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Fraternal Twin Studies Reveal that Autism May Begin In Utero
An article recently published in the Austin American Statesman reveals new research that could impact the way we view autism. According to the article, the study showed a high incidence of autism in sets of fraternal twins. Identical twins are twins produced when a single egg splits in utero. Identical twins share genetic material and are genetically more similar than regular siblings; because of this, if one identical twin is autistic, there is a high chance that the other twin will also be autistic. Fraternal twins, on the other hand, are twins produced from two separate eggs in the womb. Fraternal twins share the same amount of genetic material as regular siblings; they simply share the womb at the same time. Of the sets of fraternal twins in the study, both twins had autism in 31 percent of male twin sets and in 36 percent of female twin sets. These…
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California Maternal Mortality Rate on the Rise, Says Study
According to MSNBC, maternal mortality is on the rise in California. Health officials reported Tuesday that African-American mothers are four times more likely to die from pregnancy related causes than women in any other racial or ethnic group. The overall rate of maternal deaths in California in 1999 was eight in 100,000 live births, but in 2008 that number went up to 14 deaths per 100,000 live births. The maternal mortality rate among African-American mothers was 36.1 per 100,000 live births, compared to 9.6 for white and 8.5 for Hispanic mothers, says the study. To address the problem, the state officials have expanded the Black Infant Health Program to include more outreach and information, and by providing group sessions to keep tabs on progress through a health pregnancy. African-American mothers with diabetes and blood pressure are at higher rates than other groups, said the study lead. The program has provided…
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High Fat Diet Raises Risk of Stillbirth
According to UPI, a mother’s high-fat diet may increase the risk of stillbirth. A new study by the Oregon Health & Science University in Portland has found that a high-fat diet during pregnancy may increase the risk of stillbirth. Dr. Frias, principal researcher and assistant of obstetrics and gynecology at the university says that a typical American died, high in fat, decreases blood flow from the mother to the placenta. The placenta is a temporary organ that nourishes the fetus during pregnancy. The study was conducted on primate placenta because the placental structure of the Japanese macaque is very similar to that in humans. The study found that maternal diet during pregnancy has a profound influence on both placental and fetal development, said Frias. The high-fat diet our society is used to has negative effects on placental function and may be a contributor to stillbirth. The findings published in the…
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