Background Preterm birth occurs in 5%–13% of pregnancies. It is a leading cause of
perinatal mortality and morbidity and has adverse long-term consequences for the health of …

There are limited data to support the recommended daily allowance of 60 μg/d for dietary
selenium for pregnant women. In addition, low dietary selenium may exacerbate iodine …

Women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) may have lower serum selenium levels
than healthy controls, which may be associated with preterm birth. We explored the …

Preeclampsia remains a leading cause of maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity
worldwide; however, its specific etiology still remains obscure. Some studies implicate poor …

Pregnant women and infants are at risk for selenium deficiency, which is known to have
negative effects on immune and brain function. We have investigated selenium levels in 158 …

OBJECTIVE: Because the trace element selenium behaves as an antioxidant and
peroxynitrite scavenger when incorporated into selenoproteins, our objective was to …

Background Trace elements play important nutritional roles in neonates. Our objective was
to examine whether there are differences in maternal/neonatal serum trace element …

OBJECTIVE: Recent studies have reported that antioxidant status, including serum selenium
concentrations, is altered in women who develop preeclampsia. We wished to examine the …

Objective To investigate a possible relationship between a deficiency in serum selenium
concentration and first trimester miscarriage. Design An observational study. Setting A …

Background Pregnancy-induced hypertensive disorders (PIHD), including preeclampsia,
cause maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Several studies have linked …