Insomnia, sleep apnea nearly double the risk of preterm delivery before 34 weeks

by Laura Kurtzman,University of California, San FranciscoPregnancy test. Credit: public domainPregnant women who are diagnosed with sleep disorders such as sleep apnea and insomnia appear to be

Updated on: March 02,2024

Insomnia, sleep apnea nearly double the risk of preterm delivery before 34 weeks

by Laura Kurtzman,University of California, San FranciscoPregnancy test. Credit: public domainPregnant women who are diagnosed with sleep disorders such as sleep apnea and insomnia appear to be

Updated on:March 02,2024

Study finds physicians support pharmacy dispensing to expand access to medication abortion

by University of Chicago Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a new study published online in spring 2021 and in the July issue of the journalContraception, University of Chic

Updated on: June 04,2024

Study finds physicians support pharmacy dispensing to expand access to medication abortion

by University of Chicago Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a new study published online in spring 2021 and in the July issue of the journalContraception, University of Chic

Updated on:June 04,2024

Pregnancy and opioid-use disorder: How to keep pregnant patients and babies healthy

by Alex Gardner,University of PennsylvaniaPercentage of women reporting desire to cut down or stop using prescription opioids among respondents reporting use during pregnancy (N = 1,405) — 34 U.

Updated on: March 05,2024

Pregnancy and opioid-use disorder: How to keep pregnant patients and babies healthy

by Alex Gardner,University of PennsylvaniaPercentage of women reporting desire to cut down or stop using prescription opioids among respondents reporting use during pregnancy (N = 1,405) — 34 U.

Updated on:March 05,2024

A new study answers vital question about preterm labour and opens the door for future treatments

by Hunter Medical Research InstituteThis graph shows the differences in gene expression in the uterus amongst the different groups. NOTE⁠—The two largest ovals represent the gene expression at te

Updated on: May 13,2024

A new study answers vital question about preterm labour and opens the door for future treatments

by Hunter Medical Research InstituteThis graph shows the differences in gene expression in the uterus amongst the different groups. NOTE⁠—The two largest ovals represent the gene expression at te

Updated on:May 13,2024

90-day dapivirine ring for women's HIV prevention passes its first test in Phase I study

by Microbicide Trials NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainIf approved, the monthly dapivirine vaginal ring would be the first biomedical HIV prevention method designed specifically for cisgender women, as

Updated on: March 09,2024

90-day dapivirine ring for women's HIV prevention passes its first test in Phase I study

by Microbicide Trials NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainIf approved, the monthly dapivirine vaginal ring would be the first biomedical HIV prevention method designed specifically for cisgender women, as

Updated on:March 09,2024

Does anyone have a pad? TV is finally dismantling the period taboo

by Lara Owen,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageLast week, menstrual pad brand Libra launched their Blood Normal commercial in Australia, running it during prime time television shows inc

Updated on: March 09,2024

Does anyone have a pad? TV is finally dismantling the period taboo

by Lara Owen,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageLast week, menstrual pad brand Libra launched their Blood Normal commercial in Australia, running it during prime time television shows inc

Updated on:March 09,2024

Fertility and prion disease

by David Bradley,InderscienceThis micrograph of brain tissue reveals the cytoarchitectural histopathologic changes found in bovine spongiform encephalopathy. Image: WikipediaA high degree of unc

Updated on: March 05,2024

Fertility and prion disease

by David Bradley,InderscienceThis micrograph of brain tissue reveals the cytoarchitectural histopathologic changes found in bovine spongiform encephalopathy. Image: WikipediaA high degree of unc

Updated on:March 05,2024

Certain factors increase risk for UTIs after radical hysterectomies

by Lori SolomonSmoking and using a catheter for more than seven days postsurgery significantly increase the risk for catheter-associated urinary tract infections after radical hysterectomies for cervi

Updated on: February 18,2024

Certain factors increase risk for UTIs after radical hysterectomies

by Lori SolomonSmoking and using a catheter for more than seven days postsurgery significantly increase the risk for catheter-associated urinary tract infections after radical hysterectomies for cervi

Updated on:February 18,2024

First birth control clinics reduced maternal and infant mortality in the US, study finds

by Universität PassauBirth control clinic openings and press coverage. Data source: Birth control clinics statistics by Hajo (2010) and Newspapers.com. The left y-axis shows the number of press articl

Updated on: June 05,2024

First birth control clinics reduced maternal and infant mortality in the US, study finds

by Universität PassauBirth control clinic openings and press coverage. Data source: Birth control clinics statistics by Hajo (2010) and Newspapers.com. The left y-axis shows the number of press articl

Updated on:June 05,2024

Prasterone shows promise in reducing severity of urinary urge incontinence

by North American Menopause Society (NAMS)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBecause of a decrease in estrogen, menopause is often accompanied by multiple vaginal and urinary issues. To date, most treat

Updated on: March 02,2024

Prasterone shows promise in reducing severity of urinary urge incontinence

by North American Menopause Society (NAMS)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBecause of a decrease in estrogen, menopause is often accompanied by multiple vaginal and urinary issues. To date, most treat

Updated on:March 02,2024