TOPLINE: Late amniocentesis demonstrates a 22.9% overall genetic diagnostic yield, with 2.4 times higher yield for fetuses with multiple organ system anomalies (36.4%) vs single organ system anomalies (15.3%). The procedure shows a low 1.2% complication rate, with delivery occurring at a median of 38 weeks 3 days gestation. METHODOLOGY: Researchers established a collaborative network … Read more
Preterm Birth at 50: Higher Blood Pressure, Lower Cardiovascular Events New research sheds light on the long-term health outcomes of individuals born preterm, revealing a complex interplay of risks and benefits compared to those born at term. A landmark study followed participants from the Auckland Steroid Trial, the first randomized trial of antenatal corticosteroids for … Read more
TOPLINE: Adults aged 50 years who were born preterm have a higher risk for hypertension but lower risk for cardiovascular events than those born at term, with similar risks for diabetes, prediabetes, and dyslipidemia between groups. METHODOLOGY: The researchers conducted a prospective cohort study of the Auckland Steroid Trial — the first randomized trial of … Read more