Why are babies born prematurely? Researchers still don’t really know. Obstetricians are very good at managing the process of birth. But when it comes to predicting whether a baby will be born in a ...
A new grant will help Wayne State University researchers explore the links between bacterial infections, the environmental factors that increase their susceptibility and the risk of preterm birth. The ...
Preterm delivery is one of the primary causes of newborn death, and it is linked to early multiorgan system disorders as well as several long-term neurodevelopmental, familial, and ...
In 1998, 25 weeks into her pregnancy, Sara Arey's cervix dilated and her amniotic sac started to descend into the birth canal. She was rushed to a hospital an hour and a half away from her home near ...
The study looked at more than 53 million singleton births that occurred in the 50 most populous cities in the U.S. during the hottest months of the year. Looking back at heat waves between May and ...
Complications from preterm birth, defined as occurring before 37 weeks of gestation, are the leading cause of death among children under five. Rates of preterm birth range from 4-16% globally, leading ...
Being born preterm is associated with an increased risk of death from birth until the third and fourth decades of life. According to a new study from researchers at Wake Forest University School of ...
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Why Preterm Births And Infant Deaths Continue To Rise: Are We Missing The Early Warning Signs?
When a baby arrives before 37 weeks of pregnancy—it can bring along a host of health problems for the baby that leads to emotional stress for the family. While medical care has improved, many preterm ...
Despite its status as one of the wealthiest nations in the world, experts say America’s health care system is in need of major improvements. That’s especially true for mothers and infants. Case in ...
Melissa Skala receives funding from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation. Kristin Myers receives funding from the National Institutes of Health, the National Science ...
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Nov. 20, 2024 – According to a new study from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, being born ...
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