Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elizabeth Wastnedge, Donald Waters, Sarah R. Murray, Brian McGowan, Effie Chipeta, Alinane Linda Nyondo-Mipando, Luis Gadama, Gladys Gadama, Martha Masamba, Monica Malata, Frank Taulo, Queen Dube, Kondwani Kawaza, Patricia Munthali Khomani, Sonia Whyte, Mia Crampin, Bridget Freyne, Jane E. Norman, Rebecca M. Reynolds
Summary: Interventions targeting maternal and neonatal care in low- and middle-income countries have shown potential in reducing preterm birth and stillbirth rates, with strategies like multiple micronutrient supplementation and enhancing antenatal care quality. Community mobilization and education packages are effective ways of delivering interventions in these settings.
JOURNAL OF GLOBAL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Wenwen Chen, Zhenhai Zhang, Liping Xu, Chao Chen
Summary: It is urgent to quickly screen infants at high risk for bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) using succinct postnatal biomarkers, such as Ureaplasma Urealyticum (UU) infection and chest radiograph images.
Article
Pediatrics
Gwenaelle Mulot, Mehdi Benchaib, Frank Plaisant, Dominique Ploin, Yves Gillet, Etienne Javouhey, Olivier Claris, Jean-Charles Picaud, Jean-Sebastien Casalegno, Marine Butin, VRS Study Grp Lyon
Summary: Infants born with a younger corrected age for prematurity are at the highest risk of very severe RSV disease. Therefore, better targeting of infants requiring palivizumab prophylaxis and early interventions at hospital discharge could reduce the risk of VS-LRTI in these infants.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Marcin Kordasz, Michael Racine, Philipp Szavay, Markus Lehner, Thomas Krebs, Christian Luckert, Eva-Maria Hau, Steffen Berger, Ulf Kessler
Summary: This study found that low Apgar scores, low hemoglobin concentration, high lactate levels, and the presence of congenital heart disease or patent ductus arteriosus were correlated with severe NEC or mortality in preterm children with NEC.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Clara Yieh Lin Chong, Tommi Vatanen, Tanith Alexander, Frank H. Bloomfield, Justin M. O'Sullivan
Summary: The gut microbiota of preterm infants is influenced by perinatal factors such as maternal socioeconomic status, hospital of birth, maternal antibiotic and probiotic usage, as well as infant nutrition. These factors may impact the development of the newborn microbiome in moderate-late preterm babies.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elmo Christian Saarentaus, Aki Samuli Havulinna, Nina Mars, Ari Ahola-Olli, Tuomo Tapio Johannes Kiiskinen, Juulia Partanen, Sanni Ruotsalainen, Mitja Kurki, Lea Martta Urpa, Lei Chen, Markus Perola, Veikko Salomaa, Juha Veijola, Minna Mannikko, Ira M. Hall, Olli Pietilainen, Jaakko Kaprio, Samuli Ripatti, Mark Daly, Aarno Palotie
Summary: The study compared the impact of CNVs carriers and non-carriers on health, cognition, and socioeconomic factors, finding that high-risk CNVs carriers have lower educational attainment and household income. PRS for intelligence and schizophrenia affect these traits, while CNVs have a smaller impact.
MOLECULAR PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Mesfin K. Debere, Damen Haile Mariam, Ahmed Ali, Amha Mekasha, Grace J. Chan
Summary: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of small-for-gestational-age (SGA) and appropriate-for-gestational-age (AGA) among preterm babies in Ethiopia, as well as to identify factors associated with SGA. The study found a high prevalence of SGA, with maternal pre-eclampsia being a significant risk factor.
Article
Pediatrics
Avinash K. Sunny, Prajwal Paudel, Jagannath Tiwari, Bishow Bandhu Bagale, Antti Kukka, Zhou Hong, Uwe Ewald, Sara Berkelhamer, K. C. Ashish
Summary: The study found that the incidence of Birth Asphyxia in Nepal is higher than in more resourced settings, with 6 cases per 1000 term livebirths. Risk factors for BA included instrumented vaginal delivery, fetal distress in labor, malposition, low birth weight, gestational age ≥ 42 weeks, and male gender. Babies with BA had a 43 times higher risk of pre-discharge mortality, highlighting the importance of interventions to improve management and decrease rates of BA in low resource settings.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ibnu Sina Ibrohim, Henggar Allest Pratama, Aditya Rifqi Fauzi, Kristy Iskandar, Nunik Agustriani, Gunadi
Summary: Late-onset and elevated CRP are independent prognostic factors for the clinical deterioration of preterm neonates with NEC. Close monitoring is necessary to prevent further deterioration in these patients.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Myfanwy J. Williams, Jenny A. Ramson, Fiona C. Brownfoot
Summary: Although there is currently no clear evidence of important differences between dexamethasone and betamethasone, the evidence for several important outcomes for the mother, infant, and child remains inconclusive, and significant benefits or harms cannot be ruled out.
COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
JinBao Han, Gang Liu, MengNan Yu, Guang Li, JianYing Cao, Lian Duan, LiuMing Huang
Summary: This study retrospectively analyzed the surgical outcomes of 271 NEC patients and found that preterm infants in the non-perforated group had more serious complications and longer recovery time after surgery. Additionally, Bell staging was not accurate in diagnosing severe NEC requiring surgical intervention.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ali Motlagh, Fatemeh Elmi, Maisa Yamrali, Mansour Ranjbar, Mehrdad Azmin, Farzaneh Moshiri, Christoph Hamelmann, Slim Slama, Nadia Tavakoli, Asmus Hammerich, Nasim Pourghazian, Marzeyeh Soleymani Nejad, Ahmad Mafi, Payam Azadeh, Maryam Aghajanizadeh, Afshin Ostovar, Alireza Raeisi, Reza Malekzadeh
Summary: The necessity of routine COVID-19 testing for cancer patients is debated. The study results showed that while some cancer patients tested positive in routine screenings, the overall positivity rate was low. Comorbidities and age could be factors influencing test results.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Lin-Yi Huang, Ting- Lin, Chyi-Her Lin, San-Nan Yang, Wan-Ju Chen, Chien-Yi Wu, Hsien-Kuan Liu, Pei-Ling Wu, Jau-Ling Suen, Jung-Sheng Chen, Yung-Ning Yang
Summary: This study identified key risk factors for moderate-to-severe BPD/death in low-birth-weight infants in Taiwan, including male gender, small for gestational age (SGA), and endotracheal intubation or cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation (CPCR) in initial resuscitation.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kristen M. Rappazzo, Lisa Baxter, Jason D. Sacks, Breanna L. Alman, Geoffrey Colin L. Peterson, Bryan Hubbell, Lucas Neas
Summary: The multi-city epidemiologic study revealed substantial spatial heterogeneity in city-specific mortality risk estimates associated with PM2.5 exposure across the United States. Factors such as PM2.5 composition and sources were identified as potential contributors to this heterogeneity, with only PM2.5 correlation with PM10 and long-term PM2.5 mass concentration explaining approximately 10% of the total variability. This analysis contributes to understanding the complex factors underlying the observed spatial heterogeneity in PM2.5-mortality effect estimates.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Camilo A. Espinosa, Waqasuddin Khan, Rasheda Khanam, Sayan Das, Javairia Khalid, Jesmin Pervin, Margaret P. Kasaro, Kevin Contrepois, Alan L. Chang, Thanaphong Phongpreecha, Basil Michael, Mathew Ellenberger, Usma Mehmood, Aneeta Hotwani, Ambreen Nizar, Furqan Kabir, Ronald J. Wong, Martin Becker, Eloise Berson, Anthony Culos, Davide De Francesco, Samson Mataraso, Neal Ravindra, Melan Thuraiappah, Maria Xenochristou, Ina A. Stelzer, Ivana Maric, Arup Dutta, Rubhana Raqib, Salahuddin Ahmed, Sayedur Rahman, A. S. M. Tarik Hasan, Said M. Ali, Mohamed H. Juma, Monjur Rahman, Shaki Aktar, Saikat Deb, Joan T. Price, Paul H. Wise, Virginia D. Winn, Maurice L. Druzin, Ronald S. Gibbs, Gary L. Darmstadt, Jeffrey C. Murray, Jeffrey S. A. Stringer, Brice Gaudilliere, Michael P. Snyder, Martin S. Angst, Anisur Rahman, Abdullah H. Baqui, Fyezah Jehan, Muhammad Imran Nisar, Bellington Vwalika, Sunil Sazawal, Gary M. Shaw, David K. Stevenson, Nima Aghaeepour
Summary: Preterm birth is the leading cause of death in children under five, and its complex etiologies have hindered comprehensive studies. This study used multiomic profiling and multivariate modeling to investigate the biological signatures of maternal characteristics associated with preterm birth. Machine learning models showed reliable predictive performance for preterm birth, time-to-delivery, maternal age, gravidity, and BMI. Biological correlates of time-to-delivery included fetal-associated proteins and immune proteins, while maternal age, gravidity, and BMI were correlated with specific proteins and molecules related to collagen, endothelial function, inflammation, and metabolic regulation.
Article
Pediatrics
Laura L. Oakley, Annette K. Regan, Deshayne B. Fell, Sarah Spruin, Inger Johanne Bakken, Jeffrey C. Kwong, Gavin Pereira, Natasha Nassar, Kari M. Aaberg, Allen J. Wilcox, Siri E. Haberg
Summary: This study found that maternal influenza infection during pregnancy may increase the risk of childhood seizures, particularly febrile seizures. Children exposed to influenza infection in utero had a higher risk of seizures in the second and third trimester of pregnancy.
