SARS-CoV-2, which causes the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, has a
brain neurotropism through binding to the receptor angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 …

Background: Cesarean section is a surgical procedure, which is the most frequently
performed in gynecology and obstetrics. It is commonly believed that an operative delivery is …

Research in the last decade has unveiled a crucial role for the trillions of microorganisms
that reside in the gut in influencing host neurodevelopment across the lifespan via the …

The gut microbiota is increasingly recognized as a modulator of brain and behavior but its
role in early childhood, when the microbiome and the brain are both undergoing rapid …

The historical association between respiratory infections and neuropsychiatric symptoms
dates back centuries, with more recent literature highlighting a link between viral infections …

Rates of delivery by caesarean section (CS) are increasing around the globe and, although
several epidemiological associations have already been observed between CS and health …

Birth is a critical period for the developing brain, a time when surging hormone levels help
prepare the fetal brain for the tremendous physiological changes it must accomplish upon …

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a set of etiologically diverse symptoms that change with the child's
age. It is one of the most frequent causes of motor disability in children. CP occurs at a …

Background This study aimed to explore the relationship of 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25 (OH) D]
in three trimesters and at birth with neurodevelopment at 24 months of age. Methods From …

Background The long-term effects of a Cesarean section (CS) birth on child
neurodevelopment are of increasing interest. In this study, we examined the associations …