The Microbiome and Chronic Stress in Pregnant African American Women
An overview of the microbiome and a description of the potential role it plays in the initiation of preterm birth in African American women. Data from Emory School of Nursing current R01 on preterm birth and the microbiome will be presented. The university, medical center and health system communities at Duke as well as the public are invited to join this ADAPT Center Journal Club presentation and discussion.
Article #1: Corwin, E.J., Guo, Y., Pajer, K., Lowe, N., McCarthy, D., Schmiege, S., Weber, M., Pace, T., Stafford, B. (2013). Immune dysregulation and glucocorticoid resistance in minority and low income pregnant women. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 38(9), 1786-1796. PMID: 23541234. PMCID: PMC4082825.
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Article #2: Dunlop, A.L., Mulle, J.G., Ferranti, E.P., Edwards, S.M., Dunn, A.B., Corwin, E.J. The maternal microbiome and pregnancy outcomes that impact infant health. Advances in Neonatal Care. In Press. [Epub ahead of print]
Full Text: http://pm6mt7vg3j.scholar.serialssolutions.com/?sid=google&auinit=AL&aulast=Dunlop&atitle=Maternal+Microbiome+and+Pregnancy+Outcomes+That+Impact+Infant+Health:+A+Review.&id=pmid:26317856