ARCHIVES OF DISEASE IN CHILDHOOD
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jonathan Groot, Tanja G. Petersen, Pal Suren, Anne Lise Brantsoeter, Peter Uldall, Torben Martinussen, Charlotta Granstrom, Sjurdur F. Olsen, Allen J. Wilcox, Katrine Strandberg-Larsen
Summary: The study found that periconceptional folate supplementation was not associated with cerebral palsy (CP), while supplementation during gestational weeks 9-12 was linked to a reduced risk of CP. Midpregnancy supplementation or dietary folate alone did not show a significant association with CP. Strong inverse associations were observed with low gross motor function impairment, suggesting potential benefits of folate intake during gestational weeks 9-12 for reducing the risk of CP.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Shruthi Mahalingaiah, Victoria Fruh, Erika Rodriguez, Sai Charan Konanki, Jukka-Pekka Onnela, Alexis de Figueiredo Veiga, Genevieve Lyons, Rowana Ahmed, Huichu Li, Nicola Gallagher, Anne Marie Z. Jukic, Kelly K. Ferguson, Donna D. Baird, Allen J. Wilcox, Christine L. Curry, Sanaa Suharwardy, Tyler Fischer-Colbrie, Gracee Agrawal, Brent A. Coull, Russ Hauser, Michelle A. Williams
Summary: The Apple Women's Health Study aims to gain a better understanding of the relationship between menstrual cycles, health, and behavior. The first 10,000 participants in this study were diverse in demographic characteristics and all used Apple iPhones.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Lise A. Arge, Siri E. Haberg, Allen J. Wilcox, Oyvind Naess, Olga Basso, Maria C. Magnus
Summary: History of miscarriage is associated with decreased fecundability, while subfertility is linked to higher risk of miscarriage in subsequent pregnancies.
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ellen O. Carlsen, Quaker Harmon, Maria C. Magnus, Helle M. Meltzer, Iris Erlund, Lars C. Stene, Siri E. Haberg, Allen J. Wilcox
Summary: This study found that among women without a history of diabetes, higher HbA1c levels at 18 weeks of pregnancy were associated with important perinatal outcomes, including birth weight, large-for-gestational age, preterm delivery, and preeclampsia.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tarannum Behlim, Olga Basso, Tracey Bushnik, Michael S. Kramer, Jay S. Kaufman, Seungmi Yang
Summary: This study examines the independent associations of maternal and paternal nativity and length of residence with birthweight for gestational age in infants in Canada. The results suggest that parental nativity and length of residence may affect birthweight outcomes.
PAEDIATRIC AND PERINATAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jenna Nobles, Lindsay Cannon, Allen J. Wilcox
Summary: US state legislatures have proposed laws to ban abortion once the earliest embryonic electrical activity is detectable, affecting specific population subgroups who may face difficulties in detecting pregnancy early due to irregular menstrual cycles and common health conditions. Individual physiological limitations may impact the ability to detect pregnancy before fetal cardiac activity.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Letter
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Allen Wilcox, Olga Basso
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Olga Basso, Maria C. Magnus, Lise A. Arge, Siri E. Haberg
Summary: The study suggests that daughters born to young mothers or older fathers may have slightly lower fecundability, highlighting the potential impact of parental age on female fertility.
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Olga Basso, Gabriel D. Shapiro, Sarah E. Twardowski, Patricia Monnier, William Buckett, Robyn Tamblyn
Summary: After the implementation of free fertility treatment and SET, the hospitalization rates of children born to parents with infertility decreased. However, the risk of NICU admission remained slightly higher in singletons compared to children of parents without infertility, even when accounting for treatment and maternal age.
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ana K. Rosen Vollmar, Clarice R. Weinberg, Donna D. Baird, Allen J. Wilcox, Antonia M. Calafat, Nicole C. Deziel, Caroline H. Johnson, Anne Marie Z. Jukic
Summary: Urinary phenol concentrations of 2,5-dichlorophenol were associated with an increased odds of early pregnancy loss, while higher concentrations of butylparaben and triclosan were associated with an increase in fecundability. This study is the first to investigate the associations between phenol exposure and fecundability and early pregnancy loss using repeated pooled measures, providing important insights for future research on reproductive health.
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Allen J. Wilcox, Olga Basso
Summary: Reduced birthweight is a marker of pathologies that impair growth and decrease survival. Fetal growth restriction affects a small percentage of births but has a high neonatal mortality risk. The prevalence of these pathological births has remained stable over time, while neonatal mortality has declined. Public health strategies should focus on factors unrelated to birthweight that have contributed to the reductions in neonatal mortality.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Olga Basso, Gabriel D. Shapiro, Robert Gagnon, Robyn Tamblyn, Robert W. Platt
Summary: This study found that ovulatory disorders were consistently associated with a higher prevalence of congenital malformations (including severe malformations) among live births, regardless of mode of conception.
PAEDIATRIC AND PERINATAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)