OBJECTIVE: In vitro and animal experiments suggest that P-glycoprotein forms a functional barrier between maternal and fetal blood circulation in the placenta, thus protecting the fetus from ...

Is your placenta sitting front and center? Find out if an anterior placenta will have any effect on your pregnancy.

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which can lead to interruptions in gas exchange across the placental barrier. Occlusion of one or more of the vessels in the umbilical cord can impede circulation to and from the fetus.

Lead toxicity poses a significant public health crisis in India, especially among children under 18. India bears a ...

In recent years, extensive research has been dedicated to understanding the implications of alcohol consumption during ...

Many coal plants in the U.S. are being retired, but they have already done irreparable damage to public health.

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Recent studies show that air pollution plays an environmental role in the risk of developing autism spectrum disorders (ASD), ...