Predicting Six-Month Survival After Fetoscopic Laser Ablation in Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome: Key Pre-Procedure Indicators and Temporal Outcomes
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Predicting Six-Month Survival After Fetoscopic Laser Ablation in Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome: Key Pre-Procedure Indicators and Temporal Outcomes

This study identifies short cervical length, early gestational age at intervention, and abnormal donor umbilical artery Doppler as significant preoperative predictors of six-month survival after fetoscopic laser ablation for twin-twin transfusion syndrome, highlighting improved survival trends over 25 years.
Autoantibody Screening in Sibling-Dominant Pediatric Relatives of Type 1 Diabetes Patients: Prevalence, Determinants, and Psychological Impact
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Autoantibody Screening in Sibling-Dominant Pediatric Relatives of Type 1 Diabetes Patients: Prevalence, Determinants, and Psychological Impact

This multicentre Turkish study identifies ZnT8 autoantibodies as predominant in young siblings at risk for type 1 diabetes and highlights gestational age as a protective factor, while revealing significant anxiety changes in children and parents post-screening, underscoring the need for integrated immunological and psychological care.