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An Open Conversation About Postpartum Psychosis: An Interview with Jessie Hunt: Communications Lead, Advocate, and Expert by Experience
Yale J Biol Med. 2024 Mar 29;97(1):107-112. doi: 10.59249/PWXZ3821. eCollection 2024 Mar.ABSTRACTPostpartum psychosis is a mental illness that is often misunderstood and stigmatized and can have a devastating impact on the women affected and their families, particularly when not identified and treated early on. The first-person perspective of experiencing a mental illness such as postpartum psychosis is remarkably powerful and can shed light on some of the hidden or misunderstood aspects of diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and getting support. With this in mind, we have prepared this interview from both an academic and live...
Source: The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine - April 1, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Udita Iyengar Jessie Hunt Source Type: research

Effect of Prenatal Care on Perinatal Outcomes of Pregnant Women with Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review
Conclusions: The findings suggest that PC interferes with the perinatal outcome, being able to reduce the risks of complications associated with this comorbidity through early intervention, especially when the NT is an integral part of this assistance.PMID:38559460 | PMC:PMC10964819 | DOI:10.59249/WPTY4075 (Source: The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine)
Source: The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine - April 1, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Let ícia B G da Silva Lenita Zajdenverg Elisa Keating Manoela Pereira Smith Silvestre Beatriz M B Dos Santos Cl áudia Saunders Source Type: research

Assessing the Efficacy of Large Language Models in Health Literacy: A Comprehensive Cross-Sectional Study
Yale J Biol Med. 2024 Mar 29;97(1):17-27. doi: 10.59249/ZTOZ1966. eCollection 2024 Mar.ABSTRACTEnhanced health literacy in children has been empirically linked to better health outcomes over the long term; however, few interventions have been shown to improve health literacy. In this context, we investigate whether large language models (LLMs) can serve as a medium to improve health literacy in children. We tested pediatric conditions using 26 different prompts in ChatGPT-3.5, ChatGPT-4, Microsoft Bing, and Google Bard (now known as Google Gemini). The primary outcome measurement was the reading grade level (RGL) of output...
Source: The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine - April 1, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Kanhai S Amin Linda C Mayes Pavan Khosla Rushabh H Doshi Source Type: research

Review of Genetic and Artificial Intelligence approaches to improving Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Screening and Diagnosis in sub-Saharan Africa
Conclusions: More research is needed to identify SNPs associated with GDM in sub-Saharan Africa. The implementation of AI and its applications in the field of healthcare in the sub-Saharan African region is a significant opportunity to positively impact early identification of GDM.PMID:38559462 | PMC:PMC10964814 | DOI:10.59249/ZBSC2656 (Source: The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine)
Source: The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine - April 1, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Vansh V Gadhia Jaspreet Loyal Source Type: research

The Role of Social Support in Perinatal Mental Health and Psychosocial Stimulation
Yale J Biol Med. 2024 Mar 29;97(1):3-16. doi: 10.59249/WMGE9032. eCollection 2024 Mar.ABSTRACTSocial support refers to the help someone receives emotionally or instrumentally from their social network. Poor social support in the perinatal period has been associated with increased risk for symptoms of common mental disorders, including depression and posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTS), which may impact parenting behavior. Whether social support impacts parenting behaviors, independent of mental health symptomatology, remains unclear. Among N=309 participants of the Scaling Up Maternal Mental healthcare by Increasing access...
Source: The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine - April 1, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Tatjana L Kay Margaret C Moulson Simone N Vigod Nour Schoueri-Mychasiw Daisy R Singla Source Type: research

Association Between Maternal Prenatal Exposure to Household Air Pollution and Child Respiratory Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
The objective of this study is to assess the level of association between prenatal household air pollution and child respiratory health, and to identify which HAP pollutants are associated with specific respiratory illnesses or symptoms and to what degree. Relevant studies were retrieved from PubMed databases up to April 27, 2010, and their reference lists were reviewed. Random effects models were applied to estimate summarized relative risks (RRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). The analysis involved 11 studies comprising 387 767 mother-child pairs in total, assessing various respiratory health outcomes in children ex...
Source: The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine - April 1, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Krrishika Saxena Source Type: research

