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New embryonic cell type that self-destructs to protect the developing fetus discovered

Scientists studying gene activity data of the early human embryo have discovered an overlooked type of cell which self-destructs within days of forming, as part of a quality control process to protect the developing fetus.

20 Jun 2023

Research explains mechanisms behind anti-viral protection in hemochorial placentas

Give credit to your dad's gene for keeping you safe during those long months in your mother's womb.

20 Jun 2023

Female babies with congenital diaphragmatic hernia have about 32% higher mortality risk than males

A Johns Hopkins Children Center study using medical records from an international registry concludes that female babies with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) are slightly more likely to die within 30 to 60 days of birth than male babies with the same condition.

19 Jun 2023

Transgender adolescents rarely chose to discontinue gender-affirming hormone therapy, finds study

A three-year-long retrospective cohort study of a single Atlanta hospital's patient population found transgender and gender-diverse teenagers rarely chose to discontinue gender-affirming hormone therapy, according to a study being presented Sunday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

18 Jun 2023

Fathers can play a key role in supporting breastfeeding and infant sleep practices

Fathers can make a huge difference in whether an infant is breastfed and placed to sleep safely, according to a recent survey of new fathers led by scientists at Northwestern University and the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.

16 Jun 2023

Foster kids in casino hotels? It happened in rural Nevada amid widespread foster home shortages

Brandy Holbrook spent April driving hundreds of miles across four counties in northeastern Nevada to deliver a plea to local leaders about a smoldering crisis in the regional foster care system.

14 Jun 2023

Giving birth outside of working hours in England does not carry higher risk of infant mortality

A new study suggests that between 2005 and 2014, for almost all births in England, being born outside of working hours did not carry a significantly higher risk of death to the baby from anoxia (lack of oxygen) or trauma, when compared to births during working hours.

13 Jun 2023

First-of-its-kind prognostic blood test can better predict preeclampsia risk

For decades, doctors have typically relied on measuring blood pressure and proteins in urine to determine whether a woman will develop preeclampsia, a serious hypertensive disorder that affects roughly 2% to 8% of pregnant women worldwide.

12 Jun 2023

Study shows how neighborhood characteristics may affect birthweight outcomes

Higher neighborhood density of unhealthy retail food establishments was associated with a higher risk of delivering a baby that was large-for-gestational age, according to a new study at Columbia Mailman School of Public Health, while neighborhoods with a high density of healthy food retail establishments was linked with a lower risk of giving birth to a baby that was small-for-gestational age.

12 Jun 2023

New innovation call seeks to inspire fresh ideas to promote child and maternal health

InnoScot Health is aiming to help NHS Scotland improve women’s health with a fresh innovation call targeted at pregnancy and perinatal treatment and care.

10 Jun 2023

The BABY1000 study: chasing lifetime risk factors in prenatal and early postnatal life

Preconceptional parental health, pregnancy health, and early infant environment and health.

9 Jun 2023

Dental therapists help patients in need of care avoid the brush-off

All six of Michelle Ehlert’s children have Medicaid plans that should cover their dental care. But for years, she and her husband paid for dental care out-of-pocket — sometimes thousands of dollars a year.

9 Jun 2023

Global study provides high-quality data to improve treatment of newborn babies with sepsis

A global observational study, which involved more than 3,200 newborn babies suffering from sepsis in 19 hospitals in 11 countries, has shown that many newborns are dying because the antibiotics used to treat sepsis are losing their effectiveness.

8 Jun 2023

Sebum RNA could provide reliable biomarkers for detecting early-onset atopic dermatitis

Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition that often affects infants as young as one to two months. Among the various types of eczema seen in infants, early-onset atopic dermatitis (AD), characterized by psychological stress and sleep disorders, is particularly concerning.

8 Jun 2023

Study into whether kūmara boosts babies' microbiome offers hope for sleep-deprived parents

There's fresh hope for sleep-deprived parents, with a study into whether kūmara boosts babies' microbiome, potentially helping them sleep soundly and ward off viruses.

6 Jun 2023

Effects of KMC in preterm and low birth weight infants

A method of care involving skin-to-skin contact between a mother and her prematurely born or low birth weight baby appears to impact the child's chances of survival significantly, suggests a study published online in the journal BMJ Global Health.

6 Jun 2023

Large-scale comprehensive sequencing helps downstream medical care in newborns

Researchers who lead the world's first comprehensive sequencing program for newborn infants have published the next chapter in the ongoing study of the BabySeq Project, with new findings on infants and families who have been followed for 3-5 years.

6 Jun 2023

Research shows link between caregiver speech and infant brain development

A team led by a University of Texas at Dallas neurodevelopment researcher has uncovered some of the most conclusive evidence yet that parents who talk more to their infants improve their babies' brain development.

5 Jun 2023

Wastewater data unveils underreported Mpox cases in Texas

A recent study characterizes the analytical sensitivity of three assays used to detect MPXV in wastewater samples.

31 May 2023

CSEM collaborates with innovative Swiss start-up MOMM diagnostics to introduce revolutionary preeclampsia test

CSEM’s Tools for Life Sciences team is partnering with MOMM Diagnostics to develop a cutting-edge point-of-care solution for preeclampsia diagnostics. This ground-breaking multiplexed sensing device simultaneously detects two crucial biomarkers associated with this prevalent disease.

From CSEM 31 May 2023

Baby News and Research

New embryonic cell type that self-destructs to protect the developing fetus discovered

Research explains mechanisms behind anti-viral protection in hemochorial placentas

Female babies with congenital diaphragmatic hernia have about 32% higher mortality risk than males

Transgender adolescents rarely chose to discontinue gender-affirming hormone therapy, finds study

Fathers can play a key role in supporting breastfeeding and infant sleep practices

Foster kids in casino hotels? It happened in rural Nevada amid widespread foster home shortages

Giving birth outside of working hours in England does not carry higher risk of infant mortality

First-of-its-kind prognostic blood test can better predict preeclampsia risk

Study shows how neighborhood characteristics may affect birthweight outcomes

New innovation call seeks to inspire fresh ideas to promote child and maternal health

The BABY1000 study: chasing lifetime risk factors in prenatal and early postnatal life

Dental therapists help patients in need of care avoid the brush-off

Global study provides high-quality data to improve treatment of newborn babies with sepsis

Sebum RNA could provide reliable biomarkers for detecting early-onset atopic dermatitis

Study into whether kūmara boosts babies' microbiome offers hope for sleep-deprived parents

Effects of KMC in preterm and low birth weight infants

Large-scale comprehensive sequencing helps downstream medical care in newborns

Research shows link between caregiver speech and infant brain development

Wastewater data unveils underreported Mpox cases in Texas

CSEM collaborates with innovative Swiss start-up MOMM diagnostics to introduce revolutionary preeclampsia test

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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