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First Edition: May 20, 2013

Today's headlines include reports about the policy and political issues currently surrounding the health law's implementation.

20 May 2013

Echevarne to distribute Natera's non-invasive prenatal screening test in Spain

Natera, a leading innovator in prenatal genetic testing, and Echevarne, a leading clinical analysis laboratory in Spain, today announced the signing of a distribution agreement for Echevarne to offer Natera's non-invasive prenatal screening test, Panorama, through its facilities in Spain.

From Natera 15 May 2013

Prenatal exposure to influenza increases risk of bipolar disorder in offspring

Pregnant mothers' exposure to the flu was associated with a nearly fourfold increased risk that their child would develop bipolar disorder in adulthood, in a study funded by the National Institutes of Health.

15 May 2013

Delivery services at birth center safe for low-income women and their infants

Low-income women who chose to deliver their baby at a birthing center under the care of a certified nurse-midwife had the same or better birthing experience as women under traditional care with a hospital-based obstetrician, according to a new study in Health Services Research.

9 May 2013

Prenatal exposure to flame retardants is associated with lower intelligence and hyperactivity in early childhood

Chemicals called polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) have been used for decades to reduce fires in everyday products such as baby strollers, carpeting and electronics. A new study to be presented on Monday, May 6, at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting shows that prenatal exposure to the flame retardants is associated with lower intelligence and hyperactivity in early childhood.

6 May 2013

Mount Sinai researcher presents novel findings in environmental health at PAS annual meeting

Toxic waste sites with elevated levels of lead and chromium cause a high number of "healthy years of life lost" in individuals living near 373 sites located in India, Philippines and Indonesia, according to a study by a Mount Sinai researcher published online today in Environmental Health Perspectives.

5 May 2013

Vitamin C may decrease impact of smoking during pregnancy on childhood respiratory health

Pregnant women are advised not to smoke during pregnancy because it can harm the baby's lungs and lead to wheezing and asthma, among other problems. If a woman absolutely can't kick the habit, taking vitamin C during pregnancy may improve her newborn's lung function and prevent wheezing in the first year of life, according to a study to be presented Saturday, May 4, at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Washington, DC.

4 May 2013

Clinical Research Forum honors studies with potential to benefit human health and welfare

Ten of the most outstanding clinical research projects from institutions around the country have been selected to receive the Clinical Research Forum's Annual Top 10 Clinical Research Achievement Awards.

22 Apr 2013

Research shows respiratory syncytial virus can be transferred during pregnancy to unborn baby

The most common cause of lower respiratory tract infections in infants and young children, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), can be transferred during pregnancy to an unborn baby, according to Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital research published online this week in the journal PLOS ONE.

19 Apr 2013

Three missense variants of BRCA1 gene linked to breast or ovarian cancer risk, study shows

Researchers of the hereditary cancer research group at the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute and the Catalan Institute of Oncology conducted a functional and structural study of seven missense variants of the BRCA1 gene concluding that three of these variants are pathogenic, linked to the risk of suffering breast or ovarian cancer.

19 Apr 2013

Prenatal News and Research

First Edition: May 20, 2013

Echevarne to distribute Natera's non-invasive prenatal screening test in Spain

Prenatal exposure to influenza increases risk of bipolar disorder in offspring

Delivery services at birth center safe for low-income women and their infants

Prenatal exposure to flame retardants is associated with lower intelligence and hyperactivity in early childhood

Mount Sinai researcher presents novel findings in environmental health at PAS annual meeting

Vitamin C may decrease impact of smoking during pregnancy on childhood respiratory health

Clinical Research Forum honors studies with potential to benefit human health and welfare

Research shows respiratory syncytial virus can be transferred during pregnancy to unborn baby

Three missense variants of BRCA1 gene linked to breast or ovarian cancer risk, study shows

Viewpoints: Looking for the budget's true bottom line; The debate on Plan B reignited; Medicare cuts have impact

Researchers discover new genetic link between rapid growth of healthy fetuses and cancer

New ACMG statement on Noninvasive Prenatal Screening for Fetal Aneuploidy

Study shows stillbirth rates have increased in several industrialized countries

Studies reveal sustained stress can lead to miscarriage, premature birth

ACMG supports use of non-invasive prenatal screening in women with singleton pregnancies

Stress during pregnancy increases risk of stillbirth, say researchers

Study suggests sex discrimination starts in womb in male-dominated societies

Highlights: Minn. Democrats propose cuts to health services; Cost of dental insurance for kids in Md. may rise

Toddlers exposed to methamphetamine have abnormal response to stressful situations

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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