News tagged with fetal growth


Bigger birth weight babies at greater risk of autism

(Medical Xpress)—The biggest study of fetal growth and autism to date has reported that babies whose growth is at either extreme in the womb are at greater risk of developing autism.

Autism spectrum disorders created May 01, 2013 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Molecular signaling in early placenta formation gives clues to causes of pregnancy complications

Understanding the molecular control of placenta formation, the organ which enables fetal growth, is critical in diagnosing and treating related pregnancy complications. A group of scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, ...

Medical research created Apr 16, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Are four antenatal visits enough?

Reanalysis of the World Health Organization's Antenatal Care Trial (WHOACT) shows that there is an increased risk of fetal death at between 32 and 36 weeks for women who have a reduced antenatal care package, finds research ...

Health created Apr 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Coffee and tea during pregnancy affect fetal growth

Drinking just two cups of coffee a day is associated with the risk of low birth weight. Researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have conducted a study on 59,000 women in collaboration with the ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Mar 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Cell sugar concentrations affect hyaluronan production and cancer growth

According to a recent University of Eastern Finland (UEF) study, elevated cell sugar concentrations increase the production of hyaluronan which, in turn, promotes cancer growth. Regulating the production ...

Cancer created Feb 27, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Placental blood flow can influence malaria during pregnancy

Malaria in pregnancy causes a range of adverse effects, including abortions, stillbirths, premature delivery and low infant birth weight. Many of these effects are thought to derive from a placental inflammatory ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 31, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Spotting fetal growth problems early could cut UK stillbirths by 600 a year

The authors say spotting it early could substantially reduce the risk, and this needs to become a cornerstone of safety and effectiveness in antenatal care.

Health created Jan 24, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Research on blood vessel proteins holds promise for controlling 'blood-brain barrier'

Working with mice, Johns Hopkins researchers have shed light on the activity of a protein pair found in cells that form the walls of blood vessels in the brain and retina, experiments that could lead to therapeutic ...

Medical research created Dec 06, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Genes linked to low birth weight, adult shortness and later diabetes risk

An international team of genetics researchers has discovered four new gene regions that contribute to low birth weight. Three of those regions influence adult metabolism, and appear to affect longer-term outcomes such as ...

Genetics created Dec 02, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Pregnancy and birth complications more likely in mothers with bipolar disorder

Babies born to mothers with bipolar disorder are at increased risk of preterm birth (before 37 weeks) a study published today on BMJ website suggests.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Nov 08, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Preterm birth of mother increases risk of pregnancy complications

Women who were born preterm are at increased risk of complications during pregnancy compared to those born at term, and the risk almost doubles for mothers born before 32 weeks, according to a study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical A ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Sep 24, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Rate of women with pregnancy-associated cancer on the increase

The rate of pregnancy-associated cancer is increasing and is only partially explained by the rise in older mothers suggests new research published today (5 September) in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gy ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Sep 05, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Air in expectant moms' homes contains pesticides, border study finds

Air samples from homes of Hispanic mothers-to-be along the Texas-Mexico border contained multiple pesticides in a majority of the houses, according to a study conducted by the School of Medicine at The University of Texas ...

Health created Jul 11, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Scientists examine risk of poor birth outcomes following H1N1 vaccination

In studies examining the risk of adverse outcomes after receipt of the influenza A(H1N1) vaccine, infants exposed to the vaccine in utero did not have a significantly increased risk of major birth defects, preterm birth, ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Jul 10, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Prenatal caffeine intake not linked to children's behavior

(HealthDay) -- Maternal prenatal caffeine intake is not associated with behavior problems in young children, according to a study published online July 9 in Pediatrics.

Pediatrics created Jul 09, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0