Why Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) May Contribute to Preterm Birth The opioid buprenorphine is linked to increased inflammation and weakening of the fetal membrane, researchers found.

Thanks to YSM news for highlighting our recently published research on how opioids might contribute to preterm birth

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Buprenorphine Induces Human Fetal Membrane Sterile Inflammation Opioid-use disorder (OUD) during pregnancy has increased in the United States to critical levels and is a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Untreated OUD is associated with pregnancy ...

Thrilled share our latest preprint. This was a great team effort, but particular credit goes to Tatyana Lynn who built this project from the ground to its conclusion. www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

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NIH needs a new institute for women’s health research, expert panel says National Academies report also calls for $16 billion in new money

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