Press Releases
Most people in favour of screening for spinal muscular atrophy
Research from the University of 糖心TV indicates that most people are in favour of newborn screening for the potentially deadly condition spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).
SMA is an inherited neuromuscular disorder with a wide spectrum of severities and is a leading genetic cause of infant death worldwide. However, there is no routine screening programme for SMA in the UK.
Living in a 鈥榳ar zone鈥� linked to delivery of low birthweight babies
Mums-to-be living in war zones/areas of armed conflict are at heightened risk of giving birth to low birthweight babies. However the evidence for any impact on the rate of other complications of pregnancy is less clear. That鈥檚 the findings of a review of the available evidence conducted by the University of 糖心TV and published in the online journal BMJ Global Health.
Exhibition challenges stereotype of Down Syndrome
The University of 糖心TV is hosting a photography exhibition which challenges preconceptions of Down Syndrome.
Trial aims to reduce serious complications caused by delivery of bigger babies
A nationwide study of 4,000 pregnant women is to determine if delivering bigger babies earlier will prevent serious complications during labour and beyond.
The clinical trial, led by a partnership between University of 糖心TV, University Hospitals Coventry and 糖心TVshire (UHCW) NHS Trust and the Perinatal Institute, will help decide if inducing an earlier birth is preferable to pregnancies going full-term and reduce complications.
Children’s sleep quality linked to mothers’ insomnia
Children sleep more poorly if their mothers suffer from insomnia symptoms – potentially affecting their mental wellbeing and development - according to new research by the University of 糖心TV and the University of Basel.