Decrease in U.S. preterm mortality seen in recent decades

by Elana GotkineFrom 1995-1997 to 2018-2020, there was an improvement in the preterm mortality rate in the United States, according to a study published online Sept. 5 inJAMA Pediatrics.Tim Venk

Updated on: January 17,2024

Decrease in U.S. preterm mortality seen in recent decades

by Elana GotkineFrom 1995-1997 to 2018-2020, there was an improvement in the preterm mortality rate in the United States, according to a study published online Sept. 5 inJAMA Pediatrics.Tim Venk

Updated on:January 17,2024

Trial finds drug safe and effective in treating hepatitis C during pregnancy

by University of PittsburghElectron micrographs of hepatitis C virus purified from cell culture. Scale bar is 50 nanometers. Credit: Center for the Study of Hepatitis C, The Rockefeller Universit

Updated on: March 09,2024

Trial finds drug safe and effective in treating hepatitis C during pregnancy

by University of PittsburghElectron micrographs of hepatitis C virus purified from cell culture. Scale bar is 50 nanometers. Credit: Center for the Study of Hepatitis C, The Rockefeller Universit

Updated on:March 09,2024

Study finds air pollution reaches placenta during pregnancy

by Lauran NeergaardIn this Aug. 7, 2018 file photo, a doctor performs an ultrasound scan on a pregnant woman at a hospital in Chicago. A new study released Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, suggests when a pre

Updated on: June 05,2024

Study finds air pollution reaches placenta during pregnancy

by Lauran NeergaardIn this Aug. 7, 2018 file photo, a doctor performs an ultrasound scan on a pregnant woman at a hospital in Chicago. A new study released Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, suggests when a pre

Updated on:June 05,2024

COVID-19 vaccines and boosters found to be beneficial for maternal-fetal health, study finds

by Institute for Systems BiologyMost important features for vaccination and booster status at delivery(A) The AUC of the gradient boosting model predicting vaccination status of pregnant people at del

Updated on: January 17,2024

COVID-19 vaccines and boosters found to be beneficial for maternal-fetal health, study finds

by Institute for Systems BiologyMost important features for vaccination and booster status at delivery(A) The AUC of the gradient boosting model predicting vaccination status of pregnant people at del

Updated on:January 17,2024

Birthweight and early pregnancy body mass index may risk pregnancy complications

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who were born with a low birthweight are at increased risk of pregnancy complications, according to a newObesitystudy. The findings suggest that

Updated on: March 05,2024

Birthweight and early pregnancy body mass index may risk pregnancy complications

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who were born with a low birthweight are at increased risk of pregnancy complications, according to a newObesitystudy. The findings suggest that

Updated on:March 05,2024

Premature births linked to changes in mother's bacteria

by Imperial College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainChanges to the communities of microbes living in the reproductive tract of pregnant women could help to spot those at risk of giving birth prema

Updated on: April 01,2024

Premature births linked to changes in mother's bacteria

by Imperial College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainChanges to the communities of microbes living in the reproductive tract of pregnant women could help to spot those at risk of giving birth prema

Updated on:April 01,2024

In a post-Roe era, it's about supporting, not reporting

by Kristin Samuelson,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEmergency department physicians have long navigated challenging ethical and legal situations to care for "anyon

Updated on: April 08,2024

In a post-Roe era, it's about supporting, not reporting

by Kristin Samuelson,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEmergency department physicians have long navigated challenging ethical and legal situations to care for "anyon

Updated on:April 08,2024

Adherence to low-dose aspirin regimen led to better pregnancy outcomes in women with previous pregnancy losses

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainClose adherence to low-dose aspirin regimen led to better pregnancy outcomes in women with previous pregnancy losses who were trying to c

Updated on: March 07,2024

Adherence to low-dose aspirin regimen led to better pregnancy outcomes in women with previous pregnancy losses

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainClose adherence to low-dose aspirin regimen led to better pregnancy outcomes in women with previous pregnancy losses who were trying to c

Updated on:March 07,2024

Study shows marketing claims regarding effectiveness of home fertility tests are misleading

byUniversity of SydneyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany websites selling home fertility tests, also known as the "egg timer" test, directly to consumers are making misleading claim

Updated on: January 19,2024

Study shows marketing claims regarding effectiveness of home fertility tests are misleading

byUniversity of SydneyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany websites selling home fertility tests, also known as the "egg timer" test, directly to consumers are making misleading claim

Updated on:January 19,2024

Could your unborn child help scientists to improve the health of the future population?

by University of AberdeenCredit: CC0 Public DomainBabies that aren't even born yet could help Aberdeen scientists to improve the health of future generations.Researchers from the University o

Updated on: March 07,2024

Could your unborn child help scientists to improve the health of the future population?

by University of AberdeenCredit: CC0 Public DomainBabies that aren't even born yet could help Aberdeen scientists to improve the health of future generations.Researchers from the University o

Updated on:March 07,2024