A ction must be taken to prevent cardiovascular disease in women and men before signs
and symptoms of the disease appear or a myocar-dial infarction or stroke is experienced …

Preconception care is a strategic intervention to improve neonatal and birth outcomes by
addressing modifiable risk factors and optimizing maternal and fetal health before …

The association between cardiac and kidney dysfunction has received exponentially
increasing attention over the last two decades. A putatively unique syndrome, the “cardio …

BACKGROUND Breast milk is the best and principal nutritional source for neonates and
infants. It may protect infants against many metabolic diseases, predominantly obesity and …

Introduction An inadequate clearance of lung fluid plays a key role in the pathogenesis of
transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN). Objectives To evaluate if left ventricular diastolic …

This review article conducts a comprehensive analysis of gestational diabetes mellitus
(GDM) and its ramifications for both maternal health and the well-being of their offspring …

Introduction Infants born small for gestational age (SGA) have an increased risk of
developing various cardiovascular complications. While many influencing factors can be …

Background Hyperglycemia in pregnancy (HIP) is suggested to be a risk factor for elevated
blood pressure (BP) in offspring. However, the empirical evidence was mixed. Thus, this …

Congenital heart defects constitute the most common birth defect in humans, affecting
approximately 1% of all live births. The incidence of congenital heart defects is exacerbated …

During pregnancy, the body undergoes a great amount of changes in order to support a
healthy developing fetus. In this context, maternal dietary supplementation is widely …