Maternal Hypertension Tied to Greater Preterm Survival
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2006-06-19
Pre Mature Babies Face the Risk Developmental Abnormalities
MedIndia, India -
According to the study conducted by Dr. Malika Delobel-Ayoub, from the Research Unit on Perinatal Health and Women's Health in Villejuif, France, and colleagues it is found that pre mature babies develop behavioral problems. Pre mature babies are those which are born several weeks ahead of its gestation date. They develop behavioral problems later in life compared with children who are born at the expected time. Apart from this they also suffer from hyperactivity, conduct problems and peer problems.
2006-06-18
FDA Grants Adeza Priority Review for Gestiva to Prevent Preterm
Genetic Engineering News, NY -
Adeza cautions you that statements included in this press release that are not a description of historical facts may be forward-looking statements, including, for example, statements relating to Adeza's product candidate Gestiva, and the timeline for review of regulatory submissions related to Gestiva. The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation by Adeza that any of its plans will be achieved. Actual results may differ materially from those set forth in this release due to the risks and uncertainties inherent in Adeza's business, including, without limitation, risks and uncertainties relating to the expansion of products, markets and offerings, and additional product indications, risks associated with the regulatory approval process for product candidates, and risks associated with being in both the diagnostic and therapeutic businesses. Further information about these and other risks is included in Adeza's Annual Report on Form 10-K and other periodic and current reports filed by Adeza with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), which are available from the SEC's Web site (www.sec.gov), and also available on the Investors section of Adeza's Web site. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement and Adeza undertakes no obligation to revise or update this news release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.
2006-06-16
'Miracle baby' inspires family, donors
Press & Sun-Bulletin, NY -
Thanks to the efforts of people such as the Orcutts and Gateses, the March of Dimes Prematurity Campaign is pouring millions into research, education and awareness so all babies have a better chance at life. The Central New York Bikers for Babies Ride, beginning at the Conklin Cycle Center this August, is just one way the public can support the March of Dimes and help babies like Jessica Gates.
2006-06-15
Repeat Corticosteroids For Pregnant Women At Risk Of Preterm
Medical News Today (press release), UK -
To investigate the effectiveness and safety of repeat corticosteroids, Caroline Crowther (Women's and Children's Hospital, North Adelaide, SA, Australia) and colleagues recruited 982 pregnant women at risk of preterm birth into their trial. The women were less than 32 weeks pregnant and had received a single dose of corticosteroids 7 or more days before. The team randomly assigned participants to receive a repeat injection of corticosteroids or a placebo every week until 32 weeks of pregnancy, if they remained at risk of a preterm birth. The researchers followed-up the babies until discharge from hospital and found that fewer babies had respiratory distress syndrome (186 vs 239 / 33% vs 41%) or severe lung disease (65 vs 114 / 12% vs 20%) in the repeat corticosteroids group than in the placebo group. Babies exposed to repeat corticosteroids also needed less oxygen therapy and help breathing. The investigators did not find any difference in the weight, length, and head circumference of the babies in the two treatment groups.
2006-06-14
Gene tests shed light on what triggers birth
New Scientist (subscription), UK -
To identify which genes get switched on during labour, Bukowski�s team compared levels of RNA in tissue samples taken from the cervix, fundus and lower segment of the uterus from women who had gone into labour, and from those undergoing caesareans before the onset of labour. All of the women delivered their babies at full term.
2006-06-13
Preterm Birth: Steroids to Avoid Harm?
WebMD -
Preterm births carry a high risk of potentially fatal lung problems � such as respiratory distress syndrome � in babies whose lungs haven't fully developed. To reduce that risk, doctors often give women at high risk of preterm birth a single dose of corticosteroids.
1. Inhaled Nitric Oxide Effects on Lung Structure and Function in Chronically Ventilated Preterm Lambs
Rationale: Inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) can reverse neonatal pulmonary hypertension and bronchoconstriction and reduce proliferation of cultured arterial ...
2. Prepregnancy health status has strong associations with preterm delivery risk
A woman''s risk of having a preterm delivery is influenced largely by conditions that occur during pregnancy, but a clinic-based longitudinal study in ...
3. Occupational factors don''t raise risk of recurrent preterm birth
RENO, NEV. -- The risk of preterm birth is not increased by occupational factors, including hours worked outside the home and jobs requiring physical ...
4. Evidence for increased risks of preterm delivery in a population residing near a Freeway in Taiwan
Traffic emissions are a major source of air pollution in urban areas. The results of recent studies have suggested that air pollution may be related to adverse pregnancy outcomes such as low birth w
5. A time-series analysis of air pollution and preterm birth in Pennsylvania, 1997-2001
Preterm delivery can lead to serious infant health outcomes, including death and lifelong disability. Small increases in preterm delivery risk in relation ...