Congratulations to University of Iowa Neuroscience faculty members Dr. Banu Gumusoglu and Dr. Hanna Stevens, who were recently featured in Physician’s Weekly discussing research on ischemic placental disease and its association with postpartum neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Their discussion highlights research showing increased postpartum readmissions for neurological and psychiatric conditions among individuals affected by ischemic placental disease. The findings underscore the importance of recognizing potential risks to maternal brain health beyond cardiovascular complications, with implications for postpartum monitoring and care.

The research, published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, examines the relationship between ischemic placental disease and hospitalization for neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Read the feature in Physician’s Weekly: Ischemic Placental Disease and Postpartum Brain Health

Learn more about their research: Dr. Banu Gumusoglu | Dr. Hanna Stevens

Congratulations to Dr. Gumusoglu and Dr. Stevens on this recognition and their contributions to advancing our understanding of maternal and brain health!