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'Epigenetic fingerprints' of prenatal alcohol exposure could be biomarkers to detect developmental disorders

Alcohol exposure in early pregnancy can change gene function during the tightly regulated embryonic development, and consequently cause developmental disorders - especially neurodevelopmental disorders.

3 Jan 2023

‘An Arm and a Leg’: The year in review, from prenatal testing to insulin pricing

In this year's final episode, the editorial team behind the "An Arm and a Leg" podcast looks back on the stories from 2022 that hit close to home, including insulin pricing, surprise billing, and prenatal testing.

29 Dec 2022

Could the adoption of a Mediterranean diet improve pregnancy outcomes?

Researchers explored the correlation between a Mediterranean diet pattern and adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs).

29 Dec 2022

Antidepressant use during pregnancy may combine with inflammation to alter offspring neurobiology

Antidepressant use during pregnancy may combine with inflammation to heighten the risk of lifelong neurodevelopmental changes in babies' brains, such as those linked to autism, new research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine suggests.

20 Dec 2022

Study finds no link between diet quality in early pregnancy and gestational weight gain

A study on the factors driving a rise in weight gain among pregnant woman in Nepal has ruled out poor diet quality in the first trimester as one of the major causes, according to team of researchers with the Rutgers School of Health Professions.

19 Dec 2022

ACMG's new guideline strongly recommends the use of noninvasive prenatal screening for fetal chromosome abnormalities

The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) has released a new Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline (EBG), "Noninvasive prenatal screening for fetal chromosome abnormalities in a general-risk population: An evidence-based clinical guideline of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics."

16 Dec 2022

What is the role of the pediatric gut microbiome in COVID-19?

Recently, scientists have reviewed the available evidence on the gut microbiome in children with COVID-19 and published it in Microorganisms.

15 Dec 2022

Using Whole Exome Sequencing and Carrier Screening Tests for Birth Defects

In this interview, NewsMedical speaks with Rainu Wau from International Maternal and Children’s Hospital, Shanghai, China, about her experience using whole exome sequencing and carrier screening tests.

From BGI Genomics 8 Dec 2022

BGI Genomics and the University of Pécs launch a joint laboratory in Hungary

On November 29, 2022, BGI Genomics and the University of Pécs (UP) agreed to launch a joint laboratory in Hungary.

6 Dec 2022

Self-service vending machine filled with harm reduction supplies helps prevent overdoses

More than 107,000 Americans died from drug overdose in 2021, highlighting the need for evidence-based interventions.

6 Dec 2022

Ochsner Medical Center earns "high performing" rating by U.S. News & World Report for maternity care

Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans, inclusive of Ochsner Medical Center- West Bank Campus and Ochsner Baptist, is the highest-rated maternity hospital in Louisiana, according to Best Hospital for Maternity ratings released today by U.S. News & World Report – the global authority on hospital ratings and consumer advice.

6 Dec 2022

The Applications of Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) - 10 Years of Experience

In this interview, NewsMedical speaks with Iris Meng from Shanghai, China, about the application of non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT).

From BGI Genomics 6 Dec 2022

Exploring neurodevelopment among Zika virus-exposed children without Zika syndrome

In a new study, researchers assessed the neurodevelopment in preschool-aged Zika-exposed children without congenital Zika syndrome.

2 Dec 2022

Maternal stress during pregnancy linked to accelerated cell aging of white children, not Black kids

Does stress during pregnancy impact children's cell aging, and does race matter? The answer is yes, according to a new UC San Francisco study published Dec. 2 in Psychological Medicine.

2 Dec 2022

Prenatal intervention benefits mothers' mental health up to eight years later

A low-cost, prenatal intervention benefits mothers' mental health up to eight years later, a new UC San Francisco study finds.

30 Nov 2022

Zika-exposed children may show differences in cognitive development, mood and mobility

Children who are exposed to the Zika virus while in the womb, but who are not subsequently diagnosed with Zika-related birth defects and congenital Zika syndrome (CZS), may still display differences in some aspects of cognitive development, mood and mobility compared to unexposed children, reports a study published in Pediatric Research.

30 Nov 2022

Prenatal News and Research

'Epigenetic fingerprints' of prenatal alcohol exposure could be biomarkers to detect developmental disorders

‘An Arm and a Leg’: The year in review, from prenatal testing to insulin pricing

Could the adoption of a Mediterranean diet improve pregnancy outcomes?

Antidepressant use during pregnancy may combine with inflammation to alter offspring neurobiology

Study finds no link between diet quality in early pregnancy and gestational weight gain

ACMG's new guideline strongly recommends the use of noninvasive prenatal screening for fetal chromosome abnormalities

What is the role of the pediatric gut microbiome in COVID-19?

Using Whole Exome Sequencing and Carrier Screening Tests for Birth Defects

BGI Genomics and the University of Pécs launch a joint laboratory in Hungary

Self-service vending machine filled with harm reduction supplies helps prevent overdoses

Ochsner Medical Center earns "high performing" rating by U.S. News & World Report for maternity care

The Applications of Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) - 10 Years of Experience

Exploring neurodevelopment among Zika virus-exposed children without Zika syndrome

Maternal stress during pregnancy linked to accelerated cell aging of white children, not Black kids

Prenatal intervention benefits mothers' mental health up to eight years later

Zika-exposed children may show differences in cognitive development, mood and mobility

Impact of an individually tailored educational application on vaccine attitudes of pregnant women and mothers

New microfluidic Organ Chip platform replicates the human vaginal tissue microenvironment

New research helps to better understand the risks associated with prenatal Zika virus infections

Alcohol consumption during pregnancy can alter the baby's brain structure

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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