Cynthia Gyamfi-Bannerman Named President-Elect of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine
March 8, 2023
Cynthia Gyamfi-Bannerman, MD, MS, perinatologist at UC San Diego Health, named president-elect of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
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RNA Molecules in Maternal Blood May Predict Pregnancies at Risk for Preeclampsia
May 19, 2020
UC San Diego researchers have identified small molecules in the blood of asymptomatic pregnant women that may predict risk for preeclampsia, responsible for a significant proportion of maternal and neonatal deaths, low birth weight and is a primary cause of premature birth.
UC San Diego OBGYN Chair Named 48th President of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine
February 15, 2024
Gyamfi-Bannerman is the first UC San Diego faculty member to serve as president of the leading medical society working toward equitable pregnancy outcomes.
UC San Diego Health Receives Highest Award for Obstetric, Infant Care
December 5, 2023
UC San Diego Health has once again been recognized as a High Performing Hospital for Obstetric and Infant Care by U.S. News & World Report.
Blood Test May Help Identify Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
November 9, 2016
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, Texas A&M College of Medicine and the Omni-Net Birth Defects Prevention Program in Ukraine have identified a blood test that may help predict how severely a baby will be affected by alcohol exposure during pregnancy.
Heatwave Exposure Linked to Increased Risk of Preterm Birth in California
February 25, 2020
A new study at UC San Diego, published February 11, 2020, found that exposure to heatwaves during the last week of pregnancy was strongly linked to an increased risk of preterm delivery – the hotter the temperature or the longer the heatwave, the greater the risk.
The Uncertainty of Climate Change is Hurting Us
April 22, 2021
…be undertaken right now.” High temperatures bring high risks Uncertainty is a large part of what propels Benmarhnia’s research. He is interested in understanding complex situations—which kinds of events will lead to heat waves and wildfires, what those heat waves and wildfires will mean for human health, and who ultimately…
Older First-Time Mothers Are Also More Likely to Live Longer
November 17, 2016
The average age of a woman giving birth for the first time has risen dramatically in the United States over the past 40 years, driven by factors like education or career. A new study by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine found that women choosing to…
Oh Baby: UC San Diego Health is Delivered Highest Rating for Obstetric Care
December 6, 2022
UC San Diego Health is recognized as a 2022-2023 High Performing hospital for obstetric and infant care, the highest award a hospital can earn by U.S. News & World Report.
UCSD-TV Wins Four Annual Telly Awards for “Breaking Through the Static”
September 12, 2023
Four diverse programs from University of California, San Diego Television (UCSD-TV) have been recognized with a Telly Award for outstanding work created on behalf of UC San Diego campus partners. The annual Telly Awards are the world’s largest honor for video and television across all screens.
