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Nutrition & Dietetics
Maria Carolina de Lima, Izabela da Silva Santos, Livia Castro Crivellenti, Daniela Saes Sartorelli
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between fatty acid intake and dietary fat quality in pregnant women and birth-weight categories of their newborns. It was found that a better-quality fat intake in the maternal diet could reduce the chance of a large-for-gestational-age newborn.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Rama J. Wahab, Vincent W. V. Jaddoe, Ellis Voerman, George J. G. Ruijter, Janine F. Felix, Linda Marchioro, Olaf Uhl, Engy Shokry, Berthold Koletzko, Romy Gaillard
Summary: Maternal prepregnancy BMI is associated with altered maternal early-pregnancy amino acids, nonesterified fatty acids, phospholipids, and carnitines concentrations. A metabolite profile identified in this study improved the prediction of birthweight in women with a higher prepregnancy BMI compared to glucose and lipid concentrations.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2022)
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Medical Laboratory Technology
Xiaoxue Wang, Yudong Pu, Shiwei Ai, Haixia Liu, Shuzhen He, Zhilan Li, Yuhui Dang
Summary: This study found that mercury exposure is associated with preeclampsia and adverse birth outcomes. Pregnant women with higher levels of mercury in their blood are more likely to develop mild and severe preeclampsia, as well as have low birth weight and preterm birth.
CLINICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sewhareg Belay, Ayalew Astatkie, Sven Gudmund Hinderaker
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of maternal exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy on birth weight in a community in southern Ethiopia. The study found that maternal exposure to IPV during pregnancy was associated with lower birth weights in newborns.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Shengchi Wu, Feng Zhao, Yannan He, Tingchao He, Sufang Duan, Gang Feng, Yujing Chen, Xin Wang, Ignatius Man-Yau Szeto, Lizi Lin, Li Cai
Summary: The study found that maternal erythrocyte PUFA levels during pregnancy were associated with offspring weight status within the first 2 years of age in the Chinese population. Specifically, erythrocyte levels of DPA and AA were significantly associated with offspring weight.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Xiao Song Liu, Xiu Juan Su, Guo Hua Li, Shi Jia Huang, Yang Liu, Han Xiang Sun, Qiao Ling Du
Summary: This study found an association between FT4 and birth weight as well as birth weight discordance in twins, while TSH was not associated with birth weight. These findings have implications for obstetricians in preventing birth weight discordance in twin pregnancies.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Olatunji Anthony Akerele, Sarah Jane Manning, Sarah Emily Dixon, Amelia Estelle Lacey, Sukhinder Kaur Cheema
Summary: The study found that a maternal diet high in Ω-3 PUFA can prevent dyslipidemia in non-pregnant mice and maintain the expected lipid profile during pregnancy, while a very low Ω-3 PUFA diet can lead to hyperlipidemia in mice before pregnancy and during pregnancy. Omega (n)-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are crucial for maintaining maternal metabolic profile and fetal sustainability during pregnancy.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Weeberb J. Requia, Petros Koutrakis, Stefania Papatheodorou
Summary: This study examines the association between Low Birth Weight (LBW) and ambient temperature exposure in Brazil, the largest county in South America. The results indicate that there is a significant positive association between LBW and ambient temperature, specifically in the northern region where the Amazon is located.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ethan K. Gough, Thaddeus J. Edens, Hyun Min Geum, Iman Baharmand, Sandeep K. Gill, Ruairi C. Robertson, Kuda Mutasa, Robert Ntozini, Laura E. Smith, Bernard Chasekwa, Florence D. Majo, Naume Tavengwa, Batsirai Mutasa, Freddy Francis, Lynnea Carr, Joice Tome, Rebecca J. Stoltzfus, Lawrence H. Moulton, Andrew J. Prendergast, Jean H. Humphrey, Amee R. Manges
Summary: The study in rural Zimbabwe found that the maternal intestinal microbiome composition and functions during pregnancy are closely related to infant birth weight and growth outcomes, with resistant starch-degrading bacteria playing a key role in predicting birth outcomes.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Maya Venkataramani, S. Michelle Ogunwole, Laura E. Caulfield, Ritu Sharma, Allen Zhang, Susan M. Gross, Kristen M. Hurley, Jennifer L. Lerman, Eric B. Bass, Wendy L. Bennett
Summary: Participation in the WIC program is likely associated with improved birth outcomes and lower infant mortality. It may also be associated with increased receipt of child preventive services.
