• What's a "high-risk" pregnancy? (rchsd.org)
  • In a high-risk pregnancy, one or more things raise a woman's - or her baby's - chances for health problems or early delivery. (rchsd.org)
  • A progesterone shot can increase the chances for a full-term pregnancy if you've had premature labor in the past. (rchsd.org)
  • Preterm birth may be prevented in those at risk if the hormone progesterone is taken during pregnancy. (wikipedia.org)
  • Risk scoring systems have been suggested as an approach to identify those at higher risk, however, there is no strong research in this area so it is unclear whether the use of risk scoring systems for identifying mothers would prolong pregnancy and reduce the numbers of preterm births or not. (wikipedia.org)
  • Preeclampsia is when a pregnant woman develops high blood pressure and protein in the urine after the 20th week of pregnancy. (stlukes-stl.com)
  • The risk of thyroid problems increases during pregnancy and around menopause . (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Some women experience what doctors refer to as a high-risk pregnancy. (webmd.com)
  • A pregnancy is considered high-risk when there are potential complications that could affect the mother, the baby, or both. (webmd.com)
  • One of the most common risk factors for a high-risk pregnancy is the age of the mother-to-be. (webmd.com)
  • A history of miscarriage, problems with a previous pregnancy, and a family history of genetic disorders are also risk factors for a high-risk pregnancy. (webmd.com)
  • Often a pregnancy is classified as high risk because of issues that arise from the pregnancy itself and that have little to do with the mother's health. (webmd.com)
  • Premature labor is labor that begins before 37 weeks of pregnancy. (webmd.com)
  • Multiple pregnancies, which are more common as women are using more infertility treatments , increase the risk of premature labor, gestational diabetes, and pregnancy-induced high blood pressure . (webmd.com)
  • Patients who are at risk of developing both these disorders can be identified by abnormal uterine artery Doppler at mid-trimester pregnancy. (nih.gov)
  • Premature labor is part of a high risk pregnancy as it leads to a premature baby. (nethealthbook.com)
  • But this website states that these conditions can be medically managed so that risks of pregnancy at age 40 are not any worse than at age 35. (nethealthbook.com)
  • Your healthcare provider will monitor velamentous cord insertion closely and recommend a plan for your pregnancy to reduce any risks during childbirth. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • These risks may affect your pregnancy and your baby. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office on Women's Health Opens a new window , expecting moms may be more at risk for BV because of the hormonal changes that happen during pregnancy. (babycenter.com)
  • They say the outcomes of the home visitation program include decreased maternal complications in pregnancy, fewer premature deliveries, fewer low birth weight babies and a decrease in child abuse and neglect. (wcpo.com)
  • I was a high-risk pregnancy with high blood pressure and diabetes, but I thought at the very earliest we were looking at 3-4 weeks. (grahamsfoundation.org)
  • After a very high-risk pregnancy, Amber gave birth to her son 10 weeks early. (grahamsfoundation.org)
  • Abortion of a first pregnancy interrupts the growth and changes which enable the breast to produce milk, leaving the breast at a heightened risk of cancer. (ewtn.com)
  • This report discusses the twenty-two published studies which document a link between a first-pregnancy abortion and an increased risk of breast cancer, and concludes that women need to know about this risk before they choose abortion. (ewtn.com)
  • 6] A premature termination of a first pregnancy interrupts this process. (ewtn.com)
  • Also, it doesn't always prevent premature birth and is usually not performed beyond 24 weeks of pregnancy. (uconn.edu)
  • She'd entered a high-risk pregnancy and with it came a wash of emotions for both she and her husband. (parentingoc.com)
  • What is a high-risk pregnancy? (nih.gov)
  • A high-risk pregnancy is one that threatens the health or life of the mother or her fetus. (nih.gov)
  • Pregnancy in teens and women age 35 or older increases the risk for preeclampsia and gestational high blood pressure. (nih.gov)
  • For more information, visit the High-Risk Pregnancy topic. (nih.gov)
  • We have everything from programs, such as 'Centering Pregnancy,' which is group prenatal care for high-risk moms. (news5cleveland.com)
  • The study included 87 premature babies born between 24-31 weeks of pregnancy. (aaem.pl)
  • Have you been told your pregnancy is high-risk? (whattoexpect.com)
