Blood test could identify expectant mothers at risk of preterm delivery
A research team from Sinai Health and the University of Toronto has identified a way to determine which mothers are more ...
Simple Blood Test Can Predict Preterm Birth Risk And Improve Pregnancy Care, Study Reveals
A groundbreaking study reveals that a simple blood test measuring placental growth factor (PlGF) levels can help predict ...
Inflammation may explain how opioid use disorder contributes to preterm birth
Opioid use during pregnancy—whether of highly addictive drugs like fentanyl or controlled opioids like buprenorphine—doubles ...
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Rosalind Osgood advocates new initiative to improve outcomes for mothers and babies
Osgood wants new pilot program to improve health outcomes for mother and babies and address disparities in health.
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Biomarker test can improve neonatal outcomes for preterm births
In the preterm birth prevention group that was screened and treated if the mother had a higher risk test result, data showed a 20 percent reduction in neonatal morbidity and a 20 percent reduction in ...
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Glucocorticoid Use in Pregnancy Increases Offspring Risk for Mental Disorders
In the 15-year risk analysis of prenatal exposure to systemic glucocorticoids, there was an increased risk of mental disorders, like ADHD.
Born too late? Climate change may be delaying births, suggests study
New Curtin University research has found exposure to outdoor air pollution and extreme temperatures during pregnancy may ...
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Born too late? Climate change may be delaying births
New Curtin University research has found exposure to outdoor air pollution and extreme temperatures during pregnancy may increase the risk of prolonged pregnancy, offering new insights into the impact ...