37 loci linked to gestational diabetes, 7 novel, in large multi-ancestry meta-analysis
Scientists found new genetic links to diabetes during pregnancy in this large study
This meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies across up to 38,305 GDM cases and 776,145 controls identified 37 loci associated with …
A massive study looked at DNA from many people to find genes linked to diabetes in pregnancy. They discovered new genetic markers that help …
General anesthesia with reduced rocuronium and sugammadex reversal safely enabled cesarean section in a patient with inclusion body myositis
A single case shows safe anesthesia for a pregnant patient with inclusion body myositis
This case report describes the perioperative anesthetic management of a 43-year-old pregnant patient with inclusion body myositis undergoing…
A 43-year-old pregnant patient with inclusion body myositis had a cesarean section without complications. Her baby scored 10 out of 10 on Ap…
Systematic review shows pre-pregnancy weight loss interventions do not significantly reduce gestational diabetes mellitus risk in women with overweight or obesity
Pre-pregnancy weight loss does not cut diabetes risk
A meta-analysis of 1632 adult women found that pre-pregnancy weight loss interventions did not significantly lower gestational diabetes risk…
A review of 1,632 women found that pre-pregnancy weight loss did not significantly lower the risk of gestational diabetes, even though it di…
Adverse childhood experiences linked to higher gestational diabetes risk
Early life stress may raise risk of gestational diabetes in later pregnancy
A meta-analysis of observational studies examined whether adverse childhood experiences are associated with gestational diabetes mellitus. T…
A massive analysis of over 326,000 people found that childhood adversity is linked to higher odds of developing gestational diabetes during …
Systematic review and meta-analysis links METS-IR to gestational diabetes risk
Higher metabolic score linked to increased gestational diabetes risk in pregnant women
This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized evidence on the Metabolic Score for Insulin Resistance (METS-IR) and gestational diabet…
A large review shows pregnant women with a higher metabolic score have a much greater chance of developing gestational diabetes.
Narrative review suggests homocysteine combined with multi-index screening aids early warning for pregnancy complications
Adding homocysteine screening helps spot dangerous pregnancy complications earlier
This narrative review evaluates homocysteine combined with multi-index screening for detecting preeclampsia, fetal growth restriction, gesta…
A review suggests adding homocysteine checks to standard tests helps doctors spot risks like preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction more …
Narrative review explores nesfatin-1 in infertility, pregnancy, and lactation
Nesfatin-1 May Explain Infertility, Pregnancy Problems, and Milk Supply
This narrative review examines the role of nesfatin-1 in infertility, pregnancy complications, and lactation. The authors find heterogeneous…
A body chemical called nesfatin-1 may tie together stress, metabolism, and fertility, offering clues for infertility, pregnancy problems, an…
Systematic review and meta-analysis of gestational diabetes prevalence in African populations
Gestational Diabetes in Africa Is More Common Than Anyone Expected
This meta-analysis of 241 studies from 33 African countries synthesized gestational diabetes mellitus prevalence. The pooled prevalence was …
One in eight pregnant women in Africa may have gestational diabetes, but inconsistent testing means many cases go undetected and untreated.
Systematic review of induction methods for pelvic inflammatory disease animal models
New animal models reveal hidden causes of pelvic pain
This systematic review evaluates various methods used to construct animal models for pelvic inflammatory disease. The authors categorize ind…
Chronic pelvic pain affects millions of women, and new research reveals how animal models are uncovering hidden triggers of pelvic inflammat…
Mobile app plus group sessions showed feasibility in Malaysian women with gestational diabetes
A new app plus support for diabetes care in Malaysia showed no benefit yet
This feasibility randomized controlled trial enrolled 60 women with gestational diabetes mellitus in Malaysia.
A trial in Malaysia found that a mobile app and group sessions did not improve health outcomes for women with gestational diabetes compared …
Systematic review identifies GDM risk factors in low- and middle-income countries
New Risk Factors Found For Gestational Diabetes In Poor Nations
This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesizes data from forty-seven studies conducted in low- and middle-income countries.
Doctors now know that older age and city living make gestational diabetes much more likely for mothers in poorer countries.
Educational films for gestational diabetes do not reduce adverse perinatal outcomes in Uganda and India trial
New films for diabetes care did not lower baby risks in Uganda and India
This cluster randomised trial evaluated a package of 7 culturally-tailored educational films among pregnant women and healthcare providers i…
New educational films for gestational diabetes care did not lower risks for babies or moms in Uganda and India.
All pregnancy complications Articles
- 37 loci linked to gestational diabetes, 7 novel, in large multi-ancestry meta-analysis
- General anesthesia with reduced rocuronium and sugammadex reversal safely enabled cesarean section in a patient with inclusion body myositis
- Adverse childhood experiences linked to higher gestational diabetes risk
- Systematic review shows pre-pregnancy weight loss interventions do not significantly reduce gestational diabetes mellitus risk in women with overweight or obesity
- Systematic review and meta-analysis links METS-IR to gestational diabetes risk
- Narrative review suggests homocysteine combined with multi-index screening aids early warning for pregnancy complications
- Narrative review explores nesfatin-1 in infertility, pregnancy, and lactation
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of gestational diabetes prevalence in African populations
- Systematic review of induction methods for pelvic inflammatory disease animal models
- Mobile app plus group sessions showed feasibility in Malaysian women with gestational diabetes
- Systematic review identifies GDM risk factors in low- and middle-income countries
- Educational films for gestational diabetes do not reduce adverse perinatal outcomes in Uganda and India trial
- CHG index outperforms TyG index for gestational dysglycemia risk prediction in NHANES cohorts
- Meta-analysis links high early pregnancy TyG index to increased gestational risks across 23 studies
- Meta-analysis links genetic variants to gestational diabetes mellitus risk in British, Finnish, and Chinese populations
- Maternal steroid hormones in early pregnancy linked to birth outcomes in Chinese cohort
- Prior GDM associated with higher risks of cesarean delivery, recurrence, and gestational hypertension in a retrospective cohort
- Early pregnancy serum uric acid levels associated with gestational diabetes risk in cohort study
- Systematic review examines placental biology and social context in Black and African American women with pregnancy complications
- Early pregnancy FT4 levels show non-linear association with gestational diabetes mellitus risk in 40,682 women
- First-trimester serum retinol quintiles and pregnancy outcomes in a Chinese prospective cohort
- Lower early pregnancy Lp(a) levels associated with higher gestational diabetes risk in retrospective cohort
- Prospective cohort study links dietary intake, gut microbiome, and plasma metabolome differences in Chinese pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus
- Self-reported racial discrimination associated with postpartum depression and low birth weight in pregnant women
- Meta-analysis finds high prevalence of adverse outcomes in African women with hyperglycaemia in pregnancy
- Early pregnancy biomarkers associated with gestational diabetes risk in AMA nulliparous women
- Systematic review links neutrophil extracellular trap dysregulation to pregnancy complications
- Systematic review finds 54.8% of Indian women with reproductive morbidities seek treatment
- Patient-led insulin titration in GDM linked to faster glycemic control and lower macrosomia risk in small RCT
- Survey finds 11.5% of US pregnant women report drinking, 3.9% binge drinking in past month
- Tight glycemic targets in GDM reduce LGA births and cesarean rates but increase insulin use