review: From Chaos to Restoration: An Integrative Reading of Isaiah 24–27, by Dan G. Johnson. JSOT Sup. Series 61. JSOT Press, Sheffield, 1988. 150 pp. $46.50.; Micah and Isaiah: A Form and Tradition Historical Comparison, by Gary Stansell. SBL Diss. Series 85. Scholars Press, Atlanta, 1988....

Interpretation-a Journal of Bible and Theology, 1990

Research paper thumbnail of Outcomes with premature rupture of membranes at 32 or 33 weeks when management is based on evaluation of fetal lung maturity

Journal of Maternal-fetal & Neonatal Medicine, 2004

To assess outcomes of patients with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) at 32 or 33 weeks gesta... more To assess outcomes of patients with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) at 32 or 33 weeks gestation. This historical cohort study included all immune competent patients managed at our institution from October 1, 1999 to March 31, 2003 with singleton gestations and PROM at 32 or 33 weeks, and without clinical chorioamnionitis at presentation or antenatal diagnosis of a fetal anomaly. If amniotic fluid studies revealed pulmonary maturity, patients were intentionally delivered. Otherwise, they were expectantly managed until intentional delivery at 34 weeks, or labor, chorioamnionitis, or non -reassuring testing led to delivery sooner. For the groups with mature (n = 29) and immature or unobtainable (n = 60) fluid, respectively, rates of neonatal ICU admission (83% vs. 77%; p = 0.51), respiratory distress (41% vs. 45%; p = 0.75), mechanical ventilation (10% vs. 17%; p = 0.53), and proven neonatal infection (4% vs. 2%; p = 0.60) were similar, as were rates of other neonatal and maternal complications. The mature group had shorter mean maternal hospital stays (3.6 +/- 0.6 vs. 6.4 +/- 2.9 d; p < 0.001) and latency periods (30.2 +/- 19.3 vs. 83.8 +/- 68.7 h; p < 0.001). Compared to those managed expectantly due to immature or unavailable fetal lung studies, intentional delivery of patients with PROM at 32 or 33 weeks with mature fetal lung studies did not increase neonatal morbidity in our small cohort.

Research paper thumbnail of Neonatal outcomes at the threshold of viability

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2005

OBJECTIVE: To estimate survival and intact survival of infants based on best obstetric estimate o... more OBJECTIVE: To estimate survival and intact survival of infants based on best obstetric estimate of gestational age (GA) and ultrasound estimate of fetal weight (EFW).

Research paper thumbnail of Outcomes with premature rupture of membranes at 32 or 33 weeks when management is based on evaluation of fetal lung maturity

Journal of Maternal-fetal & Neonatal Medicine, 2004

To assess outcomes of patients with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) at 32 or 33 weeks gesta... more To assess outcomes of patients with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) at 32 or 33 weeks gestation. This historical cohort study included all immune competent patients managed at our institution from October 1, 1999 to March 31, 2003 with singleton gestations and PROM at 32 or 33 weeks, and without clinical chorioamnionitis at presentation or antenatal diagnosis of a fetal anomaly. If amniotic fluid studies revealed pulmonary maturity, patients were intentionally delivered. Otherwise, they were expectantly managed until intentional delivery at 34 weeks, or labor, chorioamnionitis, or non -reassuring testing led to delivery sooner. For the groups with mature (n = 29) and immature or unobtainable (n = 60) fluid, respectively, rates of neonatal ICU admission (83% vs. 77%; p = 0.51), respiratory distress (41% vs. 45%; p = 0.75), mechanical ventilation (10% vs. 17%; p = 0.53), and proven neonatal infection (4% vs. 2%; p = 0.60) were similar, as were rates of other neonatal and maternal complications. The mature group had shorter mean maternal hospital stays (3.6 +/- 0.6 vs. 6.4 +/- 2.9 d; p < 0.001) and latency periods (30.2 +/- 19.3 vs. 83.8 +/- 68.7 h; p < 0.001). Compared to those managed expectantly due to immature or unavailable fetal lung studies, intentional delivery of patients with PROM at 32 or 33 weeks with mature fetal lung studies did not increase neonatal morbidity in our small cohort.

Research paper thumbnail of Neonatal outcomes at the threshold of viability

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2005

OBJECTIVE: To estimate survival and intact survival of infants based on best obstetric estimate o... more OBJECTIVE: To estimate survival and intact survival of infants based on best obstetric estimate of gestational age (GA) and ultrasound estimate of fetal weight (EFW).

