Depression Linked to Poorer Lung Function in Women
Ongoing depression is associated with lung function decline and worse respiratory disease outcomes in women, according to a large British study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders.
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Sleep Apnea in Pregnancy Tied to Hypertension, Metabolic Syndrome
The presence of sleep apnea measured both during pregnancy and two to seven years after delivery was associated with the development of hypertension and metabolic syndrome.
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Vaccinated Women Pass COVID-19 Antibodies via Breastfeeding
Women vaccinated against COVID-19 transfer SARS-CoV-2 antibodies to their breastfed infants, potentially giving their babies passive immunity against the coronavirus, according to University of Massachusetts Amherst research.
NIH to Study Antibody Responses in Vaccinated Pregnant Women and Their Infants
The NIH has begun evaluating the immune responses generated by COVID-19 vaccines administered to pregnant or postpartum women and their infants.
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Placental Oxygen Monitor May Diagnose Pregnancy Complications
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have developed a prototype device that could potentially diagnose pregnancy complications by monitoring the oxygen level of the placenta.
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Prenatal Exposure to Ultra-fine Particle Air Pollution Tied to Child Asthma Development
Approximately 18% of children born to mothers who were highly-exposed to ultra-fine particles in air pollution developed asthma in their preschool years, compared to 7% of US children overall.
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Pregnant Women Stressed, Depressed and Lonely During COVID-19 Pandemic
Substantial proportions of pregnant and postpartum women scored high for symptoms of anxiety, depression, loneliness and post-traumatic stress in relation to COVID-19.
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The Rate of Cannabis Use In Pregnant Women
Diagnoses of cannabis use disorder, based on medical records at time of delivery, rose from 2.8 to 6.9 per 1000 deliveries from 2002 to 2012.
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Managing ARDS Risk in Pregnant Women
Coronavirus infections may be more frequent in pregnant women than in the general population, and those who contract the virus could also be more susceptible to acute respiratory distress syndrome.
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Mothers Pass SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies to Newborns
Pregnant women infected with COVID-19 who were either asymptomatic or symptomatic passed SARS-CoV-2 antibodies to their newborns during pregnancy via the placenta.
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Gender Tied to Worse Rates of COVID-19 Infection, Mortality
Males are more likely to test positive for COVID-19, more likely to have complications, and more likely to die from the virus than females, independent of age.
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Asthma Medications Taken During Pregnancy May Be Tied to Premature Birth, Low Birth Weight
Prescriptions for asthma medicines, whether continued or discontinued during pregnancy, are associated with premature births and small birth weight.
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Cesarean Section-born Children May Face Higher Risk of Infection-related Hospitalization
Research suggests that compared to vaginally-born children, cesarean-born children may have a higher risk of infection-related hospitalization for up to five years of age.
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Prenatal Exposure to Cadmium Linked to Child Asthma, Allergies
Babies born with higher levels of cadmium in their umbilical cord blood may be more likely to develop childhood asthma and allergies, according to research presented at the ERS 2020 virtual Congress.
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How Birth Control Pills Can Lower Asthma Risk
Birth control pills may reduce the risk of asthma in women of reproductive age, new research finds.
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