The study focuses on establishing normative values for left ventricular (LV) and left atrial (LA) size and function using three-dimensional echocardiography (3DE) among healthy Han Chinese adults. This prospective, multicenter research was conducted across various age groups and aimed to account for ethnic variations not covered by existing American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) and European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI) guidelines. The investigation revealed significant differences in cardiac measurements when compared to global standards, underscoring the need for population-specific norms.

Professor Vicki Clifton, a leading maternal health researcher at Mater Research Institute-University of Queensland, unveils revolutionary findings about the placenta's role in maternal mental health and fetal development. Her work on sex-specific placental responses and stress mechanisms during pregnancy is reshaping approaches to obstetric care and perinatal mental health management.

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