Researchers use human-centered design to improve mammography process, patient experience

by Tim Tedeschi,University of CincinnatiAnn Brown, left, reviews imaging data with a patient. Credit: UC HealthWhen you order a pizza, an online tracker can provide real-time data that lets you

Updated on: October 31,2024

Researchers use human-centered design to improve mammography process, patient experience

by Tim Tedeschi,University of CincinnatiAnn Brown, left, reviews imaging data with a patient. Credit: UC HealthWhen you order a pizza, an online tracker can provide real-time data that lets you

Updated on:October 31,2024

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

Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation beneficial for overactive bladder

by Elana GotkineFor women with overactive bladder (OAB), percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) is associated with improvement of symptoms, according to a study published online May 16 in the&nb

Updated on: January 19,2024

Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation beneficial for overactive bladder

by Elana GotkineFor women with overactive bladder (OAB), percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) is associated with improvement of symptoms, according to a study published online May 16 in the&nb

Updated on:January 19,2024

BPA exposure of the placenta could affect fetal brain development

by University of Missouri3D chemical structure of bisphenol A. Credit: Edgar181 via Wikimedia CommonsIn a new study, scientists at the University of Missouri demonstrate the direct transmission o

Updated on: March 13,2024

BPA exposure of the placenta could affect fetal brain development

by University of Missouri3D chemical structure of bisphenol A. Credit: Edgar181 via Wikimedia CommonsIn a new study, scientists at the University of Missouri demonstrate the direct transmission o

Updated on:March 13,2024

Healthy diet in pregnancy significantly reduces risk of having a small baby

by Julia Short,Cardiff UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA healthy diet in pregnancy significantly lowers the risk of giving birth to a small baby, finds a new study carried out in South Wales.

Updated on: March 05,2024

Healthy diet in pregnancy significantly reduces risk of having a small baby

by Julia Short,Cardiff UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA healthy diet in pregnancy significantly lowers the risk of giving birth to a small baby, finds a new study carried out in South Wales.

Updated on:March 05,2024

Human reproduction likely to be more efficient than previously thought

by University of CambridgeDos rayitas. Credit: Esparta PalmaHow difficult is it to conceive? According to a widely-held view, fewer than one in three embryos make it to term, but a new study from

Updated on: March 05,2024

Human reproduction likely to be more efficient than previously thought

by University of CambridgeDos rayitas. Credit: Esparta PalmaHow difficult is it to conceive? According to a widely-held view, fewer than one in three embryos make it to term, but a new study from

Updated on:March 05,2024

Geographic access to critical maternal health services in an African megacity

by Aduragbemi Banke-Thomas,The ConversationA pregnant woman prepares to travel to a health facility in Ikorodu, Lagos. Credit: Aduragbemi Banke-ThomasDespite a30% drop in global maternal d

Updated on: March 09,2024

Geographic access to critical maternal health services in an African megacity

by Aduragbemi Banke-Thomas,The ConversationA pregnant woman prepares to travel to a health facility in Ikorodu, Lagos. Credit: Aduragbemi Banke-ThomasDespite a30% drop in global maternal d

Updated on:March 09,2024

Exposure of pregnant women to chemical pollutants leaves an imprint on their metabolism

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: Alfred Palmer/WikipediaA study performed with the INMA birth cohort and the European HELIX project has revealed reproducible associations between e

Updated on: March 07,2024

Exposure of pregnant women to chemical pollutants leaves an imprint on their metabolism

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: Alfred Palmer/WikipediaA study performed with the INMA birth cohort and the European HELIX project has revealed reproducible associations between e

Updated on:March 07,2024

Risk of Zika infection appears to be low for pregnant women

(HealthDay)—U.S. women traveling to areas where the Zika virus is circulating might be less likely to be infected than expected, but risk remains, according to research published in the June issue of&

Updated on: April 18,2024

Risk of Zika infection appears to be low for pregnant women

(HealthDay)—U.S. women traveling to areas where the Zika virus is circulating might be less likely to be infected than expected, but risk remains, according to research published in the June issue of&

Updated on:April 18,2024

ACOG issues guidelines for teen contraception counseling

(HealthDay)—Recommendations for counseling adolescents about contraception are presented in a committee opinion published in the August issue ofObstetrics & Gynecology.Karen R. Gerancher, M.

Updated on: March 12,2024

ACOG issues guidelines for teen contraception counseling

(HealthDay)—Recommendations for counseling adolescents about contraception are presented in a committee opinion published in the August issue ofObstetrics & Gynecology.Karen R. Gerancher, M.

Updated on:March 12,2024