Smaller Airways Increase COPD Risk for Women
Structural differences in lung airways between men and woman may be the cause of differences in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) prevalence and outcomes between the sexes.
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Maternal RSV Vaccine Reduced LRTIs, Antibiotic Rx for Newborns
An investigational RSV vaccine administered to pregnant women reduced RSV-associated lower respiratory tract infections and subsequent antibiotic prescriptions among their infants.
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Improving Air Quality Tied to Slower Cognitive Decline in Women
Improvements in air quality are associated with slower cognitive decline in women, according to a new study published in Plos Medicine.
CDC Advisory Urges More Vaccination by Pregnant Women
According to CDC data, only 31% of pregnant people have been vaccinated against COVID-19 and vaccination rates vary markedly by race and ethnicity.
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COVID-19 Antibodies Passed from Vaccinated Pregnant Moms to Newborns
Women who receive COVID-19 mRNA vaccines during pregnancy pass high levels of antibodies to their babies, new research from NYU Langone shows.
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Physical Activity During Pregnancy Linked to Infant’s Lung Function
For the first time researchers have shown a link between lower lung function in babies born to physically inactive mothers compared to those born to active mothers.
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Enzyme Could Be Major Driver of Preeclampsia
An enzyme called protein phosphatase 2 (PP2A) appears to be a major driver of preeclampsia, a dangerous pregnancy complication characterized by the development of high blood pressure and excess protein in the urine.
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Pregnant Vapers More Likely to Have Low-birthweight Infants
Women who use electronic cigarettes during pregnancy are 33% more likely than those who don’t to give birth to low-birthweight infants, according to a new study published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology.
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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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