Articles tagged with Fetal Viability
Researchers will develop a molecular diagnostic test that quantifies small RNA species to detect fetal oxygen deprivation during labor. The technology aims to provide clinically relevant values for stratifying the risk of babies during labor.
A study by Kobe University researchers found that the size of sperm and egg cell nuclei competes after fertilization, maintaining regulatory modifications necessary for embryonic development. The team introduced a new concept where separate pronuclei engage in a race to absorb growth factors, helping maintain proper regulation.
A Cochrane review found that chlorhexidine application to umbilical cord stumps likely reduces infections by 29% and may lower mortality rates, particularly in LMICs. Umbilical cord care is crucial for preventing infection and promoting healthy healing.
Prostacyclin has been found to promote fetal membrane repair through the proliferation and migration of amnion mesenchymal cells. This discovery provides new insight into the mechanisms of fetal membrane healing, which could lead to new therapeutic strategies for managing preterm birth and infant mortality.
Researchers developed a breakthrough technology using Mirvie's RNA platform to identify unique molecular signals in unborn babies. This innovation enables prediction of severe fetal growth restriction, a leading cause of stillbirth.