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View article: Physical activity and individual plasma phospholipid SFAs in pregnancy: a longitudinal study in a multiracial/multiethnic cohort in the United States
Physical activity and individual plasma phospholipid SFAs in pregnancy: a longitudinal study in a multiracial/multiethnic cohort in the United States Open
View article: Recreational physical activity before and during pregnancy and placental DNA methylation—an epigenome-wide association study
Recreational physical activity before and during pregnancy and placental DNA methylation—an epigenome-wide association study Open
View article: Assessment of Caffeine Consumption and Maternal Cardiometabolic Pregnancy Complications
Assessment of Caffeine Consumption and Maternal Cardiometabolic Pregnancy Complications Open
In this cohort study, second trimester caffeinated beverage intake within current recommendations was associated with lower GDM risk, but not preeclampsia or GH. These findings may be reassuring for women with moderate caffeine intake.
View article: Maternal caffeine intake and DNA methylation in newborn cord blood
Maternal caffeine intake and DNA methylation in newborn cord blood Open
View article: Western-style diet consumption impairs maternal insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism during pregnancy in a Japanese macaque model
Western-style diet consumption impairs maternal insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism during pregnancy in a Japanese macaque model Open
View article: An Epigenome Wide Association Study Reveals Timing of Physical Activity During Pregnancy Is Associated With Placental DNA Methylation
An Epigenome Wide Association Study Reveals Timing of Physical Activity During Pregnancy Is Associated With Placental DNA Methylation Open
OBJECTIVES: Physical activity (PA) prior to and during pregnancy may influence offspring health through epigenetic modifications in the placenta. Prior studies had a single PA assessment in pregnancy limiting the ability to account for PA …
View article: Maternal Caffeine Intake and DNA Methylation in Newborn Cord Blood
Maternal Caffeine Intake and DNA Methylation in Newborn Cord Blood Open
OBJECTIVES: Prior research has suggested that epigenetic mechanisms may underly associations between maternal caffeine intake and adverse childhood metabolic outcomes. We examined preconception and early pregnancy maternal caffeine exposur…
View article: Determinants of stage at diagnosis of HPV-related cancer including area deprivation and clinical factors
Determinants of stage at diagnosis of HPV-related cancer including area deprivation and clinical factors Open
Background Collecting social determinants of health in electronic health records is time-consuming. Meanwhile, an Area Deprivation Index (ADI) aggregates sociodemographic information from census data. The objective of this study was to asc…
View article: Association of uterine fibroids with birthweight and gestational age
Association of uterine fibroids with birthweight and gestational age Open
View article: What Results Should Be Returned from Opportunistic Screening in Translational Research?
What Results Should Be Returned from Opportunistic Screening in Translational Research? Open
Increasingly, patients without clinical indications are undergoing genomic tests. The purpose of this study was to assess their appreciation and comprehension of their test results and their clinicians’ reactions. We conducted 675 surveys …
View article: Alcohol Use in Pregnancy and Miscarriage: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Alcohol Use in Pregnancy and Miscarriage: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis Open
To systematically review and critically evaluate studies reporting alcohol exposure during pregnancy and miscarriage. We searched PubMed, EMBASE, PsycINFO, and ProQuest Theses for publications from January 1970 to January 2019. We identifi…
View article: Maternal Western-style diet affects offspring islet composition and function in a non-human primate model of maternal over-nutrition
Maternal Western-style diet affects offspring islet composition and function in a non-human primate model of maternal over-nutrition Open
View article: 2530 Relationship between preexisting pain and completion of a community-based wellness program
2530 Relationship between preexisting pain and completion of a community-based wellness program Open
OBJECTIVES/SPECIFIC AIMS: New Beginnings is a 12-week community-based behavioral intervention for improving health, strength, and wellness through a holistic approach to coaching that supports lifestyle change. The program serves predomina…