A novel method for monitoring the 'engine' of pregnancy

by Erica K. Brockmeier,University of PennsylvaniaCombining optical measurements with ultrasound, an interdisciplinary team from the School of Arts & Sciences, Perelman School of Medicine, an

Updated on: May 11,2024

A novel method for monitoring the 'engine' of pregnancy

by Erica K. Brockmeier,University of PennsylvaniaCombining optical measurements with ultrasound, an interdisciplinary team from the School of Arts & Sciences, Perelman School of Medicine, an

Updated on:May 11,2024

A potential agent for treating preeclampsia

by Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineThis image helps researchers analyze, among other things, the spiral arteries in order to gain insights into fetal nutrition. Credit: Nadine Haase, MD

Updated on: May 11,2024

A potential agent for treating preeclampsia

by Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineThis image helps researchers analyze, among other things, the spiral arteries in order to gain insights into fetal nutrition. Credit: Nadine Haase, MD

Updated on:May 11,2024

African American veterans with PTSD have higher risk of re-hospitalization after stroke, finds study

by American Heart AssociationCredit:Stroke(2024). DOI: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.123.044795After a stroke, African American veterans previously diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (

Updated on: March 19,2024

African American veterans with PTSD have higher risk of re-hospitalization after stroke, finds study

by American Heart AssociationCredit:Stroke(2024). DOI: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.123.044795After a stroke, African American veterans previously diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (

Updated on:March 19,2024

Researchers document dramatic increase in cervical cancer in Appalachian Kentucky

by Leslie Cantu,Medical University of South CarolinaTrends in Hysterectomy Cervical Cancer Incidence Rates Overall and by Stage at Diagnosis Data are compared from Appalachian Kentucky, non-Appa

Updated on: January 16,2024

Researchers document dramatic increase in cervical cancer in Appalachian Kentucky

by Leslie Cantu,Medical University of South CarolinaTrends in Hysterectomy Cervical Cancer Incidence Rates Overall and by Stage at Diagnosis Data are compared from Appalachian Kentucky, non-Appa

Updated on:January 16,2024

Newly approved blood test can help predict severe preeclampsia diagnoses earlier and more accurately

byUniversity of Chicago Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor decades, doctors have typically relied on measuring blood pressure and proteins in urine to determine whether a woman w

Updated on: February 18,2024

Newly approved blood test can help predict severe preeclampsia diagnoses earlier and more accurately

byUniversity of Chicago Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor decades, doctors have typically relied on measuring blood pressure and proteins in urine to determine whether a woman w

Updated on:February 18,2024

Hairdressers, beauticians, accountants may be at heightened risk of ovarian cancer, study finds

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHairdressers, beauticians, and accountants are among certain job roles that may be associated with a heightened risk of ovarian cancer,

Updated on: January 19,2024

Hairdressers, beauticians, accountants may be at heightened risk of ovarian cancer, study finds

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHairdressers, beauticians, and accountants are among certain job roles that may be associated with a heightened risk of ovarian cancer,

Updated on:January 19,2024

Having a low birthweight baby may increase risk for early heart failure

by American College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt's normal for expectant parents to worry about how well their baby is developing and growing. But could a newborn's birthweight

Updated on: April 29,2024

Having a low birthweight baby may increase risk for early heart failure

by American College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt's normal for expectant parents to worry about how well their baby is developing and growing. But could a newborn's birthweight

Updated on:April 29,2024

Research finds low rates of contraceptive use in women with kidney failure

by University of CincinnatiSilvi Shah, MD, assistant professor in the University of Cincinnati Division of Nephrology, Kidney CARE Program sitting at her desk in the College of Medicine Credit: C

Updated on: June 04,2024

Research finds low rates of contraceptive use in women with kidney failure

by University of CincinnatiSilvi Shah, MD, assistant professor in the University of Cincinnati Division of Nephrology, Kidney CARE Program sitting at her desk in the College of Medicine Credit: C

Updated on:June 04,2024

Global research team finds no clear link between maternal diabetes during pregnancy and ADHD in children

byThe University of Hong KongCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn international research team led by Professor Ian Wong Chi-kei, Head of the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy at LKS Faculty of Medi

Updated on: April 27,2024

Global research team finds no clear link between maternal diabetes during pregnancy and ADHD in children

byThe University of Hong KongCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn international research team led by Professor Ian Wong Chi-kei, Head of the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy at LKS Faculty of Medi

Updated on:April 27,2024

Air pollution can harm pregnancy by affecting gene expression in the placenta

by Rae Lynn Mitchell,Texas A&M UniversityFetus in utero, between fifth and sixth months. Image credit: Wikipedia.Polluted air contributed to the deaths of more than 6.6 million people worldw

Updated on: March 07,2024

Air pollution can harm pregnancy by affecting gene expression in the placenta

by Rae Lynn Mitchell,Texas A&M UniversityFetus in utero, between fifth and sixth months. Image credit: Wikipedia.Polluted air contributed to the deaths of more than 6.6 million people worldw

Updated on:March 07,2024