31/05/2012
epigenetic changes in gene ALOX12 associated with persistent wheezing in childhood
Also evaluated the possible effect on the methylation levels of prenatal exposures previously associated with childhood asthma (maternal smoking, use of folate supplements and organochlorine pesticides) andgenetic variants. This used data from two cohorts of INMA: […]
26/04/2012
First results on prenatal exposure to mercury
Mercury is a ubiquitous environmental contaminant with distributionthat comes from both natural sources and human activity. Diet is themain source of exposure in the general population, especially the consumption of fish. The big […]
29/03/2012
Organochlorine compounds in pregnant women
Because of this concern is born the will of Jesús María Ibarluzeastudy. Public Health Technician and coordinator of the cohort of Gipuzkoa, Jesús […]
29/02/2012
Trihalomethanes and its influence on birth weight
The study attempts to relate the products ofwater disinfection with a lower weight in children at birth, and the duration of the gestation period, but the data that are obtained are inconclusive. […]
18/01/2012
Vitamin D during pregnancy
Vitamin D deficiency in the mother duringpregnancy can have important effects on their children during pregnancy and childhood.Besides its importance for proper bone development, vitamin D also plays a role on […]
24/11/2011
Levels of phthalates and phenols in urine of pregnant women and young INMA
The phthalates and the phenols are two groups of synthetic chemical substances very used at present. The phthalates, for example, […]
31/10/2011
Iodine intake during pregnancy, maternal thyroid function and child neuropsychological development
An adequate iodine nutritional status prior to commencement of and during pregnancy is essential for maintaining proper thyroid function and […]
30/09/2011
Air pollution can affect the size of the newborn
This study was conducted in a population of more than 2,000 mother-infant pairs in four of the INMA cohorts Project: […]
07/07/2011
INMA position to fish consumption for pregnant women and children
AESAN recommendations, which were already in force in several European countries, have been taken by different media. Given the theme […]