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Researchers use 'multiomics' approach to study newborn mouse heart

During the first days of life, the heart of a newborn mouse adapts to entirely new physiological conditions, larger volume loads and an increased energy demand. As a result, fundamental changes occur in the heart. Studies have shown that the heart of neonate mouse retains its ability to effectively repair tissue damage.

4 Jun 2018

Impaired maternal-fetal environment associated with lower survival after surgery in newborns with CHD

Children who undergo surgery for congenital heart disease have lower survival rates by three years of age if there are specific problems during fetal development, such as hypertension in the mother or the newborn being born preterm or small for gestational age.

30 May 2018

California hospitals urge moms to favor breast milk over formula

Wendy Wan, 31, said American infant formula is advertised in her native China as the most nutritious food for a newborn.

25 May 2018

Vitamin C consumption may reduce harm to baby's lungs due to smoking during pregnancy

Women who are unable to quit smoking during their pregnancy may reduce the harm smoking does to their baby's lungs by taking vitamin C, according to a new randomized, controlled trial presented at the ATS 2018 International Conference.

22 May 2018

Scientists reveal mechanisms that may help preterm infants extend nephron development window

Nephrons are the microscopic blood-filtering units inside our kidneys that convert waste products into urine, regulate our electrolyte levels and our blood pressure.

22 May 2018

3D simulation reveals beneficial impact of medically induced brain cooling

Fresh insight into how the brain responds to medically induced cooling could inform treatments for head injuries and conditions such as stroke.

18 May 2018

California’s deadly STD epidemic sets record

Diagnoses of sexually transmitted diseases hit a record high in California last year — with sometimes deadly consequences, according to preliminary state data released this week.

17 May 2018

Prenatal test to determine child's rhesus factor found to be reliable, but benefit is unclear

If the blood of a pregnant woman is rhesus-negative and the blood of the fetus is rhesus-positive, the woman may develop antibodies, which can cause severe harm to subsequent children in particular.

16 May 2018

Under Trump proposal, lawful immigrants might be inclined to shun health benefits

The Trump administration is considering a policy change that might discourage immigrants who are seeking permanent residency from using government-supported health care, a scenario that is alarming some doctors, hospitals and patient advocates.

11 May 2018

Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance Through Industry

Antimicrobial resistance is currently one of the biggest health threats in the world. Gary Cohen and Steve Conly discuss the role of Becton, Dickinson & Co and other organizations in the private sector in combating the spread of resistance.

11 May 2018

Recommendations on screening newborns for rare diseases do not review evidence on benefits, harms

Many national recommendations on whether to screen newborn babies for rare conditions do not assess the evidence on the key benefits and harms of screening.

10 May 2018

Depression symptoms can persist six months after NICU discharge for young parents

Young parents who have less education and care for more than one child are more likely to have persistent symptoms of depression that linger six months after their newborn is discharged from the neonatal intensive care unit, according to a Children's National Health System research presentation during the Pediatric Academic Societies 2018 annual meeting.

7 May 2018

Unexpected discovery could improve detection of malaria infections

While the global health community has made great strides toward eradicating malaria through prevention and treatment strategies, rapid and inexpensive methods to diagnose submicroscopic malaria in individuals who have no clinical symptoms and undetectable levels of disease-causing parasites in their blood remain an unmet need.

4 May 2018

Maternal placentophagy does not cause harm to newborn babies, study finds

The largest study of its kind found mothers who consumed their placenta passed on no harm to their newborn babies when compared to infants of mothers who did not consume their placenta.

3 May 2018

Study uncovers unconventional killer T cells capable of combating viral infections

Research led by the University of Birmingham has identified a novel unconventional type of immune cell capable of fighting viral infections.

2 May 2018

The Impact of Air Pollution on Childhood Asthma

It is a well-established fact that air pollution in towns and cities affects our health. Dr Haneen Khreis discusses the latest research into the effect of air pollution on childhood asthma, and the steps that transport policy makers can take to reduce the prevalence of the condition.

1 May 2018

Newborn News and Research

Researchers use 'multiomics' approach to study newborn mouse heart

Impaired maternal-fetal environment associated with lower survival after surgery in newborns with CHD

California hospitals urge moms to favor breast milk over formula

Vitamin C consumption may reduce harm to baby's lungs due to smoking during pregnancy

Scientists reveal mechanisms that may help preterm infants extend nephron development window

3D simulation reveals beneficial impact of medically induced brain cooling

California’s deadly STD epidemic sets record

Prenatal test to determine child's rhesus factor found to be reliable, but benefit is unclear

Under Trump proposal, lawful immigrants might be inclined to shun health benefits

Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance Through Industry

Recommendations on screening newborns for rare diseases do not review evidence on benefits, harms

Depression symptoms can persist six months after NICU discharge for young parents

Unexpected discovery could improve detection of malaria infections

Maternal placentophagy does not cause harm to newborn babies, study finds

Study uncovers unconventional killer T cells capable of combating viral infections

The Impact of Air Pollution on Childhood Asthma

Elective induction of labor at 39 weeks decreases risks of C-section, other complications

Jacobs Medical Center recognized with Baby Friendly Designation for efforts in mother-baby bonding

Special series explores pasteurized donor human milk use for hospitalized infants

Meningitis in Newborns: What to Look Out For

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

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