ANNALS OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Malgorzata Lewandowska
Summary: The study found that maternal pre-pregnancy obesity is associated with an increased risk of low birth weight, fetal growth restriction, and macrosomia in newborns. Additionally, the risk of macrosomia was three times higher for obese mothers, while the risk of low birth weight was 17 times higher, particularly in the subgroup of normal gestational weight gain. The risk profile showed that higher BMI values were associated with a higher risk of these outcomes, with specific threshold BMI values identified.
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Christian Daniele, Leslie Farland, Ki Park, Peter F. Schnatz, Aladdin H. Shadyab, Marcia L. Stefanick, Jean Wactawski-Wende, Robert A. Wild, Cassandra N. Spracklen
Summary: This study found that low birth weight or a history of being born preterm increases the risk of adverse reproductive outcomes. Individuals with birth weight <6 lbs. were more likely to have a stillbirth or low birth weight infant, while those with birth weight =10 lbs. were more likely to have a high birth weight infant. Individuals born preterm were at increased risk for infertility, miscarriage, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and delivering a preterm or low birth weight infant.
EARLY HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Martina Barchitta, Roberta Magnano San Lio, Maria Clara La Rosa, Claudia La Mastra, Giuliana Favara, Giuliana Ferrante, Fabiola Galvani, Elisa Pappalardo, Carla Ettore, Giuseppe Ettore, Antonella Agodi, Andrea Maugeri
Summary: Limited evidence exists on the effects of maternal dietary patterns on birth weight, and most studies conducted so far did not adjust their findings for gestational age and sex, leading to potentially biased conclusions. In this study, a novel method was applied to derive dietary patterns among pregnant women and evaluate the associations with birth weight for gestational age. The findings suggest that adherence to an unhealthy dietary pattern is associated with an increased likelihood of having a large for gestational age newborn.
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Psychology, Developmental
Yael Eliner, Moti Gulersen, Amita Kasar, Erez Lenchner, Amos Gruenebaum, Frank A. Chervenak, Eran Bornstein
Summary: This study analyzed the CDC natality live births database to examine the relationship and risks between teenage pregnancies and maternal and neonatal complications. The findings revealed that teenage pregnancies were associated with increased risks for various complications in both mothers and newborns.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2022)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Si-Meng Zhu, Han-Qiu Zhang, Cheng Li, Chen Zhang, Jia-Le Yu, Yan-Ting Wu, He-Feng Huang
Summary: Elevated maternal lipid profiles in early pregnancy are associated with higher birth weight and increased risks of macrosomia. Pre-pregnancy BMI and lipid profiles have combined effects on macrosomia.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Anke B. Witteveen, Jens Henrichs, Mirthe Bellers, Esmee van Oenen, Corine J. Verhoeven, Tanja G. M. Vrijkotte
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the effects of pre-pregnancy BMI on maternal and neonatal pregnancy outcomes, and to explore the potential role of inflammation in mediating these effects. The findings indicate that higher pre-pregnancy BMI increases the risk of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes, and systemic inflammation plays a role in mediating some of these risks.