  • Even though the phrase "high-risk pregnancy" might sound ominous, the term does not in any way mean that you're destined to experience problems while expecting. (whattoexpect.com)
  • Having a high-risk pregnancy simply means that due to a pre-existing health condition - or one you develop while you're expecting - you may have a greater chance of pregnancy complications . (whattoexpect.com)
  • Your practitioner can tell you why you qualify for the high-risk designation, but it's likely due to one of these pre-existing factors or pregnancy conditions listed below. (whattoexpect.com)
  • Sometimes high-risk pregnancies are labeled as such because of conditions that pop up once you're already pregnant or because your type of pregnancy is inherently high-risk. (whattoexpect.com)
  • Since your doctor has characterized your pregnancy as high-risk, ask him or her to explain what specific factors put you in that category and whether or not you should see a specialist. (whattoexpect.com)
  • A previous preterm birth, multiple births, poor nutrition during pregnancy, late prenatal care, infections, assisted reproductive techniques (such as in vitro fertilization), and high blood pressure can increase the risk of a preterm birth. (msdmanuals.com)
  • If the standard supplementation of 400 IUs of vitamin D is increased to 800 IUs daily there are reductions in the number of premature and preterm babies with extremely low bone density, new research has found. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Results of a University of Nebraska Medical Center study published in the Oct. 10 issue of PLOS ONE , found if the standard supplementation of 400 IUs of vitamin D is increased to 800 IUs daily there are reductions in the number of premature and preterm babies with extremely low bone density. (sciencedaily.com)
  • These babies are also known as premature babies or colloquially preemies (American English) or premmies (Australian English). (wikipedia.org)
  • Identifying women at high risk of giving birth early would enable the health services to provide specialized care for these women and their babies, for example a hospital with a special care baby unit such as a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). (wikipedia.org)
  • Doctors treating premature babies across Gaza are grappling with similar fears. (kfor.com)
  • At least 130 premature babies are at "grave risk" across six neonatal units, aid workers said. (kfor.com)
  • Late preterm babies who are born between 35 and 37 weeks gestation may not look premature. (stlukes-stl.com)
  • They may not be admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), but they are still at risk for more problems than full-term babies. (stlukes-stl.com)
  • Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a problem often seen in premature babies. (stlukes-stl.com)
  • It occurs most often in premature or sick babies. (stlukes-stl.com)
  • Infant death is higher in premature babies due to a multitude of complications. (nethealthbook.com)
  • This leads to a rise of fertility clinic visits, lengthy and costly procedures to get pregnant, and finally a risk for twins or triplets, which is the reason for more premature labor and premature babies. (nethealthbook.com)
  • AP) -- Kentucky officials say a new $7.5 million grant will support a statewide program aimed at decreasing the number of premature deliveries and low birth weight babies. (wcpo.com)
  • Extremely premature infants-babies born before 28 weeks' gestation-spend the third trimester, a critical time period for growth and brain development, outside of the womb. (the-scientist.com)
  • This study's important, because we might be able to identify some of the gut microbial signatures that might help highlight some of the babies that are more at risk, which might mean that they can get some more additional kind of clinical care," said Lindsay Hall, a microbiologist at Quadram Institute Bioscience and the Technical University of Munich, who was not involved in the research. (the-scientist.com)
  • Following the idea that there are critical developmental windows where the microbiome may play a significant role, Berry and Wisgrill planned to characterize what happens in the first months of life for these premature babies. (the-scientist.com)
  • Despite steady advances in how we treat mothers and their unborn babies during high-risk pregnancies, none of her options are ideal. (uconn.edu)
  • Prematurity Awareness Month kicks off with bad news for Cleveland: the city ranks number one in the country when it comes to babies who are born premature. (news5cleveland.com)
  • We're working to decrease the number of elective deliveries of early babies born premature. (news5cleveland.com)
  • Neurodevelopmental outcome and early rehabilitation of premature babies - is it needed in the first 2 years of life? (aaem.pl)
