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The use of epidural analgesia during labor was associated with a 35% reduction in cases of severe maternal morbidity (SMM), particularly in women with medical indications for an epidural and those with preterm births, according to the results of a study conducted in the United Kingdom. https://lnkd.in/eZ99kD5S

📖 Recommended Reading for Newborn Screening Awareness Month! 📖 "Proposed Screening for Congenital Hyperinsulinism in Newborns: Perspective from a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Group" features CHI Collaborative Research Network member Dr. Jeffrey Kaiser! 💙 This article proposes a new method of measuring glucose and ketone concentration within 48 hours after birth, at the same time that the mandated state Newborn Dried Blood Spot Screen is obtained. Additionally, the authors explain how current neonatal hypoglycemia screening programs do not fulfill the criteria for effective screening tests. 🔬 🔗 To read the full article, please visit https://lnkd.in/ecd7PyH4 🔗 #hyperinsulinism #raredisease #congenitalhyperinsulinism #hypoglycemia

👶 DHA: A Vital Nutrient for Moms-to-Be, Starting Before Birth! 🌟 Did you know? DHA plays a critical role in prenatal health: ✅ Supports Fetal Brain Development: Enhances the maturation of neural cells in the brain. ✅ Promotes Retinal Growth: Crucial for the development of light-sensitive cells in the retina. ✅ Essential for Premature Infants: Especially beneficial for low-birth-weight babies to improve visual function, learning ability, and overall development. 🔬 Experts agree: our daily diet often lacks sufficient DHA. That’s why Runke Bioengineering specializes in algae-based DHA—offering a purer, plant-based alternative that's ideal for expectant mothers. By boosting maternal DHA levels, we help ensure that babies receive the essential nutrients for optimal brain and retinal development. Let’s talk about how we can support your DHA needs! 🌱 #DHAmanufacturer #PregnancyHealth #AlgaeDHA #RunkeBioengineering #PrenatalCare #RunkeBioengineering

In recognition of #NationalInfertilityAwarenessWeek, learn how #maleinfertility is #diagnosed, what some of the causes and #treatment options are. In the article by Zocdoc, our own Katherine Rotker, MD, along with other medical professionals, explore these questions and more. Yale School of Medicine | Yale Medicine

Monitoring fetal placental macrophages can serve as an early indicator of fetal brain health, particularly in response to maternal immune activation like infections or obesity. This insightful research highlights the importance of understanding how maternal factors impact the brain development of unborn babies, offering potential for personalized intervention strategies to mitigate neurodevelopmental risks. By recognizing the influence of maternal health on fetal brain microglia through placental cell analysis, healthcare professionals can take proactive steps to support healthy neurodevelopment in newborns. #PlacentalHealth #FetalBrainDevelopment #MaternalImmuneSystem #NeurodevelopmentalDisorders #PregnancyHealth BioMedHack.com is your leading source for the latest news, breakthroughs, and insights in medicine, biohacking, and alternative medicine. Our mission is to help you live healthier and longer by bringing you cutting-edge information and expert advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X. Read more about this post here: https://lnkd.in/eF6ndQne

In order to curb #maternal and #fetal mortality rates, medical experts, including our own Harvey Kliman, MD, PhD, are trying to better understand the #placenta. In this article by Undark Magazine, Dr. Kliman discusses his recent study on #stillbirths and how they can be attributed to a #smallplacenta. He and other doctors also explain why the progress has been slow. Yale School of Medicine | Yale Medicine

It´s time for some #research! Learn about targeted enhancement of the placental function. Four years after Lisa´s Masters of Research in Maternal and Fetal Health at The University of Manchester, her paper “Placental Homing Peptide-microRNA Inhibitor Conjugates for Targeted Enhancement of Intrinsic Placental Growth Signaling” was finally published in Theranostics. In simple terms, it’s all about targeting the placenta in order to enhance its function by delivering therapeutic molecules to it. Here, Lisa´s going to talk about why on earth they did this research, how they did it, the results and what they mean! Share your research too! #Scicomm #placenta #health http://crwd.fr/2p7NeSD

It´s time for some #research! Learn about targeted enhancement of the placental function. Four years after Lisa´s Masters of Research in Maternal and Fetal Health at The University of Manchester, her paper “Placental Homing Peptide-microRNA Inhibitor Conjugates for Targeted Enhancement of Intrinsic Placental Growth Signaling” was finally published in Theranostics. In simple terms, it’s all about targeting the placenta in order to enhance its function by delivering therapeutic molecules to it. Here, Lisa´s going to talk about why on earth they did this research, how they did it, the results and what they mean! Share your research too! #Scicomm #placenta #health http://crwd.fr/2p7NeSD

It´s time for some #research! Learn about targeted enhancement of the placental function. Four years after Lisa´s Masters of Research in Maternal and Fetal Health at The University of Manchester, her paper “Placental Homing Peptide-microRNA Inhibitor Conjugates for Targeted Enhancement of Intrinsic Placental Growth Signaling” was finally published in Theranostics. In simple terms, it’s all about targeting the placenta in order to enhance its function by delivering therapeutic molecules to it. Here, Lisa´s going to talk about why on earth they did this research, how they did it, the results and what they mean! Share your research too! #Scicomm #placenta #health http://crwd.fr/2p7NeSD

PHYSIOLOGICAL CHANGES ASSOCIATED WITH AGEING Nervous system • Motor control of precise movement diminishes • Conduction rate of nerve impulses becomes slower Special senses • Ear – hair cells become damaged • Eye – stiffening of the lens; cataracts (opacity of the lens) • Taste and smell – diminished perception Respiratory system • Less mucus produced • Stiffening of rib-cage • Decline in respiratory reflexes Cardiovascular system • Stiffening of blood vessel walls • Reduction in cardiac function and efficiency Endocrine system • Pancreatic islet cells – decline in function of β-cells • Adrenal cortex – estrogen deficiency in post- menopausal women Digestive system • Loss of teeth • Peristalsis reduced • Decline in liver mass Urinary system • Fewer nephrons, lower glomerular filtration rate Resistance and immunity • Declines Musculoskeletal system • Thinning of bone • Stiffening of cartilage and other connective tissue Reproductive systems • Female menopause Clinical Nurses #nursescare