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Abstract Gestational diabetes and the maternal mental disorders of anxiety and depression have been implicated in adverse offspring neuro-behavioural outcomes but these exposures have only been studied in isolation. 1051 children whose mothers were diagnosed with gestational diabetes in UK’s Born in Bradford cohort had linkage to maternal primary care records, providing diagnostic and treatment […]
Baseline characteristics of study participants The mean age of the study population was 39.3 ± 4.4 years, and 2146 (70.9%) of them were male. Baseline demographics, cardiovascular risk factors, and clinical characteristics were compared between young cases and controls in Table 1. Compared to young controls, EOCAD cases were more likely to be male, overweight, or obese, smokers […]
Corgis are fairly healthy dogs overall, but just as with every breed, they are susceptible to certain medical problems. ©Andrii Medvednikov/Shutterstock.com Corgis are super adorable, friendly, and extremely smart dogs. As the late Queen’s beloved canine, they also enjoy great favor around the world, and rank as the 11th most popular breed in the United […]
This was originally published in NeurologyLive. © TopMicrobialStock – stock.adobe.com The FDA has allowed Tiziana Life Sciences’ agent foralumab, a fully human intranasal anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody, to be taken at home and self-administered for the treatment of patients living with multiple sclerosis (MS). The company noted that this decision by the FDA to allow patients […]
ByHindustan Times Oct 20, 2023 06:08 PM IST Share Via Copy Link This article is authored by Chandra Ganjoo, group CEO, Trivitron Healthcare. Newborn screening (NBS) includes a set of standard tests conducted in newborn infants for specific genetic, metabolic, and congenital conditions shortly following their birth. In today’s healthcare landscape, NBS has evolved into […]
Researchers and neonatal specialists at NTNU and St. Olavs Hospital are behind the first study in which ultrasound is used to monitor cerebral blood flow in newborn babies under general anaesthesia. “We have always believed that this could revolutionise neonatal care. Everything indicates that we are closer to being able to prevent brain damage in […]
Global Cytogenetic systems industry demand is anticipated to be valued at US$ 1,688.5 Million in 2022, forecast to grow at a CAGR of 11.0% to be valued at US$ 5,327.8 Million from 2022 to 2032. Growth is attributed to the increase in incidence of genetic disorders and cancer. The major techniques of cytogenetic testing include fluorescence in-situ hybridization, multiplex-fluorescence in situ hybridization, comparative […]
Abstract Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a potentially life-threatening condition in children with sepsis. We herein aimed to identify clinical and laboratory predictors of HLH in children with sepsis. We conducted a retrospective study of 568 children with sepsis admitted to Guangdong Women and Children Hospital from January 2019 to June 2022. HLH, while rare (6.34%), […]