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Makeup of vaginal microbiome linked to preterm birth

Makeup of vaginal microbiome linked to preterm birth

by Washington University School of MedicinePatient Erica Smith (left) talks with Molly Stout, MD, during an appointment at the Center for Advanced Medicine. Stout, an assistant professor of obste

Makeup of vaginal microbiome linked to preterm birth

by Washington University School of MedicinePatient Erica Smith (left) talks with Molly Stout, MD, during an appointment at the Center for Advanced Medicine. Stout, an assistant professor of obste
Study shows vaping nicotine while pregnant may impact fetal development

Study shows vaping nicotine while pregnant may impact fetal development

byCU Anschutz Medical CampusGraphical abstract. Nicotine vaping disrupts lung airway development, lung gene expression, craniofacial and long bone development, and increases sensitivity of skele

Study shows vaping nicotine while pregnant may impact fetal development

byCU Anschutz Medical CampusGraphical abstract. Nicotine vaping disrupts lung airway development, lung gene expression, craniofacial and long bone development, and increases sensitivity of skele
Women with chronic physical conditions more likely to experience mental illness in pregnancy

Women with chronic physical conditions more likely to experience mental illness in pregnancy

by Don Campbell,University of TorontoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study led by a University of Toronto researcher has found that women with chronic physical conditions are more likely to exper

Women with chronic physical conditions more likely to experience mental illness in pregnancy

by Don Campbell,University of TorontoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study led by a University of Toronto researcher has found that women with chronic physical conditions are more likely to exper
Online search data could be used to detect gynecological cancer cases earlier

Online search data could be used to detect gynecological cancer cases earlier

by Conrad Duncan,Imperial College LondonThe time series chart outlining the number of online search queries per discrete category within the study cohort. The time series chart outlines the numb

Online search data could be used to detect gynecological cancer cases earlier

by Conrad Duncan,Imperial College LondonThe time series chart outlining the number of online search queries per discrete category within the study cohort. The time series chart outlines the numb
Study finds potential predictor for perimenopause

Study finds potential predictor for perimenopause

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study has found women 'age' significantly faster in the perimenopausal period, based on analysis of the IgG glycome. Thi

Study finds potential predictor for perimenopause

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study has found women 'age' significantly faster in the perimenopausal period, based on analysis of the IgG glycome. Thi
Placentas from COVID-19-positive pregnant women show injury

Placentas from COVID-19-positive pregnant women show injury

by Northwestern UniversityThe fetal side of a placenta from a patient with coronavirus, connected to the umbilical cord. Evidence of the disease process in the placenta is not visible in this pho

Placentas from COVID-19-positive pregnant women show injury

by Northwestern UniversityThe fetal side of a placenta from a patient with coronavirus, connected to the umbilical cord. Evidence of the disease process in the placenta is not visible in this pho
How does a baby 'breathe' while inside its mom?

How does a baby 'breathe' while inside its mom?

by Julie Pollock,The ConversationHemoglobin’s four subunits – two blue and two green in the illustration – can bind to one oxygen molecule each. Credit: Image generated from PBD ID 1C7B by Julie

How does a baby 'breathe' while inside its mom?

by Julie Pollock,The ConversationHemoglobin’s four subunits – two blue and two green in the illustration – can bind to one oxygen molecule each. Credit: Image generated from PBD ID 1C7B by Julie
Recommendations developed for managing postpartum pain

Recommendations developed for managing postpartum pain

(HealthDay)—Recommendations for managing postpartum pain have been developed and published in a Committee Opinion online May 17 inObstetrics & Gynecology.Tekoa L. King, M.P.H., from the Amer

Recommendations developed for managing postpartum pain

(HealthDay)—Recommendations for managing postpartum pain have been developed and published in a Committee Opinion online May 17 inObstetrics & Gynecology.Tekoa L. King, M.P.H., from the Amer
Breastfeeding in the setting of substance use

Breastfeeding in the setting of substance use

byMary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) has released new literature-based recommendations related to breastfeeding in the setting of substance

Breastfeeding in the setting of substance use

byMary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) has released new literature-based recommendations related to breastfeeding in the setting of substance
Outcomes better with open hysterectomy for early cervical cancer

Outcomes better with open hysterectomy for early cervical cancer

Open surgery for radical hysterectomy offers early-stage cervical cancer patients a lower recurrence rate and a higher disease-free survival rate at 4.5 years than a minimally invasive surgical approa

Outcomes better with open hysterectomy for early cervical cancer

Open surgery for radical hysterectomy offers early-stage cervical cancer patients a lower recurrence rate and a higher disease-free survival rate at 4.5 years than a minimally invasive surgical approa
2021 to 2022 saw 5% decline in overall fetal mortality rate

2021 to 2022 saw 5% decline in overall fetal mortality rate

by Elana GotkineThe overall U.S. fetal mortality rate decreased by 5% between 2021 and 2022, according to a NovemberVital Statistics Rapid Releasereport, a publication from the U.S. Center

2021 to 2022 saw 5% decline in overall fetal mortality rate

by Elana GotkineThe overall U.S. fetal mortality rate decreased by 5% between 2021 and 2022, according to a NovemberVital Statistics Rapid Releasereport, a publication from the U.S. Center
Intravaginal sponge can make treatment of candidiasis more comfortable and effective

Intravaginal sponge can make treatment of candidiasis more comfortable and effective

by Julia Moióli,FAPESPThe sponge is made of materials that are biocompatible with vaginal tract cells, and the gel produced by contact with fluid in the region dissolves, so that there is no nee

Intravaginal sponge can make treatment of candidiasis more comfortable and effective

by Julia Moióli,FAPESPThe sponge is made of materials that are biocompatible with vaginal tract cells, and the gel produced by contact with fluid in the region dissolves, so that there is no nee