Racial, socioeconomic disparities fuel increased infant mortality rates in California

by UC DavisCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile infant mortality rates (IMR) decreased overall from 2007 to 2015 in California, disparities in infant death rates have increased in some groups, includin

Updated on: March 23,2024 13

Racial, socioeconomic disparities fuel increased infant mortality rates in California

by UC DavisCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile infant mortality rates (IMR) decreased overall from 2007 to 2015 in California, disparities in infant death rates have increased in some groups, includin

Updated on:March 23,2024 13

In small study, no sign that coronavirus can be passed to baby during pregnancy

There's some good news about the new coronavirus: Preliminary research suggests that the virus cannot be transmitted from an infected pregnant woman to the fetus.The researchers stressed that the

Updated on: April 03,2024 11

In small study, no sign that coronavirus can be passed to baby during pregnancy

There's some good news about the new coronavirus: Preliminary research suggests that the virus cannot be transmitted from an infected pregnant woman to the fetus.The researchers stressed that the

Updated on:April 03,2024 11

Maternal vaccination rates increasing steadily in NSW, but coverage inequalities remain

by National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS)Credit: Laura Garcia from PexelsA new population-based study published in the journalVaccine, has shown that 54% of women who

Updated on: January 15,2024 7

Maternal vaccination rates increasing steadily in NSW, but coverage inequalities remain

by National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS)Credit: Laura Garcia from PexelsA new population-based study published in the journalVaccine, has shown that 54% of women who

Updated on:January 15,2024 7

New 3D imaging method offers promise of better IVF outcomes

byEuropean Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInnovative research, presented today at theESHRE 40th Annual Meetingin Amsterdam, has introduc

Updated on: July 09,2024 0

New 3D imaging method offers promise of better IVF outcomes

byEuropean Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInnovative research, presented today at theESHRE 40th Annual Meetingin Amsterdam, has introduc

Updated on:July 09,2024 0

Groups ask Supreme Court to reinstate restrictions on abortion pill access

by Cara MurezIn the latest move to restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone in the United States, a coalition of anti-abortion groups on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to allow an appeals co

Updated on: May 10,2024 3

Groups ask Supreme Court to reinstate restrictions on abortion pill access

by Cara MurezIn the latest move to restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone in the United States, a coalition of anti-abortion groups on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to allow an appeals co

Updated on:May 10,2024 3

New study identifies risk factors associated with low birth weight

by Swansea UniversitySignificant factors associated with the risk low birth weight among the overall study population. GP, general practitioner; LA, local authority; PEDW, Patient Episode Databas

Updated on: May 11,2024 6

New study identifies risk factors associated with low birth weight

by Swansea UniversitySignificant factors associated with the risk low birth weight among the overall study population. GP, general practitioner; LA, local authority; PEDW, Patient Episode Databas

Updated on:May 11,2024 6

Post-vaccine vaginal bleeding rates associated with all COVID-19 vaccine types across reproductive ages

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressA medical assistant prepares a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to be administered to a patient. Credit: Public domain image courtesy of Lisa Ferdinando, U.S. Department of

Updated on: January 16,2024 10

Post-vaccine vaginal bleeding rates associated with all COVID-19 vaccine types across reproductive ages

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressA medical assistant prepares a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to be administered to a patient. Credit: Public domain image courtesy of Lisa Ferdinando, U.S. Department of

Updated on:January 16,2024 10

Womb natural killer cell discovery could lead to screening for miscarriage risk

by University of WarwickImage from a human embryo cultured with decidual cells in the lab. Credit: Jan BrosensFor the first time the functions of natural killer cells in the womb have been identi

Updated on: March 09,2024 20

Womb natural killer cell discovery could lead to screening for miscarriage risk

by University of WarwickImage from a human embryo cultured with decidual cells in the lab. Credit: Jan BrosensFor the first time the functions of natural killer cells in the womb have been identi

Updated on:March 09,2024 20

Elimination of type of bacteria suggests treatment for endometriosis

byNagoya UniversityFusobacterium (white dots) is highly expressed near the uterus (endometrium) of endometriosis patients. Credit: Professor Yutaka KondoA research group from the Graduate School

Updated on: February 18,2024 5

Elimination of type of bacteria suggests treatment for endometriosis

byNagoya UniversityFusobacterium (white dots) is highly expressed near the uterus (endometrium) of endometriosis patients. Credit: Professor Yutaka KondoA research group from the Graduate School

Updated on:February 18,2024 5

Study investigates whether pregnant women are willing to go home after an induction

by St. George's University of LondonCredit: St. George's University of LondonA study conducted by St George's, University of London is discovering if pregnant women who need induction

Updated on: March 30,2024 17

Study investigates whether pregnant women are willing to go home after an induction

by St. George's University of LondonCredit: St. George's University of LondonA study conducted by St George's, University of London is discovering if pregnant women who need induction

Updated on:March 30,2024 17

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 6

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 6

Researchers Identify blood panel to predict placenta accreta

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOf the nearly 4 million births each year in the United States, roughly 50,000 are marked by life-threatening complications, and

Updated on: May 20,2024 6

Researchers Identify blood panel to predict placenta accreta

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOf the nearly 4 million births each year in the United States, roughly 50,000 are marked by life-threatening complications, and

Updated on:May 20,2024 6