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Researchers identify Paenibacillus bacteria as responsible for postinfectious hydrocephalus in Uganda

In 2007, Yale pediatric neurosurgeon Steven Schiff, MD, visited his friend, Benjamin Warf, MD, at the CURE Children's Hospital of Uganda.

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

Is vaginal microbiota transfer intervention for infants delivered by C-section beneficial to their neurodevelopment?

Researchers examined the impact of vaginal microbiota transfer on the neurodevelopment of infants born via cesarean section.

19 Jun 2023

Study offers a new perspective on the reproductive toxicity of phthalates

Prenatal exposure to chemicals called phthalates, which are used in hundreds of products, may lead to hormonal changes in females that could affect their future fertility, suggests a study in mice being presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

15 Jun 2023

Mapping the evolutionary timeline and population distribution of E. coli’s protective outer capsule

In a new study, published today (15 June) in Nature Communications, a multi-centre team led by the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the University of Oslo, Imperial College London and UCL, has mapped for the first time the evolutionary timeline and population distribution of Escherichia coli’s protective outer capsule, which is responsible for the bacterium’s virulence.

15 Jun 2023

Study provides a more complete picture of sickle cell disease mortality burden

A new study suggests the number of deaths due to sickle cell disease is 11 times higher than what is indicated from mortality data sources alone. Sickle cell disease is not just underdiagnosed, but it also increases risk of infection and of death from conditions like stroke, heart problems, kidney problems, and pregnancy complications.

13 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

ACMG publishes updated recommendations for CFTR carrier screening

The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) has released updated recommendations for CFTR carrier screening –Updated recommendations for CFTR carrier screening: A position statement of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics.

13 Jun 2023

Study reveals alarming pediatric antibiotic prescribing practices in Madagascar, Senegal, and Cambodia

In a recent article published in the journal PLOS Medicine, researchers performed a prospective, longitudinal study to estimate the proportion of outpatient consultations resulting in inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions in young children in three low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), Madagascar, Senegal, and Cambodia.

13 Jun 2023

VLA1553 vaccine candidate for chikungunya disease produces an immune response in a phase 3 trial

The VLA1553 vaccine candidate for chikungunya disease was generally well tolerated and produced an immune response in 99% (263/266) of participants, according to a phase 3 randomized controlled trial published in The Lancet.

12 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

Newborn genome sequencing project identifies unanticipated disease risks

Genomic sequencing of newborns reveals unanticipated genetic risks, prompting actionable medical interventions and potential life-saving care for infants and their families. This study highlights the value of comprehensive sequencing in newborns for early detection and management of genetic conditions.

7 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

Mediterranean diet in pregnancy: A recipe for reduced stress and improved sleep

A Mediterranean diet intervention during pregnancy reduces maternal stress and anxiety levels, improves sleep quality, and increases the cortisone/cortisol ratio. These findings highlight the positive impact of dietary changes on maternal well-being during gestation.

4 Jun 2023

No measurable progress made in the last decade to reduce premature births, UN report reveals

No measurable progress has been made in any region of the world in the last decade to reduce the number of babies born prematurely and thus vulnerable to loss of life, a major UN report reveals.

2 Jun 2023

Is having a new child associated with increased antidepressant treatment in men?

Study determines whether recent fatherhood was associated with increased antidepressant treatment.

2 Jun 2023

Babies experiencing hypoxia due to sleep apnea tend to develop hypertension in adulthood

Newborn babies who experience low levels of oxygen in their body tissues (hypoxia) due to sleep apnea, for example, tend to develop respiratory problems and hypertension (high blood pressure) in adulthood, and these problems may persist for the rest of their lives.

31 May 2023

Cortisol levels in late pregnancy can predict sleep health of infants

Cortisol levels in late pregnancy can predict the sleep of infants, according to a new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2023 annual meeting.

30 May 2023

Novel vaccine offers hope for defeating epidemic meningitis by 2030

A trial of a new vaccine against meningococcal disease, a cause of meningitis and blood poisoning, has found that it is safe and induces a strong immune response across five strains of meningococcal bacteria: A, C, W, Y and X.

25 May 2023

Newborn News and Research

Researchers identify Paenibacillus bacteria as responsible for postinfectious hydrocephalus in Uganda

Research explains mechanisms behind anti-viral protection in hemochorial placentas

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

Is vaginal microbiota transfer intervention for infants delivered by C-section beneficial to their neurodevelopment?

Study offers a new perspective on the reproductive toxicity of phthalates

Mapping the evolutionary timeline and population distribution of E. coli’s protective outer capsule

Study provides a more complete picture of sickle cell disease mortality burden

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

ACMG publishes updated recommendations for CFTR carrier screening

Study reveals alarming pediatric antibiotic prescribing practices in Madagascar, Senegal, and Cambodia

VLA1553 vaccine candidate for chikungunya disease produces an immune response in a phase 3 trial

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

Newborn genome sequencing project identifies unanticipated disease risks

Large-scale comprehensive sequencing helps downstream medical care in newborns

Mediterranean diet in pregnancy: A recipe for reduced stress and improved sleep

No measurable progress made in the last decade to reduce premature births, UN report reveals

Is having a new child associated with increased antidepressant treatment in men?

Babies experiencing hypoxia due to sleep apnea tend to develop hypertension in adulthood

Cortisol levels in late pregnancy can predict sleep health of infants

Novel vaccine offers hope for defeating epidemic meningitis by 2030

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