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Terry Leet
Researcher at Saint Louis University
Publications - 47
Citations - 2621
Terry Leet is an academic researcher from Saint Louis University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Population & Public health. The author has an hindex of 24, co-authored 47 publications receiving 2485 citations.
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Gestational weight gain and pregnancy outcomes in obese women: how much is enough?
TL;DR: Gestational weight gain incidence for overweight or obese pregnant women, less than the currently recommended 15 lb, was associated with a significantly lower risk of preeclampsia, cesarean delivery, and large for gestational age birth and higher risk of small for gestations age birth.
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Environmental Control to Reduce Transmission of Clostridium difficile
TL;DR: Unbuffered 1:10 hypochlorite solution is effective in decreasing patients' risk of developing CDAD in areas where CDAD is highly endemic, and presumed mechanisms include reducing the environmental burden and the potential for C. difficile transmission among susceptible patients.
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Evaluation of gestational weight gain guidelines for women with normal prepregnancy body mass index.
TL;DR: It is shown that adherence to the current Institute of Medicine guidelines results in lower risks for adverse pregnancy, labor, and delivery outcomes when comparing all outcomes collectively.
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Correlates of physical activity among pregnant women in the United States.
TL;DR: Many pregnant women do not appear to be meeting the physical activity recommendations, and healthcare providers should further encourage the promotion of physical activity during uncomplicated pregnancies.
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Recurrence risk for preterm delivery.
TL;DR: A population-based cohort study of Missouri mothers who delivered 3 consecutive singleton live births during 1989-1997 shows a strong association between prior preterm delivery and recurrence risk, which is affected by the frequency, order, and severity of prior pre term births.