Key Points Infants born to mothers with pregestational diabetes face a higher risk of NICU admission. Research highlights teh importance of managing diabetes during pregnancy. Understanding risk factors can improve neonatal care and outcomes. New Study Links Pregestational Diabetes to Increased NICU Admissions Updated May 22, 2025 A recent study published in the European … Read more
Depression poses serious health concerns, particularly during pregnancy and after childbirth. Recent data from the United States are alarming, showing that nearly half of women stop taking antidepressants during pregnancy. A study published in JAMA Network Open highlights this trend, which may have serious consequences for both mothers and their children. The study, led by … Read more
TOPLINE: A population-based congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) screening program in Ontario successfully screened 551,034 (97.4%) newborns, with 689 (0.13%) testing positive. Of those completing assessment, 96 (16.0%) were symptomatic, with 63 receiving valganciclovir treatment. METHODOLOGY: A diagnostic study of a population-based screening program in Ontario, Canada, evaluated 551,034 newborns from July 29, 2019, to July 31, … Read more