Background Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) is associated with
substantial infant mortality and morbidity. A previous cohort study suggested a possible …

Although maternal fever has been implicated as a human teratogen in several studies, no
prospective study has adequately addressed the full spectrum of birth outcomes following …

Background Increasing empirical evidence supports associations between neighborhood
environments and physical activity. However, since most studies were conducted in a single …

Corticosteroids are administered in pregnancy for their immunosuppressive and antiinflammatory
effects. 1 They are used to treat symptoms of autoimmune conditions, because many …

Objectives To examine the distribution of birth weight in children with nonalcoholic fatty liver
disease (NAFLD) compared with the general US population, and to investigate the …

BACKGROUND The development of congenital heart disease ( CHD ) is multifactorial with
genetic and environmental influences. We sought to determine the relationship between …

Background Although fluoxetine is the most frequently prescribed antidepressant drug in the
United States, its safety in pregnant women has not been established. Methods From 1989 …

Objective To evaluate the associations between oral corticosteroid (OCS) dose early and
late in pregnancy and preterm birth (PTB) among women with RA. Methods Pregnant women …

Importance Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders are costly, life-long disabilities. Older data
suggested the prevalence of the disorder in the United States was 10 per 1000 children; however…

Background & Aims Pregnant women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may require
biologic or thiopurine therapy to control disease activity. Lack of safety data has led to therapy …