  • The aim of the study was to evaluate the neurodevelopmental outcomes of extremely premature babies at the age of 2 years, and to determine whether rehabilitation was carried out during this period. (aaem.pl)
  • According to the authors' knowledge, this is the first study to show the percentage of premature babies who in the first 2 years of life did not require rehabilitation and achieved normal development. (aaem.pl)
  • In fact, the majority of women who have so-called high-risk pregnancies go on to have few or no issues and give birth to healthy babies. (whattoexpect.com)
  • managing effectively preterm labour, especially provision of antenatal corticosteroids to reduce the risk of breathing difficulties in premature babies. (who.int)
  • Some premature births are multiple pregnancies, such as twins or triplets. (stlukes-stl.com)
  • High-risk pregnancies require management by a specialist to help ensure the best outcome for the mother and baby. (webmd.com)
  • We tested the effectiveness of the NO-donor PETN for secondary prevention of IUGR, PE, and preterm birth in pregnancies at risk. (nih.gov)
  • A variety of conditions can lead to premature labor such as a fever, multiple pregnancies, uterine abnormality, an incompetent cervix that opens up too early, just to name a view. (nethealthbook.com)
  • Specialized centers with a maternal-fetal medicine specialist can play a significant role in managing high risk pregnancies. (medscape.com)
  • Expectant mothers who live near hydraulic fracturing wells could have high risk pregnancies. (hydrogenfuelnews.com)
  • Some pregnancies become high risk as they progress, while some women are at increased risk for complications even before they get pregnant for a variety of reasons. (nih.gov)
  • Women with high-risk pregnancies should receive care from a special team of health care providers to ensure the best possible outcomes. (nih.gov)
  • Other non-routine tests are recommended only for some women, especially those with high-risk pregnancies . (kidshealth.org)
  • You may receive a referral to a practitioner who specializes in high-risk pregnancies, called a maternal fetal medicine (MFM) specialist , or a specialist who can consult with your current prenatal provider. (whattoexpect.com)
  • Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG)-resistance are related to greater risk for permanent cardiac complications. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Women who will be under age 17 or over age 35 when their baby is due are at greater risk of complications than those between their late teens and early 30s. (webmd.com)
  • The main complications are hypoglycemia, the risk for infection is increased and there is also an increased risk for hemolytic anemias and newborn jaundice. (nethealthbook.com)
  • Most premature infants born after 28 weeks survive with specialized care in a premature nursery, but there are a number of high risks and possible complications. (nethealthbook.com)
  • Preemies that survive are at high-risk for brain damage from complications such as inflammation, sepsis, insufficient oxygen, and bleeding in the brain or heart. (the-scientist.com)
  • The risk of complications is higher in women carrying more than one fetus (twins and higher-order multiples). (nih.gov)
  • Common complications include preeclampsia, premature labor, and preterm birth. (nih.gov)
  • There are other aspects, such as early care, so that we can detect problems early and treat complications such as diabetes and high blood pressure, and then there's aspects that clearly contribute that are much harder to deal with, such as racial disparities in care, socioeconomic factors, access to care and insurance issues. (news5cleveland.com)
  • These diabetic population rates are affected by differences in diabetes prevalence among different age, sex, or race groups and indicate the risk of various complications among persons with diabetes. (cdc.gov)
  • Greater degrees of prematurity are associated with greater risks of serious and even life-threatening complications. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Preterm infants are at higher risk of dying due to complications such as respiratory problems, feeding difficulties, poor regulation of body temperature and recurrent infections. (who.int)
  • Does transvaginal ultrasound of the cervix predict preterm premature rupture of membranes in a high-risk population? (elsevierpure.com)
  • Dive into the research topics of 'Does transvaginal ultrasound of the cervix predict preterm premature rupture of membranes in a high-risk population? (elsevierpure.com)
  • In many countries, rates of premature births have increased between the 1990s and 2010s. (wikipedia.org)
  • This neonatal center specializes in high-risk and premature births. (worldpressphoto.org)
