The progression from gestation into lactation represents the transition period, and it is
accompanied by marked physiological, metabolic, and inflammatory adjustments. The entire …

Hypoalbuminemia is associated with inflammation. Despite being addressed repeatedly in
the literature, there is still confusion regarding its pathogenesis and clinical significance …

Maternal morbidity and mortality continue to rise, and pre-eclampsia is a major driver of this
burden. Yet the ability to assess underlying pathophysiology before clinical presentation to …

For dairy cattle, the first several weeks of lactation represent the highest-risk period in their
lives after their own neonatal period. Although more than 50% of cows during this period are …

OBJECTIVES Preterm birth has been linked with increased risk of autism spectrum disorder
(ASD); however, potential causality, sex-specific differences, and association with early term …

The obesity epidemic has forced us to evaluate the role of inflammation in the health
complications of obesity. This has led to a convergence of the fields of immunology and …

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is defined as any degree of hyperglycaemia that is
recognized for the first time during pregnancy. This definition includes cases of undiagnosed …

BACKGROUND Reproductive disorders and infertility are associated with the risk of
obstetric complications and have a negative impact on pregnancy outcome. Affected …

Preterm birth is the leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Although the
underlying causes of pregnancy-associated complication are numerous, it is well …

Background Maternal inflammation during pregnancy increases the risk for offspring
psychiatric disorders and other adverse long-term health outcomes. The influence of …