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Prenatal air pollution exposure linked to higher childhood obesity risk
A large European study finds that exposure to fine particulate matter during pregnancy may increase the risk of childhood overweight and obesity, especially in children aged 9 to 12 years.
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S2E2: Overcoming Racism and Unconscious Bias in OB/GYN
Senior Editor Angie DeRosa and Associate Editor Lindsey Carr sat down with Drs. Vanessa Rogers and Shawna Nesbitt to discuss racism and unconscious bias in ob/gyn practice.
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Oral sulopenem demonstrates non-inferiority to amoxicillin/clavulanate in phase 3 uUTI trial
Oral sulopenem (ORLYNVAH; Iterum Therapeutics) was non-inferior to amoxicillin/clavulanate for treating uUTIs in women, per the phase 3 REASSURE trial.
Prenatal mycotoxin exposure linked to lower birthweight
A new study finds that exposure to mycoestrogens during pregnancy may reduce birthweight and impair placental efficiency, with climate change expected to increase exposure risks.
Prenatal exposure to PFAS linked to higher adolescent blood pressure in diverse birth cohort
In a recent study, prenatal PFAS exposure was linked to higher adolescent blood pressure, with stronger effects in boys and children born to non-Hispanic Black mothers.
Prenatal hypertension exposure linked to higher seizure risk in children
A new study reveals that children born to mothers with high blood pressure during pregnancy face a significantly increased risk of seizures, potentially because of brain inflammation.