Research paper thumbnail of Outcomes with premature rupture of membranes at 32 or 33 weeks when management is based on evaluation of fetal lung maturity

Journal of Maternal-fetal & Neonatal Medicine, 2004

To assess outcomes of patients with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) at 32 or 33 weeks gesta... more To assess outcomes of patients with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) at 32 or 33 weeks gestation. This historical cohort study included all immune competent patients managed at our institution from October 1, 1999 to March 31, 2003 with singleton gestations and PROM at 32 or 33 weeks, and without clinical chorioamnionitis at presentation or antenatal diagnosis of a fetal anomaly. If amniotic fluid studies revealed pulmonary maturity, patients were intentionally delivered. Otherwise, they were expectantly managed until intentional delivery at 34 weeks, or labor, chorioamnionitis, or non -reassuring testing led to delivery sooner. For the groups with mature (n = 29) and immature or unobtainable (n = 60) fluid, respectively, rates of neonatal ICU admission (83% vs. 77%; p = 0.51), respiratory distress (41% vs. 45%; p = 0.75), mechanical ventilation (10% vs. 17%; p = 0.53), and proven neonatal infection (4% vs. 2%; p = 0.60) were similar, as were rates of other neonatal and maternal complications. The mature group had shorter mean maternal hospital stays (3.6 +/- 0.6 vs. 6.4 +/- 2.9 d; p < 0.001) and latency periods (30.2 +/- 19.3 vs. 83.8 +/- 68.7 h; p < 0.001). Compared to those managed expectantly due to immature or unavailable fetal lung studies, intentional delivery of patients with PROM at 32 or 33 weeks with mature fetal lung studies did not increase neonatal morbidity in our small cohort.

Research paper thumbnail of Outcomes with premature rupture of membranes at 32 or 33 weeks when management is based on evaluation of fetal lung maturity

Journal of Maternal-fetal & Neonatal Medicine, 2004

To assess outcomes of patients with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) at 32 or 33 weeks gesta... more To assess outcomes of patients with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) at 32 or 33 weeks gestation. This historical cohort study included all immune competent patients managed at our institution from October 1, 1999 to March 31, 2003 with singleton gestations and PROM at 32 or 33 weeks, and without clinical chorioamnionitis at presentation or antenatal diagnosis of a fetal anomaly. If amniotic fluid studies revealed pulmonary maturity, patients were intentionally delivered. Otherwise, they were expectantly managed until intentional delivery at 34 weeks, or labor, chorioamnionitis, or non -reassuring testing led to delivery sooner. For the groups with mature (n = 29) and immature or unobtainable (n = 60) fluid, respectively, rates of neonatal ICU admission (83% vs. 77%; p = 0.51), respiratory distress (41% vs. 45%; p = 0.75), mechanical ventilation (10% vs. 17%; p = 0.53), and proven neonatal infection (4% vs. 2%; p = 0.60) were similar, as were rates of other neonatal and maternal complications. The mature group had shorter mean maternal hospital stays (3.6 +/- 0.6 vs. 6.4 +/- 2.9 d; p < 0.001) and latency periods (30.2 +/- 19.3 vs. 83.8 +/- 68.7 h; p < 0.001). Compared to those managed expectantly due to immature or unavailable fetal lung studies, intentional delivery of patients with PROM at 32 or 33 weeks with mature fetal lung studies did not increase neonatal morbidity in our small cohort.

Research paper thumbnail of Outcomes with premature rupture of membranes at 32 or 33 weeks when management is based on evaluation of fetal lung maturity

Journal of Maternal-fetal & Neonatal Medicine, 2004

To assess outcomes of patients with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) at 32 or 33 weeks gesta... more To assess outcomes of patients with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) at 32 or 33 weeks gestation. This historical cohort study included all immune competent patients managed at our institution from October 1, 1999 to March 31, 2003 with singleton gestations and PROM at 32 or 33 weeks, and without clinical chorioamnionitis at presentation or antenatal diagnosis of a fetal anomaly. If amniotic fluid studies revealed pulmonary maturity, patients were intentionally delivered. Otherwise, they were expectantly managed until intentional delivery at 34 weeks, or labor, chorioamnionitis, or non -reassuring testing led to delivery sooner. For the groups with mature (n = 29) and immature or unobtainable (n = 60) fluid, respectively, rates of neonatal ICU admission (83% vs. 77%; p = 0.51), respiratory distress (41% vs. 45%; p = 0.75), mechanical ventilation (10% vs. 17%; p = 0.53), and proven neonatal infection (4% vs. 2%; p = 0.60) were similar, as were rates of other neonatal and maternal complications. The mature group had shorter mean maternal hospital stays (3.6 +/- 0.6 vs. 6.4 +/- 2.9 d; p < 0.001) and latency periods (30.2 +/- 19.3 vs. 83.8 +/- 68.7 h; p < 0.001). Compared to those managed expectantly due to immature or unavailable fetal lung studies, intentional delivery of patients with PROM at 32 or 33 weeks with mature fetal lung studies did not increase neonatal morbidity in our small cohort.