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2022)
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Pediatrics
Outi Sirkka, Michel H. Hof, Tanja Vrijkotte, Marieke Abrahamse-Berkeveld, Jutka Halberstadt, Jacob C. Seidell, Margreet R. Olthof
Summary: The study found associations between infant feeding patterns and early BMI trajectories with specific ethnic differences: the formula/earlyCF feeding pattern was associated with lower BMI trajectories, while among Turkish/Moroccan infants, almost all feeding patterns were associated with lower BMI trajectories.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alba Cabre-Riera, Luuk van Wel, Ilaria Liorni, Arno Thielens, Laura Ellen Birks, Livia Pierotti, Wout Joseph, Llucia Gonzalez-Safont, Jesus Ibarluzea, Amparo Ferrero, Anke Huss, Joe Wiart, Loreto Santa-Marina, Maties Torrent, Tanja Vrijkotte, Myles Capstick, Roel Vermeulen, Martine Vrijheid, Elisabeth Cardis, Martin Roosli, Monica Guxens
Summary: The study found that higher exposure to RF-EMF in the brain is associated with lower non-verbal intelligence, but not with other cognitive functions. Longitudinal studies are needed to further investigate this association.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2021)
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Psychology, Biological
Desana Kocevska, Thom S. Lysen, Aafje Dotinga, M. Elisabeth Koopman-Verhoeff, Maartje P. C. M. Luijk, Niki Antypa, Nienke R. Biermasz, Anneke Blokstra, Johannes Brug, Wiliam J. Burk, Hannie C. Comijs, Eva Corpeleijn, Hassan S. Dashti, Eduard J. de Bruin, Ron de Graaf, Ivonne P. M. Derks, Julia F. Dewald-Kaufmann, Petra J. M. Elders, Reinoldus J. B. J. Gemke, Linda Grievink, Lauren Hale, Catharina A. Hartman, Cobi J. Heijnen, Martijn Huisman, Anke Huss, M. Arfan Ikram, Samuel E. Jones, Mariska Klein Velderman, Maaike Koning, Anne Marie Meijer, Kim Meijer, Raymond Noordam, Albertine J. Oldehinkel, Joost Oude Groeniger, Brenda W. J. H. Penninx, H. Susan J. Picavet, Sara Pieters, Sijmen A. Reijneveld, Ellen Reitz, Carry M. Renders, Gerda Rodenburg, Femke Rutters, Matt C. Smith, Amika S. Singh, Marieke B. Snijder, Karien Stronks, Margreet Ten Have, Jos W. R. Twisk, Dike Van de Mheen, Jan van der Ende, Kristiaan B. van der Heijden, Peter G. van der Velden, Frank J. van Lenthe, Raphaele R. L. van Litsenburg, Sandra H. van Oostrom, Frank J. van Schalkwijk, Connor M. Sheehan, Robert A. Verheij, Frank C. Verhulst, Marije C. M. Vermeulen, Roel C. H. Vermeulen, W. M. Monique Verschuren, Tanja G. M. Vrijkotte, Alet H. Wijga, Agnes M. Willemen, Maike Ter Wolbeek, Andrew R. Wood, Yllza Xerxa, Wichor M. Bramer, Oscar H. Franco, Annemarie Luik, Eus J. W. Van Someren, Henning Tiemeier
Summary: This study conducted a meta-analysis to produce population reference charts for sleep duration and efficiency, finding that one in four people slept less than recommended and only 5.8% slept outside of the 'acceptable' range. Among teenagers, over half reported sleeping less than the recommended 8-10 hours.
NATURE HUMAN BEHAVIOUR
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Laura Ellen Birks, Luuk van Wel, Ilaria Liorni, Livia Pierotti, Monica Guxens, Anke Huss, Milena Foerster, Myles Capstick, Marloes Eeftens, Hanan El Marroun, Marisa Estarlich, Mara Gallastegi, Llucia Gonzalez Safont, Wout Joseph, Loreto Santa-Marina, Arno Thielens, Maties Torrent, Tanja Vrijkotte, Joe Wiart, Martin Roosli, Elisabeth Cardis, Roel Vermeulen, Martine Vrijheid
Summary: This study is the first large-scale research on radiofrequency electromagnetic field (RF) dose to the brain and body of children and adolescents. The findings indicate that mobile phone calls on 2G networks are the main determinant of brain dose, especially in temporal and frontal lobes, while whole-body doses are mostly influenced by tablet and laptop use.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Annika L. Walker, Susanne R. de Rooij, Marta Dimitrova, Anke B. Witteveen, Corine J. Verhoeven, Ank de Jonge, Tanja G. M. Vrijkotte, Jens Henrichs
Summary: The study identified various determinants associated with postpartum depression, including social factors, antepartum depressive symptoms, perinatal anxiety, pregnancy-specific anxiety, unemployment, poor sleep quality, unwanted pregnancy, abuse, multiparity, and congenital abnormalities. Future research should focus on biological factors and the development of multidimensional early screening and intervention strategies.
