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What is the influence of prenatal second-hand smoke exposure on infant self-regulation?

A new study aimed to analyze an important gap concerning the impact of prenatal SHS exposure on infant self-regulation.

14 Mar 2023

Scientists study how maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy affects child’s brain development

Scientists led by the Lieber Institute for Brain Development are studying how a mother's SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy affects the biology of the placenta and the corresponding trajectory of the child's brain development, including the risk for neurodevelopmental disorders such as schizophrenia and autism.

13 Mar 2023

Maternal obesity associated with adverse metabolic health outcomes in childhood

Research by the University of the Basque Country indicates that changes caused by maternal obesity could lead to adverse health outcomes in childhood.

3 Mar 2023

PARK2 duplication or microdeletion and neurological diseases

In a recent study published in the Genes journal, researchers assessed the impact of PARK2 duplication or microdeletion on neurological diseases such as Parkinson's.

28 Feb 2023

Surprise-billing law loophole: When ‘out of network’ doesn’t quite mean out of network

It was the first day of her family’s vacation in the San Juan Islands last June when Danielle Laskey, who was 26 weeks pregnant, thought she was leaking amniotic fluid.

28 Feb 2023

Maternal obesity alters the structure of placenta more than gestational diabetes mellitus

Maternal obesity alters the structure of the placenta (a vital organ that nourishes the baby during pregnancy) more than gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM; a condition is diagnosed by poor glucose control in pregnancy).

28 Feb 2023

What is the effect of maternal circulating amino acids on offspring birthweight?

Researchers examined the effect of serum levels of 20 amino acids in a mother during pregnancy on offspring birthweight in a two-sample summary data Mendelian randomization framework.

27 Feb 2023

Technology-assisted pregnancies increase the likelihood of preeclampsia

People who became pregnant using assisted reproductive technologies were found to be over twice as likely to develop preeclampsia than those with traditional pregnancies, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.

24 Feb 2023

How does prenatal exposure to phthalates, organophosphate esters, and organophosphorus pesticides influence children’s language ability?

Researchers examined the effects of prenatal exposure to chemicals on early child language ability.

22 Feb 2023

Study indicates that macrophages that reside in the lymph nodes contribute to the initial Zika virus spread

Researchers mapped Zika virus infections in the lymph nodes to determine how the Zika virus enters from different points in the skin and disseminates through the body.

20 Feb 2023

The effectiveness of respiratory interventions and case isolation measures in reducing or preventing the transmission of mpox in humans

Researchers conducted a systematic review to evaluate the effectiveness of case isolation and respiratory interventions in limiting the transmission of mpox in humans.

20 Feb 2023

How specific delivery management interventions are associated with early neonatal SARS-CoV-2 infection and neonatal death

Researchers reviewed the association between specific delivery management interventions and neonatal SARS-CoV-2 infection and neonatal death in less than 28 days of life.

17 Feb 2023

Penn engineers address the longstanding gap in reproductive health care with targeted RNA therapy

Pre-eclampsia is a leading cause of stillbirths and prematurity worldwide, occurring in 3 – 8 % of pregnancies. A disorder characterized by high maternal blood pressure, it results from insufficient vasodilation in the placenta, restricting blood flow from the mother to the fetus.

16 Feb 2023

Report of a case of severe tick-borne encephalitis in a pregnant woman

A new study reported a case of severe TBE infection in a pregnant woman, along with long-term sequelae.

16 Feb 2023

Whole-genome CRISPR activation for the identification of host factors controlling cellular interactions with SARS-CoV-2

Researchers found that LRRC15, a TLR-related cell surface receptor, blocked SARS-CoV-2 spike binding.

13 Feb 2023

Scientists discover a protein in the lung that blocks SARS-CoV-2 infection

University of Sydney scientists have discovered a protein in the lung that blocks SARS-CoV-2 infection and forms a natural protective barrier in the human body.

9 Feb 2023

Maternal covid-19 vaccination during pregnancy may reduce risk of hospital admission in infants

Two doses of mRNA covid-19 vaccine during pregnancy are highly effective against delta and moderately effective against omicron infection, and are linked to a lower risk of hospital admission in infants under six months of age, finds a Canadian study published by The BMJ today.

9 Feb 2023

Placenta News and Research

What is the influence of prenatal second-hand smoke exposure on infant self-regulation?

Scientists study how maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy affects child’s brain development

Maternal obesity associated with adverse metabolic health outcomes in childhood

PARK2 duplication or microdeletion and neurological diseases

Surprise-billing law loophole: When ‘out of network’ doesn’t quite mean out of network

Maternal obesity alters the structure of placenta more than gestational diabetes mellitus

What is the effect of maternal circulating amino acids on offspring birthweight?

Technology-assisted pregnancies increase the likelihood of preeclampsia

How does prenatal exposure to phthalates, organophosphate esters, and organophosphorus pesticides influence children’s language ability?

Study indicates that macrophages that reside in the lymph nodes contribute to the initial Zika virus spread

The effectiveness of respiratory interventions and case isolation measures in reducing or preventing the transmission of mpox in humans

How specific delivery management interventions are associated with early neonatal SARS-CoV-2 infection and neonatal death

Penn engineers address the longstanding gap in reproductive health care with targeted RNA therapy

Report of a case of severe tick-borne encephalitis in a pregnant woman

Whole-genome CRISPR activation for the identification of host factors controlling cellular interactions with SARS-CoV-2

Scientists discover a protein in the lung that blocks SARS-CoV-2 infection

Maternal covid-19 vaccination during pregnancy may reduce risk of hospital admission in infants

Using cannabis early in pregnancy associated with poor pregnancy outcomes

Researcher contextualizes a study on IgG4 anti-Spike levels after repeated SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination

Symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy increases risk of complications for mother and infant

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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