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Case-control study of glucocorticoid receptor and corticotrophin-releasing hormone receptor gene variants and risk of perinatal depression.
BMC pregnancy and childbirth - 30 Oct 2015
Tan Ene-Choo, Chua Tze-Ern, Lee Theresa M Y, Tan Hui-San, Ting Joe L Y, Chen Helen Y
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BACKGROUND: Depression during pregnancy or after childbirth is the most frequent perinatal illness affecting women of reproductive age. It could result in unfavourable outcomes for both women and their newborns. The incidence of perinatal depression is higher for those with family history of depression and other mental illness, suggesting the contribution of genetic factors. There is postulation that disruption...
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