A treatment to move blood from the umbilical cord into an infant’s body may provide a safe option for preterm infants born after 28 weeks who need rapid support, suggests a study supported by the ...

TAMPA, Fla. (BLOOM) — Scientists at the University of Fukui in Japan have identified a significant link between specific fatty acid metabolites found in umbilical cord blood and the symptoms of autism ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is quite prevalent, but its underlying mechanism is not well understood. In a recent study, researchers from Japan have found a significant link between the levels of ...

A study finds protein markers in umbilical cord blood that are linked to later development of type 1 diabetes. The results ...

The umbilical cord is a life-sustaining tube that connects your baby to your placenta. Some issues can develop with the cord during pregnancy. After birth, it’s easy to care for your baby’s cord stump ...

It's estimated that around 13.4 million infants are born prematurely around the world, and preterm birth complications are a major cause of mortality for these babies. Preterm births can happen both ...

Arachidonic acid, which is released from phospholipid membranes, is metabolized to various epoxyeicosatrienoic acid (EET) compounds and subsequently to dihydroxyeicosatrienoic acids (diHETrE). This ...

Umbilical cord prolapse is a medical emergency. It happens when the umbilical cord slips through your cervix, the opening to your uterus, and into your vagina. It puts your baby at great risk of ...

A treatment to move blood from the umbilical cord into an infant's body may provide a safe option for preterm infants born after 28 weeks who need rapid support, suggests a new study. The procedure, ...