Reducing maternal mortality in low- and middle-income countries

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIncomplete vital registrations systems mean that causes of death during pregnancy and childbirth are poorly understood in low-income a

Updated on: March 02,2024 11

Reducing maternal mortality in low- and middle-income countries

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIncomplete vital registrations systems mean that causes of death during pregnancy and childbirth are poorly understood in low-income a

Updated on:March 02,2024 11

Research finds simple urine test allows for rapid diagnosis of preeclampsia

by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical CenterDr. Kara Rood speaks with a pregnant woman during a prenatal visit at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Dr. Rood led a study to develop

Updated on: May 31,2024 5

Research finds simple urine test allows for rapid diagnosis of preeclampsia

by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical CenterDr. Kara Rood speaks with a pregnant woman during a prenatal visit at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Dr. Rood led a study to develop

Updated on:May 31,2024 5

Placenta-on-a-chip study addresses potential effects of pharmaceutical agents on fetus

byWorld Scientific Publishing(a) Exploded view of the fabricated placenta-on-a-chip before microfluidic cell culture. The fabricated chip consists of two microchannel-etched PDMS layers, which i

Updated on: January 17,2024 17

Placenta-on-a-chip study addresses potential effects of pharmaceutical agents on fetus

byWorld Scientific Publishing(a) Exploded view of the fabricated placenta-on-a-chip before microfluidic cell culture. The fabricated chip consists of two microchannel-etched PDMS layers, which i

Updated on:January 17,2024 17

Metformin used during pregnancy may lead to obesity in children

by Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)Metformin 500mg tablets. Credit: public domainMetformin,a common drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, is often used during pregnancy where the mo

Updated on: April 18,2024 17

Metformin used during pregnancy may lead to obesity in children

by Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)Metformin 500mg tablets. Credit: public domainMetformin,a common drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, is often used during pregnancy where the mo

Updated on:April 18,2024 17

Adolescents are aware of and invested in the potential impacts of abortion restrictions, study says

byUniversity of North Carolina Health CareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOn July 1, North Carolina's new abortion limits go into effect. As restrictions on abortions are being tightened ac

Updated on: February 18,2024 14

Adolescents are aware of and invested in the potential impacts of abortion restrictions, study says

byUniversity of North Carolina Health CareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOn July 1, North Carolina's new abortion limits go into effect. As restrictions on abortions are being tightened ac

Updated on:February 18,2024 14

Slower calorie burn in pregnancy may mean more retained baby weight in obese black moms

by American Physiological SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainDifferences in the way women with obesity burn calories during pregnancy may be a contributor to long-term postpartum weight retention in

Updated on: April 08,2024 13

Slower calorie burn in pregnancy may mean more retained baby weight in obese black moms

by American Physiological SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainDifferences in the way women with obesity burn calories during pregnancy may be a contributor to long-term postpartum weight retention in

Updated on:April 08,2024 13

First oral neurosteroid treatment for postpartum depression approved

by Sunitha Konatham,Texas A&M UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Psychopharmacology(2023). DOI: 10.1007/s00213-023-06427-2On Aug. 4, 2023, the United States Food and Drug Admin

Updated on: January 16,2024 9

First oral neurosteroid treatment for postpartum depression approved

by Sunitha Konatham,Texas A&M UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Psychopharmacology(2023). DOI: 10.1007/s00213-023-06427-2On Aug. 4, 2023, the United States Food and Drug Admin

Updated on:January 16,2024 9

Treatment for liver disorder in pregnancy ineffective, finds new study

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch led by King's College London has found that the currently recommended treatment for a common pregnancy liver disorder that can re

Updated on: March 05,2024 16

Treatment for liver disorder in pregnancy ineffective, finds new study

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch led by King's College London has found that the currently recommended treatment for a common pregnancy liver disorder that can re

Updated on:March 05,2024 16

Researchers discover how the placenta may be blocking SARS-CoV-2 transmission to babies during pregnancy

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile COVID-19 disease significantly impacts many pregnant women, the rates of transmission from mother to baby in pregnancy are ve

Updated on: May 23,2024 6

Researchers discover how the placenta may be blocking SARS-CoV-2 transmission to babies during pregnancy

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile COVID-19 disease significantly impacts many pregnant women, the rates of transmission from mother to baby in pregnancy are ve

Updated on:May 23,2024 6

Endometriosis: How the condition may be linked to the immune system

by April Rees,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageEndometriosis is a debilitating condition which affects10% of women worldwide. The condition can have a serious affect on a person&#

Updated on: March 19,2024 15

Endometriosis: How the condition may be linked to the immune system

by April Rees,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageEndometriosis is a debilitating condition which affects10% of women worldwide. The condition can have a serious affect on a person&#

Updated on:March 19,2024 15

'Morning sickness' is misleading and inaccurate, new study argues

by University of WarwickCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe term "morning sickness" is misleading and should instead be described as nausea and sickness in pregnancy, argue researcher

Updated on: May 11,2024 3

'Morning sickness' is misleading and inaccurate, new study argues

by University of WarwickCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe term "morning sickness" is misleading and should instead be described as nausea and sickness in pregnancy, argue researcher

Updated on:May 11,2024 3

Physicians debate best screening strategy for cervical cancer prevention after HPV vaccination

by American College of PhysiciansGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaIn a new Annals 'Beyond the Guideline's feature, two experts debate the most appropriate test and interval for a

Updated on: March 02,2024 17

Physicians debate best screening strategy for cervical cancer prevention after HPV vaccination

by American College of PhysiciansGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaIn a new Annals 'Beyond the Guideline's feature, two experts debate the most appropriate test and interval for a

Updated on:March 02,2024 17