Recent Research Insights: January Publications from PharmaSafe Research Group

1. Editorial: Long-term Effects of Prenatal Exposure to Medications and Vaccines

• Authors: van Gelder MMHJ, Zoega H, Cohen JM
• This editorial, published in Front Pharmacol, addresses the long-term effects of prenatal exposure to medications and vaccines, offering valuable insights into maternal and child health.

2. Parental Genetically Predicted Liability for Coronary Heart Disease and Risk of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes: A Cohort Study

• Authors: Hernáez Á, Skåra KH, Page CM, Mitter VR, Hernández MH, Magnus P, Njølstad PR, Andreassen OA, Corfield EC, Havdahl A, Næss Ø, Brumpton B, Åsvold BO, Lawlor DA, Fraser A, Magnus MC
• This study, published in BMC Medicine, investigates the correlation between parental genetic predisposition for coronary heart disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes, providing crucial insights into the interplay of genetics and pregnancy complications.

3. Medicalization of Sport? A Mixed-Method Study on the Use of Medications in Elite Ice Hockey

• Authors: Christensen S, Gjelstad A, Björnsdottir I, Lauritzen F
• Published in Sports (Basel), this mixed-method study examines medication usage in elite ice hockey, raising questions about the medicalization of sports and its impact on athlete health and performance.

4. The Effectiveness of COVID-19 Vaccines to Prevent Long COVID Symptoms: Staggered Cohort Study of Data from the UK, Spain, and Estonia

• Authors: Català M, Mercadé-Besora N, Kolde R, Trinh NTH, Roel E, Burn E, Rathod-Mistry T, Kostka K, Man WY, Delmestri A, Nordeng HME, Uusküla A, Duarte-Salles T, Prieto-Alhambra D, Jödicke AM
• This study, published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, evaluates the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in preventing long COVID symptoms using data from multiple countries, contributing to our understanding of vaccine efficacy beyond initial infection prevention.

5. Transfer of Cetirizine/Levocetirizine into Human Breast Milk and Estimation of Drug Exposure to Infants through Breastfeeding: A Human Lactation Study from the ConcePTION Project

• Authors: Nordeng H, Wegler C, Lindqvist A, Melander E, Magnusson M, Gandia P, Panchaud A, Baranczewski P, Spigset O
• This research, published in Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology, investigates the transfer of cetirizine and levocetirizine into human breast milk, providing important insights into drug exposure in infants through breastfeeding, as part of the ConcePTION project.

These publications showcase our dedication to advancing scientific knowledge. We extend our gratitude to all researchers, collaborators, and funding agencies involved.

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