  • Besides location, there is also racial disparity when it comes to premature births. (news5cleveland.com)
  • Scientists have found that a midgestation increase in the hormone leptin, which most of us associate with appetite suppression, produces problematic blood vessel dysfunction and restriction of the baby's growth in preeclampsia that put mother and baby at risk. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Although there are numerous studies exploring ultrasound and biomarker prediction of patients at risk of pre-eclampsia, other than early detection of preeclampsia , no reliable test or symptom complex predicts the development of eclampsia. (medscape.com)
  • Preterm birth, also known as premature birth, is the birth of a baby at fewer than 37 weeks gestational age, as opposed to full-term delivery at approximately 40 weeks. (wikipedia.org)
  • Although there is no way to know which women will have preterm labor or birth, there are factors that place women at higher risk, such as certain infections, a shortened cervix , or previous preterm birth. (webmd.com)
  • Early prenatal care may decrease the risk of a preterm birth. (msdmanuals.com)
  • However, there are many known risk factors for preterm birth. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Adolescents and older women, women of lower socioeconomic status, and women who have less formal education are at increased risk of preterm birth. (msdmanuals.com)
  • It follows from this that prevention of premature labor is a highly effective method of preventing a lot of fetal and early infant mortality. (nethealthbook.com)
  • [ 1 ] For premature infants born with a weight below 1000 g, the three primary causes of mortality are respiratory failure, infection, and congenital malformation. (medscape.com)
  • The researchers also performed an economic analysis to compare the costs of increasing cycling networks with the estimated economic benefits of prevented premature mortality. (medicalxpress.com)
  • The aim of this study was to investigate the usefulness of heart rate variability (HRV) in predicting cardiac mortality in patients with a recent acute myocardial infarction at high risk of events. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Eligibility criteria Prospective cohort studies assessing physical activity and sedentary time by accelerometry and associations with all cause mortality and reported effect estimates as hazard ratios, odds ratios, or relative risks with 95% confidence intervals. (bmj.com)
  • Diabetes mellitus is a major cause of morbidity and premature mortality in the United States, and surveillance is essential for developing and evaluating public health strategies to reduce the burden associated with diabetes and for monitoring progress toward the national health objectives for the year 2000. (cdc.gov)
  • CVD causes a quarter of all deaths in the UK and is the largest cause of premature mortality in deprived areas. (who.int)
  • However, workers with high physical work demands (often low and semi-skilled workers) are well known to have an elevated incidence of cardiovascular disease and premature mortality. (cdc.gov)
  • Recent studies have surprisingly found instead that high physical activity at work actually increases the risk for cardiovascular disease and mortality. (cdc.gov)
  • to access motor performance in premature newborns with risk to motor development impairment. (bvsalud.org)
  • This leads to premature birth, putting affected newborns at a much higher risk for health problems and prolonged hospitalization both immediately after delivery and throughout their lives. (uconn.edu)
  • The earliest and smallest preterm newborns are at far greater risk of having problems, including developmental problems. (msdmanuals.com)
  • A premature infant is a baby born before 37 completed weeks of gestation (more than 3 weeks before the due date). (stlukes-stl.com)
  • A premature infant will have a lower birth weight than a full-term infant. (stlukes-stl.com)
  • Fountain Valley's NICU includes a High Risk Infant Follow-Up Program to provide developmental assessment and follow-up for up to three years for infants who meet certain criteria upon discharge from the NICU. (fountainvalleyhospital.com)
  • If the High Risk Infant Follow-Up Program is recommended for your child, your first appointment for the clinic will be made through the NICU prior to discharge. (fountainvalleyhospital.com)
  • The high pH of the infant gastrointestinal system favors the growth of nitrate-reducing bacteria [Kross et al. (cdc.gov)
  • During labor, the exposed blood vessels run an especially high risk of bursting when the fetus starts putting pressure on your cervix. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • To prevent pregnant women with the condition from going into premature labor, highly trained maternal-fetal medicine specialists like Townsel currently use a needle to stitch or incisions to place an encircling suture below the surface of the cervix to tie it closed. (uconn.edu)
