Cardiology
Study highlights heart-health issues for adults who were preemies
Erin Wegener was a tiny baby facing enormous challenges.
Oct 26, 2020
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News tagged with premature birth
Psychology & Psychiatry
The biological 'record' of extremely preterm birth differs in men and women
Researchers at McMaster University have found distinct effects of adversity early in life in the genomes of men compared to women who were born extremely preterm.
Oct 20, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Prospective parents' mental health linked to premature births
Both a mother's and father's mental health are associated with increased risk that their baby will be born premature, a new study has found.
Oct 13, 2020
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Medications
Acid reflux drug could help newborn babies recover from brain injury, study suggests
Researchers in China have discovered a potential way to prevent a lack of oxygen or blood flow from causing long-lasting brain damage in newborn children. The study, which will be published September 29 in the Journal of ...
Sep 29, 2020
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Cutting the risks of premature birth
Infants born early, before 37 weeks of pregnancy, have a higher risk of dying in childhood and often suffer from lifelong health problems. But two novel devices could help cut this risk—one by improving how risk of an early ...
Jul 30, 2020
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Are there really fewer premature babies in lockdown? We're likely clutching at straws
Amid the horrific stories of coronavirus deaths and disease around the world, researchers have reported a ray of light.
Jul 30, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The mental health of fathers of babies born very prematurely
Becoming a dad and preparing for fatherhood can be daunting and for those who have had a baby born very prematurely, there can be extra pressures and responsibilities to navigate. A recent collaborative study, involving the ...
Jun 9, 2020
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Cardiology
How pregnant woman's high blood pressure can change shape of baby's heart
Mothers who have high blood pressure are more likely to have babies with slightly different-shaped hearts, a finding that could impact future cardiovascular care for those women and their children, according to a new study.
Apr 30, 2020
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Premature birth linked to the mother's vaginal microbiome
Pregnant women who deliver early are more likely to have a diverse community of vaginal bacteria, finds a new study published in Frontiers in Microbiology. These findings also highlight specific bacteria associated with premature ...
Apr 8, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Preterm babies are more likely to be diagnosed with reactive attachment disorder
A new study by the Research Centre for Child Psychiatry of the University of Turku, Finland, suggests that premature babies have the risk of reactive attachment disorder that can impair child's ability to function in normal ...
Mar 12, 2020
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