Associations between maternal cytokine levels during gestation and measures of child cognitive abilities and executive functioning
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bbi.2018.03.029
Abstract: Preclinical studies demonstrate that environmentally-induced alterations in inflammatory cytokines generated by the maternal and fetal immune system can significantly impact fetal brain development. Yet, the relationship between maternal cytokines during gestation and later cognitive ability… read more here.
Keywords: gestation; associations maternal; abilities executive; cognitive abilities ... See more keywords
Relationships between maternal body mass index and child cognitive outcomes at 3 years of age are buffered by specific early environments in a prospective Canadian birth cohort
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DOI: 10.1017/s2040174422000228
Abstract: Abstract Fetal and child development are shaped by early life exposures, including maternal health states, nutrition and educational and home environments. We aimed to determine if suboptimal pre-pregnancy maternal body mass index (BMI; underweight, overweight,… read more here.
Keywords: cognitive outcomes; pre pregnancy; child cognitive; maternal body ... See more keywords
The Benefits of Early Book Sharing (BEBS) for child cognitive and socio-emotional development in South Africa: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1186/s13063-017-1790-1
Abstract: BackgroundChildren in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) are at risk for problems in their cognitive, social and behavioural development. Factors such as a lack of cognitive stimulation, harsh parenting practices, and severe and persistent aggression… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; trial; book sharing; child cognitive ... See more keywords