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Study: Exposure to cannabinoids in pregnancy increases newborn mortality and respiratory problems

Study: Exposure to cannabinoids in pregnancy increases newborn mortality and respiratory problems

by André Julião,FAPESPRepresentative chromatograms for the analysis of WIN selectivity. LLOQ of WIN (Red line, 0.50 ng.mL-1) and IS (Blue line, 10 ng.mL-1) (A); Blank – plasma without WIN and IS

Study: Exposure to cannabinoids in pregnancy increases newborn mortality and respiratory problems

by André Julião,FAPESPRepresentative chromatograms for the analysis of WIN selectivity. LLOQ of WIN (Red line, 0.50 ng.mL-1) and IS (Blue line, 10 ng.mL-1) (A); Blank – plasma without WIN and IS
Delaying 'nonessential' abortions during coronavirus crisis endangers women's health and financial future

Delaying 'nonessential' abortions during coronavirus crisis endangers women's health and financial future

by Yana Rodgers,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainSeveral U.S. states are blocking health clinics from providingabortions, declaring the procedure to be "nonessential" dur

Delaying 'nonessential' abortions during coronavirus crisis endangers women's health and financial future

by Yana Rodgers,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainSeveral U.S. states are blocking health clinics from providingabortions, declaring the procedure to be "nonessential" dur
More premature babies born following Swedish parental leave policy

More premature babies born following Swedish parental leave policy

byStockholm UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe introduction of a policy protecting parental leave benefits in Sweden in 1980 had unintended consequences on child health. The policy led to an

More premature babies born following Swedish parental leave policy

byStockholm UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe introduction of a policy protecting parental leave benefits in Sweden in 1980 had unintended consequences on child health. The policy led to an
Understanding social media discussions about female genital mutilation

Understanding social media discussions about female genital mutilation

byPublic Library of ScienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainConversations on social media about female genital mutilation (FGM) have not changed dramatically over the five years to 2020, accordi

Understanding social media discussions about female genital mutilation

byPublic Library of ScienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainConversations on social media about female genital mutilation (FGM) have not changed dramatically over the five years to 2020, accordi
'Call the Midwife' has translated from the screen into real life

'Call the Midwife' has translated from the screen into real life

by University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public Domain"Call the Midwife" is one of the most loved shows on television, regularly watched by a global audience of 11 million, and if th

'Call the Midwife' has translated from the screen into real life

by University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public Domain"Call the Midwife" is one of the most loved shows on television, regularly watched by a global audience of 11 million, and if th
Cervical pessary no more effective than usual care in preventing preterm birth risk: Study

Cervical pessary no more effective than usual care in preventing preterm birth risk: Study

byNational Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA device known as a pessary, thought promising for reducing preterm birth risk due to a short cervix, appears no more effective t

Cervical pessary no more effective than usual care in preventing preterm birth risk: Study

byNational Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA device known as a pessary, thought promising for reducing preterm birth risk due to a short cervix, appears no more effective t
Use of cryopreserved oocytes increases with poor ovarian response, finds study

Use of cryopreserved oocytes increases with poor ovarian response, finds study

by Elana GotkinePatients with a poor ovarian response (POR) are more likely to return to use previously vitrified oocytes, according to a study published online Jan. 2 inJAMA Network Open.Yuval

Use of cryopreserved oocytes increases with poor ovarian response, finds study

by Elana GotkinePatients with a poor ovarian response (POR) are more likely to return to use previously vitrified oocytes, according to a study published online Jan. 2 inJAMA Network Open.Yuval
Study finds that lack of oxygen during pregnancy can cause schizophrenia

Study finds that lack of oxygen during pregnancy can cause schizophrenia

by André Julião,FAPESPExperiments with rats indicate that brain cells submitted to several forms of hypoxia underwent alterations to their energy production mechanism. Such condition may a

Study finds that lack of oxygen during pregnancy can cause schizophrenia

by André Julião,FAPESPExperiments with rats indicate that brain cells submitted to several forms of hypoxia underwent alterations to their energy production mechanism. Such condition may a
Research reverses the reproductive clock in mice

Research reverses the reproductive clock in mice

by University of QueenslandGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell ReportsResearchers have lifted fertility rates in older female mice with small doses of a metabolic compound that reverses the agi

Research reverses the reproductive clock in mice

by University of QueenslandGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell ReportsResearchers have lifted fertility rates in older female mice with small doses of a metabolic compound that reverses the agi
Connecticut legislature approves historic endometriosis bill

Connecticut legislature approves historic endometriosis bill

byJackson LaboratoryElise Courtois, Ph.D. is an endometriosis researcher and is the director of single cell biology at JAX. She has dedicated her career to understanding endometriosis. Credit: T

Connecticut legislature approves historic endometriosis bill

byJackson LaboratoryElise Courtois, Ph.D. is an endometriosis researcher and is the director of single cell biology at JAX. She has dedicated her career to understanding endometriosis. Credit: T
Higher live birth rates found after transferring fresh rather than frozen embryos

Higher live birth rates found after transferring fresh rather than frozen embryos

by Brigham and Women's HospitalHuman Embryo. Credit: Ed Uthman, MD/WikipediaFor women hoping to achieve a pregnancy using freshly retrieved donor eggs, a new retrospective study led by resear

Higher live birth rates found after transferring fresh rather than frozen embryos

by Brigham and Women's HospitalHuman Embryo. Credit: Ed Uthman, MD/WikipediaFor women hoping to achieve a pregnancy using freshly retrieved donor eggs, a new retrospective study led by resear
Mother transmitted COVID-19 to baby during pregnancy, physicians report

Mother transmitted COVID-19 to baby during pregnancy, physicians report

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterAmanda Evans, MD, UT Southwestern Medical Center. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical CenterA pregnant mother who tested positive for COVID-19 transmitted the virus c

Mother transmitted COVID-19 to baby during pregnancy, physicians report

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterAmanda Evans, MD, UT Southwestern Medical Center. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical CenterA pregnant mother who tested positive for COVID-19 transmitted the virus c