In the large majority of cases, the underlying cause of hypertension is unknown. In the late
1980's, Barry Brenner and colleagues suggested that individuals with a reduced nephron …

Background The sex‐specific associations between birth weight and the risk of chronic
kidney disease (CKD) later in life remain controversial. This study aimed to examine the …

Genetic factors are important determinants of development and function of major organ
systems as well as of susceptibility to disease. Rare genetic and congenital abnormalities …

Preterm birth (defined as birth prior to 37 completed weeks of gestation), occurs in
approximately 10% of all births and is one of the leading causes of neonatal morbidity and …

Purpose This study aimed to describe hemodynamic changes in the fetal renal artery in
cases of isolated oligohydramnios during the late 3 rd trimester of pregnancy. Methods …

Barker DJP et al fueron los primeros en resaltar, hace 33 años, la importancia que tiene el
peso al nacimiento como factor de riesgo para el desarrollo en el adulto de enfermedad …

Written by an internationally renowned group of clinicians and scientists, Anesthesia and the
Fetus provides a contemporary guide and reference to the role of anesthesia, and the …

The rate of twin births has increased by nearly 80% in recent decades largely due to
advanced reproductive technologies. Twins are often born preterm and/or growth restricted …

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: Renal development is impaired in fetal growth restriction. Renal
size can be considered a surrogate of renal function in childhood, and could be impaired in …

There are reported links between sub-optimal maternal nutrition and compromised fetal
development and growth leading to higher cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence in …