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Categories: Infant's Health
Published Dengue fever infections have negative impacts on infant health for three years
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Dengue infections in pregnant women may have a negative impact on the first years of children's lives, new research has found.
Published Bacteria behind meningitis in babies explained
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Researchers have identified the types of E.coli responsible for neonatal meningitis -- around 50 per cent of infections are caused by two types of E. coli. The study was the largest to date, examining genomes of E. coli bacteria across four continents. The research also revealed why some infections recur despite being treated with antibiotics -- it's most likely that bacteria hide out in the intestinal microbiome. This information tells us that we need to keep monitoring these babies after their first infection, as they are at a high risk of subsequent infections.
Published Teen stress may raise risk of postpartum depression in adults
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source A research team reports that social stress during adolescence in female mice later results in prolonged elevation of the hormone cortisol after they give birth.
Published Landmark study involving babies in Ireland supports use of Cystic Fibrosis drug in infants from four weeks of age
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source A Cystic Fibrosis drug targeting the basic defect that causes the condition has been shown to be safe and effective in newborns aged four weeks and above, new research suggests.
Published AI powered 'digital twin' models the infant microbiome
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Researchers have developed a new generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool that models the infant microbiome. This 'digital twin' of the infant microbiome creates a virtual model that predicts the changing dynamics of microbial species in the gut, and how they change as the infant develops.
Published More premature babies born following Swedish parental leave policy
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source The introduction of a policy protecting parental leave benefits in Sweden in 1980 had unintended consequences on child health. The policy appears to have led to an increase in premature birth rates.
Published Even moderate alcohol usage during pregnancy linked to birth abnormalities
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Researchers have found that even low to moderate alcohol use by pregnant patients may contribute to subtle changes in their babies' prenatal development, including lower birth length and a shorter duration of gestation.
Published Infant gut microbes have their own circadian rhythm, and diet has little impact on how the microbiome assembles
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Infant gut microbiomes oscillate with a circadian rhythm, even when they are cultivated outside of the body. Researchers report that the rhythm is detectable as early as 2 weeks after birth but becomes more pronounced with age. The finding comes from a randomized controlled trial that also showed that diet has less impact on the development and composition of the infant microbiome than previously thought.
Published Women with obesity do not need to gain weight during pregnancy, new study suggests
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source The guidelines for weight gain during pregnancy in obese women have long been questioned. New research supports the idea of lowering or removing the current recommendation of a weight gain of at least 5 kg.
Published Multiple unsafe sleep practices found in most sudden infant deaths
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source More than three-quarters of Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths analyzed in a new study featured multiple unsafe sleep practices. The researchers are urging care providers to take a more active role in educating new parents on safe-sleep practices and helping implement them.
Published Researchers propose a new way to identify when babies become conscious
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Academics are proposing a new and improved way to help researchers discover when consciousness emerges in human infancy.
Published Five factors to ensure an infant thrives
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Researchers make the case that five 'Thrive Factors' are a key element of healthy human brain, behavioral and cognitive development.
Published Study eases concern at antipsychotics use in pregnancy
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source The use of antipsychotics during pregnancy isn't linked to childhood neurodevelopmental disorders or learning difficulties, study suggests -- giving assurance to those concerned about continuing their medications during pregnancy.
Published Gut bacteria make neurotransmitters to shape the newborn immune system
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Investigators discovered that unique bacteria colonize the gut shortly after birth and make the neurotransmitter serotonin to educate gut immune cells. This prevents allergic reactions to food and the bacteria themselves during early development.
Published Why some newborns develop severe infections
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source A serious immune deficiency in newborns may originate from a system that protects the fetus in utero but lingers too long after birth.
Published Artificial intelligence detects heart defects in newborns
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Researchers have developed an algorithm that provides an automatic and reliable method of detecting a certain heart defect in newborns.
Published Curbing coal-burning emissions translates to health gains for children
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Research finds a nearly 40% decline in the annual average concentration of respirable particulate matter (PM2.5) in Krakow, Poland, between 2010 and 2019 following the implementation of clean air policies. Air quality improvements translated to substantial benefits for children's outcomes, including fewer cases of asthma and better birth outcomes.
Published Climate policies to reduce motor vehicle emissions can improve children's health, save money
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source A new study finds that policies to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from motor vehicles combined with investments in electric vehicles and public transportation would reduce air pollution and bring large benefits to children's health. They would also save money.
Published Adding folic acid to table salt could prevent life-threatening birth defects
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source A team of international researchers has demonstrated, for the first time in a field study, that using folic acid-fortified iodized table salt can prevent multiple severe birth defects.
Published COVID vaccines are safe for pregnant women and babies, study finds
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source The COVID vaccine is safe to administer during pregnancy, researchers report in an important finding on the safety of the vaccine in infants -- despite widespread fear and misinformation.