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- Findings on Umbilical Cord pH Levels Highlight Need for Updated Thresholds in Neonatal Care
Recent research shows that current thresholds for umbilical cord pH levels may need updating to improve neonatal care. These findings suggest that adjustments to pH level benchmarks could help better predict and manage neonatal outcomes, prompting a review of clinical guidelines. - Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Current Medical Practice
Despite the marvelous advancements in modern biotechnology and medical practices, the use of complementary and alternative medicine is rapidly evolving and growing in the health care industry and has significantly increased in all modern societies. - Stress in Pregnancy Linked to Shorter Infant Telomeres
Telomeres are protective caps at the end of chromosomes. The shortening of the telomeres, which happens with each DNA replication cycle, is one of the Hallmarks of Aging. Telomere shortening has been linked to various physical and mental illnesses, such as lung disease, infections, autoimmune diseases, cancer, diabetes and metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular diseases and psychological disorders.