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What is the association between acute lymphoblastic leukemia and congenital cytomegalovirus infection?

Researchers evaluated the relationship between congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) infection and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

11 Jan 2023

Researchers study congenital abnormalities after COVID-19 infection and vaccination

Researchers compared the significant congenital abnormalities observed after coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection and vaccination.

11 Jan 2023

Medicaid expansion led to improved postpartum health for low-income birthing people

According to health care experts, the benefits for brand-new parents and their infants having access to health care during pregnancy as well as during the postpartum period are indisputable.

10 Jan 2023

How does early life diet affect a child's mental health and personality?

A recent Nutrients study investigated the relationship between maternal and child diet and a child's personality traits and mental health, i.e., depression and anxiety.

10 Jan 2023

Circulating microparticle proteins predict placenta accreta spectrum before delivery

A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports reported that circulating microparticle (CMP) proteins predict pregnancies complicated by placenta accreta spectrum (PAS).

9 Jan 2023

The attitudes of women with a new diagnosis of gestational diabetes to the required lifestyle changes

A recent study evaluated the attitudes of women newly diagnosed with GDM towards the required lifestyle changes, particularly regarding diet and exercise.

9 Jan 2023

Incidence rates and characteristics associated with medically attended COVID-19 episodes among infants younger than 6 months

A recent study estimated the overall incidence rates of medically attended SARS-CoV-2 infection among infants.

9 Jan 2023

'Family Expectations' program benefits expectant parents

The birth of a child is a major life transition, and it can be a stressful time for new parents. Family and relationship education programs are available to help individuals and couples deal with these challenges. But do such programs work as intended?

6 Jan 2023

A need for more research on how lifestyle interventions could help high-risk pregnant populations

The prevalence of chronic hypertension (CH) and type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) or type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has increased considerably in the pregnant population over the recent decades. Notably, the percentage of its occurrence has continued to rise due to increasing rates of obesity and advances in maternal age. Obesity is a key risk factor influencing CH or DM/T2DM.

5 Jan 2023

Does bimodal visual-olfactory training with patient-preferred scents improve olfaction in individuals with COVID-19 postviral olfactory loss?

Researchers investigated whether using patient-preferred scents and a bimodal method of visual-olfactory training is more effective than unimodal olfactory training using scents assigned by physicians in treating patients experiencing anosmia after COVID-19.

5 Jan 2023

Study shows the clinical utility of amniotic fluid cells RNA-sequencing in prenatal rare disease diagnosis

A clinical research team from the Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) leads the discovery of applying amniotic fluid cells obtained during 16-24 weeks of pregnancy as a novel sample type for RNA-sequencing in prenatal diagnosis to help more families with tailored clinical management.

4 Jan 2023

Study finds prevalence of caffeine intake is lower during pregnancy compared to pre-pregnancy, although it increases throughout pregnancy

In the present study, caffeine consumption was assessed before and during pregnancy, as well as fluctuations in caffeine intake and variables related to non-compliance with caffeine intake recommendations during pregnancy.

4 Jan 2023

Olive oil is beneficial for maternal-fetal health

There have been numerous studies showing how olive oil affects pregnancy. In a recent study published in the journal Nutrition Research, evidence was gathered for its effects on fetomaternal outcomes. The results are interesting, suggesting a protective effect on these outcomes.

3 Jan 2023

Longitudinal seroprevalence study among pregnant people indicates waning of immunity from natural SARS-CoV-2 infections

Researchers evaluated the seroprevalence and durability of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein among pregnant individuals and investigated transplacental antibody transfer.

3 Jan 2023

'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

Telehealth brings expert sexual assault exams to rural patients

Amanda Shelley was sitting in her dentist's waiting room when she received a call from the police. A local teenage girl had been sexually assaulted and needed an exam.

3 Jan 2023

Horizontal gene transfer from mother to infant influences gut microbiome assembly, neurodevelopment, and immune maturation in infants

Researchers used a multi-omics approach to profile the gut microbiomes and metabolomes of mothers and infants to determine the vertical and horizontal transmission of bacterial species and strains as well as individual genes and understand the dynamics of the gut microbiome assembly that shape the development of the infant before and after birth.

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

Diagnostic technologies in Asia Pacific are key to progress toward health-related SDGs

We are at the halfway point from when we set our ambitious sustainable development goal 3 (SDG3) for good health and well-being by 2030.

23 Dec 2022

Adherence to Mediterranean diet associated with lower risk of preeclampsia during pregnancy

In a new study evaluating the Mediterranean diet and adverse pregnancy outcomes, investigators from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai found that women who conceived while adhering to the anti-inflammatory diet had a significantly lower risk of developing preeclampsia during pregnancy.

22 Dec 2022

Pregnancy News and Research

Latest Pregnancy News and Research

What is the association between acute lymphoblastic leukemia and congenital cytomegalovirus infection?

Researchers study congenital abnormalities after COVID-19 infection and vaccination

Medicaid expansion led to improved postpartum health for low-income birthing people

How does early life diet affect a child's mental health and personality?

Circulating microparticle proteins predict placenta accreta spectrum before delivery

The attitudes of women with a new diagnosis of gestational diabetes to the required lifestyle changes

Incidence rates and characteristics associated with medically attended COVID-19 episodes among infants younger than 6 months

'Family Expectations' program benefits expectant parents

A need for more research on how lifestyle interventions could help high-risk pregnant populations

Does bimodal visual-olfactory training with patient-preferred scents improve olfaction in individuals with COVID-19 postviral olfactory loss?

Study shows the clinical utility of amniotic fluid cells RNA-sequencing in prenatal rare disease diagnosis

Study finds prevalence of caffeine intake is lower during pregnancy compared to pre-pregnancy, although it increases throughout pregnancy

Olive oil is beneficial for maternal-fetal health

Longitudinal seroprevalence study among pregnant people indicates waning of immunity from natural SARS-CoV-2 infections

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

Telehealth brings expert sexual assault exams to rural patients

Horizontal gene transfer from mother to infant influences gut microbiome assembly, neurodevelopment, and immune maturation in infants

Could the adoption of a Mediterranean diet improve pregnancy outcomes?

Diagnostic technologies in Asia Pacific are key to progress toward health-related SDGs

Adherence to Mediterranean diet associated with lower risk of preeclampsia during pregnancy

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