Bacterial protein found in the urogenital tract may contribute to reduced fertility, birth defects

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineThe bacterial protein DnaK (green) is taken up into human cancer cells and moves to the cell’s nucleus (blue), where the DNA is located. Credit: PNAS 2

Updated on: January 21,2024

Bacterial protein found in the urogenital tract may contribute to reduced fertility, birth defects

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineThe bacterial protein DnaK (green) is taken up into human cancer cells and moves to the cell’s nucleus (blue), where the DNA is located. Credit: PNAS 2

Updated on:January 21,2024

COVID-19 in pregnant women can damage the placenta and the fetus

by Medical University of ViennaCase of infection with SARS-CoV-2 wild type. A. T2-weighted fetal MRI image at GW 27 + 1 with unilateral ventriculomegaly (arrows) Section at basal ganglion level.

Updated on: April 19,2024

COVID-19 in pregnant women can damage the placenta and the fetus

by Medical University of ViennaCase of infection with SARS-CoV-2 wild type. A. T2-weighted fetal MRI image at GW 27 + 1 with unilateral ventriculomegaly (arrows) Section at basal ganglion level.

Updated on:April 19,2024

ACOG advocates cascade testing for hereditary gene mutations

(HealthDay)—Obstetrician-gynecologists should be aware of who is eligible for cascade testing, use resources to ensure testing is offered, and know which options can help patients overcome potential b

Updated on: March 13,2024

ACOG advocates cascade testing for hereditary gene mutations

(HealthDay)—Obstetrician-gynecologists should be aware of who is eligible for cascade testing, use resources to ensure testing is offered, and know which options can help patients overcome potential b

Updated on:March 13,2024

Study finds epilepsy drug to be safe during pregnancy

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research indicates that use of the epilepsy drug lamotrigine during pregnancy does not increase the risk of birth malformations or neurodevelopmental disorder

Updated on: March 05,2024

Study finds epilepsy drug to be safe during pregnancy

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research indicates that use of the epilepsy drug lamotrigine during pregnancy does not increase the risk of birth malformations or neurodevelopmental disorder

Updated on:March 05,2024

Risk of adverse pregnancy, neonatal outcomes up with maternal OCD

by Elana GotkineWomen with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have increased risk of adverse pregnancy, delivery, and neonatal outcomes, according to a study published online June 14 inJAMA Net

Updated on: February 18,2024

Risk of adverse pregnancy, neonatal outcomes up with maternal OCD

by Elana GotkineWomen with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have increased risk of adverse pregnancy, delivery, and neonatal outcomes, according to a study published online June 14 inJAMA Net

Updated on:February 18,2024

Mifepristone efficacious for adenomyosis

by Elana GotkineFor patients with adenomyosis, mifepristone is efficacious and has acceptable tolerability, according to a study published online June 12 inJAMA Network Open.Xuan Che, Ph.D., fro

Updated on: February 18,2024

Mifepristone efficacious for adenomyosis

by Elana GotkineFor patients with adenomyosis, mifepristone is efficacious and has acceptable tolerability, according to a study published online June 12 inJAMA Network Open.Xuan Che, Ph.D., fro

Updated on:February 18,2024

Pregnant women's brains show troubling signs of stress, but feeling strong social support can break those patterns

by Rebecca Brooker and Tristin Nyman,The ConversationUsing EEG, researchers recorded the electrical activity of women’s brains when they saw neutral (in black) and negative (in red) images and c

Updated on: April 19,2024

Pregnant women's brains show troubling signs of stress, but feeling strong social support can break those patterns

by Rebecca Brooker and Tristin Nyman,The ConversationUsing EEG, researchers recorded the electrical activity of women’s brains when they saw neutral (in black) and negative (in red) images and c

Updated on:April 19,2024

Study finds no change in preterm birth or stillbirth in Philadelphia during pandemic

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite early reports suggesting a decline in preterm births during the COVID-19 pandemic period, an analysis by researchers at

Updated on: June 04,2024

Study finds no change in preterm birth or stillbirth in Philadelphia during pandemic

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite early reports suggesting a decline in preterm births during the COVID-19 pandemic period, an analysis by researchers at

Updated on:June 04,2024

Nitrate in drinking water tied to spontaneous preterm birth risk

(HealthDay)—Nitrate in drinking water is associated with increased odds of spontaneous preterm birth, according to a study published online May 5 inEnvironmental Health Perspectives.Allison R. S

Updated on: May 05,2024

Nitrate in drinking water tied to spontaneous preterm birth risk

(HealthDay)—Nitrate in drinking water is associated with increased odds of spontaneous preterm birth, according to a study published online May 5 inEnvironmental Health Perspectives.Allison R. S

Updated on:May 05,2024

Womb natural killer cell discovery could lead to screening for miscarriage risk

by University of WarwickImage from a human embryo cultured with decidual cells in the lab. Credit: Jan BrosensFor the first time the functions of natural killer cells in the womb have been identi

Updated on: March 09,2024

Womb natural killer cell discovery could lead to screening for miscarriage risk

by University of WarwickImage from a human embryo cultured with decidual cells in the lab. Credit: Jan BrosensFor the first time the functions of natural killer cells in the womb have been identi

Updated on:March 09,2024