Do aBO blood group phenotypes influence parity specific immunity to Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Malawian women?
Parity related susceptibility to placental malaria is associated with the mothers ABO phenotype. This interaction influences foetal and placental growth and could be an important modifying factor for pregnancy outcomes. The biological explanation could relate to sialic acid dependent placental membrane differences which vary with ABO blood group.
Reduced positive affect independently predicted death/MI following stent implantation, and improved risk stratification above and beyond diabetes.