New insights into fibroids might lead to better treatments

by Carole Tanzer MillerHormone therapy is the usual go-to when women develop painful uterine fibroids, but researchers report they are zeroing in on new avenues for treatment.A University of Cincinnat

Updated on: January 12,2024 7

New insights into fibroids might lead to better treatments

by Carole Tanzer MillerHormone therapy is the usual go-to when women develop painful uterine fibroids, but researchers report they are zeroing in on new avenues for treatment.A University of Cincinnat

Updated on:January 12,2024 7

Study reveals costs of maternal health

by Australian National UniversityCredit: Australian National UniversityNew research from The Australian National University (ANU) has for the first time identified and quantified the factors push

Updated on: May 26,2024 7

Study reveals costs of maternal health

by Australian National UniversityCredit: Australian National UniversityNew research from The Australian National University (ANU) has for the first time identified and quantified the factors push

Updated on:May 26,2024 7

Sperm screening might detect harmful mutations before embryo implantation

by eLifeHuman sperm stained for semen quality testing in the clinical laboratory. Credit: Bobjgalindo/WikipediaScreening sperm may help identify potentially harmful new genetic mutations and help

Updated on: March 02,2024 18

Sperm screening might detect harmful mutations before embryo implantation

by eLifeHuman sperm stained for semen quality testing in the clinical laboratory. Credit: Bobjgalindo/WikipediaScreening sperm may help identify potentially harmful new genetic mutations and help

Updated on:March 02,2024 18

Study suggests early induction of labor could reduce inequities in pregnancy outcomes

byPublic Library of ScienceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInducing labor at 39 weeks of pregnancy has the greatest benefit in risk reduction for women from more socioeconomically deprived are

Updated on: January 18,2024 18

Study suggests early induction of labor could reduce inequities in pregnancy outcomes

byPublic Library of ScienceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInducing labor at 39 weeks of pregnancy has the greatest benefit in risk reduction for women from more socioeconomically deprived are

Updated on:January 18,2024 18

Increased BRD4-L and BRD4-S promotes chemotherapy resistance in ovarian carcinoma: Study

by Impact Journals LLCPatient-derived xenografts with high expression of BRD4-L and BRD4-S are resistant to cisplatin/paclitaxel chemotherapy. Credit:Genes & Cancer(2023). DOI: 10.1863

Updated on: January 17,2024 20

Increased BRD4-L and BRD4-S promotes chemotherapy resistance in ovarian carcinoma: Study

by Impact Journals LLCPatient-derived xenografts with high expression of BRD4-L and BRD4-S are resistant to cisplatin/paclitaxel chemotherapy. Credit:Genes & Cancer(2023). DOI: 10.1863

Updated on:January 17,2024 20

Proof-of-concept study presents a blood test that can identify genetic diseases in fetuses

byUniversity of Southern DenmarkCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsA research team from Odense University Hospital and the University of Southern Denmark has developed an innovative screening

Updated on: January 12,2024 14

Proof-of-concept study presents a blood test that can identify genetic diseases in fetuses

byUniversity of Southern DenmarkCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsA research team from Odense University Hospital and the University of Southern Denmark has developed an innovative screening

Updated on:January 12,2024 14

Racial, ethnic disparities seen in postpartum emergency visits

by Lori SolomonBlack and Hispanic patients consistently experience higher odds of postpartum emergency departments visits in New York state, according to a study published online March 21 inJAMA

Updated on: April 11,2024 15

Racial, ethnic disparities seen in postpartum emergency visits

by Lori SolomonBlack and Hispanic patients consistently experience higher odds of postpartum emergency departments visits in New York state, according to a study published online March 21 inJAMA

Updated on:April 11,2024 15

Researchers identify circulating proteins linked to preeclampsia and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

byMassachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreeclampsia and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy—which are characterized by high blood pressure with or without organ dysfuncti

Updated on: January 12,2024 6

Researchers identify circulating proteins linked to preeclampsia and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

byMassachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreeclampsia and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy—which are characterized by high blood pressure with or without organ dysfuncti

Updated on:January 12,2024 6

C-sections in Mexico increase with obesity level and health care specialization: Study

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignTime Variation in Hospital-Level CS and Obesity RatesSource:Authors’ analysis based on data from birth/hospitalization reg

Updated on: January 15,2024 16

C-sections in Mexico increase with obesity level and health care specialization: Study

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignTime Variation in Hospital-Level CS and Obesity RatesSource:Authors’ analysis based on data from birth/hospitalization reg

Updated on:January 15,2024 16

Addressing the need to treat hepatitis C in pregnancy and infancy

byNorthwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDriven by the ongoing opioid epidemic and the sharing of needles, hepatitis C cases have been rising in the United States over the last

Updated on: January 15,2024 19

Addressing the need to treat hepatitis C in pregnancy and infancy

byNorthwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDriven by the ongoing opioid epidemic and the sharing of needles, hepatitis C cases have been rising in the United States over the last

Updated on:January 15,2024 19

Youngest girls who get pregnant have highest risk of poor outcomes, study finds

by University of Maryland School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant teens in the U.S. have long been known to face increased health risks and pregnancy complications, but a new study fo

Updated on: May 31,2024 4

Youngest girls who get pregnant have highest risk of poor outcomes, study finds

by University of Maryland School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant teens in the U.S. have long been known to face increased health risks and pregnancy complications, but a new study fo

Updated on:May 31,2024 4

Maternal mortality in the Netherlands halved in recent years, finds researcher

by Leiden UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe number of women in the Netherlands dying before, during or after childbirth has halved in recent years. This was discovered by Athanasios

Updated on: May 26,2024 4

Maternal mortality in the Netherlands halved in recent years, finds researcher

by Leiden UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe number of women in the Netherlands dying before, during or after childbirth has halved in recent years. This was discovered by Athanasios

Updated on:May 26,2024 4