Causes and Effects of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Pregnant Women and its Association with Adverse Maternal, Placental, and Perinatal Outcomes
Yale J Biol Med. 2024 Mar 29;97(1):73-84. doi: 10.59249/LPOQ5146. eCollection 2024 Mar.ABSTRACTPopulations identified to be severely affected by COVID-19, such as pregnant patients, require special consideration in vaccine counseling, access, and provider education. Maternal infection with COVID-19 poses a significant risk to the maternal-fetal dyad with known adverse placenta destruction [1-5]. Despite the widespread access and availability of vaccinations, vaccine hesitancy continues to persist and is highly prevalent in pregnant populations [6-9]. Addressing the multitude of social ecological factors surrounding vaccine...
Source: The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine - April 1, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Kristen Lee Moriarty Roselyn O Oyenuga Olatoyosi Olafuyi David A Schwartz Source Type: research

Natural Physiological Changes During Pregnancy
Yale J Biol Med. 2024 Mar 29;97(1):85-92. doi: 10.59249/JTIV4138. eCollection 2024 Mar.ABSTRACTPregnancy causes physiological changes that support the growing fetus and get the mother ready for labor and delivery. Some of these modifications affect biochemical levels; they are normally stable, while others could imitate symptoms of illness. It is critical to distinguish between pathology associated with disease and typical physiological changes. This review article focuses on the significant changes that occur throughout a typical pregnancy.PMID:38559455 | PMC:PMC10964813 | DOI:10.59249/JTIV4138 (Source: The Yale Journal o...
Source: The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine - April 1, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Mahesh Chandra Ansar Ahmad Paray Source Type: research

Loneliness in Pregnancy and Parenthood: Impacts, Outcomes, and Costs
Conclusion: Parental loneliness has the potential for negative and pervasive impacts. As parental loneliness has wide ranging and intergenerational impacts it is important that a multi-sectoral perspective is used when examining its costs.PMID:38559456 | PMC:PMC10964817 | DOI:10.59249/NKTK3337 (Source: The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine)
Source: The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine - April 1, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Rebecca Nowland Joanna Charles Gill Thomson Source Type: research

External Disruption of Ocular Development < em > in Utero < /em >
Yale J Biol Med. 2024 Mar 29;97(1):41-48. doi: 10.59249/RRMM8911. eCollection 2024 Mar.ABSTRACTThe intricate steps of human ocular embryology are impacted by cellular and genetic signaling pathways and a myriad of external elements that can affect pregnancy, such as environmental, metabolic, hormonal factors, medications, and intrauterine infections. This review focuses on presenting some of these factors to recognize the multifactorial nature of ocular development and highlight their clinical significance. This review is based on English-language articles sourced from PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar; keywords s...
Source: The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine - April 1, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Hyun Sue Kim Soshian Sarrafpour Christopher C Teng Ji Liu Source Type: research

Pumps: A Possible Tool to Promote More Equitable Lactation Outcomes
Yale J Biol Med. 2024 Mar 29;97(1):99-106. doi: 10.59249/MWYW7163. eCollection 2024 Mar.ABSTRACTPregnant individuals and infants in the US are experiencing rising morbidity and mortality rates. Breastfeeding is a cost-effective intervention associated with a lower risk of health conditions driving dyadic morbidity and mortality, including cardiometabolic disease and sudden infant death. Pregnant individuals and infants from racial/ethnic subgroups facing the highest risk of mortality also have the lowest breastfeeding rates, likely reflective of generational socioeconomic marginalization and its impact on health outcomes. ...
Source: The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine - April 1, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Deanna Nardella Source Type: research