A study on maternal mortality in Mozambique detects a major diagnostic error in a high percentage of deaths

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn analysis of a series of maternal deaths in Maputo's central hospital, in Mozambique, reveals a major diagnostic error

Updated on: May 13,2024

A study on maternal mortality in Mozambique detects a major diagnostic error in a high percentage of deaths

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn analysis of a series of maternal deaths in Maputo's central hospital, in Mozambique, reveals a major diagnostic error

Updated on:May 13,2024

New study finds early detection of miRNAs in maternal blood may offer potential for predicting preeclampsia

New study finds early detection of miRNAs in maternal blood may offer potential for predicting preeclampsiabyUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreeclampsia (PE) is a

Updated on: July 17,2024

New study finds early detection of miRNAs in maternal blood may offer potential for predicting preeclampsia

New study finds early detection of miRNAs in maternal blood may offer potential for predicting preeclampsiabyUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreeclampsia (PE) is a

Updated on:July 17,2024

New insights on pelvic floor damage after vaginal birth, and new directions for treatment

byUniversity of California - San DiegoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the August 02, 2023 issue ofScience Translational Medicine, University of California San Diego researchers lead a

Updated on: January 19,2024

New insights on pelvic floor damage after vaginal birth, and new directions for treatment

byUniversity of California - San DiegoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the August 02, 2023 issue ofScience Translational Medicine, University of California San Diego researchers lead a

Updated on:January 19,2024

Research supports expanding insurance coverage of non-invasive prenatal testing

by Sara Knuth,CU Anschutz Medical CampusThe Evaluation of Coverage Expansion for Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing Through a Performance-Based Risk Sharing Agreement. Credit: CU Anschutz Medical Cam

Updated on: May 16,2024

Research supports expanding insurance coverage of non-invasive prenatal testing

by Sara Knuth,CU Anschutz Medical CampusThe Evaluation of Coverage Expansion for Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing Through a Performance-Based Risk Sharing Agreement. Credit: CU Anschutz Medical Cam

Updated on:May 16,2024

With mortality a high risk for pregnant and postpartum Black women, new center aims to improve maternal health

by Darcel RockettCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNina Thomas, 24, is a single mom who lived in Kankakee, Illinois, before COVID-19 upended her life.Her routine, for nearly four years, included workin

Updated on: April 29,2024

With mortality a high risk for pregnant and postpartum Black women, new center aims to improve maternal health

by Darcel RockettCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNina Thomas, 24, is a single mom who lived in Kankakee, Illinois, before COVID-19 upended her life.Her routine, for nearly four years, included workin

Updated on:April 29,2024

Babies born to Black mothers in rich countries twice as likely to die in first weeks of life

by University of BirminghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBabies born to Black mothers in richer countries are more likely to be stillborn or die in the first four weeks of life than those bor

Updated on: April 08,2024

Babies born to Black mothers in rich countries twice as likely to die in first weeks of life

by University of BirminghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBabies born to Black mothers in richer countries are more likely to be stillborn or die in the first four weeks of life than those bor

Updated on:April 08,2024

Study shows how ovarian cancer starts in high-risk women

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainStem cell scientists have revealed the origins of a common ovarian cancer by modeling fallopian tube tissues, allowing them to

Updated on: June 12,2024

Study shows how ovarian cancer starts in high-risk women

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainStem cell scientists have revealed the origins of a common ovarian cancer by modeling fallopian tube tissues, allowing them to

Updated on:June 12,2024

Knowledge and support improve menopausal health

by Margareta G. Kubista,University of GothenburgCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore knowledge and individual support from primary care services can alleviate women's menopausal problems, a

Updated on: March 23,2024

Knowledge and support improve menopausal health

by Margareta G. Kubista,University of GothenburgCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore knowledge and individual support from primary care services can alleviate women's menopausal problems, a

Updated on:March 23,2024

Ovarian cancer in the fatty omentum: Metabolic enzyme's key role in tumor metastasis

by Terasaki Institute for Biomedical InnovationMetastatic ovarian cancer cells migrate and proliferate aggressively in the omental environment and metabolizes its fatty acids as fuel. In the process,

Updated on: March 23,2024

Ovarian cancer in the fatty omentum: Metabolic enzyme's key role in tumor metastasis

by Terasaki Institute for Biomedical InnovationMetastatic ovarian cancer cells migrate and proliferate aggressively in the omental environment and metabolizes its fatty acids as fuel. In the process,

Updated on:March 23,2024

Fetal mortality rate 5.73 per 1,000 live births in 2021 in U.S.

by Elana Gotkine2021 saw a fetal mortality rate of 5.73 fetal deaths per 1,000 live births, which was essentially unchanged from 5.74 in 2020, according to the July 26National Vital Statistics R

Updated on: January 19,2024

Fetal mortality rate 5.73 per 1,000 live births in 2021 in U.S.

by Elana Gotkine2021 saw a fetal mortality rate of 5.73 fetal deaths per 1,000 live births, which was essentially unchanged from 5.74 in 2020, according to the July 26National Vital Statistics R

Updated on:January 19,2024