  • Premature and low birth weight children demonstrated high rates of delay in functional performance at preschool age that did not vary in magnitude among different degrees of prematurity and low birth weight, suggesting that exist others factors contributing to the development outcome at this age. (bvsalud.org)
  • Risk for prematurity can come from declining fertility on behalf of the woman with increasing age, but a desire to want children at a later age. (nethealthbook.com)
  • Smoking while pregnant will often also lead to premature labor. (nethealthbook.com)
  • The organism has a propensity to affect the placenta which can lead to premature birth or spontaneous abortion. (cdc.gov)
  • The premature newborn infants who presented worse motor performance remained on prolonged ventilator support. (bvsalud.org)
  • However, women with gestational diabetes are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure . (webmd.com)
  • Your risk of gestational diabetes goes up if you are over 25, are pregnant with multiples, are overweight , or have had gestational diabetes or a very large baby in the past, or if someone in your family has diabetes. (webmd.com)
  • Risk factors include diabetes, high blood pressure, multiple gestation (being pregnant with more than one baby), being either obese or underweight, vaginal infections, air pollution exposure, tobacco smoking, and psychological stress. (wikipedia.org)
  • You have a higher chance if you're older, if you're overweight, or if you had high blood pressure or diabetes before you got pregnant. (webmd.com)
  • Go over the risks and benefits of taking medicine while pregnant or breastfeeding . (webmd.com)
  • In women who aren't pregnant, BV has been linked to an increased risk of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and infections after gynecologic surgery. (babycenter.com)
  • In a 2020 statement Opens a new window , the USPSTF concluded, 'the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for bacterial vaginosis in pregnant persons at increased risk for preterm delivery. (babycenter.com)
  • Pregnant women are also at high risk following exposure to Coxiella burnetii . (cdc.gov)
  • Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk. (medscape.com)
  • Some children are at increased risk of severe RSV disease, including those who were born prematurely, or who have chronic lung or heart disease or a weakened immune system. (cdc.gov)
  • If this is unsuccessful, or if there is premature water break (premature rupture of the membrane) , the baby will be born prematurely. (nethealthbook.com)
  • If you don't have symptoms and are at low risk for giving birth prematurely, you won't be screened for BV. (babycenter.com)
  • Children who are born prematurely or have required neonatal intensive care may have future health risks. (fountainvalleyhospital.com)
  • For example, in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) a doctor may try to perform a line insertion into a critically ill premature newborn. (visualsonics.com)
  • Physicians have been prescribing vitamin D in premature and preterm infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICU) to prevent rickets, a disease that causes soft, weak bones in children and is often associated with vitamin D deficiency. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Premature infants often spend time in the neonatal intensive care unit. (the-scientist.com)
  • The objective was to evaluate changes in vitamin D in the blood over four weeks in two groups of premature infants born between 24 to 32 weeks gestation. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Conclusions AC is associated with adverse neurodevelopmental outcome among high risk infants born at 22-26 weeks' gestation. (bmj.com)
  • The study, published in Preventive Medicine , estimates that if all the cities under study achieved a 24.7 percent bicycle mode share, over 10,000 premature deaths could be avoided annually. (medicalxpress.com)
  • In that case, London could avoid up to 1,210 premature deaths yearly, followed by Rome with 433 premature deaths yearly, and Barcelona with 248 premature deaths yearly. (medicalxpress.com)
  • However, a 10 percent increase in designated cycling infrastructure was estimated to lead to significant increases in cycling and resulted in 21 premature deaths preventable in Rome, 18 in London and 16 in Barcelona. (medicalxpress.com)
  • Farm youth continue to experience high rates of injuries and premature deaths as a result of agricultural activities. (cdc.gov)
