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Elevated levels of IgG or IgM antibodies to cardiolipin and phosphatidylserine were detected in 11/100 (11%) of women diagnosed with preeclampsia in the third trimester compared to only 3/100 (3%) positive in controls (P < or = 0.05). These findings suggest that antiphospholipid antibodies may play a pathogenic role in some women with preeclampsia.

Mandatory IS for sickle cell disease patients admitted without respiratory complaints reduces transfusions and ACS, particularly for those presenting with back pain.

Of neonates discharged from the EC with nonurgent medical issues, more than a third of those revisiting the EC required admission within 5 days. The risk of fever, respiratory distress, and admission was higher in neonates who originally presented with infectious symptoms than neonates who presented with noninfectious process. Of neonates presenting twice with gastroesophageal reflux and/or vomiting, almost a third had pyloric stenosis, indicating that close follow-up of vomiting neonates is needed.

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