Placenta News and Research

RSS

Study advances search for a blood test to identify disease-associated changes in the brain

Researchers in a Johns Hopkins Children's Center-led study that used genetic material from human blood and lab-grown brain cells say they have made progress in developing a blood test to identify disease-associated changes in the brain specifically linked to postpartum depression and other psychiatric and neurological disorders.

8 Feb 2024

Males born to obese women more likely to develop metabolic complications in later life

Males born to obese women are more likely to be overweight at birth and develop metabolic complications in later life, including liver disease and diabetes.

7 Feb 2024

COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy linked to lower risks for newborns

No increased risks for babies, and for some serious neonatal complications lower risks. This is the result of the largest study to date on the safety of newborn babies whose mothers were vaccinated against COVID-19 during pregnancy.

6 Feb 2024

Doppler ultrasound detects placental issues in small babies, study finds

A Doppler ultrasound that measures the blood flow of small unborn babies can reveal whether or not the placenta is working properly. In case of repeated deviations from these Doppler measurements, additional monitoring of the unborn baby is necessary.

5 Feb 2024

New study reveals cefoxitin as effective first-line treatment for intraamniotic infections

The effectiveness of Cefoxitin in the treatment of Endometritis and Intraamniotic Infections (IAI).

5 Feb 2024

Preventing adverse outcomes in ART-related twin pregnancies using aspirin

The effectiveness of low-dose aspirin (LDA) in reducing adverse pregnancy outcomes

30 Jan 2024

Maternal COVID-19 vaccination equally benefits preterm and full-term babies

A study in JAMA Network Open reveals that maternal COVID-19 vaccination provides similar antibody levels in preterm and full-term infants' cord blood, with higher doses leading to increased antibodies.

24 Jan 2024

Lab-grown mini-placentas shed light on pre-eclampsia and pregnancy disorders

Scientists have grown 'mini-placentas' in the lab and used them to shed light on how the placenta develops and interacts with the inner lining of the womb – findings that could help scientists better understand and, in future, potentially treat pre-eclampsia.

17 Jan 2024

Bottled water harbors a quarter of a million tiny plastic particles, posing unknown health risks

Researchers discovered an average of 240,000 nanoplastic particles per liter in bottled water, far exceeding previous estimates, raising concerns about their potential to invade human cells and impact health due to their ability to pass through biological barriers.

8 Jan 2024

Exploring environmental influences on pregnancy, child health and disabilities

How does a pregnant person's environment, diet, stress, medications and social wellbeing affect their pregnancy and -; down the road -; their child's health?

3 Jan 2024

UVA biomedical engineer unveils hidden immune symphony during pregnancy

Sepideh Dolatshahi, an assistant professor of biomedical engineering at the University of Virginia, is spearheading an exploration of systems immunology in its crucial development phase -; during pregnancy.

15 Dec 2023

How safe are GLP-1R agonists in early pregnancy?

JAMA Internal Medicine study examines the safety of GLP-1 receptor agonists and other second-line antidiabetic medications during early pregnancy, finding no significant increase in congenital anomalies compared to insulin use.

14 Dec 2023

Paternal alcohol consumption prior to conception can have a negative effect on fetal development

Researchers at Texas A&M University have already shown that paternal drinking habits prior to conception can have a negative effect on fetal development -; with semen from men who regularly consume alcohol impacting placenta development, fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)-associated brain and facial defects, and even IVF outcomes.

13 Dec 2023

Is maternal cannabis exposure associated with increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes related to placental function?

Researchers assessed the relationship between maternal cannabis use and adverse pregnancy outcomes linked to placental function.

13 Dec 2023

Placenta News and Research

Study advances search for a blood test to identify disease-associated changes in the brain

Males born to obese women more likely to develop metabolic complications in later life

COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy linked to lower risks for newborns

Doppler ultrasound detects placental issues in small babies, study finds

New study reveals cefoxitin as effective first-line treatment for intraamniotic infections

Preventing adverse outcomes in ART-related twin pregnancies using aspirin

Maternal COVID-19 vaccination equally benefits preterm and full-term babies

Lab-grown mini-placentas shed light on pre-eclampsia and pregnancy disorders

Bottled water harbors a quarter of a million tiny plastic particles, posing unknown health risks

Exploring environmental influences on pregnancy, child health and disabilities

UVA biomedical engineer unveils hidden immune symphony during pregnancy

How safe are GLP-1R agonists in early pregnancy?

Paternal alcohol consumption prior to conception can have a negative effect on fetal development

Is maternal cannabis exposure associated with increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes related to placental function?

Study finds cannabis exposure during pregnancy associated with increased risk of unhealthy outcomes

Placental microparticles and their potential to predict and prevent neurodevelopmental disorders

Researchers evaluate performance of a large language model in phenotyping postpartum hemorrhage patients

Study links placental Group B Streptococcus to higher neonatal unit admissions in newborns

Scientists unlock secrets of preeclampsia

COVID-19 caused premature births, but vaccines helped reverse the trend

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

Latest News