COMPREHENSIVE PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Biological
Lisa Loheide-Niesmann, Tanja G. M. Vrijkotte, Susanne R. De Rooij, Reinout W. Wiers, Anja Huizink
Summary: The study found that higher resting autonomic nervous system activity, as measured by RSA, was associated with greater risk-taking behavior and sensation seeking in young adolescents, regardless of their gender or parenting style. However, there was no significant moderation effect of gender, parenting, or their interaction on the relationship between ANS activity and risk-taking behavior.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Outi Sirkka, Tanja Vrijkotte, Lieke van Houtum, Marieke Abrahamse-Berkeveld, Jutka Halberstadt, Margreet R. Olthof, Jacob C. Seidell
Summary: This study found that Turkish children had higher BMI-sds at age 3 and 5 compared to Dutch children, with CF variety playing a role in attenuating the ethnic differences in BMI-sds at these ages. CF factors, especially CF variety, explain a small fraction of the BMI-sds differences between Dutch and Turkish children, suggesting the need for further investigation into the role of CF variety on childhood BMI.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Kurt Taylor, Ahmed Elhakeem, Johanna Lucia Thorbjornsrud Nader, Tiffany C. Yang, Elena Isaevska, Lorenzo Richiardi, Tanja Vrijkotte, Angela Pinot de Moira, Deirdre M. Murray, Daragh Finn, Dan Mason, John Wright, Sam Oddie, Nel Roeleveld, Jennifer R. Harris, Anne-Marie Nybo Andersen, Massimo Caputo, Deborah A. Lawlor
Summary: The study found evidence of an intrauterine effect of maternal smoking on offspring congenital heart diseases, but no evidence for higher maternal BMI or alcohol consumption. The findings provide further support for the importance of smoking cessation during pregnancy.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
J. J. Anne Krijger, Mary Nicolaou, Anh N Nguyen, Trudy Voortman, Barbara A. Hutten, Tanja G. M. Vrijkotte
Summary: The study suggests that diet quality in childhood at age 5-6 is associated with cardiovascular outcomes after 6 years, with higher diet quality predicting better health outcomes.
CLINICAL NUTRITION ESPEN
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Rosa E. Baas, Barbara A. Hutten, Jens Henrichs, Tanja G. M. Vrijkotte
Summary: This study found no strong evidence to support that maternal lipid profile during the 13th week of pregnancy has programming effects on adiposity in preadolescence.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Clinck Isabel, Verelst Faro Rebecca, Tanja G. M. Vrijkotte, Twickler Theodorus Bartholomeus
Summary: Maternal triglycerides (TGs) were found to have a significant impact on birth weight, especially in male foetuses. Fructosamine did not show a significant association with birth weight. These findings are particularly important for obese patients at risk for gestational diabetes.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Margreet W. Harskamp-van Ginkel, Nicola L. E. Imkamp, Lieke van Houtum, Tanja G. M. Vrijkotte, Yassmina Ben Haddi-Toutouh, Mai J. M. Chinapaw
Summary: This study examined the impact of problematic sleep in infants on families and the parental discontent with infant sleep in the first six months of life. The results revealed that early parental discontent with infant sleep was associated with parent-perceived problematic sleep in early toddlerhood.
BEHAVIORAL SLEEP MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
T. G. M. Vrijkotte, J. Smeets, S. R. de Rooij, J. A. Bosch
Summary: "The study found an association between maternal LC-PUFA status during pregnancy and internalizing behavioral problems in offspring, but no association with externalizing behavioral problems. Differences were observed in behavior problems when rated by mothers compared to teachers."
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Charlotte E. Hilberdink, Mirjam van Zuiden, Anouk Schrantee, Aniko Korosi, Antonia Kaiser, Paul Zhutovsky, Annie T. Ginty, Judith B. M. Ensink, Ramon J. L. Lindauer, Tanja G. M. Vrijkotte, Susanne R. de Rooij
Summary: The study found that threat processing in response to social-evaluative stress is disrupted in adolescents with PTSD symptoms. They showed some differences compared to the control group in various biological measures.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOTRAUMATOLOGY
(2021)
