Across 2,195 pregnancies, researchers including a team at UCSF found that antibodies recognised a wider set of the body's own targets before preterm birth, as this great natimmunol.nature.com briefing explains: doi.org/10.1038/s415... 🧪
A distinct serological signature of preterm birth - Nature Immunology
Preterm birth is the leading cause of death in children globally. We determined proteome-wide autoantibody profiles for 2,195 pregnant individuals, revealing a shared humoral program of normal pregnan...
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November 9, 2026 at 7:19 AM
Across 2,195 pregnancies, researchers including a team at UCSF found that antibodies recognised a wider set of the body's own targets before preterm birth, as this great natimmunol.nature.com briefing explains: doi.org/10.1038/s415... 🧪
Autoantibodies tip the balance towards preterm birth
Autoantibodies tip the balance towards preterm birth
Nature Reviews Immunology, Published online: 06 November 2026; doi:10.1038/s41577-026-01374-3Large-scale autoantibody profiling reveals pathogenic anti-IL-1RA autoantibodies that disrupt placental vascular integrity and are associated with preterm birth, linking maternal humoral immunity to inflammatory pregnancy complications.
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November 6, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Autoantibodies tip the balance towards preterm birth
ICYMI: Autoantibodies tip the balance towards preterm birth
Autoantibodies tip the balance towards preterm birth
Nature Reviews Immunology, Published online: 06 November 2026; doi:10.1038/s41577-026-01374-3Large-scale autoantibody profiling reveals pathogenic anti-IL-1RA autoantibodies that disrupt placental vascular integrity and are associated with preterm birth, linking maternal humoral immunity to inflammatory pregnancy complications.
dlvr.it
November 7, 2026 at 5:37 PM
ICYMI: Autoantibodies tip the balance towards preterm birth
Group B strep (GBS) can cause preterm labor resulting in babies being born too soon. If you experience any of the signs or symptoms of preterm labor, contact your healthcare provider right away.
November 5, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Group B strep (GBS) can cause preterm labor resulting in babies being born too soon. If you experience any of the signs or symptoms of preterm labor, contact your healthcare provider right away.
So I was having preterm labor which was thankfully stopped. I've been poked, prodded and scanned over and over. Woke up during the nights, pain, sobbing and worry.
I'm just so exhausted, the most I've been in a long time. The baby is healthy, happy which is most important.
I'm just so exhausted, the most I've been in a long time. The baby is healthy, happy which is most important.
November 7, 2026 at 1:46 PM
So I was having preterm labor which was thankfully stopped. I've been poked, prodded and scanned over and over. Woke up during the nights, pain, sobbing and worry.
I'm just so exhausted, the most I've been in a long time. The baby is healthy, happy which is most important.
I'm just so exhausted, the most I've been in a long time. The baby is healthy, happy which is most important.
Researcher Julia Interrante says the research shows when people have to drive farther, they more frequently defer prenatal and postpartum visits, and the risk for preterm birth goes up, which can be dangerous for the mother and the baby.
One in 10 Minnesota women of childbearing age live in counties without a birthing center
In 2024 alone, 6,500 women in Minnesota who lived in counties without this care gave birth. They accounted for 11 percent of all births in Minnesota that year.
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November 8, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Researcher Julia Interrante says the research shows when people have to drive farther, they more frequently defer prenatal and postpartum visits, and the risk for preterm birth goes up, which can be dangerous for the mother and the baby.
FIU Engineers Develop Innovative Portable Tool to Detect Preterm Birth Risk Early#United_States#Miami#FIU#PPRIM#PolarDoc
FIU Engineers Develop Innovative Portable Tool to Detect Preterm Birth Risk Early
Biomedical engineers at Florida International University have crafted a portable imaging device to identify early indicators of preterm labor risk.
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November 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM
FIU Engineers Develop Innovative Portable Tool to Detect Preterm Birth Risk Early#United_States#Miami#FIU#PPRIM#PolarDoc
Preterm birth can cause short- and long-term problems for babies, including breathing, hearing, vision, learning & more.
