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Beta-blockers in 1st trimester do not up congenital malformations

Beta-blockers in 1st trimester do not up congenital malformations

(HealthDay)—Maternal use of β-blockers in the first trimester of pregnancy is not associated with a large increase in the risk for overall or cardiac congenital malformations, according to a study pub

Beta-blockers in 1st trimester do not up congenital malformations

(HealthDay)—Maternal use of β-blockers in the first trimester of pregnancy is not associated with a large increase in the risk for overall or cardiac congenital malformations, according to a study pub
Even during height of pandemic, most did not use prenatal telehealth

Even during height of pandemic, most did not use prenatal telehealth

by Lori SolomonMany pregnant individuals who gave birth between June and December 2020 did not use prenatal telehealth, according to a research letter published online Oct. 10 inJAMA Network Ope

Even during height of pandemic, most did not use prenatal telehealth

by Lori SolomonMany pregnant individuals who gave birth between June and December 2020 did not use prenatal telehealth, according to a research letter published online Oct. 10 inJAMA Network Ope
Women with high-risk HPV and metabolic syndrome have almost three times risk for mortality: Study

Women with high-risk HPV and metabolic syndrome have almost three times risk for mortality: Study

by York UniversitySex-specific prevalence of cancer risk groups and frequency of HPV subtypes according to cancer risk groups. Panel B) Individuals with multiple infections of a specific cancer g

Women with high-risk HPV and metabolic syndrome have almost three times risk for mortality: Study

by York UniversitySex-specific prevalence of cancer risk groups and frequency of HPV subtypes according to cancer risk groups. Panel B) Individuals with multiple infections of a specific cancer g
Homicide is a leading cause of death in pregnant women in the US

Homicide is a leading cause of death in pregnant women in the US

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen in the U.S. are more likely to be murdered during pregnancy or soon after childbirth than to die from the three leading obstetric

Homicide is a leading cause of death in pregnant women in the US

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen in the U.S. are more likely to be murdered during pregnancy or soon after childbirth than to die from the three leading obstetric
Researchers identify misperceptions surrounding breast density across race/ethnicity and health literacy levels

Researchers identify misperceptions surrounding breast density across race/ethnicity and health literacy levels

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHaving dense breasts (more fibroglandular tissue than fatty tissue, as visualized on a mammogram) reduces the sensitivity

Researchers identify misperceptions surrounding breast density across race/ethnicity and health literacy levels

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHaving dense breasts (more fibroglandular tissue than fatty tissue, as visualized on a mammogram) reduces the sensitivity
Researchers find molecular mechanisms behind women's biological clock

Researchers find molecular mechanisms behind women's biological clock

by University of CopenhagenCredit: University of CopenhagenResearchers have mapped out some of the mechanisms that may affect women's fertility from the teenage years to menopause. These mech

Researchers find molecular mechanisms behind women's biological clock

by University of CopenhagenCredit: University of CopenhagenResearchers have mapped out some of the mechanisms that may affect women's fertility from the teenage years to menopause. These mech
Toxic cooking fumes cause complications in some pregnant women

Toxic cooking fumes cause complications in some pregnant women

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExposure to indoor household pollution has been linked to poor pregnancy outcomes for women in low- and middle-income countries in a

Toxic cooking fumes cause complications in some pregnant women

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExposure to indoor household pollution has been linked to poor pregnancy outcomes for women in low- and middle-income countries in a
Prenatal care for foreign-born Latinx people dropped during 2016 presidential campaign

Prenatal care for foreign-born Latinx people dropped during 2016 presidential campaign

by Wolters Kluwer HealthA, Counterfactual (solid line; 13mo lost to modeling) and observed (points) values of logits for inadequate prenatal care among monthly conception cohorts among fore

Prenatal care for foreign-born Latinx people dropped during 2016 presidential campaign

by Wolters Kluwer HealthA, Counterfactual (solid line; 13mo lost to modeling) and observed (points) values of logits for inadequate prenatal care among monthly conception cohorts among fore
Being Black and pregnant in the Deep South can be a dangerous combination

Being Black and pregnant in the Deep South can be a dangerous combination

by Lauren Sausser, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainO'laysha Davis was a few weeks shy of her due date when in mid-August she decided it was time to switch doctors.Davis had planned

Being Black and pregnant in the Deep South can be a dangerous combination

by Lauren Sausser, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainO'laysha Davis was a few weeks shy of her due date when in mid-August she decided it was time to switch doctors.Davis had planned
Researchers use single-cell sequencing to get a better look at human embryo implantation

Researchers use single-cell sequencing to get a better look at human embryo implantation

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in China has used single-cell sequencing to learn more about the human embryo during i

Researchers use single-cell sequencing to get a better look at human embryo implantation

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in China has used single-cell sequencing to learn more about the human embryo during i
Sangrados durante el embarazo: son peligrosos?

Sangrados durante el embarazo: son peligrosos?

Sangrados durante el embarazo: ¿son peligrosos?Los sangrados vaginales durante el embarazo no tienen por qué ser señal de nada peligroso, aunque siempre habría que comentarlo con el médico para descub

Sangrados durante el embarazo: son peligrosos?

Sangrados durante el embarazo: ¿son peligrosos?Los sangrados vaginales durante el embarazo no tienen por qué ser señal de nada peligroso, aunque siempre habría que comentarlo con el médico para descub
TV shows depicting inaccurate childbirths need safety warnings, say researchers

TV shows depicting inaccurate childbirths need safety warnings, say researchers

byKing's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainU.K. television programs showing inaccurate birthing practices should require safety recommendations for viewers to avoid misinterpret

TV shows depicting inaccurate childbirths need safety warnings, say researchers

byKing's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainU.K. television programs showing inaccurate birthing practices should require safety recommendations for viewers to avoid misinterpret