Global Maternal Strep B Vaccination Program Could Save Millions and Prevent Thousands of Deaths Worldwide
Mar. 14, 2023 A global maternal immunization program for group B Streptococcus — strep B — would save millions in healthcare costs by reducing death and disability, but without tiered pricing, equitable access …
Disrupted Flow of Brain Fluid May Underlie Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Feb. 9, 2023 Researchers have discovered, in rodents, that fluid that circulates through the brain flows to areas critical for normal brain development and function, suggesting that disruptions to its circulation …
Combined Steroid and Statin Treatment Could Reduce ‘Accelerated Aging’ in Preterm Babies, Study in Rats Suggests
Feb. 1, 2023 Potentially life-saving steroids commonly given to preterm babies also increase the risk of long-term cardiovascular problems, but a new study in rats has found that if given in conjunction with …
Babies Remember Faces Despite Face Masks, Study Suggests
Feb. 1, 2023 Babies learn from looking at human faces, leading many parents and childhood experts to worry about possible developmental harm from widespread face-masking during the pandemic. A new study allays …
Brain Injuries Drop 20% for Babies With Heart Defects
Feb. 1, 2023 Recent advances in newborn heart surgery have greatly reduced brain injuries in infants with congenital heart disease, according to a 20-year …
Migraine Associated With Increased Risk for Pregnancy Complications
Jan. 31, 2023 Women are disproportionately affected by migraine, especially during their reproductive years. However, the relationship between migraine and adverse pregnancy outcomes has not been well understood. …
New Collection of Human Brain Atlases That Chart Postnatal Development
Jan. 26, 2023 Scientists have created a new collection of month-by-month infant brain atlas (IBA) that capture fine details of the early developing brain across both space and …
Expert Analysis Refutes Claims That Humans Are Colonized by Bacteria Before Birth
Jan. 25, 2023 Scientific claims that babies harbor live bacteria while still in the womb are inaccurate, and may have impeded research progress, according to new …
Residential Green Space Is Associated With Higher Birth Weight
Jan. 24, 2023 A new study assessed the associations between maternal exposure to green and blue spaces during pregnancy and birth outcomes in 11 birth cohorts from nine European countries, including Spain. The …
Early Tastings Shorten Breastfeeding
Jan. 18, 2023 The earlier infants begin to taste small samples of solid food, the earlier they eat more food and stop breastfeeding. This is shown in a new study, in which the mothers of 1,251 infants from all …
Green Environments in Residential Areas Impact the Composition of Sugar Molecules in Breastmilk
Jan. 17, 2023 Living in a greener environment has an impact on the composition of oligosaccharides in mother’s breastmilk, which in turn may affect the infant’s health. A study showed that greater …
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Preterm Birth Linked to Chemicals Found in the Vagina, Study Finds
Jan. 13, 2023 A new study has found that chemicals that accumulate in the vagina, potentially originating from personal care products, may contribute to preterm …
Falling Birth Rate in US Not Due to Less Desire to Have Children
Jan. 12, 2023 While some people are concerned about America’s falling birth rate, a new study suggests young people don’t need to be convinced to have more children. In fact, young Americans haven’t …
Study Finds Program to Prevent Cerebral Palsy in Premature Babies Is Effective
Jan. 10, 2023 A program to increase the use of magnesium sulfate, a inexpensive injection that helps prevent cerebral palsy in premature babies, is …
Researchers Identify Blood Panel to Predict Placenta Accreta
Jan. 5, 2023 Of the nearly 4 million births each year in the United States, roughly 50,000 are marked by life-threatening complications, and up to 900 result in maternal death during delivery. One major, often …
Incurable Liver Disease May Prove Curable
Jan. 5, 2023 Research has shown for the first time that the effects of Alagille syndrome, an incurable genetic disorder that affects the liver, could be reversed with a single drug. The study has the potential to …
Spontaneous Baby Movements Have Purpose
Dec. 26, 2022 Spontaneous, random baby movements aid development of their sensorimotor system, according to new research. Detailed motion capture of newborns and infants was combined with a musculoskeletal …
Evidence of Horizontal Gene Transfer Between Human Maternal Microbiome and Infant Gut Microbiome
Dec. 22, 2022 Researchers have discovered a new mode of vertical mother-to-infant microbiome transmission, where microbes in the maternal gut shared genes with microbes in the infant gut during the perinatal …
Infant Gene Therapy Is a Breakthrough for Artemis-SCID Patients
Dec. 21, 2022 Ten young children born without functioning immune systems and lacking the ability to fight infections are on track for healthier lives thanks to a new gene therapy …
Antidepressant Use, Infection During Pregnancy Linked to Neurodevelopmental Changes in Babies, Study Suggests
Dec. 20, 2022 Antidepressant use during pregnancy may combine with inflammation to heighten the risk of lifelong neurodevelopmental changes in babies’ brains, new research …
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