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This article discusses a study that aimed to explore the influence of prenatal risk factors on the prevalence of preleukemic ETV6:RUNX1 fusion gene in cord blood samples. The study analyzed cord blood samples from 1221 pregnancies and found that the prevalence of the fusion gene was 6.5%. Maternal Maghreb ethnicity and prenatal exposure to corticosteroids were identified as potential risk factors for the appearance of the fusion gene. The study suggests that further research is needed to confirm these findings and develop prevention strategies. [Extracted from the article]

This article, titled "Mediterranean diet pattern as a protective factor against pre-eclampsia," explores the relationship between maternal dietary habits and the development of pre-eclampsia. The study, conducted in Barcelona, Spain, found that pregnant women with pre-eclampsia had a lower adherence to the Mediterranean diet compared to those with uncomplicated pregnancies. The study also found that extra virgin olive oil, vegetables, and fruit were associated with a lower risk of developing pre-eclampsia, while saturated fatty acids and ultra-processed food were associated with a higher risk. The consumption of extra virgin olive oil was found to improve the antiangiogenic status in pre-eclamptic women. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted at a University Hospital in Barcelona, Spain, investigated the effects of a Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) or mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) during pregnancy on placental volume and perfusion in high-risk pregnancies. The study randomly assigned 1221 pregnant women at high risk for small for gestational age (SGA) into three groups: MedDiet, MBSR, or usual care. The results showed that both interventions were associated with a lower prevalence of small placental volume compared to usual care. These findings suggest that structured interventions based on MedDiet or MBSR during pregnancy may have beneficial effects on fetal growth. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses a study that aimed to compare different methods of predicting survival in fetuses with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). The researchers compared the use of observed/expected total fetal lung volume (O/E TFLV) normalized by gestational age (GA) using first trimester Crown-Rump Length (CRL) versus using fetal size determined at the time of MRI. The study found that there were no differences in the prediction of survival using either method. The findings suggest that both methods can be used to predict survival in CDH fetuses. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses the effects of a Mediterranean diet (MD) intervention during pregnancy on the cortical structure of the maternal brain. The study analyzed data from a randomized clinical trial involving 1221 pregnant women who were allocated into three groups: MD intervention, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program, or usual care. The results showed that women in the MD group had larger surface areas in certain brain regions compared to the usual care group. The study suggests that promoting a MD during pregnancy can have a significant effect on maternal brain structure. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses a study that aimed to assess placental perfusion and volume using magnetic resonance (MR) and Intra-Voxel Incoherent Motion (IVIM) model, and to examine their associations with fetoplacental Doppler in late-onset fetal growth restriction (FGR) pregnancies. The study involved 28 FGR pregnancies and 131 normally grown fetuses. The results showed that placental volumes were significantly reduced in FGR pregnancies compared to controls, and there was a significant correlation between placental volume and birthweight. However, there was no significant correlation between MR IVIM perfusion parameters and placental insufficiency. The authors suggest that larger sample sizes are needed to confirm these findings. [Extracted from the article]

The electrical properties of electron and hole traps found in fully implanted p(super +)n InP junctions have been studied through deep-level transient spectroscopy. Results indicate the presence of an electron trap, E8, a hole trap, H2, located 0.19 eV below the conduction band and 0.13 eV above the valence bond. The high-temperature capture cross sections were determined to be 9.5 x 10 raised to the -17th power and 5.2 x 10 raised to the -19th power cm squared, respectively.

Experiments are conducted to analyze the nature of DX centers in selenium doped AlGaAs. Several methods are used in the analysis, namely: deep level transient spectroscopy (DLTS), capacitance voltage transient technique and admittance spectroscopy. Results show that the thermal dependence of DX centers' electron capture rate creates anomalies in the results for DLTS. Electric field enhanced emission processes are also observed to be absent.