Association of Body Mass Index of HIV-1-Infected Pregnant Women and Infant Weight, Body Mass Index, Length, and Head Circumference: The NISDI Perinatal Study. [PDF]
This study assessed the relationship between the body mass index (BMI) of HIV-1-infected women and their infants' perinatal outcomes. The study population consisted of women enrolled in the NICHD International Site Development Initiative (NISDI ...
Cruz, Maria Leticia S. +5 more
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Head growth and intelligence from birth to adulthood in very preterm and term born individuals [PDF]
Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of infant and toddler head growth on intelligence scores from early childhood to adulthood in very preterm (
Baeuml, Josef +4 more
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A corrected formula for uncertainty in estimations of gestational age from fetal head circumference measurements [PDF]
Numerous publications over recent years have proposed methods for estimation of gestational age (GA) from fetal measurements including biparietal diameter, head circumference, crown-rump length and others.
Nelson, MR, Shahtahmassebi, G
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Craniofacial variation and growth in the Prader-Labhart-Willi syndrome [PDF]
A study of anthropometric variation and craniofacial growth in individuals with the Prader-Labhart-Willi syndrome (PLWS) illustrates the utility of anthropometry in clinical evaluation and research.
Butler, Merlin G., Meaney, F. John
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Mine is Bigger than Yours! Narcissism Predicts Biases in Perceived Head Size [PDF]
The expression big headed is often used to describe narcissists, however is it possible that this term signals a bias in how narcissists perceive themselves?
Minna Lyons +3 more
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Effect of zinc intake on growth in infants: A meta-analysis [PDF]
A systematic review and meta-analysis of available randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was conducted to evaluate the effect of zinc (Zn) intake on growth in infants.
Doreste Alonso, J +11 more
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Altered Fetal Head Growth in Preeclampsia: a Retrospective Cohort Proof of Concept Study
BackgroundPreeclampsia is associated with fetal growth restriction and low birth weights. Neurotrophins, which mediate neuronal growth and development, are also increased in the placenta and cord blood in preeclampsia. Hence, the aim of this study was to
David Paul Eviston +4 more
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Is the growth of the child of a smoking mother influenced by the father's prenatal exposure to tobacco? A hypothesis generating longitudinal study [PDF]
OBJECTIVES: Transgenerational effects of different environmental exposures are of major interest, with rodent experiments focusing on epigenetic mechanisms. Previously, we have shown that if the study mother is a non-smoker, there is increased mean birth
Golding, Jean +4 more
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Norm Values of Head Circumference in Turkish Children
Objective: Measuring head circumference is a quick, simple, cheap, noninvasive and reliable procedure for determining underlying brain size and provides information about risk for medical problems.
Haluk Yavuz +2 more
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Relationship Between the Head Circumference and Waist Circumference
Summary: The purpose of this study therefore is to investigate the relationship between the head circumference and waist circumference of male and female subjects in Nigeria and also if there exists any significant difference in male and female head circumferences and waist circumferences.
Okoro Oghenerieborue Godswill +1 more
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