To help reduce your risk for preterm birth: www.cdc.gov/maternal-infant-health/preterm-birth
- Avoid alcohol, drugs & smoking
- Get early, consistent prenatal care
To help reduce your risk for preterm birth: www.cdc.gov/maternal-infant-health/preterm-birth
- Avoid alcohol, drugs & smoking
- Get early, consistent prenatal care
November 8, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Preterm birth can cause short- and long-term problems for babies, including breathing, hearing, vision, learning & more.
To help reduce your risk for preterm birth: www.cdc.gov/maternal-infant-health/preterm-birth
- Avoid alcohol, drugs & smoking
- Get early, consistent prenatal care
To help reduce your risk for preterm birth: www.cdc.gov/maternal-infant-health/preterm-birth
- Avoid alcohol, drugs & smoking
- Get early, consistent prenatal care
Heat and pregnancy... A growing body of medical research finds that heatwaves are dangerous to the health of pregnant women and their babies, increasing the risk of myriad complications, including miscarriage, birth defects, and preterm births. buff.ly/CbHrQsP @reuters.com
https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/climate-heatstorms-pregnancy/
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November 7, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Heat and pregnancy... A growing body of medical research finds that heatwaves are dangerous to the health of pregnant women and their babies, increasing the risk of myriad complications, including miscarriage, birth defects, and preterm births. buff.ly/CbHrQsP @reuters.com
Babies born preterm face unique health challenges and group B strep (GBS) is one infection where awareness can make a difference. During Prematurity Awareness Month, we’re raising awareness about the connection between prematurity and GBS disease because every baby deserves the best possible start.
November 9, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Babies born preterm face unique health challenges and group B strep (GBS) is one infection where awareness can make a difference. During Prematurity Awareness Month, we’re raising awareness about the connection between prematurity and GBS disease because every baby deserves the best possible start.
Preterm birth remains the leading cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality in twin pregnancies www.nature.com/articles/s41...
November 5, 2026 at 7:49 AM
Preterm birth remains the leading cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality in twin pregnancies www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Open Access UCL Research: Advancing research, policy, and practice for preterm birth discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10...
Advancing research, policy, and practice for preterm birth
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November 9, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Open Access UCL Research: Advancing research, policy, and practice for preterm birth discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10...
Preterm births in India: How climate change is driving early deliveries www.thenewsminute.com/news/preterm...
Preterm births in India: How climate change is driving early deliveries
An exceptionally hot April in 2024 was associated with an estimated 10,050 additional preterm births in India. But what was an unusual heat event could become a
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November 6, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Preterm births in India: How climate change is driving early deliveries www.thenewsminute.com/news/preterm...
The support has had a measurable health impact, with studies linking the program to more access to prenatal care, a decrease in the preterm birth rate and in low-weight births and fewer neonatal intensive care admissions.
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/newborn-cash-support-survival
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/newborn-cash-support-survival
Newborn survival improves when families receive financial support
Rx Kids, a program that provides unconditional cash transfers for pregnant people and infants, reduced neonatal mortality in Flint, Michigan.
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November 6, 2026 at 10:30 PM
The support has had a measurable health impact, with studies linking the program to more access to prenatal care, a decrease in the preterm birth rate and in low-weight births and fewer neonatal intensive care admissions.
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/newborn-cash-support-survival
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/newborn-cash-support-survival
Dr. Hill & her team analyzed data from the Fathers Matter Study to examine paternal factors and preterm birth, centering Black fathers, moving beyond deficit-focused frameworks, & highlighting the need for father-inclusive approaches. Find the full publication here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42825984/
November 6, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Dr. Hill & her team analyzed data from the Fathers Matter Study to examine paternal factors and preterm birth, centering Black fathers, moving beyond deficit-focused frameworks, & highlighting the need for father-inclusive approaches. Find the full publication here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42825984/
“Specifically, they found that fewer vaccinated pregnancies experienced preterm birth (4.7%; 95% CI, 4.4%-5%) vs. unvaccinated pregnancies (6.3%; 95% CI, 5.9%-6.7%)” www.healio.com/news/infecti...
