November 2009
23 posts
Pregnancy Protein May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk →
Researchers have concluded that hormones released during pregnancy are responsible for elevating the level of a particular protein in the body that is known to block the growth of …
Gestational Diabetes Financial Impact →
Gestational diabetes costs an estimated $3,305 per woman. In 2007 gestational diabetes increased national medical costs by $636 million in the United States. Costs are attributed to labor, …
Enlarged Heart in Infants →
An enlarged heart is most common in an infant under one year old. An enlarged heart can be caused by many sources, however, complication of diabetes in pregnant mothers can cause enlarged…
Lead and Tobacco Exposure Raises ADHD Risk →
Children who are exposed to tobacco smoke in the womb and exposed to lead after birth have a high risk of ADHD. Nearly 800,000 ADHD cases in children aged 8 to 15 could be reduced by…
Mouse Study Gives Down Syndrome Treatment Hope →
A recent study using mice has found promise that a new drug could reverse learning problems associated with Down syndrome.
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Prenatal Factors that Contribute to the... →
Prenatal factors that may contribute to the development of ADHD include smoking, exposure to environmental poisons, drug use, and alcohol use.
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Pregnancy Safe for Women With Multiple Sclerosis →
Stanford University researchers have found that pregnant women who have multiple sclerosis (MS) are only at a slightly higher risk for abnormal fetal growth and c-section delivery than…
Fetal Alcohol Effects →
Fetal alcohol effects (FAE) may be diagnosed in a child who was exposed to alcohol before birth and has some signs of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), yet does not meet all of the necessary…
Frequent Urination and Nausea →
Frequent urination and nausea may be symptoms of conditions such as a kidney disorder, pregnancy, ovarian cancer, type 2 diabetes, and more.
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Asthma Triggers During Pregnancy →
During pregnancy, asthma triggers can increase your risk of having an asthma attack. Triggers can include allergens, exercise, and infections.
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Saxagliptin and Pregnancy →
There are no adequate studies on the effect of saxagliptin on a fetus. It is considered a Category B medication which means that it is probably safe for pregnant women, although the…
Nocturia and Pregnancy →
Nocturia, a term used for excessive urination at night, can occur during pregnancy. Often this is due to the uterus growing and placing pressure on the bladder.
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Review of the ACM Conference: The Magic of... →
I will start by saying it was an excellent day the ACM education committee did very well in organising a fantastic program, there was something for everyone. The conference was…
Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med -- Abstract:... →
Antibacterial Medication Use During Pregnancy and Risk of Birth Defects
Neuroleptics and Pregnancy →
Studies have shown exposure to neuroleptics during pregnancy is associated with increased infant birth weight. Neurolpetics with the highest percentage of the medication crossing the …
Folic Acid Supplements Linked to Asthma →
An Australian study shows that folic acid supplementation during late pregnancy may cause allergic asthma in children between the ages of 3 and 5. The study found no evidence to suggest…
Newborns Cry in Mother Tongue →
According to a new study, babies around the world cry with the same melody used in their native language. This study is important to child development experts because it shows that newborns…
Antibiotic Use During Pregnancy and Birth Defects →
Researchers studied antibiotics in pregnancy and found common drugs used to treat urinary infections were associated with birth defects. Reassuringly, penicillin, the most-used antibiotic in…
Neem and Pregnancy →
Pregnancy prevention is one of the claimed uses for neem. The supplement neem may be taken by both men and women as a contraceptive. It is thought that neem may cause miscarriages in…
Chronic Pain and Pregnancy →
Dealing with chronic pain and pregnancy at the same time can be challenging. Medications that are commonly used to treat chronic pain must be used with caution as they could harm the…
Pregnant Women Should Get the Flu Vaccine →
Pregnant women should receive both the seasonal flu vaccine and the H1N1 vaccine. Due to a weakened immune system during pregnancy, pregnant women are at a greater risk for…
Extavia and Pregnancy →
Extavia (interferon beta 1b) should only be used during pregnancy when the benefits to the mother clearly outweigh potential risks to the fetus. Extavia is sometimes recommended in the…
October 2009
25 posts
Osteoarthritis and Pregnancy →
Most pregnancies of women with osteoarthritis are normal; however, depending on which joints of the body are affected, pregnancy may be uncomfortable.
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Neonatal Narcotic Withdrawal →
The medical term for neonatal narcotic withdrawal is neonatal abstinence syndrome. An estimated three to fifty percent of newborns are exposed to
maternal drug use, which may include…
Neonatal Chronic Lung Disease →
Chronic lung disease (CLD), also called bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), is the medical term used to describe long-term respiratory problems in premature babies.
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