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Influences of prenatal and postnatal maternal depression on amygdala volume and microstructure in young children

Translational Psychiatry, 2017
Maternal depressive symptoms influence neurodevelopment in the offspring. Such effects may appear to be gender-dependent. The present study examined contributions of prenatal and postnatal maternal depressive symptoms to the volume and microstructure of ...
D. Wen, J. Poh, Ni Sn, Y. Chong, Helen Chen, K. Kwek, L. Shek, Peter D Gluckman, M. Fortier, Michael J Meaney, Michael J Meaney, Anqi Qiu   +11 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Genotype–Phenotype Correlation in TTC7A‐Associated Gastrointestinal Defects and Immunodeficiency Syndrome 1

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Gastrointestinal defects and immunodeficiency syndrome 1 (GIDID1) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by biallelic variants in TTC7A. GIDID1 is characterized by a broad clinical spectrum ranging from very early‐onset inflammatory bowel disease (VEOIBD) to multiple intestinal atresia (MIA) with or without immunological manifestations.
Julia Imhoff, Hans Christian Schmidt, Matthias Hans Belau, Johanna Hagens, Mario Lange, Daniel Tegtmeyer, Konrad Reinshagen, Frederike Leonie Harms, Christian Tomuschat   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring the focus of prenatal information offered to pregnant mothers regarding newborn care in rural Uganda [PDF]

, 2013
Background: Neonatal death accounts for one fifth of all under-five mortality in Uganda. Suboptimal newborn care practices resulting from hypothermia, poor hygiene and delayed initiation of breastfeeding are leading predisposing factors.
Atuyambe, Lynn, Ayiasi, Mangwi Richard, Criel, Bart, Garimoi, Christopher, Kolsteren, Patrick, Van Royen, Kathleen, Verstraeten, Roosmarijn   +6 more
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Sex‐specific autistic endophenotypes induced by prenatal exposure to valproic acid involve anandamide signalling

British Journal of Pharmacology, 2018
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is more commonly diagnosed in males than in females. Prenatal exposure to the antiepileptic drug valproic acid (VPA) is an environmental risk factor of ASD.
F. Melancia, S. Schiavi, M. Servadio, V. Cartocci, P. Campolongo, M. Palmery, V. Pallottini, V. Trezza   +7 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Trisomy 5p: Long Recognized, Rarely Published‐ Three New Cases and Review of the Literature

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Complete trisomy 5p is a rare chromosomal disorder caused by a duplication of the short arm of chromosome 5. Current data suggest that complete trisomy 5p presents as a distinct clinical syndrome including but not limited to seizures, developmental delays, facial dysmorphisms, failure to thrive, and recurrent respiratory infections.
Gabriela J. Kim, Kristen N. Lee, Amanda B. Pritchard   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pioneering point-of-care obstetric ultrasound integration in midwifery education – the MEPOCUS study

BMC Medical Education
Background Ultrasound technology is indispensable in perinatal care due to its non-invasive and painless nature, offering vital insights into foetal development and childbirth.
Julia Groos, Adeline Walter, Ruben Plöger, Brigitte Strizek, Ulrich Gembruch, Agnes Wittek, Florian Recker   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Chromosome microarray analysis in the investigation of children with congenital heart disease

BMC Pediatrics, 2017
Background Our study was aimed to explore the clinical implication of chromosome microarray analysis (CMA) in genetically etiological diagnosis of children with congenital heart disease (CHD).
Xiao-li Wu, Ru Li, Fang Fu, Min Pan, Jin Han, Xin Yang, Yong-ling Zhang, Fa-tao Li, Can Liao   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Placental H3K27me3 establishes female resilience to prenatal insults

Nature Communications, 2018
Although sex biases in disease presentation are well documented, the mechanisms mediating vulnerability or resilience to diseases are unknown. In utero insults are more likely to produce detrimental health outcomes for males versus females.
B. Nugent, B. Nugent, Carly M. O’Donnell, C. N. Epperson, T. Bale, T. Bale   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Down Syndrome in Maternity Care: Mothers' Experiences of Prenatal Screening

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Prenatal screening for Down syndrome (DS) is offered to expectant parents receiving antenatal care in many countries, with an emphasis on providing parents with the opportunity to make informed choices about their pregnancy. We examined experiences of prenatal screening among mothers of children with DS living in England, Scotland, or Wales ...
Tamar Rutter, Richard Hastings, Nicola Enoch, Samantha Flynn, Matthew Randell, Chris Stinton   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of Prenatal Checkups of Mothers and Immunization of Children on the Health Status of Children (0-3 years) - A Study in Rural areas of Aligarh District, Uttar Pradesh. [PDF]

, 2010
Background and objectives: A survey based study on rural areas of Aligarh District was conducted to assess the prenatal checkups pregnant women and its effects on health status of children between the age of (0-3 years), and immunization received by ...
Alim, Farzana, Jahan, Farhat
core   +1 more source