More data support RSV vaccination during pregnancy
WASHINGTON — Maternal and infant safety outcomes were similar across two respiratory syncytial virus seasons for vaccinated and unvaccinated pregnancies, according to interim data presented at I...
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November 5, 2026 at 5:35 PM
“Specifically, they found that fewer vaccinated pregnancies experienced preterm birth (4.7%; 95% CI, 4.4%-5%) vs. unvaccinated pregnancies (6.3%; 95% CI, 5.9%-6.7%)” www.healio.com/news/infecti...
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This is the first result for "are premature babies more at risk of infections?".
Because premature babies getting infections is a major issue.
And vaccines reduces this.
This is the first result for "are premature babies more at risk of infections?".
Because premature babies getting infections is a major issue.
And vaccines reduces this.
Why are preterm newborns at increased risk of infection?
One in 10 newborns will be born before completion of 36 weeks’ gestation (premature birth). Infection and sepsis in preterm infants remain a significant clinical problem that represents a substantial ...
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November 4, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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This is the first result for "are premature babies more at risk of infections?".
Because premature babies getting infections is a major issue.
And vaccines reduces this.
This is the first result for "are premature babies more at risk of infections?".
Because premature babies getting infections is a major issue.
And vaccines reduces this.
With NIH support, BC researchers are developing the first AI-enabled ultrasound system for nutritional monitoring in preterm infants. https://on.bc.edu/NeonatalHealth
November 10, 2026 at 8:30 PM
With NIH support, BC researchers are developing the first AI-enabled ultrasound system for nutritional monitoring in preterm infants. https://on.bc.edu/NeonatalHealth
Born preterm? Use adjusted age for developmental milestones until age 2. Keep well-child visits and discuss concerns: adjusting age does not replace individual support.
www.healthychildren.org/English/ages...
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November 10, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Born preterm? Use adjusted age for developmental milestones until age 2. Keep well-child visits and discuss concerns: adjusting age does not replace individual support.
www.healthychildren.org/English/ages...
www.healthychildren.org/English/ages...
Open Access UCL Research: Maternal serum placental growth factor concentration in the prediction of growth outcomes and preterm birth in early-onset fetal growth restriction: a retrospective observational study discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10...
Maternal serum placental growth factor concentration in the prediction of growth outcomes and preterm birth in early-onset fetal growth restriction: a retrospective observational study
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November 10, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Open Access UCL Research: Maternal serum placental growth factor concentration in the prediction of growth outcomes and preterm birth in early-onset fetal growth restriction: a retrospective observational study discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10...
Yes, although I picked that arbitrarily but you could say the same thing for, for example, the % whose birth was preterm in a given year or the % who had a prostate cancer diagnosis, etc - one time events.
November 6, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Yes, although I picked that arbitrarily but you could say the same thing for, for example, the % whose birth was preterm in a given year or the % who had a prostate cancer diagnosis, etc - one time events.
Water should be life-giving, not life-threatening" Amanda Larson on today's call to the WHO to protect the health of our people and our environment by reviewing the nitrate drinking water limit, in-line with research that links nitrate contamination to health risks like cancer and preterm birth.
November 3, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Water should be life-giving, not life-threatening" Amanda Larson on today's call to the WHO to protect the health of our people and our environment by reviewing the nitrate drinking water limit, in-line with research that links nitrate contamination to health risks like cancer and preterm birth.
2/5 🖥️ We analysed 498 high-density EEG recordings from 233 preterm-born infants across the birth transition and studied three complementary modes of cortical connectivity: burst-based, burst-framed and general phase-based connectivity.
November 9, 2026 at 10:23 AM
2/5 🖥️ We analysed 498 high-density EEG recordings from 233 preterm-born infants across the birth transition and studied three complementary modes of cortical connectivity: burst-based, burst-framed and general phase-based connectivity.