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Midwifery care safe for moderate- and high-risk pregnancies, shows research

Midwifery care safe for moderate- and high-risk pregnancies, shows research

by Brett Goldhawk,University of British ColumbiaFlowchart showing selection of births used in the analysis. Credit:Canadian Medical Association Journal(2023). DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.22045

Midwifery care safe for moderate- and high-risk pregnancies, shows research

by Brett Goldhawk,University of British ColumbiaFlowchart showing selection of births used in the analysis. Credit:Canadian Medical Association Journal(2023). DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.22045
Study: The risk of pregnancy complications for women with arthritis of the spine has decreased over time

Study: The risk of pregnancy complications for women with arthritis of the spine has decreased over time

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Christian Bowen on UnsplashWomen with rheumatic diseases are at greater risk of complications during pregnancy and childbirth, but for women with arthritis of the

Study: The risk of pregnancy complications for women with arthritis of the spine has decreased over time

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Christian Bowen on UnsplashWomen with rheumatic diseases are at greater risk of complications during pregnancy and childbirth, but for women with arthritis of the
Scientists discover a natural flu defense mechanism that activates in the nasal cavity during pregnancy

Scientists discover a natural flu defense mechanism that activates in the nasal cavity during pregnancy

by Keila DePape,McGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMcGill University scientists have discovered that pregnancy may trigger a natural immunity to boost protection against severe f

Scientists discover a natural flu defense mechanism that activates in the nasal cavity during pregnancy

by Keila DePape,McGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMcGill University scientists have discovered that pregnancy may trigger a natural immunity to boost protection against severe f
High stress during pregnancy linked to elevated cortisol in toddlers' hair

High stress during pregnancy linked to elevated cortisol in toddlers' hair

by Sara Savat,Washington University in St. LouisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Washington University in St. Louis and Dartmouth College have discovered a connection between tod

High stress during pregnancy linked to elevated cortisol in toddlers' hair

by Sara Savat,Washington University in St. LouisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Washington University in St. Louis and Dartmouth College have discovered a connection between tod
Study uncovers cystic fibrosis screening limitations before or during early pregnancy

Study uncovers cystic fibrosis screening limitations before or during early pregnancy

by CSIROCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, has found that reproductive carrier screening tests, used before or in early pregnancy t

Study uncovers cystic fibrosis screening limitations before or during early pregnancy

by CSIROCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, has found that reproductive carrier screening tests, used before or in early pregnancy t
Research lays the groundwork for a lifesaving group B strep vaccine

Research lays the groundwork for a lifesaving group B strep vaccine

by Jennifer Micale,Binghamton UniversityAn image of a mother holding a baby Image Credit: Pixabay.One in five pregnant women carry Streptococcus agalactiae (group B strep or GBS) in the vaginal

Research lays the groundwork for a lifesaving group B strep vaccine

by Jennifer Micale,Binghamton UniversityAn image of a mother holding a baby Image Credit: Pixabay.One in five pregnant women carry Streptococcus agalactiae (group B strep or GBS) in the vaginal
Study finds high rates of over- and under-screening for cervical cancer

Study finds high rates of over- and under-screening for cervical cancer

by Boston Medical CenterComparison of diagnostic accuracy of single image and time series. The proportion of cervical images visually classified as normal (green), indeterminate (yellow) or high-

Study finds high rates of over- and under-screening for cervical cancer

by Boston Medical CenterComparison of diagnostic accuracy of single image and time series. The proportion of cervical images visually classified as normal (green), indeterminate (yellow) or high-
Neoantigen DNA Vaccines: A Promising Approach for Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Neoantigen DNA Vaccines: A Promising Approach for Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Among innovative strategies, neoantigen DNA vaccines have emerged as a particularly promising approach, offering hope for improved patient outcomes.

Neoantigen DNA Vaccines: A Promising Approach for Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Among innovative strategies, neoantigen DNA vaccines have emerged as a particularly promising approach, offering hope for improved patient outcomes.
Chewing xylitol gum linked to decrease in preterm birth

Chewing xylitol gum linked to decrease in preterm birth

byUniversity of WashingtonCredit:Med(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.medj.2024.10.016Could the incidence of preterm births be lowered by chewing gum? New research suggests yes. Results from a

Chewing xylitol gum linked to decrease in preterm birth

byUniversity of WashingtonCredit:Med(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.medj.2024.10.016Could the incidence of preterm births be lowered by chewing gum? New research suggests yes. Results from a
Scientists find variant in the synaptonemal complex protein SYCE2 increases risk of pregnancy loss

Scientists find variant in the synaptonemal complex protein SYCE2 increases risk of pregnancy loss

by deCODE geneticsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile it is well established that chromosomal abnormalities are a major cause of miscarriages the biology behind pregnancy losses with or without chr

Scientists find variant in the synaptonemal complex protein SYCE2 increases risk of pregnancy loss

by deCODE geneticsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile it is well established that chromosomal abnormalities are a major cause of miscarriages the biology behind pregnancy losses with or without chr
Prenatal supplements largely lack the recommended amount of omega-3 fatty acids to help prevent preterm birth

Prenatal supplements largely lack the recommended amount of omega-3 fatty acids to help prevent preterm birth

by Mary Scourboutakos,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainMost prenatal supplements lack the amount of omega-3 fatty acids that could help prevent preterm birth, meaning delivery before 37

Prenatal supplements largely lack the recommended amount of omega-3 fatty acids to help prevent preterm birth

by Mary Scourboutakos,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainMost prenatal supplements lack the amount of omega-3 fatty acids that could help prevent preterm birth, meaning delivery before 37
Water births are as safe as land births for mom, baby: study

Water births are as safe as land births for mom, baby: study

by Laura Bailey,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study found that water births are no more risky than land births, and that women in the water group sustain fewer first and s

Water births are as safe as land births for mom, baby: study

by Laura Bailey,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study found that water births are no more risky than land births, and that women in the water group sustain fewer first and s