Zika virus found in amniotic fluid
A case study conducted in Brazil revealed the presence of Zika virus in the amniotic fluid of two pregnant women, suggesting that the virus can cross the placental barrier and potentially infect the… …read more
Treating maternal subclinical hypothyroidism doesn’t improve childhood IQ
ATLANTA – Prenatal treatment of maternal subclinical hypothyroidism or hypothyroxinemia conferred no cognitive, behavioral, or neurodevelopmental benefit to children up to age 5. The findings of two… …read more
VIDEO: Could noninvasive prenatal testing mean gene profiling for every pregnancy?
ATLANTA – The decision of whether to screen a pregnancy for genetic anomalies should not be taken lightly, especially in light of the invasive procedures required. But what if a simple maternal blood… …read more
VIDEO: Could noninvasive prenatal testing mean gene profiling for every pregnancy?
ATLANTA – The decision of whether to screen a pregnancy for genetic anomalies should not be taken lightly, especially in light of the invasive procedures required. But what if a simple maternal blood… …read more
VIDEO: To optimize children’s oral health, take care of moms first
ATLANTA – Oral health – whether poor or good – seems to run in families. Is it behavior, biology, or both? At the annual Pregnancy Meeting sponsored by the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Dr…. …read more
VIDEO: To optimize children’s oral health, take care of moms first
ATLANTA – Oral health – whether poor or good – seems to run in families. Is it behavior, biology, or both? At the annual Pregnancy Meeting sponsored by the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Dr…. …read more
BRCA Mutation Testing Increasing in Younger Women
BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic testing is on the increase, but so is bilateral mastectomy, even among women without increased genetic risk for breast cancer. Medscape Medical News …read more
BRCA Mutation Testing Increasing in Younger Women
BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic testing is on the increase, but so is bilateral mastectomy, even among women without increased genetic risk for breast cancer. Medscape Medical News …read more
Necessity, the mother of participation
Mothers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often experience stress and suffer from sleep deprivation. …read more
Necessity, the mother of participation
Mothers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often experience stress and suffer from sleep deprivation. …read more