  • Lumbar puncture is performed in premature infants with positive blood cultures and in those who have clinical signs of central nervous system infection. (medscape.com)
  • Stabilization in the delivery room with prompt respiratory and thermal management is crucial to the immediate and long-term outcome of premature infants, particularly extremely premature infants. (medscape.com)
  • Becoming a new mom to premature twins in the thick of COVID has brought with it a wealth of emotions and a wealth of opportunities, such as unanticipated family time that we would not have had in any normal season of life. (parentingoc.com)
  • Why are Extremely Premature Infants at High Risk from Brain Damage? (thelondongeneralpractice.com)
  • This study profiled the gut microbiota, immunological, and neurophysiological development of 16 extremely premature infants, which received standard hospital care including antibiotics and probiotics. (thelondongeneralpractice.com)
  • The study results suggested that aberrant development of the gut-microbiota-immune-brain axis could drive or exacerbate brain injury in extremely premature neonates and represented a promising target from novel intervention strategies. (thelondongeneralpractice.com)
  • In a recent study in Cell Host & Microbe , Berry, along with Lukas Wisgrill, a neonatologist at Medical University of Vienna, and their colleagues found that gut microbes set off inflammation that exacerbated brain injury in extremely premature infants soon after birth. (the-scientist.com)
  • However, the microbiome and immune system have not yet fully developed in extremely premature infants, and microbial shifts may negatively influence the brain. (the-scientist.com)
  • To do so, Berry and Wisgrill established a unique patient cohort of 60 extremely premature infants. (the-scientist.com)
  • Although the gut microbiota has been implicated in early life development, a detailed understanding of the gut-microbiota-immune-brain axis in premature neonates is lacking. (thelondongeneralpractice.com)
  • The 2019 ACC/American Heart Association Guideline on the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease recommends a diet that emphasizes the intake of vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains and fish to decrease heart disease risk factors. (news-medical.net)
  • Using medical subject heading terms " E. tion to define risk factors and guide prevention and treat- sakazakii " or " Enterobacter" in combination with "new- ment. (cdc.gov)
  • Surveillance data are important for formulating policy, identifying high-risk groups, targeting interventions, and evaluating progress in disease prevention and control. (cdc.gov)
  • I'm Captain Ibad Khan I'm representing the Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) with the Office of Emergency Risk Communication at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (cdc.gov)
  • Because of the high incidence of severe RSV disease in the first months of life, RSV prevention products focus on passive immunization of young infants through maternal immunization or immunoprophylaxis with monoclonal antibodies. (cdc.gov)
  • The risk of miscarriage and genetic defects further increases after age 40. (webmd.com)
  • These same players likely are factors in what increases the mother's lifetime risk of cardiovascular problems, Faulkner says. (sciencedaily.com)
  • 2010). Risk of newborn heart defects increases with maternal obesity [news release] . (nih.gov)
  • This is another form of NICU therapy that can help decrease that risk. (sciencedaily.com)
  • We're working to try and get medications that can decrease premature delivery and to get those to the moms when they're needed. (news5cleveland.com)
  • Similarly the low frequency/high frequency (LF/HF) ratio was lower in patients with fatal events (p = 0.03 and p = 0.02, respectively). (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Thus, our data show that HRV analysis is a useful tool for identifying patients with an actual increased risk of fatal cardiac events among patients who are basically considered at high risk according to the presence of an impaired left ventricular function and/or frequent ventricular arrhythmias. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • For high-risk patients, these discussions are never premature. (chop.edu)
  • Newborn jaundice occurs when a baby has a high level of bilirubin in the blood. (stlukes-stl.com)
  • Frequent blood glucose measurement: This is essential because premature infants are prone to hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. (medscape.com)
  • Work on salt reduction began in the UK in 2004 following advice from the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN), published in the 2003 report on Salt and Health, that recommended population average salt intakes should be reduced to 6g per day to reduce the risk of high blood pressure and hence cardiovascular disease (CVD). (who.int)
