Risk for autism increased for children born to those with infertility

by Elana GotkineChildren born to individuals with infertility have a slightly higher risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study published online Nov. 20 inJAMA Network Open.Ma

Updated on: January 15,2024 17

Risk for autism increased for children born to those with infertility

by Elana GotkineChildren born to individuals with infertility have a slightly higher risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study published online Nov. 20 inJAMA Network Open.Ma

Updated on:January 15,2024 17

First semi-identical twins identified in pregnancy

by Queensland University of TechnologyIllustration shows two sperm fertilizing an egg. Credit: QUTYoung Brisbane twins, a boy and a girl, have been identified as only the second set of semi-ident

Updated on: March 02,2024 13

First semi-identical twins identified in pregnancy

by Queensland University of TechnologyIllustration shows two sperm fertilizing an egg. Credit: QUTYoung Brisbane twins, a boy and a girl, have been identified as only the second set of semi-ident

Updated on:March 02,2024 13

Severity of autism symptoms varies greatly among identical twins

by NIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human DevelopmentCredit: CC0 Public DomainIdentical twins with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often experience large differenc

Updated on: April 03,2024 17

Severity of autism symptoms varies greatly among identical twins

by NIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human DevelopmentCredit: CC0 Public DomainIdentical twins with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often experience large differenc

Updated on:April 03,2024 17

Emergency care adapted for pregnant women shows promise

byUniversity of GothenburgCredit: CC0 Public DomainIncreased vigilance for high blood pressure and diffuse stomach pain. These are some of the characteristics of emergency care adapted for pregn

Updated on: January 15,2024 6

Emergency care adapted for pregnant women shows promise

byUniversity of GothenburgCredit: CC0 Public DomainIncreased vigilance for high blood pressure and diffuse stomach pain. These are some of the characteristics of emergency care adapted for pregn

Updated on:January 15,2024 6

Opinion: There should be no gestational limits for abortion

by Erica Millar,The ConversationHalf of women seeking second and third-trimester abortions do so because of foetal abnormalities. Credit:Sasha FreemindFamily planning organisation and abor

Updated on: May 06,2024 12

Opinion: There should be no gestational limits for abortion

by Erica Millar,The ConversationHalf of women seeking second and third-trimester abortions do so because of foetal abnormalities. Credit:Sasha FreemindFamily planning organisation and abor

Updated on:May 06,2024 12

Mild COVID during pregnancy does not slow brain development in babies, study finds

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterUnadjusted Standard Scores for Each DAYC-2 Subdomain. Horizontal dashed lines represent the normative mean score for each subdomain. DAYC-2 indicates D

Updated on: May 11,2024 6

Mild COVID during pregnancy does not slow brain development in babies, study finds

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterUnadjusted Standard Scores for Each DAYC-2 Subdomain. Horizontal dashed lines represent the normative mean score for each subdomain. DAYC-2 indicates D

Updated on:May 11,2024 6

Pregnant women and babies can be vegans but careful nutrition planning is essential

by Clare Collins,The ConversationCredit: Amina Filkins from PexelsAsmore Australians opt for meat-free diets, some are cutting out animal products altogether and going vegan. But is this s

Updated on: April 18,2024 18

Pregnant women and babies can be vegans but careful nutrition planning is essential

by Clare Collins,The ConversationCredit: Amina Filkins from PexelsAsmore Australians opt for meat-free diets, some are cutting out animal products altogether and going vegan. But is this s

Updated on:April 18,2024 18

Incidence rate of abortions reduced during COVID-19 pandemic, according to study

by Elana GotkineThe incidence rate of abortions decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic, mainly driven by procedural abortions, according to a study published online Oct. 24 in theAnnals of Inter

Updated on: January 15,2024 11

Incidence rate of abortions reduced during COVID-19 pandemic, according to study

by Elana GotkineThe incidence rate of abortions decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic, mainly driven by procedural abortions, according to a study published online Oct. 24 in theAnnals of Inter

Updated on:January 15,2024 11

Personalized protocol cuts opioid prescribing after C-section, suggests study

by Elana GotkineA personalized protocol for opioid prescriptions after cesarean delivery reduces the median morphine milligram equivalents prescribed at discharge, according to a study recently publis

Updated on: January 12,2024 10

Personalized protocol cuts opioid prescribing after C-section, suggests study

by Elana GotkineA personalized protocol for opioid prescriptions after cesarean delivery reduces the median morphine milligram equivalents prescribed at discharge, according to a study recently publis

Updated on:January 12,2024 10

Portable, low-cost tech tracks uterine contractions

by Dan Samorodnitsky,Washington University in St. LouisChakrabartty’s lab created a battery-powered portable instrumentation that connects with a stretchy patch that places electrodes around the

Updated on: January 21,2024 17

Portable, low-cost tech tracks uterine contractions

by Dan Samorodnitsky,Washington University in St. LouisChakrabartty’s lab created a battery-powered portable instrumentation that connects with a stretchy patch that places electrodes around the

Updated on:January 21,2024 17

The sooner the better: An argument for fetal MRI before 16 weeks

by Katie Paradis,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTo date, fetal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been limited to the mid-second or the third trimester of pregn

Updated on: January 19,2024 20

The sooner the better: An argument for fetal MRI before 16 weeks

by Katie Paradis,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTo date, fetal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been limited to the mid-second or the third trimester of pregn

Updated on:January 19,2024 20

Research shows maternal dengue immunity worsens birth defects caused by Zika virus

by Federico Graciano,Duke-NUS Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainA first-of-its-kind study led by Duke-NUS Medical School has shown that prior maternal immunity to the dengue virus substanti

Updated on: January 15,2024 7

Research shows maternal dengue immunity worsens birth defects caused by Zika virus

by Federico Graciano,Duke-NUS Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainA first-of-its-kind study led by Duke-NUS Medical School has shown that prior maternal immunity to the dengue virus substanti

Updated on:January 15,2024 7