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New ways to predict outcomes of pregnancies with fetal growth problems

New ways to predict outcomes of pregnancies with fetal growth problems

byUniversity College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of scientists, led by researchers at University College London, have developed new methods to predict outcomes for pregnancies where th

New ways to predict outcomes of pregnancies with fetal growth problems

byUniversity College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of scientists, led by researchers at University College London, have developed new methods to predict outcomes for pregnancies where th
New testing method offers better diagnosis and treatment for the most severe form of male infertility

New testing method offers better diagnosis and treatment for the most severe form of male infertility

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular & Cellular Proteomics(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.mcpro.2023.100556Researchers have uncovered two protei

New testing method offers better diagnosis and treatment for the most severe form of male infertility

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular & Cellular Proteomics(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.mcpro.2023.100556Researchers have uncovered two protei
New COVID-19 guidelines disrupt infertility care

New COVID-19 guidelines disrupt infertility care

by Carrie MacMillan,Yale UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in people putting so many aspects of their lives—from planned vacations to birthday parties to wedd

New COVID-19 guidelines disrupt infertility care

by Carrie MacMillan,Yale UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in people putting so many aspects of their lives—from planned vacations to birthday parties to wedd
Using a cardiovascular risk screening tool in women during routine gynecology visits

Using a cardiovascular risk screening tool in women during routine gynecology visits

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study has shown that although 86% of women seen at an outpatient gynecology clinic had a cardiovascular risk factor and 40.1% had at least o

Using a cardiovascular risk screening tool in women during routine gynecology visits

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study has shown that although 86% of women seen at an outpatient gynecology clinic had a cardiovascular risk factor and 40.1% had at least o
Researchers discover how the placenta may be blocking SARS-CoV-2 transmission to babies during pregnancy

Researchers discover how the placenta may be blocking SARS-CoV-2 transmission to babies during pregnancy

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile COVID-19 disease significantly impacts many pregnant women, the rates of transmission from mother to baby in pregnancy are ve

Researchers discover how the placenta may be blocking SARS-CoV-2 transmission to babies during pregnancy

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile COVID-19 disease significantly impacts many pregnant women, the rates of transmission from mother to baby in pregnancy are ve
Researcher solves longstanding fallopian tube transport debate

Researcher solves longstanding fallopian tube transport debate

by The Lundquist InstituteUnlike the normal Fallopian tube (left), the "cilia-less" Fallopian tube fails to pick up ovulated eggs, leading to female infertility (right). Credit: Tingting Xie

Researcher solves longstanding fallopian tube transport debate

by The Lundquist InstituteUnlike the normal Fallopian tube (left), the "cilia-less" Fallopian tube fails to pick up ovulated eggs, leading to female infertility (right). Credit: Tingting Xie
Cervical cancer: What it is, symptoms and treatment

Cervical cancer: What it is, symptoms and treatment

by Angeles Alvarez Secord, Duke Cancer Center/Duke University HospitalCervical cancer is a diagnosis no woman wants to receive, and navigating the disease can be challenging.A type of cancer that star

Cervical cancer: What it is, symptoms and treatment

by Angeles Alvarez Secord, Duke Cancer Center/Duke University HospitalCervical cancer is a diagnosis no woman wants to receive, and navigating the disease can be challenging.A type of cancer that star
Study reveals confusing mishmash of newborn bathing practices at US hospitals

Study reveals confusing mishmash of newborn bathing practices at US hospitals

by University of VirginiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA nationwide survey of hospitals has revealed a wide variety of approaches to newborn skincare—including the timing of the first bath—tha

Study reveals confusing mishmash of newborn bathing practices at US hospitals

by University of VirginiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA nationwide survey of hospitals has revealed a wide variety of approaches to newborn skincare—including the timing of the first bath—tha
Home-based lifestyle intervention minimizes maternal weight gain

Home-based lifestyle intervention minimizes maternal weight gain

by Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: CC0 Public DomainWeight gain during pregnancy and postpartum are important causes of long-term weight gain and the development of o

Home-based lifestyle intervention minimizes maternal weight gain

by Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: CC0 Public DomainWeight gain during pregnancy and postpartum are important causes of long-term weight gain and the development of o
Thrush: Zinc may prevent yeast infections—new research

Thrush: Zinc may prevent yeast infections—new research

by Rebecca A. Drummond,The ConversationCandida albicans. Credit: Wikipedia.Around a half-billion women experience a vaginal yeast infection (thrush) every year—with around 140 million women suff

Thrush: Zinc may prevent yeast infections—new research

by Rebecca A. Drummond,The ConversationCandida albicans. Credit: Wikipedia.Around a half-billion women experience a vaginal yeast infection (thrush) every year—with around 140 million women suff
66-year study finds tall, slim girls are at greater risk of endometriosis

66-year study finds tall, slim girls are at greater risk of endometriosis

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: CC0 Public DomainGirls who are tall and lean are at greater risk of developing endometriosis, a debilitating disease that affects women's quality of life and ab

66-year study finds tall, slim girls are at greater risk of endometriosis

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: CC0 Public DomainGirls who are tall and lean are at greater risk of developing endometriosis, a debilitating disease that affects women's quality of life and ab
Midwives can play a role in supporting pregnant women to reduce drug use

Midwives can play a role in supporting pregnant women to reduce drug use

byFlinders UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainMidwives are in a prime position to help support pregnant women to stop or cut down on alcohol and other drug use and to improve outcomes for the wo

Midwives can play a role in supporting pregnant women to reduce drug use

byFlinders UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainMidwives are in a prime position to help support pregnant women to stop or cut down on alcohol and other drug use and to improve outcomes for the wo