  • The earlier a baby is born, the greater these risks will be. (wikipedia.org)
  • DEIR AL BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - A premature baby squirms inside a glass incubator in the neonatal ward of al-Aqsa Hospital in the central Gaza Strip. (kfor.com)
  • Carrying more than one baby also raises your risk. (webmd.com)
  • Premature baby shortly after birth. (worldpressphoto.org)
  • Before a baby is ever born, critical supply chain problems with nutrition and oxygen can result in premature birth or even death and increase the child and mother's lifelong risk of cardiovascular disease. (sciencedaily.com)
  • It can hurt the baby's development and increase the risk of long-term health problems for the baby and mother," she says. (sciencedaily.com)
  • I came across an article the other day that states that there is now a simple urine test that can tell if a baby is going to be premature or not. (grahamsfoundation.org)
  • 6 months) and infants with underlying conditions that place them at highest risk for severe RSV disease. (cdc.gov)
  • 8 months who are born during or entering their first RSV season and for infants and children aged 8-19 months who are at increased risk for severe RSV disease and are entering their second RSV season ( 5 ). (cdc.gov)
  • For infants aged 8-19 months at increased risk of severe RSV disease entering their second season, the recommended dose is 200mg. (cdc.gov)
  • Tactics to consider include teaching improved dietary choices in schools and other public places in simple language the general population can understand, as well as on television programs and by continuing to do high level research that is presented at medical conferences and published in medical journals. (news-medical.net)
  • Specialized care for premature infants might include treatment for breathing issues, birth defects and maternal health problems. (fountainvalleyhospital.com)
  • People with high physical work demands - being occupationally physical active for several hours per day, 5 days per week - might therefore expect to live a long life, free from chronic diseases. (cdc.gov)
  • 13 assessing adults between 17 and 18 years who were born premature, found slight neurological changes associated with reduced neuropsychological function compared with their controls born at term. (bvsalud.org)
  • High-frequency micro-ultrasound for vascular access in young children--a feasibility study by the High-frequency UltraSound in Kids studY (HUSKY) group. (visualsonics.com)
  • such incompatibilities increase the risk for jaundice and kernicterus. (medscape.com)
  • The underlying physiological mechanisms behind the increased risk for cardiovascular disease remain unresolved. (cdc.gov)
  • Dr. David Swerdlow] We made a decision tree to determine the risks and benefits of post- exposure prophylaxis among the three categories of people after an intentional release. (cdc.gov)
  • Dr. David Swerdlow] We found that following a likely exposure, the risk of Q fever is greater than the risk of adverse events from antibiotic treatment. (cdc.gov)
  • Premature infants are at greater risk for cerebral palsy, delays in development, hearing problems and problems with their vision. (wikipedia.org)
  • They also saw improvement in growth that significantly decreased the risk of infants having very low bone density. (sciencedaily.com)
  • A recent study of air quality around unconventional oil and gas extraction sites - more commonly referred to as fracking - found high levels of benzene, hydrogen sulfide and formaldehyde, all of which pose risks to human health. (scienceblogs.com)
  • Even though we did not consider other determinants of cycling and cannot infer causality here, we simply like to express that cycling networks should be high up on the agendas of city governments, which have direct local accountability for providing healthy choices to their citizens," says Mark Nieuwenhuijsen, coordinator of the Urban Planning, Environment and Health Initiative of ISGlobal and last author of the study. (medicalxpress.com)
  • To decide which tests are right for you, talk with your health care provider about why a test is recommended, its risks and benefits, and what the results can - and can't - tell you. (kidshealth.org)
  • The situation analysis also provides evidence of the importance of addressing noncommunicable diseases and their risk factors such as tobacco use, mental health problems, road traffic injuries and environmental health issues. (who.int)
  • Nitrate/Nitrite Toxicity: Who Is at Most Risk of Adverse Health Effects from Overexposure to Nitrates and Nitrites? (cdc.gov)
  • The earlier this occurs, the lower the risk of breast cancer. (ewtn.com)