Vitamin D is an essential component of immune function and childhood deficiency is
associated with an increased risk of acute lower respiratory infections (ALRIs). Globally, the …

Early life represents a period of profound immunological development and heightened
susceptibility to infectious disease. The developmental trajectory over this period is …

Vitamin D deficiency is identified as a risk factor for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).
Forkhead box class O1 (FoxO1) is closely related to GDM; however, the role of vitamin D …

Objective We aimed to assess whether serum 25‐hydroxyvitamin D (25 (OH) D) levels at
birth are associated with pulmonary disease morbidities in very preterm infants. Methods …

Over several decades, there is a growing evidence, which has shown that prenatal stress
(PS) contributes to depression in offspring. Grape seed proanthocyanidins (GSPs), which …

Background Poor immune function increases children's risk of infection and mortality.
Several maternal factors during pregnancy may affect infant immune function during the …

Background Vitamin D may enhance immune system function and provide a protective effect
against infections. Feto-maternal circulation plays an important role in supplying the …

The perinatal window is a critical developmental time when abnormal gestational stimuli
may alter the development of the stress system that, in turn, influences behavioral and …

Background From the very beginning of life, biological events in the intrauterine environment
influence the developing child, its growth, maturation and adaptation. The aim of this study …

Background: Vitamin D has been associated with sepsis in pediatric and adult patients. The
association with neonates is unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis examined …