Should pregnant women get the COVID-19 vaccine? An immunologist answers 3 questions

by William Petri,The ConversationI am a physician, and I just got my first shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Credit: William Petri,CC BY-SAThis week, I was vaccinated against COVID-19 w

Updated on: April 18,2024 15

Should pregnant women get the COVID-19 vaccine? An immunologist answers 3 questions

by William Petri,The ConversationI am a physician, and I just got my first shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Credit: William Petri,CC BY-SAThis week, I was vaccinated against COVID-19 w

Updated on:April 18,2024 15

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

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

Updated on: January 19,2024 12

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

Updated on:January 19,2024 12

Abnormal thyroid hormone levels during pregnancy may increase the risk of preschool boys' behavioral problems

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThyroid hormone levels during pregnancy may predict preschool boys' emotional and behavioral problems, according to a study published in the E

Updated on: April 16,2024 19

Abnormal thyroid hormone levels during pregnancy may increase the risk of preschool boys' behavioral problems

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThyroid hormone levels during pregnancy may predict preschool boys' emotional and behavioral problems, according to a study published in the E

Updated on:April 16,2024 19

Study finds gap in care for pregnant people with opioid use disorder in US jails

by Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: M.E. Newman, Johns Hopkins MedicineIn a large survey study looking at the availability of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) for pregnant and postpartum

Updated on: May 31,2024 6

Study finds gap in care for pregnant people with opioid use disorder in US jails

by Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: M.E. Newman, Johns Hopkins MedicineIn a large survey study looking at the availability of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) for pregnant and postpartum

Updated on:May 31,2024 6

New study gives a more accurate picture of pregnancy-related diabetes risks

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDiabetes in pregnancy (known as gestational diabetes mellitus) is associated with increased odds of a range of complications for both mo

Updated on: March 05,2024 15

New study gives a more accurate picture of pregnancy-related diabetes risks

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDiabetes in pregnancy (known as gestational diabetes mellitus) is associated with increased odds of a range of complications for both mo

Updated on:March 05,2024 15

Calculating menopause with fuzzy logic

by University of BergenWomen's biology change during menopause. Credit: ColourboxEvery woman reaches menopause at a different time in life. Now, researchers from the University of Bergen have

Updated on: May 05,2024 17

Calculating menopause with fuzzy logic

by University of BergenWomen's biology change during menopause. Credit: ColourboxEvery woman reaches menopause at a different time in life. Now, researchers from the University of Bergen have

Updated on:May 05,2024 17

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

Updated on: February 18,2024 20

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

Updated on:February 18,2024 20

Trends in women's reproductive events reflect major social and lifestyle changes

by University of QueenslandCredit: University of QueenslandAn international study has revealed the age at which women experience major reproductive events, such as their first period or giving bi

Updated on: June 29,2024 3

Trends in women's reproductive events reflect major social and lifestyle changes

by University of QueenslandCredit: University of QueenslandAn international study has revealed the age at which women experience major reproductive events, such as their first period or giving bi

Updated on:June 29,2024 3

Study finds that COVID-19 vaccines do not cause infertility

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew findings by Boston University School of Public Health investigators indicate that COVID-19 vaccination does not impair

Updated on: June 11,2024 6

Study finds that COVID-19 vaccines do not cause infertility

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew findings by Boston University School of Public Health investigators indicate that COVID-19 vaccination does not impair

Updated on:June 11,2024 6

Survey: New moms often overlook critical postpartum care during 'fourth trimester'

by Orlando HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe three trimesters of pregnancy are filled with doctor's appointments, preparations and careful surveillance of the health of both mom and baby. Ho

Updated on: June 29,2024 3

Survey: New moms often overlook critical postpartum care during 'fourth trimester'

by Orlando HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe three trimesters of pregnancy are filled with doctor's appointments, preparations and careful surveillance of the health of both mom and baby. Ho

Updated on:June 29,2024 3

Early births—between 34 and 37 weeks—for moms with pre-eclampsia can reduce baby and mother deaths

by Alice Beardmore-Gray,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAbouta half-millionbabies die each year as a result of pre-eclampsia, an aggressive and potentially life-threatening

Updated on: January 16,2024 9

Early births—between 34 and 37 weeks—for moms with pre-eclampsia can reduce baby and mother deaths

by Alice Beardmore-Gray,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAbouta half-millionbabies die each year as a result of pre-eclampsia, an aggressive and potentially life-threatening

Updated on:January 16,2024 9