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Premature delivery raises odds for cerebral palsy

Premature delivery raises odds for cerebral palsy

(HealthDay)—Extremely premature babies have a much higher risk of cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions than full-term infants, a large Israeli study affirms.Cerebral palsy—the name for a g

Premature delivery raises odds for cerebral palsy

(HealthDay)—Extremely premature babies have a much higher risk of cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions than full-term infants, a large Israeli study affirms.Cerebral palsy—the name for a g
Study examines decades-long suffering from obstetric injuries

Study examines decades-long suffering from obstetric injuries

by University of GothenburgIda Nilsson, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg. Credit: Pernilla Lundgren/SÄSBowel leakage, the need for anal incontin

Study examines decades-long suffering from obstetric injuries

by University of GothenburgIda Nilsson, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg. Credit: Pernilla Lundgren/SÄSBowel leakage, the need for anal incontin
Mistreatment in childbirth is common in the US especially among the disadvantaged, study finds

Mistreatment in childbirth is common in the US especially among the disadvantaged, study finds

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLack of respectful maternity care in the U.S. culminating in mistreatment in childbirth is a regular o

Mistreatment in childbirth is common in the US especially among the disadvantaged, study finds

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLack of respectful maternity care in the U.S. culminating in mistreatment in childbirth is a regular o
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
Topical corticosteroid use in pregnancy not tied to SGA, LBW

Topical corticosteroid use in pregnancy not tied to SGA, LBW

(HealthDay)—Topical corticosteroid use in pregnancy is not associated with increased risks for small for gestational age (SGA) or low birth weight, according to a study published online May 5 in

Topical corticosteroid use in pregnancy not tied to SGA, LBW

(HealthDay)—Topical corticosteroid use in pregnancy is not associated with increased risks for small for gestational age (SGA) or low birth weight, according to a study published online May 5 in
More states are requiring patients to give consent for medical students performing pelvic exams

More states are requiring patients to give consent for medical students performing pelvic exams

by SAMANTHA HENDRICKSON and JESSE BEDAYNAlexandra Fountaine, a medical student at Ohio University, poses for a picture in front of the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, May 11, 2023. Founta

More states are requiring patients to give consent for medical students performing pelvic exams

by SAMANTHA HENDRICKSON and JESSE BEDAYNAlexandra Fountaine, a medical student at Ohio University, poses for a picture in front of the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, May 11, 2023. Founta
Trial results suggest better use of existing drugs increases cervical cancer survival and reduces recurrence

Trial results suggest better use of existing drugs increases cervical cancer survival and reduces recurrence

byUniversity College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe INTERLACE phase III trial assessed whether a short course of induction chemotherapy (IC) prior to chemoradiation (CRT) could redu

Trial results suggest better use of existing drugs increases cervical cancer survival and reduces recurrence

byUniversity College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe INTERLACE phase III trial assessed whether a short course of induction chemotherapy (IC) prior to chemoradiation (CRT) could redu
Researchers find family discussions of menstruation lacking

Researchers find family discussions of menstruation lacking

by Joseph Paul,Purdue UniversityAndrea DeMaria, an assistant professor in the College of Health and Human Sciences, led an interdisciplinary research team that conducted 70 in-depth interviews o

Researchers find family discussions of menstruation lacking

by Joseph Paul,Purdue UniversityAndrea DeMaria, an assistant professor in the College of Health and Human Sciences, led an interdisciplinary research team that conducted 70 in-depth interviews o
Midwifery care cuts poor birth outcomes versus physician care

Midwifery care cuts poor birth outcomes versus physician care

(HealthDay)—Compared with physician models of care, midwifery care is associated with lower odds of poor birth outcomes for low-income women, according to a study published in the October issue of&nbs

Midwifery care cuts poor birth outcomes versus physician care

(HealthDay)—Compared with physician models of care, midwifery care is associated with lower odds of poor birth outcomes for low-income women, according to a study published in the October issue of&nbs
Review reveals simple method to increase number of IVF births

Review reveals simple method to increase number of IVF births

by Hebrew University of JerusalemDr. Devorah Heymann. Credit: Hebrew University of JerusalemWorldwide, around 10 to 15% of couples have fertility problems. Many turn to artificial reproductive te

Review reveals simple method to increase number of IVF births

by Hebrew University of JerusalemDr. Devorah Heymann. Credit: Hebrew University of JerusalemWorldwide, around 10 to 15% of couples have fertility problems. Many turn to artificial reproductive te
Zuranolone for postpartum depression: Hope, hype or both?

Zuranolone for postpartum depression: Hope, hype or both?

by Ryan Van Lieshout,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWhile mothers withpostpartum depressionhave always faced barriers accessing the care they need, things have been partic

Zuranolone for postpartum depression: Hope, hype or both?

by Ryan Van Lieshout,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWhile mothers withpostpartum depressionhave always faced barriers accessing the care they need, things have been partic
Report: 2020 to 2021 saw rise in total number, rate, ratio of abortions

Report: 2020 to 2021 saw rise in total number, rate, ratio of abortions

by Elana GotkineFrom 2020 to 2021, there were increases in the total number, rate, and ratio of reported abortions, according to research published in the Nov. 24 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease

Report: 2020 to 2021 saw rise in total number, rate, ratio of abortions

by Elana GotkineFrom 2020 to 2021, there were increases in the total number, rate, and ratio of reported abortions, according to research published in the Nov. 24 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease