Neural tube defect prevalence 7.0 per 10,000 in HIV-exposed

(HealthDay)—The prevalence of neural tube defects (NTDs) is 7.0 per 10,000 live births in HIV-exposed pregnancies, which is similar to the prevalence in the general population, according to research p

Updated on: April 11,2024 20

Neural tube defect prevalence 7.0 per 10,000 in HIV-exposed

(HealthDay)—The prevalence of neural tube defects (NTDs) is 7.0 per 10,000 live births in HIV-exposed pregnancies, which is similar to the prevalence in the general population, according to research p

Updated on:April 11,2024 20

How fetal alcohol exposure increases risk of development disorders

by Eileen Hoftyzer,University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Toronto's Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy have uncovered mechanisms that help to expl

Updated on: March 05,2024 13

How fetal alcohol exposure increases risk of development disorders

by Eileen Hoftyzer,University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Toronto's Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy have uncovered mechanisms that help to expl

Updated on:March 05,2024 13

Decreased decision-to-incision time for non-emergent cesarean deliveries improves maternal and fetal outcomes: Study

byBoston Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from Boston Medical Center aims to standardize the pre-procedure process for urgent cesarean deliveries in order to decrease d

Updated on: February 18,2024 6

Decreased decision-to-incision time for non-emergent cesarean deliveries improves maternal and fetal outcomes: Study

byBoston Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from Boston Medical Center aims to standardize the pre-procedure process for urgent cesarean deliveries in order to decrease d

Updated on:February 18,2024 6

Early blood test may unravel secrets of pregnancy loss

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA blood test taken after a miscarriage suffered as early as week five of pregnancy can help explain why it occurred and in some cases lead to preventative treatments,

Updated on: April 01,2024 12

Early blood test may unravel secrets of pregnancy loss

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA blood test taken after a miscarriage suffered as early as week five of pregnancy can help explain why it occurred and in some cases lead to preventative treatments,

Updated on:April 01,2024 12

Herbals in pregnancy may endanger mom, baby

by Amy Norton, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—During pregnancy, even harmless-sounding "natural" supplements should be avoided, a new research review suggests.The review of 74 published studi

Updated on: April 18,2024 13

Herbals in pregnancy may endanger mom, baby

by Amy Norton, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—During pregnancy, even harmless-sounding "natural" supplements should be avoided, a new research review suggests.The review of 74 published studi

Updated on:April 18,2024 13

Pregnant/postpartum women report higher depression, post-traumatic stress during pandemic

by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a worldwide survey, pregnant and postpartum women reported high levels of depression, anxiety, loneliness, and post

Updated on: April 03,2024 12

Pregnant/postpartum women report higher depression, post-traumatic stress during pandemic

by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a worldwide survey, pregnant and postpartum women reported high levels of depression, anxiety, loneliness, and post

Updated on:April 03,2024 12

Earlier detection of women's vascular health issues can affect heart disease risk

by Mayo Clinic3D Model of the heart by Dr. Matthew Bramlet. Credit: NIHMen and women differ in the way their vascular systems age and the rate at which atherosclerosis—the hardening of artery wal

Updated on: April 01,2024 14

Earlier detection of women's vascular health issues can affect heart disease risk

by Mayo Clinic3D Model of the heart by Dr. Matthew Bramlet. Credit: NIHMen and women differ in the way their vascular systems age and the rate at which atherosclerosis—the hardening of artery wal

Updated on:April 01,2024 14

Researchers find vaccination protects mother and baby from COVID-19

by Lindsay Travis,University of KentuckySARS-CoV-2 booster dose augments passive transfer of RBD-specific antibodies.A, Experimental design to investigate the impact of maternal SARS-CoV-2 vacci

Updated on: May 23,2024 5

Researchers find vaccination protects mother and baby from COVID-19

by Lindsay Travis,University of KentuckySARS-CoV-2 booster dose augments passive transfer of RBD-specific antibodies.A, Experimental design to investigate the impact of maternal SARS-CoV-2 vacci

Updated on:May 23,2024 5

African American veterans with PTSD have higher risk of re-hospitalization after stroke, finds study

by American Heart AssociationCredit:Stroke(2024). DOI: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.123.044795After a stroke, African American veterans previously diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (

Updated on: March 19,2024 19

African American veterans with PTSD have higher risk of re-hospitalization after stroke, finds study

by American Heart AssociationCredit:Stroke(2024). DOI: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.123.044795After a stroke, African American veterans previously diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (

Updated on:March 19,2024 19

Bed sharing, maternal smoking raise risk of sudden unexpected death in infancy

by Anna Kellett,University of AucklandCredit: University of AucklandThe combination of bed sharing and maternal smoking is extremely hazardous for infants, giving rise to a 32-fold increase in t

Updated on: March 02,2024 18

Bed sharing, maternal smoking raise risk of sudden unexpected death in infancy

by Anna Kellett,University of AucklandCredit: University of AucklandThe combination of bed sharing and maternal smoking is extremely hazardous for infants, giving rise to a 32-fold increase in t

Updated on:March 02,2024 18

Study shows youth in child welfare system lack access to birth control

by Lisa Marshall,University of Colorado at BoulderCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOnly about one-third of eighth and ninth graders involved with the child welfare system in Colorado have recei

Updated on: May 18,2024 3

Study shows youth in child welfare system lack access to birth control

by Lisa Marshall,University of Colorado at BoulderCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOnly about one-third of eighth and ninth graders involved with the child welfare system in Colorado have recei

Updated on:May 18,2024 3

Medical exceptions to abortion bans often exclude mental health conditions

by Nada Hassanein, Stateline.orgCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore than a dozen states now have near-total abortion bans following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, with limited medical exceptions m

Updated on: January 15,2024 15

Medical exceptions to abortion bans often exclude mental health conditions

by Nada Hassanein, Stateline.orgCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore than a dozen states now have near-total abortion bans following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, with limited medical exceptions m

Updated on:January 15,2024 15