Women seeking help for unmet needs often overdue for cervical cancer screenings

by Diane Duke Williams,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than half of cervical cancer cases in the United States occur in women who have not had

Updated on: May 06,2024

Women seeking help for unmet needs often overdue for cervical cancer screenings

by Diane Duke Williams,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than half of cervical cancer cases in the United States occur in women who have not had

Updated on:May 06,2024

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

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

Exposure to chemicals found in many household products can lower odds of getting pregnant

byUniversity of Massachusetts AmherstCredit: Anderson Guerra from PexelsExposure to phthalates, a group of plasticizing and solvent chemicals found in many household products, was linked to a lo

Updated on: January 12,2024

Exposure to chemicals found in many household products can lower odds of getting pregnant

byUniversity of Massachusetts AmherstCredit: Anderson Guerra from PexelsExposure to phthalates, a group of plasticizing and solvent chemicals found in many household products, was linked to a lo

Updated on:January 12,2024

Joint study unveils how COVID-19 adversely impacts placenta during pregnancy

byHong Kong University of Science and TechnologyThe team analyzes different cell types in placenta by single-nuclei assays and reveals that significant alterations in gene regulation affected by

Updated on: January 21,2024

Joint study unveils how COVID-19 adversely impacts placenta during pregnancy

byHong Kong University of Science and TechnologyThe team analyzes different cell types in placenta by single-nuclei assays and reveals that significant alterations in gene regulation affected by

Updated on:January 21,2024

Early onset of pregnancy complication may raise heart risks

(HealthDay)—Women who develop pre-eclampsia earlier in pregnancy may be at increased risk for heart problems soon after giving birth, a new study finds."These women should be screened for major c

Updated on: April 01,2024

Early onset of pregnancy complication may raise heart risks

(HealthDay)—Women who develop pre-eclampsia earlier in pregnancy may be at increased risk for heart problems soon after giving birth, a new study finds."These women should be screened for major c

Updated on:April 01,2024

Culturally-centered care increases feelings of respect and autonomy for birthing people of color

by University of MinnesotaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBlack and Indigenous birthing people die up to three times as often from pregnancy-related complications than their white counterparts.

Updated on: March 05,2024

Culturally-centered care increases feelings of respect and autonomy for birthing people of color

by University of MinnesotaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBlack and Indigenous birthing people die up to three times as often from pregnancy-related complications than their white counterparts.

Updated on:March 05,2024

Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio can distinguish cystitis from OAB

by Elana GotkineSerum neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) can help differentiate interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) from overactive bladder (OAB), according to a study published onl

Updated on: January 12,2024

Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio can distinguish cystitis from OAB

by Elana GotkineSerum neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) can help differentiate interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) from overactive bladder (OAB), according to a study published onl

Updated on:January 12,2024

Lipid test can reveal risk of preeclampsia, a potentially deadly pregnancy complication

byUniversity of VirginiaDistinct eicosanoids show significant differences in the plasma from uncomplicated term pregnant patients versus total PE pregnancies. A and B: Eicosanoid species that oc

Updated on: January 21,2024

Lipid test can reveal risk of preeclampsia, a potentially deadly pregnancy complication

byUniversity of VirginiaDistinct eicosanoids show significant differences in the plasma from uncomplicated term pregnant patients versus total PE pregnancies. A and B: Eicosanoid species that oc

Updated on:January 21,2024

Study finds no harm for newborns whose mothers were treated with magnesium sulphate during pregnancy

by South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)Credit: AI-generated imageA team led by Adelaide-based researchers has taken an important step towards validating the safety of intrav

Updated on: May 31,2024

Study finds no harm for newborns whose mothers were treated with magnesium sulphate during pregnancy

by South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)Credit: AI-generated imageA team led by Adelaide-based researchers has taken an important step towards validating the safety of intrav

Updated on:May 31,2024

New research seeks to improve safety equipment for pregnant women

by University of British ColumbiaHadi Mohammadi is an assistant professor at UBC's School of Engineering. Credit: UBC OkanaganAs technology advances in the things we use every day, it's g

Updated on: May 10,2024

New research seeks to improve safety equipment for pregnant women

by University of British ColumbiaHadi Mohammadi is an assistant professor at UBC's School of Engineering. Credit: UBC OkanaganAs technology advances in the things we use every day, it's g

Updated on:May 10,2024