Research paper thumbnail of Neonatal outcomes at the threshold of viability

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2005

OBJECTIVE: To estimate survival and intact survival of infants based on best obstetric estimate o... more OBJECTIVE: To estimate survival and intact survival of infants based on best obstetric estimate of gestational age (GA) and ultrasound estimate of fetal weight (EFW).

Research paper thumbnail of Outcomes with premature rupture of membranes at 32 or 33 weeks when management is based on evaluation of fetal lung maturity

Journal of Maternal-fetal & Neonatal Medicine, 2004

To assess outcomes of patients with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) at 32 or 33 weeks gesta... more To assess outcomes of patients with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) at 32 or 33 weeks gestation. This historical cohort study included all immune competent patients managed at our institution from October 1, 1999 to March 31, 2003 with singleton gestations and PROM at 32 or 33 weeks, and without clinical chorioamnionitis at presentation or antenatal diagnosis of a fetal anomaly. If amniotic fluid studies revealed pulmonary maturity, patients were intentionally delivered. Otherwise, they were expectantly managed until intentional delivery at 34 weeks, or labor, chorioamnionitis, or non -reassuring testing led to delivery sooner. For the groups with mature (n = 29) and immature or unobtainable (n = 60) fluid, respectively, rates of neonatal ICU admission (83% vs. 77%; p = 0.51), respiratory distress (41% vs. 45%; p = 0.75), mechanical ventilation (10% vs. 17%; p = 0.53), and proven neonatal infection (4% vs. 2%; p = 0.60) were similar, as were rates of other neonatal and maternal complications. The mature group had shorter mean maternal hospital stays (3.6 +/- 0.6 vs. 6.4 +/- 2.9 d; p < 0.001) and latency periods (30.2 +/- 19.3 vs. 83.8 +/- 68.7 h; p < 0.001). Compared to those managed expectantly due to immature or unavailable fetal lung studies, intentional delivery of patients with PROM at 32 or 33 weeks with mature fetal lung studies did not increase neonatal morbidity in our small cohort.

Research paper thumbnail of Outcomes with premature rupture of membranes at 32 or 33 weeks when management is based on evaluation of fetal lung maturity

Journal of Maternal-fetal & Neonatal Medicine, 2004

To assess outcomes of patients with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) at 32 or 33 weeks gesta... more To assess outcomes of patients with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) at 32 or 33 weeks gestation. This historical cohort study included all immune competent patients managed at our institution from October 1, 1999 to March 31, 2003 with singleton gestations and PROM at 32 or 33 weeks, and without clinical chorioamnionitis at presentation or antenatal diagnosis of a fetal anomaly. If amniotic fluid studies revealed pulmonary maturity, patients were intentionally delivered. Otherwise, they were expectantly managed until intentional delivery at 34 weeks, or labor, chorioamnionitis, or non -reassuring testing led to delivery sooner. For the groups with mature (n = 29) and immature or unobtainable (n = 60) fluid, respectively, rates of neonatal ICU admission (83% vs. 77%; p = 0.51), respiratory distress (41% vs. 45%; p = 0.75), mechanical ventilation (10% vs. 17%; p = 0.53), and proven neonatal infection (4% vs. 2%; p = 0.60) were similar, as were rates of other neonatal and maternal complications. The mature group had shorter mean maternal hospital stays (3.6 +/- 0.6 vs. 6.4 +/- 2.9 d; p < 0.001) and latency periods (30.2 +/- 19.3 vs. 83.8 +/- 68.7 h; p < 0.001). Compared to those managed expectantly due to immature or unavailable fetal lung studies, intentional delivery of patients with PROM at 32 or 33 weeks with mature fetal lung studies did not increase neonatal morbidity in our small cohort.