Irene Sterpu

ORCID: 0000-0003-3497-7023
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Research Areas
  • Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
  • Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
  • Innovations in Medical Education
  • Problem and Project Based Learning
  • Biomedical and Engineering Education
  • Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
  • Maternal and fetal healthcare
  • Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
  • Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
  • Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis
  • Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
  • Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
  • COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
  • Pregnancy-related medical research
  • Global Health Workforce Issues
  • Diversity and Career in Medicine
  • Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
  • Pelvic floor disorders treatments
  • Global Maternal and Child Health
  • Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
  • Reflective Practices in Education
  • Congenital Heart Disease Studies
  • Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
  • Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy

Karolinska Institutet
2018-2025

Stockholm South General Hospital
2018-2022

Abstract Background Team-based learning (TBL) is an evidence-based pedagogical method that has been used in undergraduate medical education since 2001. However, its use clinical disciplines rarely reported, and the impact of implementation not known. The aim this study was to explore map published literature on implementing TBL education. Methods A comprehensive search Medline, Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), Web Science databases performed November 24, 2021 updated April 6,...

10.1186/s12909-023-04975-x article EN cc-by BMC Medical Education 2024-01-03

BackgroundThe placenta plays an important role in the modulation of pregnancy immunity; however, there is no consensus regarding existence a placental microbiome healthy full-term pregnancies.ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate and origin microbiome.Study DesignA cross-sectional comparing samples (3 layers tissue, amniotic fluid, vernix caseosa, saliva, vaginal, rectal samples) from 2 groups births: 50 women not labor with elective cesarean deliveries 26 vaginal deliveries. The...

10.1016/j.ajog.2020.08.103 article EN cc-by American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2020-08-29

Abstract Background Fetal movements are an important indicator of fetal well-being; therefore, reduced (RFMs) can indicate compromise. RFM is associated with growth restriction (FGR) and intrauterine death (IUFD). Studies have implied that COVID-19 infection increases the risk adverse outcomes, such as preterm birth IUFD. It unclear how may aggravate these outcomes among women presenting RFM. The aims study were to (1) determine whether in increased 2020 compared 2019, year before pandemic,...

10.1186/s12884-025-07196-w article EN cc-by BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025-01-30

The incidence of Swedish stillbirths has varied little in the past 40 years, with a reported frequency 400-450 stillbirths/y (approximately 4‰), despite increased information about fetal movement media and awareness among healthcare providers. objectives this project were to describe outcome pregnancies reduced context investigate factors associated poor neonatal group.A retrospective cohort study was performed at Soder Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden. All single hospital from January 2016...

10.1111/aogs.13827 article EN cc-by Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica 2020-02-19

Abstract Introduction Team‐based learning (TBL) is a well‐established active teaching method which has been shown to have pedagogical advantages in some areas such as business education and preclinical disciplines undergraduate medical education. Increasingly, it adapted clinical disciplines. However, its superiority over conventional methods used years of school remains unclear. The aim this study was compare TBL with traditional seminars delivered small group interactive (SIL) format terms...

10.1111/aogs.14804 article EN cc-by-nc Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica 2024-02-17

Abstract Background Team-based learning (TBL) is a widely recognized instructional approach in medical education blending direct instruction with active-cooperative small groups. While TBL known to enhance knowledge acquisition, its impact on student motivation, particularly through situational interest, remains underexplored. This study aimed investigate the development of interest across distinct phases TBL, focusing how each phase (individual readiness assurance test; iRAT, team tRAT, and...

10.1186/s12909-024-05769-5 article EN cc-by BMC Medical Education 2024-07-30

The annual rate of stillbirth in Sweden has remained largely unchanged for the past 30 years. In Sweden, there is no national audit system stillbirths. aim study was to determine if a regional multidisciplinary could help identifying avoidable factors and delays associated with stillbirths.Population-based retrospective cohort study.Six labour wards Stockholm County.Women delivering > 22 weeks gestation during 2017.A team convened. Each member independently assessed medical chart each case...

10.1186/s12884-020-03402-z article EN cc-by BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020-11-16

Objective: To identify the level of amniotic fluid lactate (AFL), placental growth factor (PLGF), and vascular endothelial (VEGF) at second trimester amniocentesis, to compare levels in normal pregnancies with ending a miscarriage, an intrauterine restricted fetus (IUGR) or decreased fetal movements.Study design: A prospective cohort study. Amniotic was consecutively collected amniocentesis 106 pregnancies. Fetal wellbeing delivery evaluated from medical files compared AFL, VEGF, PLGF time...

10.1080/14767058.2018.1469127 article EN cc-by The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine 2018-04-24

Abstract Introduction Although Omega‐3 is thought to have anticoagulative properties, the potential untoward effects of during pregnancy not been investigated. No previous studies made specifically assess its effect on postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). Our aim was determine if an association exists between intake and profuse PPH or massive PPH. Material Methods Data all deliveries that occurred at Karolinska University Hospital years 2007–2011 ( n = 41 139) collected from medical record...

10.1111/aogs.14987 article EN cc-by-nc Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica 2024-10-20

Obesity is a globally growing problem. Labor dystocia associated with obstetric complications, especially among obese pregnant women. Previous studies have shown an association between the level of lactate produced by uterine myocytes during contractions and in amniotic fluid (AFL). A relationship high AFL labor has also been demonstrated. However, it still unknown whether observation applies to all women dystocia, regardless body mass index (BMI). Aims: This study investigated there was any...

10.1080/14767058.2021.1986811 article EN cc-by The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine 2021-10-25

Pregnancies with reduced fetal movements (RFM) are at risk for poor neonatal outcomes and stillbirth.To investigate whether Doppler measurements or angiogenic factors good predictors of adverse in pregnancies RFM.This is a prospective pilot cohort study 3243 women seeking care RFM. Standard was carried out all cases. An extra examination performed 128 to assess the flow middle cerebral artery, umbilical uterine artery. In 62/128 pregnancies, maternal blood sample obtained antiangiogenic...

10.1080/14767058.2020.1855135 article EN cc-by-nc-nd The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine 2020-12-01

10.1016/s0002-9378(21)00058-2 article EN American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2021-02-23
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