Pregnancy, Birth and Kids Special Topic

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Proteomic Profile may Help Determine Premature Births - Amniotic Fluid used to Detect Infections

February 2nd 2006



New Tests

It may be possible to accurately predict if a birth will be preterm and also detect the presence of an infection in the womb. The diagnosis could save the life of the baby because these conditions can lead to death, brain damage, lung or bowel injury.

Researchers announced this cutting edge research at the 26th Annual Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) meeting. The studies authors were also recognized by an award from the March of Dimes.

The test involves profiling proteins in amniotic fluid for markers of inflammation. This is called a “proteomic profile”. The goal was to not only yield results twice as fast as other tests, but to make the results much more accurate.

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Obesity link - Babies more chance for Complications during and after Pregnancy in Obese Moms

A recent paper published on Feb 3rd, in the Inter Science online journal found that there is an increased risk for obese mothers to have complications during pregnancy. They also have higher risks for babies being born with medical problems.

Obese women not only are faced with difficult pregnancies, they are also at an increased risk for infertility. During pregnancy the obese woman has a higher chance of having hypertension, gestational diabetes and thromboembolic events. Thromboembolic events are symptoms caused by blood clots which reduce or block blood flow to important tissues. These obese women are also more likely to need a cesarean section delivery.

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FDA Approves Vaccine for Rotavirus - Dangerous Stomach Flu

February 3rd 2006



Researcher - Stanley A. Plotkin, M.D.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that they have approved the licensing of a new vaccine for the rotavirus infection. The rotavirus is responsible for thousands of hospitalizations in the United States and hundreds of thousands of deaths around the world each year.

The ROTATEQ vaccine, developed by Merck & Co, Inc, will be used to protect infants against the highly contagious rotavirus infection. According to the Wistar Institute, this virus is the most common cause of severe dehydrating diarrhea in infants and young children.

Early research for this vaccine began in 1980 by scientists from The Wistar Institute and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). In 1991 Merck took on the task of developing the vaccine for the clinic.

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Depression Drugs given to Pregnant Mothers May Affect Newborn Babies – Infants Withdraw From SSRIs

February 6th 2006



SSRIs

Concerns for women taking Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) while pregnant were addressed in a new study published in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.  This is one of the archive journals of the American Medical Association. 

According to the researchers, infants born to mothers that took SSRIs show signs of withdraw shortly after birth.  The journal states that “Almost one-third of 60 newborn infants whose mothers took antidepressants during pregnancy experienced neonatal abstinence syndrome, a type of withdrawal with symptoms that include high-pitched crying, tremors and disturbed sleep.”  The authors say that infants born to mothers taking SSRIs while pregnant, should be monitored closely after birth for a minimum of 48 hours.

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Fertility Treatments for Older Couples – Infertility increases with Age
February 7th 2006


Sperm

There are several options in seeking treatment for infertility.  If couples are unable to conceive after one year of trying, experts say you should consider seeking treatment.  You may want to receive a thorough diagnostic evaluation to determine the best course of action.  This can be done by an infertility specialist.  

There are several infertility treatments including Assisted Hatching, micromanipulation, Microsurgical Tubal Repair, ICSI Offers New Hope for Couples With Male Factor, IVF with ICSI - A Treatment For Men With No Sperm in Ejaculate, and Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI). 

Women today are waiting to get pregnant more frequently than before.  This is the reason for most of the infertility today, according to Dr. Sherman Silber, author of How to Get Pregnant. 

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Dermatology Association wants Delay of iPLEADE Accutane FDA Program - Acne Drug linked to Birth Defects

February 11th 2006


Acne

The government approved a system for preventing pregnant women from taking Accutane.  The drug has been linked to miscarriages and severe birth defects.  The American Academy of Dermatology, the largest dermatological association, has asked the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to delay the March 1st implementation date by two months.

The Academy urged the FDA to “postpone” the new iPLEDGE system because dermatologists across the country are reporting numerous flaws in the program “that are interfering with patient care and could affect patient safety.” 

Accutane, and the generic Isotretinoin, has been approved to treat severe disfiguring acne with great results.  According to the New York Times, the condition afflicts only about 6,000 patients, nearly all of them male.  But the drug is prescribed to more than 170,000 patients, of which about half are women.

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Premature Birth and Gum Disease Link - Periodontal Ailments Linked to Heart Illness, Early Births and Type 2 Diabetes

February 27th 2006


Periodontal Disease

New research reinforces the belief that there is a connection between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease, as well as premature births. Now it appears that one way to reduce the risk of heart disease may be to manage other risk factors for the disease as well, including dental hygiene. Dr. Moise Desyarieux, MD said "It appears a relationship exists, but we don't know exactly what it is and if it is a causal relationship. Therefore, we can't make recommendations for people with periodontal disease in respect to cardiovascular disease."

Dr. Desvarieux is an infectious disease epidemiologist in the Department of Epidemiology at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. His team coordinated the (INVEST) study to investigate the oral health-cardiovascular disease relationship.

The main risk factors for cardiovascular disease should also be addressed. Dr. Desvarieux said "To reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease, patients must manage all their risk factors, including smoking, diabetes, and weight."

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Baby First TV – new channel premieres just for Babies

May 12th, 2006


Baby First TV channel

On May 11th, Baby First TV launched their 24 hour a day commercial free station just for babies. Baby First TV will have educational-entertaining programming that will be directed at the level of a young child. While new-born babies may not be intent on watching TV yet (I just don’t think they would be that interested), youngsters ages 1 – 3 may like the programming.

The programming includes “Baby Songs”, which is a favorite for little ones. The songs are unique and catchy tunes that relate to what children are dealing with in the real world. While we look for action packed thrills as adults, younger children are very literal with what they watch on TV. We used to calm the kids down before bed time with “Baby Songs” videos. It sure beats driving around in the car until they fall asleep.

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(Best Syndication) Fish and apple consumption when pregnant could reduce the risk of asthma and allergies for the developing children. The study done in the United Kingdom found that children of mothers who ate the most apples were less likely to wheezing children or have doctor-confirmed asthma at the age of 5 years.

There are protective effects from other foods as well, including vegetables, fruit juice, citrus or kiwi fruit, whole grain products, fat from dairy products or margarine or other low-fat spreads. The researchers at the University of Aberdeen, UK, compared asthma rates of children born to mothers who consumed apples and fish. Those mothers that ate the most were less likely to have children with the conditions.

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