News tagged with neonatal diabetes


16-pound Texas baby breaks hospital weight record

A newborn who tipped the scales at more than 16 pounds (7.3 kilograms) broke the local hospital's weight records in Longview, Texas, press reported Monday.

Health created Jul 12, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Overweight and obese women at higher risk of adverse neonatal and maternal outcomes

Overweight and obese women are more likely to require specialist medical care during their pregnancy due to the increased risk of adverse neonatal and maternal outcomes, finds a new study published today (27 March) in BJOG: An ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Mar 26, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Gestational diabetes ups costs of maternity care by one-third

(HealthDay)—Women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are significantly more likely to receive an emergency cesarean section, have their infant admitted to a neonatal care unit, and incur significantly ...

Diabetes created Jan 22, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Experts urge caution on new pregnancy and vitamin D study

Australian experts are urging caution over a new study that suggests a link between insufficient vitamin D and pregnancy complications like gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, and lower birth weight in new ...

Health created Mar 27, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

In pregnancy, Type 2 diabetes may pose less risk than Type 1: Women with more common type may have better outcomes

Pregnant women with Type 2 diabetes have a better chance at good outcomes than those with Type 1, particularly if they receive proper care before and during their pregnancy, according to a University of Rochester ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Nov 27, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Hot on the trail of metabolic diseases and resistance to antibiotics

Proteins belonging to the large and important family of ABC transporters have been associated with metabolic diseases and can cause resistance to antibiotics. Biochemists from the University of Zurich and the NCCR Structural ...

Medical research created Mar 28, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

In preemies, maternal smoking tied to necrotizing enterocolitis

(HealthDay) -- Maternal smoking has been identified as a risk factor associated with the development of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in premature infants, according to a study published June 11 in Pediatrics.

Pediatrics created Jun 11, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Preeclampsia poses a significant long-term health risk: study

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers have determined that preeclampsia is a significant risk factor for long-term health issues, such as chronic hypertension and hospitalizations later in life. The findings ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Sep 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0