Researchers found no benefit from low-dose aspirin therapy in preventing preeclampsia in women at high risk, contradicting previous studies. High blood pressure and protein in urine can lead to eclampsia, which may be fatal.
A study using fMRI technology reveals impaired brain function in individuals with dyslexia when performing phonetic reading tasks. Dyslexic readers showed reduced activity in the angular gyrus and superior temporal gyrus brain regions.
Researchers found that 100 micrograms of folic acid can prevent up to 22% of neural tube defects, while 200 micrograms can prevent most NTDs. The study suggests that increasing folic acid levels in grains could help reduce birth defect risks.
Researchers found a significant decrease in kainate binding to receptors in the arcuate nucleus of SIDS infants, leading to faulty communication among nerve cells. This finding may contribute to the development of a screening test for identifying infants at risk or measuring kainate receptor binding for diagnosis.
Researchers attribute the increase in SIDS deaths to colder months and overbundling, while experts recommend placing babies on their backs to sleep, using firm mattresses and removing soft materials. Early prenatal care, breastfeeding, and smoke-free zones also reduce SIDS risk.
A recent NIH study suggests that a significant number of people, particularly those with a specific genetic variant, may require increased folate intake to compensate for their genetic deficiency. This finding has implications for the recommended daily allowance and may lead to reviews of dietary reference values.
Preeclampsia occurs when cytotrophoblasts fail to invade the uterine wall and mimic blood vessel cells, leading to high blood pressure and potential complications. Early detection through testing could save lives and prevent birth defects.
The NICHD study found that high-quality child care in the first three years of life is positively related to early cognitive and language development. Children in center care with positive caregiver-child interaction performed better on cognitive and language measures.
The Pediatric ACTG Protocol 185 clinical trial was stopped early due to an unexpectedly low rate of infant HIV infection, making it impossible to compare treatment outcomes. The study confirmed the effectiveness of AZT in reducing mother-to-child HIV transmission, extending its benefits to women with more advanced disease and previous ...
A new treatment with inhaled nitric oxide significantly reduced the need for surgical intervention in infants with hypoxic respiratory failure. This non-invasive alternative offers a major advance, reducing risks and costs associated with ECMO therapy.